Despite thousands of people having great real-life success stories, people can't see the forest for the trees, and get hung up on the basic terminology of the word "paleo". In fact, one lady was so incensed that she chose to write a whole book on it. At UPG, we're not tied to the fact that cavemen ate exactly what we have on our food list. That said, we think it's funny that thousands and thousands of people have real life evidence (themselves!) of actual health improvements, and that people continue to get stuck on nailing down the exact dietary habits of cavemen. Whatever Grok ate 20,000 years ago, you can be dang sure that it was way ...

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Few meals say “comfort food” like beef stew. And if you skip the potatoes, and serve with a side salad of mixed greens, you’ll have a great meal that doesn’t pack on the pounds, while still giving you that belly full of comfort that feels so good especially in the chilly fall and winter months.  This is a bare bones basic version of beef stew, so feel free to experiment with other vegetables such as green beans (my favorite addition), broccoli, cauliflower, or (gasp) potatoes. Basic Beef Stew 2 lbs Stew beef2 cups Beef broth1 tbs Balsamic vinegar1 yellow onion ((chopped))1 Stalk of celery ((chopped))2 Carrots ((large, ...

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Wait a minute! Cereal is NOT paleo (or primal or caveman or whateveryouwannacallit). But this "cereal" has no grains. I'm talking no Corn Flakes, no Wheaties, and no Rice Puffs. What it does contain though is a hell of a lot of nuts, and it's not something I would recommend as your regular first meal of the day. But for the occasional indulgence and flashback to that bowl of happiness you used to pour as a kid before sitting down to watch Saturday morning cartoons, there are worse options. Caveman Coffee Cereal 2 tbs Walnuts ((chopped))2 tbs Almonds ((chopped))1 tbs Macadamia nuts ((chopped))1 tbs Pecans ((chopped))1/2 tsp ...

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Paleo Pepper Eggs with Hollandaise 1 Bell pepper ((large))2 EggsHandful of halved cherry tomatoes1 tsp Italian seasoning1/2 tsp Garlic powderSalt and pepper ((to taste))1/2 c Butter ((melted))3 Egg yolks1/4 tsp Dijon ((or spicy brown mustard, be sure it doesn’t have sugar!))1 tbsp Lemon juiceSalt and pepper ((to taste)) With the bell pepper on the cutting board horizontally, cut 2 one inch thick rounds.Add a tsp or so of coconut oil to a pan on low.Toss the 2 pepper rounds into the pan and crack eggs directly inside the rounds so that the pepper keeps the egg in on all sides.Sprinkle eggs with seasonings, and cook on low until ...

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Few things make eating feel more caveman-like than devouring cooked flesh while it's still on the bone. But, let's face it, sometimes that can get a bit messy, and our more civilized selves may appreciate our beloved protein source being removed from the skeletal structure.  This Fall Off The Bone Beef Short Ribs recipe lets you have the best of both worlds! Much of the meat will naturally fall away from the bone through the cooking process, but there will still be a few delicious morsels that cling to the bone waiting to be removed by your teeth.   Fall Off The Bone Beef Short Ribs lbs Beef short ribs ((about ...

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Everybody loves chicken. Who doesn’t? That is why I came up with a chicken recipe that will satisfy your happy tummy without ruining your diet. Paleo chicken marinade is dipped in honey and lime that brings a new and exciting taste to your ordinary chicken meal without worrying about gaining weight.   It is a cliché that when you are on a diet, you strictly must limit yourself from eating the right amount of food because of the typical concept of “eating less” Well that is not how we do it in paleo.  It is made from organic ingredients that are proven to be healthy that makesyour foodventure guilt free. So the question goes, ...

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Paleo Breakfast Muffins 6 Eggs ((room temp))6 tbsp Coconut oil ((melted))Powdered Stevia ((to taste))1 tsp Vanilla extract1/4 tsp Sea salt1 tsp Baking powder1/2 c Coconut flour1/2 c Frozen fruit ((raspberries were used in this recipe)) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Blend all ingredients except frozen fruit. Mix well.Once ingredients are mixed together well, fold in the frozen fruit.Pour batter into muffin cups, and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you use eggs straight from the fridge they will turn your coconut oil into a solid, and the ingredients won’t mix well. Feel free to substitute 1/2 c ...

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Many people new to the paleo diet miss the beloved sandwich. Whether it's the childhood fondness of mom's peanut butter sandwich, or that huge submarine sandwich that you used to have at your local pub with friends, a pining for the warm and fuzzies attached to the sandwich is understandable. But if there is one thing that us paleo folks absolutely do not give in to, it's the gluten goblin of bread! Instead, we wrap our meat and veggies in lettuce leaves for the closest thing to a sandwich that a hunter-gatherer can make. And the spicy Asian-style flavor of these lettuce wraps are so delicious, you'll be happy to let the sandwich go the way ...

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Easy Paleo Fried Fish Sticks 1/2 lb Trout ((or other white fish))2 in Eggs ((whiskeda bowl))2 c Almond flour ((seasoned to taste with onion powder garlic powder, salt and pepper, or your favorite paleo approved spice))1.5 c Coconut oil ((for frying)) Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, and gently whisk until they combine.Put almond flour into a shallow dish or bowl, and mix in seasonings such as onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, or your favorite paleo approved spice to taste.Add coconut oil to a pan and heat on high.Cut your fish into 2 inch strips, dip them in egg batter, and dredge through the flour. Once covered, place ...

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Single Serving Egg Bake (for two) 1/2 c Spinach4 Eggs2 tbsp Butter1/2 c Tomatoes ((diced))Sea saltGarlic powderGround black pepper ((Fresh))2 Small oven safe baking dishes Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Place 1 tbsp of butter into each oven proof baking dish. Place the dishes in the oven while it is pre-heating, to melt the butter.Once the butter is melted, add tomatoes and spinach to the bottom of the dishes.Sprinkle each with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.Crack 2 eggs on top of veggies in each dish.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until eggs are set. There are a million variations that can be made to ...

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