Chances are you’ve heard of the Paleo lifestyle/diet. It is no secret that it’s a growing trend, which many around us are embracing. The Paleo lifestyle means eating real food with an emphasis on humanely raised meat, organic vegetables, and good quality fats like organic coconut oil, fats from pasture-raised animals, and grass-fed butter/ghee. That means no grains! And in some cases, depending on which Paleo eater you are talking to, no dairy. The other focus of the Paleo diet is to incorporate organ meats and fermented foods like sauerkraut and kombucha (the latter are for the benefits of probiotics).
I’ve personally heard of many people who’ve been able to put their autoimmune disorders in remission after switching to a Paleo diet. The belief is that disease can start in the gut, so when you remove gut irritating foods like grains, legumes, and dairy, as well as soy and sugar, you can heal your gut and heal your body. I’ve always said if you feel better without eating gluten or grains or dairy (or another food group)…then by all means avoid it!
So today I am excited to introduce some great resources for those interested in trying out a Paleo lifestyle…three books from the bestselling authors and creators of The Food Lovers Kitchen, Bill Staley and Hayley Mason:
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About the Books and Authors
- Make it Paleo
Adapted from Chinese, French, Mexican and classic American meals, the over 200 mouthwatering recipes are each accompanied by vibrant photos and thoughtful notes to ensure you recreate each dish with ease. Beyond its wealth of recipes, Make it Paleo describes fundamental cooking techniques, includes tips for selecting the best ingredients, and chronicles a variety of menus for holidays and special occasions.
- - Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining
The true art of paleo entertaining is creating a delicious and satisfying menu that will also promote good health. In Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining, Hayley and Bill show you how to orchestrate the perfect dinner party—whether you are planning an elegant holiday feast or hosting a casual brunch with friends.
- - The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking
For your first 30 days of eating Paleo, this book includes a complete 30-day meal plan broken down week by week. In each week, they provide a detailed schedule of the meals to make, shopping lists that go along with the meal plan, and recommended reading to expand your knowledge of this lifestyle beyond the basics. The book includes 75 paleo recipes, with an additional 24 bonus recipes for quick and easy meals beyond the plan.
Hayley Mason and Bill Staley started their grain-free journey together in 2010 with their blog, Primal Palate. Since then, they have cooked their way to becoming two of the most popular Paleo foodies on the web.
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Deb H says
I'd like the 30 Days of Paleo. I tried paleo for 30 days and liked it, but fell off the wagon. I'd like to try it again and this cookbook looks like it would help
Jade stone says
Gather looks like a great book
Jennifer Gillespie says
I would be interested in the 30 day guide to paleo cooking. I need lots of help with ideas & planning for my kids. We follow 100 days but I would like to start eliminating some of the wheat. Very interesting & thank you for all that you do!!!!
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Allison says
I would love the 30 Day Guide to Paleo. I was talking to a friend yesterday who just began a Paleo diet and I would be interested to learn more. My husband had a ruptured disc last year, underwent surgery, and still has residual problems. According to the PT, he has inflammation around a nerve in his neck that is causing much of his discomfort. We are hoping that diet changes may help alleviate his symptoms.
Paula says
I'm torn but the 30 Day Guide to Paleo would be the start that I need. On my way to a new me!
Allison says
I would LOVE Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining. That is where we want to improve in our healthy lifestyle, when we entertain on the weekends, football season, etc.
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I'd love to win Gather: the art of paleo entertaining.
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WOuld like to read the 30 day guide to paleo cooking!
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I would love "The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking"!
I am new to Paleo and my biggest challenge is finding the time to look for recipes and menu plans amid everything else that needs to get done for my family every day.
Sharon Lynn J. says
Barely one month ago, my daughter was diagnosed with both celiac and type 1 diabetes. Nearly 23 years of meal planning practice was voided in a day. I have to rethink everything now. I love a good challenge, but this is beyond my scope. The medical bills alone have tapped us. I need help! I would love "Make It Paleo" since it has so many menu options for my girl and variety for the whole family.
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I'd love to win "The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking", aince I am relatively new to paleo, and can use all the help I can get!
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Would love The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking. have been doing some reading on Paleo diets and this book would be awesome to get me started down this path.
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Jessi says
I am so interested in the "Make It Paleo" book that I will probably purchase it if I don't win :) I have been trying to go strictly paleo for six months now, but it becomes so much harder when you are not only cooking for yourself! This books seems like it could be the perfect bridge to narrow the gap! I bet I could even trick my boyfriend in to going paleo for good, without him even knowing what hit him! :)
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"The Thirty Day Guide to Paleo Cooking" is the cookbook that I'd be most interested in checking out.
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I would like to try the "make it Paleo" as I love French food and am eager to see how they made it Paleo-friendly.
Suzanne says
The 30 Day Guide to Paleo is intriguing. I need to change the whole family's diet to real food!
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Make it Paleo, please.
Joy B says
I would love the 30 Day Guide to Paleo--just to get started right. My kids and I have been talking about this while exploring what appear to be new food intolerances in all three of us, and I think Paleo is a great place to start. Many of the cookbooks are a drastic switch--especially for kids, but 30 Day looks like a smart, logical and even kid friendly approach.
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I would love to try the 30 day guide to paleo cooking - would be wonderful to kick start the change!
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The book I would be interested in is The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking.
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