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5 Common Misconceptions about the Paleo Diet

Even though the paleo diet has thousands of followers, seen a surge in popularity and has been around for a few years, there are many misconceptions about this diet.

These misconceptions arise through false information, a bad image of paleo dieting and even marketing attempts by other fad diets to discredit the paleo way.


The paleo diet is also known as the ‘caveman’ diet.

This is due to the fact that the diet somewhat resembles the way our early ancestors ate. This name has caused one of the biggest misconceptions about the paleo diet.

1. It is uncivilized and all about gorging yourself on meat
The paleo diet is about eating nutrient rich food that does not contain harmful substances and agrees with our body. It is not a re-enactment of how the actual cavemen ate. Paleo dieters do not go out hunting for boars or deer and roast the meat on a flame.

The diet is about eating the correct foods and excluding the bad ones. Grains, sugar, processed foods, etc. are not allowed. This is due to the fact that these foods are neither natural nor healthy. There are millions of people who have problems with grain based foods. So, the diet is not only about meat. Vegetables, healthy fats and fruit may be consumed too.

2. Paleo dieting is for fat loss
Fat loss is one of the benefits of a paleo diet but it is not the goal. Unlike the Atkins diet or other low carb diets, the paleo diet is not overly concerned about weight loss. The concept of the paleo diet is to consume wholesome, healthy food and stop eating detrimental food.

Once this is achieved, weight loss naturally follows. Obesity is a growing trend around the world and it is reaching epidemic proportions. That’s because of poor food choices. The paleo diet is a healthy way to eat and live. It is more than just fat loss.

3. The paleo diet is not practical
The paleo diet does require some effort and preparation. That does not make it impractical. You just need to find ways to make it easier for you. Cooking your food for a few days at a time, pre-packing them in containers for ease, etc. If you are truly dedicated, you will find a way.

4. The paleo diet is expensive
No, it’s not. You are encouraged to buy your meat and vegetables from farmers’ markets and other suppliers. Usually, you may receive discounts and other special rates. Since you will be doing your own cooking, you’ll be spending less on food. Furthermore, since you can’t consume junk food and processed food, you will not be spending on the usual comforts foods. So, the paleo diet could actually be cheaper.

5. The paleo diet is not for women
There are many arguments for this stating that women need more carbohydrates, etc. In cases like this, it would be wise to adapt the diet. For example, if the woman feels lethargic, she may consume more carbs in the form of vegetables. The paleo diet does not have to be rigid. Mix and match and see what suits you.

These are just a few misconceptions. There are many more but pay them no heed. The best way to know about anything is to try it out for yourself.

Try out the paleo diet for 3 weeks or a month. If you start looking and feeling better, stay on. If not, you may go back to your previous way of eating.

 Chances are high that once you go paleo, you’'ll never go back.


Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook: Real Food for Real Life

The Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook offers guidance on how to bring your family together with the magic of real food. 

As modern life grows more hectic with each passing day, a part of living the paleo lifestyle is slowing down and enjoying the time we have with family and friends. 

This cookbook is intended to remind us of how precious these moments are, and that some of the fondest memories can be made while sitting at the dinner table with the ones we love. 

Savoring these moments, along with delicious and healthful food, is what life is all about.

In addition to more than eighty delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes that are free of grains, dairy, sugar, and legumes, The Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook offers:

Time saving tips and tricks to get you through your busy weeks
Suggestions of which recipes to pair together to made a complete meal
Ideas for how to successfully bring the family together at mealtime
Simple shopping and prepping tips to help you save time and money
Resources for where to shop to find specific ingredients

The Paleo Diet for Athletes: The Ancient Nutritional Formula for Peak Athletic Performance

A breakthrough nutrition strategy for optimum athletic performance, weight loss and peak health based on the Stone Age diet humans were designed to eat.

Paleo-style diets are all the rage as fitness enthusiasts, including the booming nation of Cross-Fitters, have adopted high protein, low-processed-food diets to fuel their exercise. 

It all began with the publication of the book The Paleo Diet by renowned scientist Loren Cordain, Ph.D., who presented a breakthrough plan for weight loss and disease prevention without dieting or exercising. In 2005, Dr. Cordain joined with endurance coach Joe Friel to write The Paleo Diet for Athletes. 

It sold 8,000 copies that first year, but it has sold even better as a backlist title―more than 20,000 units in both 2010 and 2012.

Now, the authors offer an updated and revised edition of The Paleo Diet for Athletes specifically targeting runners, triathletes, and other serious amateur athletes. 

Cordain and Friel show that by using the foods our bodies were designed to eat―protein, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and even some saturated fats--anyone can achieve total-body fitness and dramatically improve the strength and cardiovascular efficiency. 

The Paleo Diet for Athletes gives specific guidelines for what to eat before, during and after a workout or competition along with simple, tasty recipes packed with power and wholesome ingredients.

31 Paleo Brown Bag Lunches to Go: Easy Recipes for Working People (Volume 2)

Searching for quick and easy Paleo lunch ideas? 

Search no further. With 31, under 30-minute recipes, this book is perfect for the work force. 

Featuring 13 salads (both green and mixed), six wraps, three sandwiches, and more, you are sure to find plenty of delicious, healthy, simple meals to make your work-week easier. 

Each recipe includes: 
• Serving size, • Exact ingredients and measurements, • Step-by-step directions, and • A touch of nutritional information.

With such variety included here, you are sure to find favorites and staples to help you keep lean.


7 Paleo Myths Debunked!


Greetings Paleo Warriors!


Today we want to clear up a few myths people have about the Paleo diet, and show why these are unfounded.

7 Paleo Myths

Myth 1: Paleo is All About the Meat
Perhaps it’s the picture of Fred Flinstone eating a brontosaurus burger that makes people think Paleo is all about eating thick steaks until you’re full. But hunters and gatherers most likely relied on the gathering more than the hunting, as there’s no way to guarantee you’d be able to successfully find and bring down an animal to eat.


Myth 2: Paleo is a Short-Term Solution
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Some think that you just go on Paleo for a few weeks, or maybe a few months, and then you’re done. But the Paleo diet is meant to be followed for as long as you want to have extra energy and a slim waistline.

Myth 3: Paleo is a Fad -
It’s so easy in our modern times to write off diet plans as a fad, because there are several more introduced to the market each week. But thinking of something that dates back over 10,000 years as a fad is a bit silly.

Myth 4: Paleo is Bad for Your Heart Because of All the Fat and Cholesterol -
Paleo isn’t about choosing the fattiest meats you can find and eating unlimited quantities of them. You’ll be choosing lean meat and eating healthy portions of it, combined with plenty of vegetables as well as fruit.

Myth 5: Paleo Is Hard to Stick With
Because of all that excludes, dairy, grains, legumes, refined sugars, Paleo has been labelled as a hard diet to stick with. But when you consider that there are Paleo recipes that show you how to make snacks, appetizers, soups, salads, and main dishes that rival what you’ll find in restaurants, it’s actually an easy diet to stick with because you’re eating real food.


Myth 6: Paleo Shopping is Expensive
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With all of the specialty items like grass-fed beef and organic meats, fruits, and vegetables, Paleo is sometimes referred to as being prohibitively expensive. But when you factor in the money you’ll be saving from not buying fast food, junk food, and other packaged and processed foods, it comes out about even, and Paleo might just be a more economical way to live.

Myth 7: You Can Have All-You-Can-Eat Bacon on Paleo
You’ll see bacon used in many Paleo recipes for no other reason than this is a diet plan that allows you to have bacon. But you’ll still want to take it easy with bacon, and make sure you’re getting a big serving of vegetables whenever you eat it.


So don’t get caught up in the misinformation about Paleo, as much of it is just plain wrong!
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What Is Paleo And How Can It Benefit You?

What the paleo diet is and how it can benefit you. This popular diet is often referred to as the ‘caveman’ diet because it’s founded on the type of diet our ancestors consumed during the Paleolithic era.


While the modern day version isn'’t an exact replication of their diet the basic concept is the same.
It consists of healthy, wholesome food that isn’'t full of additives, preservatives and other harmful ingredients often found in the average diet.

Losing Weight the Healthy Way

Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020.

One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese.

Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:

1. heart disease
2. stroke 
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. hypertension

Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.

The quick weight loss methods which have spread like fire these days do not provide lasting results. More often than not, dieting methods which involve dietary drinks, foods and supplement or  pills do not work. If they do, the results are just temporary.

It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will provide lifetime results. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.

Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way:

1.   Do not starve your self. 

The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet.

You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted flabs on your belly and thighs by skipping meals. But remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday.

If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals. So if you just eat one huge sandwich in one day, it will end up straight to your problem area (i.e. highs, buttocks, hips).

2.  Start your day right. 

Mothers always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism.

Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.

3.  Eat small, healthy meals frequently. 

Five  small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.

4.  Decide on how much weight you want to lose. 

Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life.

Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of dieting rules.

5.  Drink lots of water. 

Your body needs sufficient water  to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.

6.  Avoid too much sugar. 

Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo fix that you need, plus lean  meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.

7.  Watch your fat intake. 

Fat is not the culprit to being overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level.

There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.

8.  Exercise. 

Leave your car if  you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or  skate. Use these activities and other home chores if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities.

It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set realistic goals for yourself.

Go slow. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.

Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise.
This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would result to a new, healthier you.

Homemade Paleo Ketchup with a Kick!


Ingredients
1 12 oz can tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tbsp vinegar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp curry powder
½ tsp garlic powder

This recipe makes approximately 32 oz of ketchup, or 64 1tbsp servings.
Directions

Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to boil on medium-high heat.

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Paleo Workouts For Dummies

Paleo workouts that are heavy on results—and low on equipment investment

Paleo Workouts For Dummies offers a program of back-to-the-Stone-Age exercises with specially designed workouts that burn fat, fight disease, and increase energy. 



The paleo workouts found in this step-by-step guide, promote sound activities with a strong emphasis on practicing and mastering fundamental/primitive human movements such as squats, hinges, pushes/pulls, sprints, crawls, and more.

Paleo Workouts For Dummies caters to the anti-gym crowd who want a convenient program that can be used anywhere, anytime. 

In addition, vital details on healthy Paleolithic foods that maximize energy levels for the intense workout routines are covered.

Companion workout videos can be accessed, for free, at Dummies.com

The video content aids you in mastering paleo moves and techniques covered in the book
Offers a complete cardiovascular and strength workout

By focusing on the primal movements that humans evolved to perform, Paleo Workouts For Dummies is for anyone following a paleo diet routine as well as those curious about how to maximize their paleo workouts.

MHP Paleo Protein, Triple Chocolate, 28 Servings, 2 Pounds

MHP's paleo protein combines two of nature's best protein sources for athletes - premium grade beef and egg white protein. 

This classic combination is naturally loaded with bcaas and all of the essential amino acids you need to enhance muscle growth and recovery. 

Paleo protein offers you one of the most advanced, highest quality protein formulas available. 

Designed for serious bodybuilders, competitive athletes, cross-trainers and paleo dieters, this cutting-edge formula gives you a high value protein that tastes great. 

Using only all natural flavors and sweeteners, paleo protein makes a delicious great tasting shake you can enjoy drinking. 

Packed with muscle building protein, paleo protein is the all natural, sugar free, fat free, lactose free and gluten free smart choice protein supplement for you.

Paleo Takeout: Restaurant Favorites Without the Junk

Wildly popular food blogger and critically acclaimed author of The Ancestral Table returns with over 200 weeknight-friendly dishes that taste so good, you'll finally throw out that emergency stack of takeout menus hiding in your kitchen drawer.

Despite knowing full well that most restaurant and take-out foods are churned out at a rapid pace using unhealthy ingredients laden with chemicals and additives, most of us can't seem to shake the desire for even just a taste. 

Not to mention that nothing is easier than picking up takeout, hitting the drive-thru, or ordering delivery, but at what cost? 

Paleo Takeout: Restaurant Favorites without the Junk delivers much healthier but equally satisfying alternatives, offering delectable recipes that mimic the flavors of our drive-thru and delivery favorites--Paleo style! 

Russ Crandall teaches you step-by-step how to prepare each meal in under an hour--leaving no sacrifice of taste or time.

In Paleo Takeout, Crandall re-creates everyone's favorite takeout meals using wholesome ingredients and some seriously inventive techniques giving you the opportunity to revisit your favorite restaurant classics, with all of the gratification and none of the regret!

Inside Paleo Takeout, you'll find over 200 recipes inspired by beloved restaurant experiences: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Greek, and American cuisines are all represented. Looking to re-create your local Chinese joint's best dishes? 

Choose from over 25 takeout favorites, like Sweet and Sour Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Egg Foo Young, Char Siu, Chow Mein, and Spring Rolls. In the mood for curry tonight? Take your pick among your favorite Thai, Indian, and Japanese curry dishes. 

How about game-day wings made in 20 different ways, pizza that's better than delivery, or quick and easy burrito bowls? We've got you covered and then some.

Using the same simple techniques that he learned while working in the restaurant industry, Crandall teaches you how to build a full-course meal in less than an hour. 

Simply put, Paleo Takeout: Restaurant Favorites without the Junk proves that eating right in a way that satisfies even the choosiest of healthy eaters is not only possible, but also a lot of fun!

100% Paleo - Health Fitness Diet Exercise Carnivore WOMENS T-Shirt


Shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton for a comfortable fit (Athletic Gray is a 90/10 cotton-polyester blend).

Short sleeve crew neck tee.
Ribbed neck & feminine fit.
All graphics are applied with an INDUSTRIAL heat press.

A Great Paleo Health Fitness T-Shirt!


Super Paleo Snacks: 100 Delicious Low-Glycemic, Gluten-Free Snacks That Will Make Living Your Paleo Lifestyle Simple & Satisfying

Snacks are essential for making sure we get the proper amount of nutrients. 

They refuel our bodies and allow us to be productive at work, school and during fitness activities, but it's so difficult to find a snack that isn't processed, boxed, or GMO. 

What's a Paleo-lover to do? You need snacks to feel good about eating, that are portable, appealing, inexpensive, and easy to make. 

That's a tall order. Luckily, there is Landria Voigt's Super Paleo Snacks. 

With over 100 recipes using Paleo superfoods like coconut, avocado, sweet potatoes, and almond, you will be on your way to amazing health benefits including reduced incidence of diabetes, autoimmune illnesses, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. 

These recipes are quick and easy to make, most take under 15 minutes to prepare! 

Try every easy Paleo-approved recipe for enjoyable bites, treats, and munchies. 

You'll always have something healthy, natural, and delicious for snacking!

The Frugal Paleo Cookbook: Affordable, Easy & Delicious Paleo Cooking

SAVE MONEY & STAY GLUTEN-FREE WITH THESE EASY, DELICIOUS PALEO RECIPES

For those on the Paleo diet, one of the biggest concerns isn't the variety but the price. 

Luckily, Ciarra Hannah, creator of PopularPaleo.com, has 100 easy, wallet-friendly Paleo recipes that'll feed the whole family.

Ciarra uses flavorful but less expensive cuts of meat in traditional yet approachable cooking methods, as well as her roll-forward technique for creating multiple dishes to maximize your time in the kitchen. 

You'll love her keys to budgeting, tips for making items ahead of time, 5-ingredients-or-less seasoning blends and other money-saving pointers.

Ciarra offers an incredible and practical selection of Paleo dishes for everyday eating including Tequila Carnitas, Stupid Easy Asian Beef, Chicken & Chorizo Stew, Cuban Tilapia in Mojo and?Tater Tot Casserole with Sweet Potato Tater Tots! 

So, if you're loving the Paleo diet but hating the amount of money you spend each month, this book is a must-have. 

Save your money, enjoy tasty grain-free meals and be healthy!


The Paleo Diet Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Paleo Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Snacks, and Beverages


Dr. Loren Cordain's The Paleo Diet has helped thousands of people lose weight, keep it off, and learn how to eat for good health by following the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors and eating the foods we were genetically designed to eat. 

Now this revolutionary cookbook gives you more than 150 satisfying recipes packed with great flavors, variety, and nutrition to help you enjoy the benefits of eating the Paleo way every day.



Based on the breakthrough diet book that has sold more than 100,000 copies to date
Includes 150 simple, all-new recipes for delicious and Paleo-friendly breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, snacks, and beverages

Contains 2 weeks of meal plans and shopping and pantry tips

Features 16 pages of Paleo color photographs

Helps you lose weight and boost your health and energy by focusing on lean protein and non-starchy vegetables and fruits

From bestselling author Dr. Loren Cordain, the world's leading expert on Paleolithic eating styles


Put The Paleo Diet into action with The Paleo Diet Cookbook and eat your way to weight loss, weight control maintenance, increased energy, and lifelong health-while enjoying delicious meals you and your family will love.

Paleo Cleanse: 30 Days of Ancestral Eating to Detox, Drop Pounds, Supercharge Your Health and Transition into a Primal Lifestyle

TRANSFORMS THE PROVEN APPROACH OF THE MEGA-POPULAR PALEO DIET INTO A HARDCORE, MONTH-LONG DETOX

Transform your body and improve your health with this hardcore cleanse based on the caveman diet.


Follow the 30-day plan to rid your body of toxins without feeling deprived as you:

•Lose Weight
•Increase Energy
•Boost Mental Clarity
•Improve Digestion
•Reduce Inflammation 

Packed with more than 100 delicious and easy recipes using whole, satisfying ingredients like meats, eggs and fresh vegetables, the Paleo Cleanse has everything you need to reap the benefits of the Paleo Diet in the fastest, most effective way.

The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body

An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some form of autoimmune disease. 

If you're among them, you may know all too well how little modern medicine can do to alleviate your condition. 

But that's no reason to give up hope. 

In this groundbreaking book, Sarah D. Ballantyne, Ph.D., draws upon current medical research and her own battle with an autoimmune disorder to show you how you can become completely symptom-free—the natural way.

The Paleo Approach is the first book ever to explain how to adapt the Paleo diet and lifestyle to bring about a full recovery. 

Read it to learn why foods marketed as "healthy"—such as whole grains, soy, and low-fat dairy—can contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. Discover what you can eat to calm your immune system, reduce inflammation, and help your body heal itself. 

Find out which simple lifestyle changes—along with changes in diet—will make the biggest difference for your health.

There's no need to worry that "going Paleo" will break the bank or require too much time in the kitchen preparing special foods. In The Paleo Approach, Dr. Ballantyne provides expert tips on how to make the switch easily and economically. 

Complete food lists with strategies for the day-to-day—how stay within your food budget, where to shop for what you need, how to make the most out of your time in the kitchen, and how to eat out—take all the guesswork out of going Paleo. 

Simple strategies for lifestyle adjustments, including small steps that can make a huge difference, guide you through the most important changes to support healing.

Do you have a complicated condition that requires medical intervention, medication, or supplements? Dr. Ballantyne also walks you through the most useful medical tests, treatments, and supplements (as well as the most counterproductive ones) to help you open a dialogue with your physician.

Features such as these make The Paleo Approach the ultimate resource for anyone suffering from an autoimmune disease. 

Why suffer a moment longer? Reclaim your health with The Paleo Approach!