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.
Lauren says
I would LOVE the thirty day guide to Paleo cooking!!!
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app! just downloaded it!
Donna says
I think all of the books sound interesting, but I think the 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking would be a great starting point to learn more about Paleo.
Trista says
The 30 day guide!
Kerri Riva says
I would love to check out The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking!
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ERIN SIGLER says
30 Days to Paleo. I just switched to a gluten-free and dairy free diet. Please help! I have four kids and a hungry husband and I teach full-time! I need to make one meal for dinner that all of us can eat :)
Nicole says
I would like to check out the book "The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking." I'm very interested in how real, whole foods can impact health and wellness, and just attended a lecture where the Paleo diet was discussed.
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'Like' ~ what a great giveaway! Thank you! Looking forward to getting updates!
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Evelyn R says
I would love to read The 30 Day Guide to Paleo.
Abbie says
App! Can't wait to start using it! Looks like a fantastic tool for organizing our crazy food schedule! Thank you for the link to it! :)
Donna Kaiser says
Would love to get started with an understanding to Paleo eating with the 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking. Thanks!
Abbie says
Oooo... Definitely would start with the 30 Day Guide! Sounds like a great resource for beginners!
Alicia says
My family and I are on a journey to expand our healthy eating horizons, in lieu of some pretty busy lifestyles. The 30-Day Guide sounds fabulous and a great way to jumpstart some more creative, healthy cooking! Thanks so much.
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Holly says
I'm just getting the hang of eating right!! I would love to be able to have some recipes to go by. I am going tomorrow to buy, The Joy of cooking. I even have my family on board!!
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Michelle says
I would love to have the book Make it Paleo. We have transitioned to a real food diet for a while now and I would like to start cutting out grains.
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Judy Kilhefner says
I'd love to read the 30 day guide to Paleo cooking. I'm just starting the Paleo diet and need help with recipes.
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kathi hardin says
I would enjoy the 30 day guide. Sounds like a great way to get started! Thank you for such a generous giveaway...I hope I win!
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shevin says
I'm interested in the 30-day guide. I have autoimmune issues, and am hoping by changing the way I eat I can get my issues in remission.
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Nicole says
They all look great! But I'd love the 30 day one to get started!
Rachel says
I would enjoy Make It Paleo. It would be excellent to see how to incorporate more meals into paleo without me thinking about how/what to substitute, it would probably get my girls more involved also. Thanks
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app. Looks like a great one for recipes!
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Kristina S. says
Interested in the 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking. Have been transitioning to only real food and no wheat so my next step is full on Paleo.
Danielle says
I would love to read The 30 Day Guide to Paleo. I have so many questions about how to start making these changes in our family and it seems like a great resource to learn.
Christine Lipari-Althaus says
I'd love to check out the book Gather... It sounds like such a fun book for entertaining! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.