Showing posts with label paleo diet recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paleo diet recipes. Show all posts

paleo recipes

(In the field of gastronomy, that’s a big pretty deal. Le Cordon Bleu is a very prestigious school, renowned for providing the highest level of culinary education in the world.)

In fact, modestly speaking, some of my dishes are so good, they’ve been featured in Bon Appetit magazine as well as Food and Wine.
You see, in the Paleo community, quality recipe books written by trained, experienced chefs like me (gourmet or not) are rare.
And that’s exactly why I created:

Paleo Eats
Real Food. Real Simple.

Paleo Eats is written for the Paleo person looking for more than the usual (i.e. boring) Beef and Steamed Broccoli.
Here’s the twist you’ll love, especially if you’re new to Paleo eating:

Each gourmet chef-prepared recipe is simple and easy to make.
Usually in under 30 minutes.
Yes, *YOU* really can make gourmet Paleo dishes like these yourself!
I love this Paleo eats recipe because not only is it delicious, it pairs vegetables which are unusual in most Paleo recipe books. Yet it’s still easy to prepare.

OK, be honest. When was the last time you had okra anything?
As you can see in the picture, there's more than just chicken and okra. There's also avocado, onions, peppers, tomatoes and a pinch of something else that makes all the difference.

Unusual? Yes! But extremely simple to make.

80 Great-Tasting Gourmet Paleo Recipes to Impress
















Sometimes you want a recipe that looks like it
 came straight from a restaurant's kitchen. Other nights, a meal you can just throw together between work and soccer practice fits the bill.

With Paleo eats, either way you’re covered.
Simple… easy… quick… tasty…no matter what the occasion.
Inside, these 80 gourmet recipes are sure to impress even the pickiest of Paleo guests—yet are a cinch to throw together.

And let’s not forget the 10 biggest benefits of eating Paleo:


  • You’re eating a CLEAN DIET - without additives, antibiotics, preservatives, artificial ingredients or chemicals…
  • You’re getting the anti-inflammatory benefits from the plant nutrients in fruits, vegetables, oils, nuts, and seeds -- dramatically reducing the risk of chronic diseases and conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, etc…
  • It’s low glycemic - doesn't screw up your blood sugar, keeps fat off your body, keeps you lean…
  • Boosts your energy—no more afternoon fading…
  • Improves gut health -- no more bloat, constipation, gas, etc.
  • Your skin glows -- hair and nails look great!
  • Your mood improves—anxiety, depression, stress are dramatically reduced…
  • Allergy reduction…
  • Improved immune system…
  • And most people lose significant weight eating this way…
In fact, I lost over 60 lbs eating the Paleo way as you can see below.
Given the incredible documented health benefits of Paleo, plus my training, experience, and reputation, my publisher says I should expect Paleo Eats to be embraced way beyond the Paleo community.
These recipes are THAT good.

paleo breakfast recipes





Early on, I discovered how critically important breakfast time was to the Paleo Lifestyle. Breakfast

provided the fuel for the day.


Paleo vanquished the hunger pangs... the cravings... the desire

to raid the snack machine.


And at the same time, my energy skyrocketed! My health

rebounded. My mental sharpness and clarity was nothing
short of miraculous.


And if you’ve ever tried the Paleo diet, no doubt you’ve

experienced similar results.


Up until then, except for the occasional piece of fruit,

I basically skipped breakfast. I figured I was SAVING the
energy I had for later in the day.


How wrong I was! Looking back, I can see I was an idiot.



But to my dismay, when I committed to eating

breakfast regularly the Paleo way, that’s when everything fell apart…


Bacon and Eggs, AGAIN?



The first stage of my conversion to Paleo was a breakfast diet consisting of little more than bacon and eggs.



Now, I love bacon and eggs! But every day? No way. After a while

I was sick of them, no matter whether they were poached, sunny
side up or scrambled.Then I tried the Internet route. I’d try different recipes I’d find off the
Internet. Some of them looked viable.But unfortunately, they were hit and miss--at best. Most of these folks
don’t know how to cook.And even more so, I couldn’t believe how difficult they made it! What
a pain in the butt! I felt like I was trying to make a 3 course dinner first thing in the morning. Yet, it was one thing to make it, quite another thing to EAT IT!Most of those Internet recipes were awful. My taste buds would revolt and… fed up with myself… I’d throw food in the garbage. Plus, some of these recipes would use pseudo-Paleo ingredients to get by. That’s a total no-no.And then there’s the clean up.Talk about a hassle!
And if you’re making breakfast for the family? Fuggedaboutit! Total pain in the behind.


But you DO know the Paleo pay off, right?



Vibrant health... mental clarity, alertness and focus... and

maybe most importantly,boundless energy for the day ahead.


So I kept at it. I redoubled my commitment. The health benefits I was getting were too obvious to ignore.



Along the way, I started to pick up ideas and collect them...



... Recipes. I occasionally discovered good, EASY-TO-MAKE breakfast

recipes and perfected them, making them GREAT!


... Easier, faster ways of food preparation. 10 minutes or less!



... Fabulous food combinations and ways of cooking and

presentation that give it that “breakfast” look and feel


Over time, being a part of the online Paleo community, I’d share my

ideas. Folks were always appreciative.


I mean, if you’re a Paleo convert, you already know breakfast is one

of those tricky meals of the day.


It’s easier said than done, right?



Especially when you’re scrambling... you’ve got the kids to take

to school... the early morning rush hour to beat...


Sometimes it’s just easier to just SKIP

that first meal of the day, right?


The demands of the day makes you think twice about heating up that skillet, doesn’t it?



But from a Paleo point of view, breakfast is the “make or break” time. 

Every morning, like it or not, your health and vitality are on the line.


You HAVE to make the time. There’s no avoiding it.



If you don’t, you know who loses out, don’t you?



You. And your health.



The only question is “Are you going to be eating “the same

old thing””? Or are you going to turn breakfast, as it should be, into
the most important meal of the day?


There may not be a way of avoiding it, but here’s what you CAN do:



You can make breakfast DELICIOUS…



You can make breakfast more nutritious...



And at the same time, you can make breakfast

easier and quicker...


So sit tight, because I’m going to show you how you really can have it all – delicious, easy to put together meals with all the nutritious health benefits of the Paleo Lifestyle.



When it comes to Paleo, you’re about to experience what amounts to a breakfast revolution!



I’m here to tell you a Paleo breakfast CAN be fun, fast and

mouth-watering every single day.


As you know, eating is a matter of juggling priorities.



Should you eat for taste? For nutrition? For speed? For cost?



Normally, breakfast time is about speed and taste. Getting out the door and on your way as quickly as possible...



A bowl of milk and cereal, topped with fruit along with a glass

of orange juice...
A bagel smothered with cream cheese and a cup of coffee...
Blueberry pancakes covered in butter and syrup...
Eggo Microwaved Waffles or toasted Poptarts...
But with Paleo it *SEEMS* all that has to change. But what I’ve discovered is it doesn’t have to.


Eating Paleo doesn’t have to be time consuming. You can eat the Paleo way and still get to the office on

time.


Here’s the BIG Secret to

Enjoying Paleo Breakfasts…      





Excess Abdominal Fat and paleo diet

Although this picture depicts an overweight man, this article applies to dangerous types of fat inside the bodies of both men and women... and this discussion also applies even if you only have a slight amount of excess stomach fat.

Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat?  It's true -- as much as 70% of the population in some "westernized" countries such as the US and Australia are now considered either overweight or obese.  The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their body.

However, what most people don't realize is that excess abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also a dangerous risk factor to your health. Scientific research has clearly determined that although it is unhealthy in general to have excess body fat throughout your body, it is also particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat. see here

There are two types of fat that you have in your abdominal area. The first type that covers up your abs from being visible is called subcutaneous fat and lies directly beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscles.

The second type of fat that you have in your abdominal area is called visceral fat, and that lies deeper in the abdomen beneath your muscle and surrounding your organs. Visceral fat also plays a role in giving certain men that "beer belly" appearance where their abdomen protrudes excessively but at the same time, also feels sort of hard if you push on it.

Both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat in the abdominal area are serious health risk factors, but science has shown that having excessive visceral fat is even more dangerous than subcutaneous fat.  Both types of fat greatly increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, various forms of cancer, and other degenerative diseases.

Part of the reason visceral fat is particularly dangerous is that studies show that it releases more inflammatory molecules into your system on a consistent basis.

One of the major reasons that some people accumulate more visceral fat than others can be from a high carbohydrate diet that leads to insulin resistance over time (years of bombarding your system with too much sugars and starches for your pancreas to properly handle the constant excess blood sugar) ... and studies show that high fructose intake particularly from high-fructose corn syrup can be a major contributor to excess visceral fat.

So what gets rid of extra abdominal fat, including visceral fat?

Both your food intake as well as your training program are important if you are to get this right and the good news is that I've spent over a decade researching this topic, analyzing the science, and applying it "in the trenches" with myself as well as thousands of my clients from all over the world to see what works to really stimulate abdominal fat loss.

I've actually even seen a particular study that divided thousands of participants into a diet-only group and an exercise & diet combined group. While both groups in this study made good progress, the diet-only group lost significantly LESS abdominal fat than the diet & exercise combined group.

From my research, two of the most important aspects to getting rid of visceral fat are:

1. The use of high intensity forms of exercise and full-body resistance training.  Low intensity cardio exercise simply isn't as effective for removing visceral fat in particular.  High intensity exercise such as interval training, sprints (bike sprints or running sprints), AND full-body weight training are very effective at helping to improve your body's ability to manage glucose and increases insulin sensitivity, a crucial step in removing visceral fat.

These types of high intensity exercise routines are also very effective at increasing your fat-burning hormones and creating a hormonal environment conducive to burning off abdominal fat, including visceral fat.

2.  In addition, it's vitally important to get blood sugar under control to help restore insulin sensitivity through the right nutrition.  This means greatly reducing sugars and refined starches in your diet (including fully eliminating any use of harmful high fructose corn syrup!), and focusing more of your diet on healthy fats (such as avocados, nuts, seeds, coconut fat, olive oil, grass-fed butter, free-range eggs, fatty fish and fish oils, etc), 

as well as increasing protein and fiber intake.  
The standard diet recommended by the government, which contains an unnaturally high grain intake is NOT conducive to controlling blood sugar and reducing visceral fat!

Reducing grain-based foods in your diet and getting more of your carbs from veggies and high fiber fruits such as berries can go a long way to helping to solve this problem. next page