If you’re busy, and let’s be honest - we all are, meal planning and prepping is an absolute game-changer. Decision fatigue is a real thing, and when you’re busy, you can’t afford to spend your precious mental energy trying to figure out what to eat every single day. Learn to meal plan like a pro, and put that energy towards doing other great work in your life.
The first time I seriously meal planned and prepped, I had no idea what I was doing. It took a solid eight hours and I wanted to cry by the end of it.
Two years later, I’ve basically got it down to a science. Every week, I do my meal planning, grocery shopping, and prepping on ...
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Easy Paleo Swaps for Your 4th of July BBQ
It’s that time of year again – the 4th of July BBQ that’s filled with highly processed foods, lots of refined carbohydrates and sugary treats. This year, swap out the not-so-healthy foods and bring in paleo friendly recipes that will leave you feeling light and energized afterwards. Try these easy paleo swaps for your appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts. They are flavorful, nutritious and unique, so your guests will be pleasantly surprised that a paleo BBQ could taste so good.
Instead of snacking on greasy and processed chips while waiting for the main course, serve paleo chips or roasted nuts.
Forget the Lays and Doritos, ...
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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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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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8 Ways to Sustain a Paleo Lifestyle
We know that living a paleo lifestyle can be beneficial for a number of reasons, but sometimes staying on track can be difficult. Long hours, cravings and lack of choices tend to get in the way. Here are eight easy tips to help you sustain a paleo lifestyle without feeling deprived, hungry or unsatisfied.
Don’t Limit Carbohydrates Too Much
Yes, on the paleo diet we do limit our simple carb intake, but some people associate every source of carbohydrates with weight gain. The truth is that the body needs some carbs, as well as fats and protein. Too much restriction of carbs can lead to increased cravings and binging on sugars or other ...
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8 Ways to Get Calcium Without Consuming Dairy
About 99 percent of calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, supporting their structure and teeth—no wonder it’s the most abundant mineral in the body.
Reserved calcium in the bones is released into the body as needed. It’s also found in the blood, muscles and other tissue, but the concentration of calcium in the body begins to decline with age because it’s released from the body through sweat, skin cells and waste.
Your bones actually undergo constant remodeling, with the resorption and disposition of calcium into new bone. In aging adults, bone breakdown exceeds formation, causing bone loss that increases the risk of ...
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Grocery Store Help: Understanding Labels
Checking labels in the grocery store is a necessity when following a Paleo diet. Labels can be overwhelming, so here are a few things you need to check before checking out.
Read the Ingredient List
Are there more than 10 ingredients? Can you pronounce the ingredients? Think again before placing the item in your cart.Following a Paleo diet is most beneficial if you eat wholesome, natural foods that come directly from the source. If you need to have a few packaged items make sure the ingredients are natural and all things that you recognize.
Check the Fat
And I don’t mean look for the fat content to ‘count’ fat grams. Healthy ...
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Dealing With Lyme Disease: How Paleo Can Help
Lyme disease treatment remains a controversial topic – with some practitioners holding onto the belief that it’s a chronic condition that can’t be beat, others using strong antibiotics and medications to control symptoms, and still others recommending lifestyle changes to overcome the disease naturally.
What is clear is this: a nutrient-rich, fiber-rich, alkalizing diet can help control symptoms of just about every disease there is. Your diet plays an enormousrole in the level of inflammation that’s present within your body. Inflammation triggers changes in your immune, endocrine and central nervous system which can make Lyme disease ...
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Holiday Strategies for Your Paleo Diet
Let go of ‘perfect’
Hanging onto the thought that every meal and every bite of food has to be “Paleo perfect” is a surefire way to make your holiday season less than enjoyable. Letting go of nuances that you can not control can be helpful when you are staying Paleo during holidays. Maybe the butter isn’t grass-fed, there is Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top of a dish, or an added ingredients you are unsure of. Breathe. Unless it is something are allergic to, try to do your best and let go of the idea that every meal, every bite, has to be perfect. Just do your best and stay on track with the main parts of your meal Remember protein + ...
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