Pomegranate Cabbage Salad
This winter salad is crisp, bright, and delicious, and perfect as a hearty side dish. The bright tangy dressing brings it all together and makes it shine.
4 cups shredded cabbage (red, green, or mixture)1 shredded carrot1/4 cup chopped parsley1/2 cup pomegranate arils1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon maple syrup or pomegranate molassesSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Put the cabbage, carrots, parsley, and pomegranate arils in large bowl and toss well.Whisk the remaining ingredients in a small bowl or shake in a jar and toss with the salad ...
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Quick Pickles
Quick Pickles
Pickles are one of those things that you may just think of as an uninspiring condiment, until you've had the homemade variety. These are quick to make, and make the perfect Paleo snack. Put them out for an appetizer, and you'll be amazed at how quickly they disappear.
1 cup white vinegar1 cup water1 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 bay leafFresh herbs: sprigs of dill (parsley, or rosemary)1 tablespoon kosher salt4 cucumbers (sliced)
Put all of the ingredients except the cucumbers in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat.Put the cucumbers in a jar. Pour the ...
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Paleo Vs Keto – An In Depth Look
Paleo, Keto, low carb - high fat, Atkins, etc. Low carbohydrate diets are definitely all the rage right now.
Celebrities like Halle Berry and Vanessa Hudgens have sang the praises of the ketogenic diet while Kim Kardashian has endorsed Atkins, and Jessica Biel and Kristin Cavallari are Paleo fans.
But with some much information out there, the whole “low carb diet” thing can become confusing.
If you’re reading this on our site, chances are you are already interested in the Paleo diet. That’s great - we’re kind of big fans of it, too.
This article aims to clear up the confusion about Paleo and Keto. What are the similarities? Where ...
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Maple Avocado Coconut Smoothie
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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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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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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