Your Guide to Paleo Condiments
Paleo condiments are a hot topic. What's Paleo-friendly and what's not? Have you ever looked at the ingredients list on a bottle of store bought salad dressing? If not, you may be in for a surprise.
Here’s an ingredients label for a store-bought brand of French dressing.
Soybean and/or canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, AND sugar. Yum.
(I really hope my sarcasm came through on that statement :) )
There are some things that are almost guaranteed to be better for you (and better tasting) to make at home rather than buying at the store. Condiments are, by far, one of those ...
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Citrus Grilled Shrimp
For many people, the grill signals the start of summer. The days are sun-filled and the nights are warm and long. There's nothing better than inviting some friends over and sharing laughs over a delicious meal.
Kick off the grill season appropriately with this recipe for citrus grilled shrimp. It's a true crowd-pleaser.
This dish is not only delicious, but it’s so easy too. And let’s be honest, we all could use more easy recipes in our recipe arsenal - especially when entertaining a crowd.
Citrus and shrimp make a wonderful flavor combination. The tanginess of the lemon and lime is taken up a notch with a touch of ...
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IIFYM: The Hot New Diet Trend
IIFYM: The Hot New Diet Trend
Popular among bodybuilders and CrossFit athletes, IIFYM seems to be THE DIET right now. With an emphasis on macronutrient balance, IIFYM followers say that they can achieve optimal athletic performance and body composition goals with this approach.
The field of nutrition is ever-changing. Educating yourself about current diet trends is part of figuring out what approach works best for YOU. Keeping that in mind, let’s dive into the IIFYM approach.
What Does IIFYM Stand For?
IIFYM is an acronym that stands for “If It Fits Your Macros.” It is also referred to as flexible dieting. This approach is built ...
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Baby Green Salad with Fruit
While adding fruit on salad can seem weird at first, it truly is such a delicious combination.
Lots of summertime fruits are tasty on salads, but this one focuses on using seasonal cherries and blueberries. On top of fresh baby greens and paired with creamy goat cheese (omit this if you’re sticking to strict Paleo), the fruit is really the star of this recipe.
The salad dressing for this salad is delicious as well. Many people buy salad dressings at home, but a lot of brands have sketchy ingredients. You have to read the ingredient labels closely to avoid this.
Skip the hassle and make your own at home. This dressing can be ...
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Ways To Bust The Weight Loss Plateau
The Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau
Weight loss plateaus - however common - can be frustrating. For many people who’ve adopted a Paleo diet, it’s a common story. For a while (a few weeks, months even..), the weight sheds immediately and drops at a steady clip. Eventually, though, they get to a point where the scale is no longer budging.
They’ve hit the dreaded weight loss plateau.
I know that this can be frustrating - infuriating maybe. Take a breath. I’m here to tell you that even the most diligent dieters experience this. It’s incredibly normal. In fact, it’s kind of a good sign.
I know, that sounds crazy…but hear me out. As I’m ...
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Shrimp Zoodles with Basil
If you’re a pasta junkie, and have yet to try zoodles, you'll want to pay attention.
What are zoodles? Quite simply, they are zucchini noodles. The zucchini can be grated, spiralized, or ribboned to look like pasta noodles. You can use any of the following tools: mandolin slicer, food processor, julienne peeler, or a spiralizer device. You can get one of these spiraling tools at most stores or online.
You don’t have to do much prep to transform the zucchini to zoodles. Be sure to wash the vegetable and the cut the ends off so you have two flat surfaces on the end. There is no need to peel the skin.
Zucchini ...
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Crowd Cow Reviewed
One of our goals at Ultimate Paleo Guide is to ensure that our readers stay up to date about the Paleo-friendly companies putting amazing products out into the world. We recently learned about Crowd Cow - a company that we want to be on your radar.
Crowd Cow
Have you ever went to the grocery store and desired to know from where exactly the beef came? Or maybe you’ve desired to buy directly from a rancher, but the process is intimidating or not available where you live.
This is how Crowd Cow was born. Two friends, Josh and Ethan, had these same feelings. They decided to CrowdFund a cow, so that 50 people could each buy a little piece of a ...
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Blueberry Soda
One of the things we are asked most at UPG is about Paleo-approved drinks. Soda, the form that comes in a bottle at the convenient store, is definitely not approved.
That doesn’t mean you can’t have a better version though. For all those soda lovers reading this post, this one is for you.
Blueberries provide the base for this soda. That means that it will not only leave you feeling refreshed, but it also has some incredible health-promoting qualities. In fact, blueberries are known to be powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight against free radicals that can damage your cells and DNA.
The little berries are also high in ...
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Green Beans: What’s the Deal?
What’s the deal with green beans?
I know what you’re thinking…how can a site dedicated to all things Paleo even include recipes with green beans – a legume! Aren’t legumes forbidden? What is this madness?!
Green beans are a legume
Give me a second to explain. Yes, green beans are indeed a legume. And, yes, legumes are not “Paleo.” That being said, green beans fall into a gray area of Paleo – kind of like grass-fed butter or fermented yogurt. We like what Michelle from Nom Nom Paleo says about green beans on the Paleo diet:
“Before anyone gets on my case about whether green beans are Paleo, I eat them when they’re in season because ...
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Chicken and Vegetable Bowl
When you’re looking for a dinner or lunch that comes together quickly, this one is it. Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to whip this up even faster. Served warm or cold, it’s a filling, healthy meal you can count on when you need it the most.
Not only is this meal simple, but you’re basically eating a rainbow in a bowl.
Why is that important?
The colors of fruits and vegetables can tell you a lot about the vitamins and minerals contained inside. When you “eat the rainbow,” meaning you have a bunch of different colors on your plate, it’s an easy way to know that you’re getting a good micronutrient boost.
Phytochemicals are ...
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