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.
Tiera Schulz says
It would be a tough choice between Make It Paleo and the 30 day guide. My youngest is having some major stomach/intestine issues and I haven't gotten the results back from the doctor if gluten is an issue or not but he made need a bit of a change in his diet.
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Erin says
I would love to see the Gather cookbook. It is easy to make these meals for the immediate family, but it is harder to entertain others!
Christy Smith says
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Katie says
ID love to read the "Gather" book. We have several friends following the paleo lifestyle, and I'd love to bring dishes to our gatherings that they will enjoy. My husband is also leaning toward the paleo lifestyle, so the "Make it Paleo" book would be a great resource in our home.
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stacy says
Love this!!!
Ashley says
My husband has been subscribing to the Paleo lifestyle for almost 3 years now. I have slowly but surely gotten on board but my one problem is my LOVE for cooking. When the weekend comes, I am craving something Mexican or Italian or something out of the norm of our weekly food and I really think "Make It Paleo" would help guide us to these kinds of foods, but keeping with the Paleo rules. I have lots of friends always asking for tips and tricks on what I cook so this would help me educate others on how to make delicious, international food, be Paleo!
Kenisha says
I would be most interested in Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining.
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Trina Burton (The Bookinista) says
I'm most interested in the 30 day guide as I just started my Paleo experience...Thanks for the giveaway!
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vanessab says
I would LOVE the 30 day guide- it sounds perfect for me (and my family). Thanks for a chance to win.
Amaryah says
Also downloaded the My Kitchen app...Awesomesauce!
Amy Hodges says
the 30 day guide.
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Mary Wong says
I am really interested in the 30 day guide!
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Laura Jo K says
Gather seems to be the closest to my taste.
Jackie Gonzales says
Gather...I'd love to introduce my friends to a more Paleo lifestyle :)
Tara G says
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Tamara Humphries says
All the books look interesting and beautiful. The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking would be the one I would be most interested in.
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becky says
i would like to check it out!
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Julie Justen says
Make it Paleo! I have ulcerative colitis and diet is the utmost importance, but it is hard to find gut friendly recipes without extensive research!
Carmen says
wold love the "Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining" !
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Kim Fewell says
New to Paleo so the best book for me would "Make it Paleo". Although to be honest, I'd love them all and would follow the 30 day meal plan. Hope I win!
Susan says
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Ive been using the app for about a month now and love it. I've made a handful of things from it already!
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Cindy says
The 30 Day Guide! :)