What's better than having Paleo Italian Meatballs?
Meatball recipes are often challenged by chefs claiming theirs is the best.
Well, here's a better, probably the best, Italian Meatballs recipe. Aside from it's delicious taste, it is Paleo. And you already know what that means. These are healthy and guilt-free meatballs.
The classic meatballs are made with beef and pork combined together with garlic, onions, salt and black pepper. It's easy to make and quick enough for your starving tummies.
In this recipe, we only used ground beef instead of mixing both beef and pork. Combined with onion, garlic, almond flour, paprika, and salt to make ...
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Paleo Kitchen Essentials: How to stock your pantry
Stocking a Paleo pantry can seem a little intimidating at first. But once you have stocked up once or twice, it basically becomes second nature.
The first step you will need to take in order to stock up properly will be cleaning out your pantry, fridge, and freezer. This will ensure you are getting rid of all the items you don’t need/use anymore and making room for all the true essentials. Make sure when you are doing this you read the labels for all packaged foods, checking for added sugars, gluten, or any other processed ingredients.
Not everything that is packaged is bad or off limits though. There are tons of great Paleo-friendly ...
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Paleo Diet Tweaks for Performance Athletes
The requirements of athletes can vary based on the individual themselves, his or her sport, and the level of activity. A competitive CrossFitter will have different needs than that of a marathon runner or Power Lifter. However, there is a very similar foundation and despite these differences, all athletes share a couple things: optimizing performance and recovery.
It is often thought that the Paleo diet is only geared towards those who want to lose weight and improve longevity. But it is also great for athletes; it just needs to be adjusted accordingly. The Paleo diet is full of high-quality proteins which contain essential amino acids for ...
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Paleo Sour Cherry Smoothie
Refresh yourselves with Cherry Smoothie on a hot summer day!
Cherries are naturally delicious and tasty even if you'll eat them on their own. But it is even ridiculously delicious when you make them into a refreshing smoothie.
What's good about cherry is it only doesn't satisfy our fruit cravings but it also contain powerful antioxidants that helps boost our immune system. Cherry also has cancer-preventive compounds, supports healthy sleep, relieves arthritis pain, reduces belly fat, inflammation, risk of gout and post exercise muscle pain, and it also lowers your risk of stroke. Isn't it interesting? A small yet powerful and ...
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Paleo Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Who doesn't love paleo steak? It's one of my favorites and it goes with vegetable stir-fry in this recipe.
Paleo Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry
This quick and easy recipe serves a family of four. An Asian inspired hearty paleo steak and vegetable bowl is a dish that is chocked full of protein and nutrients that is exactly what you need to keep you energized all day long.
The tastiness of a juicy steak along with crunchy fresh veggies, will make this a favorite go-to meal any day of the week.
The recipe starts by heating the very aromatic golden-colored and nutty flavored, sesame oil, until hot. Next you throw ...
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8 Ways to Curb Your Cravings
Ever wonder why you’re craving a treat around the same time every day? Or why you are reaching for those cookies right after having a healthy and filling meal? The truth is that consuming sugar leads to more sugar cravings, and sometimes there are hidden sugars in foods that we think of as healthy, like yogurts and juices.
These eight ways to curb your cravings will help you to hold off on treats until the evening, choose healthier alternatives that will minimize your cravings, and distract yourself when a craving hits.
Hold Off on the Indulgences
Have you noticed that eating sugar in the morning or afternoon will give you an immediate, ...
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Broiled Avocado With Chili & Lime: Paleo Style
This broiled avocado recipe is a delicious treat especially when you are on a paleo diet.
Broiled Avocado With Chili & Lime: Paleo Style
Full of heart-healthy fat, broiled avocado is ultra creamy and delicious. With the addition of honey, lime juice and spices, this broiled avocado recipe makes the perfect snack any time of the day.
Not only is this recipe easy and delicious, but avocados are loaded with fiber. Avocados have also been show in some studies that they may help to prevent cancer and relieve symptoms of arthritis. I would say avocado tops the charts for both a delicious and healthy food choice. What ...
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The Role of Protein and Recovery
When we break down the food we eat, it is most simply broken down into micronutrients and macronutrients. These nutrients are necessary for proper hormone function, growth and energy.
Micronutrients – such as vitamins and minerals – are the nutrients your body needs in small amounts, but they have a big impact.
Macronutrients – protein, carbohydrate, and fat – are the nutrients your body needs in larger amounts that help make up calories and provide energy.
While both are important, macronutrients are what play the biggest role in recovery. They are the building blocks providing our bodies’ with energy and helping fuel/rebuild our muscles ...
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