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.
Lesley Payne says
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JessMN says
Definitely interested in the The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking
Michelle Hart says
Make it Paleo please!
Mandy Chadwick says
App
Kathy P says
pick me
Michelle Lata says
Liked "The Food Lovers' Primal Palate" on Facebook!
Carie H says
30 Days
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Lesley Payne says
I would love the 30 day guide to paleo cooking in order to learn more about how to start it.
Katie says
I would like "Make it Paleo" but it is hard to choose between it and the 30 Day Guide :).
Michelle Lata says
I am interested in The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking...I have been reading about this approach to food for several months but would like to find a practical way to begin experimenting with the paleo diet and a recipe book would be a great start!
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Stephanie says
I'd love make it Paleo. I'm 2 weeks into paleo and love it so far!
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Mandy Ma says
The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking, please!
Melissa JZ says
30 day to Paleo cooking sounds great.
Teri H says
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Rebeca Gonzalez says
Gather
Suzanne says
App. I think I'd like the Gather or the Make it Paleo equally well.
Rene says
I would be interested in Make it Paleo.
Katherine finch says
I would love the 30 day guide!
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Nicole Pate says
The 30 Day Guide!
Suzanne says
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Teri H says
app!
Olivia @ veggipuppy.wordpress.com says
I would really like to read Make it Paleo. I love trying new and fun recipes and I think that cookbook would be awesome!! All of them look worth reading though.
Stephanie G says
This is so great! I'm trying to change my life to a better way of living for not only myself, but for my friends and family. We are all so interested and excited to start living the dream by living healthy!!
Mandy Chadwick says
Honestly all of the books would be great. I'm going to buy them if I don't win. I just got diagnosed with Celiac Disease and I'm finding the Paleo lifestyle is really working for me. I do use some dairy and 2 tsp of sugar for my coffee. :). I think my family is ready to try some new recipes. The cookbooks I purchased that are gluten free aren't what I want. They Feature many replacements for gluten products in the form of processed ingredients. Before getting my diagnosis I followed this site and had ditched processed things and was even baking my own tortillas and bread. I'm thinking I need some help in my meal planning that doesn't included anything that says gfree. I believe God made all the food I need naturally gfree. :)
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Cori says
Awesome! Hard to choose... but the 30 day cookbook looks best to me. I wouldn't turn down any of them, though!
Teri H says
I'd love all three of these books, but to pick one I'd have to say the 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sheena says
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Krystal Gonzales says
Downloaded app, "Liked" on FB, and fingers crossed for "30 Day Guide"!!! Thanks!
Amelia says
Make It Paleo!
Lynn says
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Diane says
Make it paleo looks like a great resource
Stacey says
I would love to check out the 30 Day Guide! Thanks
Laurie Walker says
Would love the 30 day guide - but would be happy with any of the three. Love Love Love this blog!!!
Kirsten says
The 30 Day Guide please