The pyramid above is a good guideline.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Can I have peanuts and/or peanut butter?
A: No. Why? Because peanuts are in the legume family. Of which is eliminated in the Paleo lifestyle. Peanuts are also often farmed on the same plots of land that tobacco is farmed which leaves traces of tobacco in your peanut products!
Q: Can I have bread?
A: No. Why? Bread and any type of grain (even the good grains such as oats, whole grain, quinoa, sprouted, rice, etc) causes a marked inflammatory response within your body which has a domino effect on everything else. It's just not worth it. And a lot of people say I can't give up grains (I'm guilty of saying those very words)...but I did it. If I can give them up, you can, too! Just try. See if you don't feel better.
Q: Can I have dairy such as cows milk, cheese, butter?
A: Avoid dairy as much as possible. It causes a mess of issues, including allergies. People ask, "Well how will I get my calcium?"
It makes me laugh!! Cows milk isn't the only source of calcium. Cows milk is intended for their young. Just as breast milk is intended for our young. For example: Almond milk is MUCH higher in calcium and your vegetables will give you plenty of that as well. If you're going to eat butter, consume "ghee" it's a grass fed butter but also expensive so I'd just recommend cutting butter out entirely and using coconut oil as a sub. It's perfect for baking and cooking.
Q: Can I have diet drinks? (Crystal light, soda, etc)
A: No. Don't make me explain. Just give that crap up. H2O is the only way to go. Always.
Q: I don't like vegetables, what should I do?
A: Consider buying a juicer. (Different from a blender which makes smoothies) juicing your vegetables and drinking them is MUCH easier than eating them. You can add a few fruits to the juice which makes drinking it even more delicious.
Q: What kind of meats should I buy?
A: Consider stocking up on poultry, beef, bison, and fish. Pork should always be your last option. Swine is usually fed poorly and lives in poor situations (their own poo) which results in a nasty meat full of only God knows what. Buying frozen meats in this case is okay. But anything else in the freezer aisle is likely not a good choice!
Q: I'm so busy, ain't nobody got time to eat healthy! What do I do?
A: Dudes. No one understands more than me. I am a working mom and my husband works an opposite shift of me. Find what works for you. Make it work. If you wana be healthy, change your priorities. How much time do you spend on social media? Watching tv? Going to the drive thru? Eating junk food? Rearrange your life and make healthy living at the top of your list! Meal prep if you don't have time to make dinner or lunch everyday. There's no excuses. If you still can't figure out how to make the time, ask me. I'll help you.
Q: I don't like to cook. What then?
A: All the more reason to eat raw, whole foods. You don't even have to cook them to enjoy their benefits and flavor. Just toss some fruits and veggies in a bowl, lunchbox, blender, or juicer and you're good to go!
Hope this helps!
So helpful! Thanks Linds!!
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