Welcome to the world as it was before corn fields, grain mills, industrialized dairy farms, high-fructose corn syrup, McDonald’s and Starbucks. You have to fend for yourself. Hunt animals, gather your ruffage and prepare your food. What would you eat? The answer to that may surprise you: LOTS of delicious food!!
It’s important to keep in mind that modern primal eaters are not attempting to re-enact history. *Note that I can’t speak for all of us, but I can say with confidence that I have not yet witnessed a man wearing a loincloth, holding a spear coming out of a CrossFit gym in recent memory. Though I would have no objection to this if it were say, Jason Statham or Bradley Cooper, but I digress… Electronic appliances are welcome, as is modern refrigeration, stainless steel cookware and a well-stocked spice cabinet. And heck, if you can make a muffin out of ground up almonds and dried dates, why not!? The cave has improved a bit over the years, let’s take advantage of that.
The main idea with Paleo is to give your body the fuel it needs to function at its best. This is not a crash diet. This is a lifestyle of getting rid of processed foods, confronting your dependency on hormone-laden protein and dairy, and preserving your dear sweet pancreas. Believe me, you have no idea how good you can feel until you eliminate harmful grains and refined/processed sweeteners. It’s time to start eating the feeds that make you thrive!
Head over to Kitchen Essentials to get the skinny on all the goodies and gadgets Paleo cooks depend on to prep tasty meals with ease! Navigate by clicking through the three categories at the top right section of the page to find:
Essentials For The Kitchen
From kitchen gadgets to small appliances, I’ve organized the tools and equipment that are frequently used in Paleo food preparation.
From kitchen gadgets to small appliances, I’ve organized the tools and equipment that are frequently used in Paleo food preparation.
On The Shelf: Cooking, Health & Going PaleoA collection of the best books for recipes, health information and guides for defining and transitioning to Paleo.
The Paleo PantryThe products that we now use in place of the health-compromising foods found in traditional American fare. You definitely want to check this out!
Helping people make a smooth transition to Paleo is one of my favorite things. With that in mind, I’ve prepared a small series of handouts for you to access at any time. These downloads are full of practical and economical ideas based on common questions and requests I’ve received here and on my Facebook page.
In the process of transitioning to Paleo and want to know how to convert your kitchen? Download The Kitchen Converter!
Busy and finding it difficult to churn out fast weeknight dinners? (Silly question, I know…) Download 5 Weeknight Paleo Dinners.
Finding something quick on-the-go can be tricky. Want to know what I grab when I need a snack in a hurry or away from home? Download 7 Paleo Snack Saviors!
While everyone knows that a typical Paleo diet consists of a fair amount of red meat, pork, poultry, fish and eggs, don’t forget that our ancestors weren’t just hunters… they were gatherers too. And they gathered a LOT of vegetables. Make your great-great-great-great…grandparents proud and ensure you get plenty of veggies in your daily diet.
In fact, here’s my challenge to you. Each week pick one vegetable you’ve never (or rarely) prepared and seek out a new recipe.
Stay tuned on here for lots of great recipes- coming soon
courtesy of popularpaleo.com
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