The most important step when transitioning to the paleo lifestyle is just getting started. And yet it's also the hardest. Here at the UPG, we get tons of questions from people around the world who are interested in living a healthier lifestyle, but who are just not sure how to get started. We take the guess work out of it, so that you can get started today, and your transformation can begin.
Step 1: Perform a kitchen makeover
As nice as it is to think you have all the willpower in the world, and that you can resist any and all temptations, especially when it comes to food, the truth is that you can't. It's been proven that willpower is ...
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Paleo and Fiber
I often get asked about the correlation between paleo and fiber, so I decided to dive deeper in this article.
Paleo and Fiber
A few questions that come up frequently when someone is looking to transition to a paleo lifestyle are related to fiber:
How will I get enough fiber if there are no grains allowed?
Don't "whole grains" and fiber help fight cholesterol?
Don't I need a certain amount of fiber in order to stay regular?
What are the best sources of fiber if I'm going paleo?
Fiber helps keep me full and is good for weight loss, right?
A lot of the information you'll read about fiber is not far off base - fiber does ...
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The Paleo Diet In A Nutshell
The Paleo Diet In A Nutshell
Yes, we have tons of paleo resources on this site, but it's always helpful to have new easy-to-understand resources available for those new to the paleo diet.
We tracked down this info graphic on the paleo diet that explains the broader points of the diet while being specific and helpful at the same time.
What you can eat & what you can't eat
The Real Problem of Obesity in The US
Solid Reasoning & Backing For The Paleo Diet
Read more in full in the paleo infographic below.
The Paleo Diet In A Nutshell
The Paleo Diet infographic
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Paleo Resources From Robb Wolf
Robb Wolf - one of the premiere names in paleo nutrition has a several products available. They're pretty awesome and we're excited to share them with you. He's got several on his site, but these are some of our favorite resources of his. Be sure to check out all of Robb's free resources at the links below:
Robb Wolf Printable Paleo Guides & Info
Paleo Troubleshooting Guides - a free, printable, infographic-style download that will help you troubleshoot common problems with the Paleo diet
Paleo Food Matrix – hundreds of meal ideas at your fingertips
Paleo Shopping List – from the meal plans in The Paleo ...
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Six Packs & Paleo Infographic
Want to get a six pack? Maybe paleo is the way to go. The good people over at Impossible HQ & Impossible Abs just released a great "7 steps to Six Pack Abs" infographic for those of you out there looking to get lean & maybe even uncover that six pack. We're not saying it's strictly paleo, but it's a pretty solid starting point. Check it out and let us know what you think.
7 Steps To Six Pack Abs
Download 7 Steps To Six Pack Abs at Impossible HQ and get your free No Excuse Workout today.
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Is Quinoa Paleo? A Deep Dive
Quinoa is a popular food item these days and many people seem to be convinced that it falls into the category of paleo-friendly foods. We decided to take an in-depth look at this food to determine whether or not it fits into the paleo diet plan.
What Is Quinoa?
Quinoa (pronounced "keenwah") is a seed that is harvested from a species of a plant called goosefoot. It is officially a seed and part of a group of pseudocereals, making it neither a cereal nor a grain, and more closely related to spinach and beets than to cereals or grains.
It is because of this unusual categorization that many people are confused as to what quinoa actually is ...
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