Maple Avocado Coconut Smoothie
Creamy and sweet, this smoothie will quickly become one of your favorites.
1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted)1 small banana1 teaspoon coconut oil1 tablespoon maple syrup1 cup ice1 cup coconut milk
Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. ...
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Are Beets Paleo?
The Quick Answer
Yes, beets are Paleo.
Why Are Beets Paleo?
Beets are Paleo because they are a root vegetable that is loaded with a variety of vitamins and minerals. In fact, beets are known to be a health promoting and disease preventing functional food.
Researchers consider beetroot to be a promising therapeutic treatment in a range of health issues associated with oxidative stress and inflammation; their antioxidants are even considered to have chemo-preventive activity.
Beets are a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in several ways, even eaten raw and added to salads or juices, but watch out for packaged beets that are ...
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Mixed Berry Salad
Mixed Berry Salad
This quick and easy salad combines antioxidant rich berries with protein rich seeds with a delicious honey lime dressing for a breakfast you'll look forward to.
2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)1/2 cup pomegranate arils1 teaspoon ground flax seeds1 teaspoon ground hemp seeds1 teaspoon ground chia seedsJuice and zest of 1 lime1 teaspoon honey
Combine all of the berries and seeds in a large bowl. Whisk the lime and honey together and toss with the salad. Chill until ready to serve. ...
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Paleo.io – The App That Makes Paleo Easy
Paleo.io is the #1 Paleo app that you need on your phone
Have you ever been in the grocery store and thought to yourself "I wonder if ______ is Paleo?"
I know I have.
You should have seen me when I first started figuring out this Paleo thing. I would stand cluelessly in the aisles of the grocery store, picking things up, reading the ingredient label, looking kind of confused, and hesitantly putting things back on the shelf.
It took me a minute to realize that most Paleo-friendly foods *don't* come in packages and have ingredient labels...
Thankfully, if you can relate to that scenario in any way...there's an app to help you ...
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Slow Cooker Bison Pot Roast
Bison Pot Roast
Pot roast is the dish your slow cooker is made for, and when you take one bite of this melt in your mouth bison, you'll understand why. This is so simple, yet so delicious, you'll want to make it everyday.
1 2- pound bison roast2 cups baby carrots1 large onion (sliced)4 cloves garlic (smashed)2 bay leaves2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 cups chicken or beef broth (more or less to cover roast)Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Put all of the ingredients in your slow cooker pot and cover.Turn on low heat and cook for at least 8 hours, or until meat is tender and falls apart easily. ...
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How Can The Paleo Diet Help Prevent Liver Fat?
Your liver is important...
Your liver is one of the hardest-working, multi-tasking organs in your entire body. Its roles include:
detoxifying the blood and cleansing the body of accumulated chemicals, alcohol, excess hormones, medications and toxins
regulating blood composition to balance levels of protein, fat and sugar
producing bile and enzymes needed for the digestion of fats
breaking down and expelling excess hormones to prevent imbalances
storing extra nutrients including iron, vitamins and minerals
helping to balance electrolyte levels (like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium)
What causes fat to accumulate ...
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Cherry Cucumber Water
Cherry Cucumber Water
This easy and refreshing water is perfect when you have an abundance of cherries you don't know what to do with. They go surprisingly well with the cucumber, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and hydrated.
32 ounces filtered water1 cup pitted and chopped fresh cherries1 cucumber (seeded and diced)
Put the water, cherries, and cucumber in a pitcher and refrigerate for several hours. Drink within 2 days. ...
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Our Favorite Paleo Ice Cream Recipes
Paleo Ice Cream Recipes for Summer
Summer is coming...*cue the happy tears...*
I don't know where you're at in the world as you read this post, but let me tell you - this winter was a brutal one. Here in Portland, the gray days stretched on for months. I think I even forgot what it was like to feel the sun's rays on my skin.
There were more than a few days that I questioned if I was losing my sanity. (I feel like if you live or have lived in the Pacific Northwest at some point, you can probably relate.)
But we're finally coming out of the gray season. The sun has made its return and with it comes all of my favorite things about ...
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Instant Pot Paleo Pork and Noodles
Pork and Noodles
Pork tenderloin is tender and juicy, and pairs perfectly with zucchini noodles for a healthy, guilt-free meal.
2 tablespoons sesame oil1 teaspoon grated ginger2 garlic cloves (minced)1/2 onion (diced)1 1 1/2 pound pork loin8 ounces baby carrots1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon sea salt2 large zucchini (cut into noodles)
Using the sauté setting on your Instant Pot, heat the sesame oil, and add the ginger, garlic, and onions. Cook for 5 minutes, until translucent.Add the remaining ingredients, except for the zucchini noodles, and close the pot lid. Set to cook for 15 minutes at high ...
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5 Tips to Live an 80/20 Paleo Lifestyle
If you’ve been around Ultimate Paleo Guide much, you’ve probably heard of the term 80/20 paleo.
80% paleo. 20% everything else.
The idea is that you can eat paleo and still live life. Most people go on diets and feel “restricted.” Paleo is the opposite - the goal is to expand your life - not limit it.
Every now and then, if you want to go out, hang out with friends, get a drink or have pizza - you can - but make sure it’s only every now & then - not EVERY DAY.
What gets most people into trouble is that the 20% turns into 30% which turns into 40% which turns into 50%, etc. Suddenly, eating paleo & staying healthy is the ...
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