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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Marie says
The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking -- this sounds like a great resource to have with weekly meal plans, shopping lists, and recipes!
Sarah says
I have been wanting Make It Paleo for ages now! Great giveaway!
Sindif says
I would love the Make it Paleo book. I would need to start with the basic info.
Ginny says
I liked the Food Lovers Primal Palate facebook page
Amy says
Love the 30 day guide! Looks fantastic!
Jennifer Smith says
"Make It Paleo" looks the most appealing to me, although I would definitely use all of them. I eat paleo 80-95% of the time, depending on which week it is. I am always looking for new recipes, so I will definitely check out their blog. Thanks for sharing this, Lisa!!
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Aimee says
I would most be interested in the 30-day guide to help me introduce this to my family and to try myself on how to prepare the food. I actually like the meal plans that I don't have to think up and a shopping list with all the ingredients I need is AWESOME!!
Lisa says
I am feeding my family much better foods so it would be awesome to have the Make It Paleo book with all the recipes!
Amy Waldorf says
We would love the 30 day guide to start with! But all 3 of them sound great:)
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Steve says
I love the sound of all of them, however the 30 day guide is definitely where I'd start!
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I'd love to have Make it Paleo!
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I'm already a subscriber to the app, newsletter and a facebook fan, but I've yet to get one of these books. I started my paleo food journey 30 days ago and plan to continue after my initial "challenge" is over, because I feel great! I'd love any of the books, but the "Make it Paleo" looks like it has some great recipes to keep my eating exciting.
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I am interested in Make it Paleo
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Alyssa says
I'm on my 2nd month of no processed foods, and am looking for new recipes and guides to help me along the way. This set would be perfect!
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Kate B. says
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! The 30-Day Guide looks good.
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Aly says
I would love to try "Make it Paleo" or "The 30 day Guide". I have read several articles and would love to eat more grain/gluten free. There is a lot of research about how even reducing your gluten intake can help with certain disease processes, including unexplained infertility (which I am currently going through) but going gluten free/reduction is a very daunting task! I think this would give me the push/ encouragement I need!
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Susie says
The first 30 days!! Bring it on :-) thank you so much!
Megan says
I'm transitioning my family of four to a more healthy, Paleo and clean eating based diet. It's work so far, but French fries and hot dog season is beginning and my basic Paleo recipes aren't able to compete. I would love to be able to feed my boys food they love, that I know will keep them strong and healthy as well as full!
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