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Friday, October 19, 2012

Paleo Perfection

6 Meals To Kick Start Your Caveman Lifestyle!

         Paleo is more than a diet—it's a way of life. Paleo nourishes your body with clean, natural foods and provides all the minerals, nutrients, and vitamins it needs to stay healthy. The diet is designed to keep an active body properly fueled throughout the day, so if you lead an active life, Paleo is a perfect fit.

        I have been following the Paleo diet for more than six months and I've never felt better. I sleep well, maintain a high energy level throughout the day, and keep my metabolism burning hot. My digestion is great and my body is strong. I feed my body natural foods at the right frequency, and I feel great!

        Paleo may seem complicated, but you'll find that it's easy to maintain and simple to follow. It's also delicious! Start your personal Paleo revolution by trying this full-day plan that includes complete recipes for six meals. Once you've gotten the hang of the principles of the diet, you'll be on your way to Paleo success. Eat clean and stay lean.

Meal 1:Sweet Potato Hash With Egg And Almond-Coconut Waffle
Sweet Potato Hash With Egg


Ingredients for Potato Hash and Egg

  • 1 Free Range Organic Egg
  • 1/4 shredded Sweet Potato
  • 1/8 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Sea Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Coconut Oil Spray

Directions
  1. Grease skillet with coconut spray and place on medium heat.
  2. Add shredded sweet potato and cook for one minute.
  3. Add spices and cook for another minute or two.
  4. Once sweet potatoes start getting golden on the edges, add egg and cover with lid.
  5. Let egg cook for about 3 minutes.
  6. Serve!

 Almond-Coconut Waffle



Ingredients for Almond-Coconut Waffle

  • 1 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 cup shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Raw Honey
  • 1/4 cup canned Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • Fresh Raspberries (for topping)
  • Coconut Flakes (for topping)

Directions

  1. Turn on waffle maker.
  2. Mix all ingredients.
  3. Pour mixture into waffle maker and cook until machine beeps.
  4. Top with coconut flakes and fresh raspberries. For additional sweetness, add a bit of honey.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Full Meal
Amount per serving

  1. Calories-583.19
  2. Total Fat-38.69g
  3. Total Carb-38.77g
  4. Protein-21.48g

Meal 2:Chicken And Broccoli



Ingredients For Chicken

  • 6 Chicken Breasts
  • Lemon Pepper to taste
  • Sea Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Turn oven to "broil" and arrange rack so baking pan is close to heat.
  2. Cover baking pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
  3. Season both sides of chicken breasts with sea salt and a generous amount of lemon pepper.
  4. Place chicken breasts in the middle of the baking pan and broil for 12-13 minutes (or until bottom side is golden).
  5. Flip and broil for another 12 minutes
  6. When both sides are golden, remove from oven and serve.

Ingredients for Steamed Broccoli

  • 1 cup fresh Broccoli
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Salt (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring 1/4 inch of water to boil in a large pan.
  2. Add salt and broccoli florets.
  3. Cover and steam until desired tenderness.
  4. For added spice, add Sriracha hot sauce on the side for chicken and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 6 Servings
Amount per serving

  1. Calories-174
  2. Total Fat-1.5g
  3. Total Carb-14g
  4. Protein-28g

 Meal 3:Bison And Greens



Ingredients For Bison Burger

  • 1 lb Organic Ground Bison
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • Sea Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Turn oven to broil. Arrange rack so baking pan is close to heat.
  2. Cover baking pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
  3. Combine all ingredients and form into patties.
  4. Place patties on the center of the baking pan and broil for 6-8 minutes. Flip and broil for another 6-8 minutes.
  5. When both sides are golden brown, remove from oven.

Ingredients For Greens Salad

  • 1 cup Greens
  • 5 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 4 Walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Walnut Oil
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

  1. Place all vegetables in a plate or salad bowl and mix.
  2. Top salad with walnuts, walnut oil, and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4-5 Servings (Bison Burger)
Amount per serving

  1. Calories-533.55
  2. Total Fat-40.89g
  3. Total Carb-22.47g
  4. Protein-24.62g

 Meal 4:Tilapia And Sweet Potatoes



Ingredients For Tilapia

  • 6 Tilapia Fillets
  • 7 tbsp Pesto Sauce
  • 7 tsp Almond Flour
  • Coconut Oil Spray
  • Sea Salt and freshly Ground Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Spray baking dish with coconut oil.
  3. Place tilapia in dish and top with pesto. Sprinkle with almond flour, sea salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes.
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Ingredients For Sweet Potato

  • 1 Sweet Potato
  • Cinnamon, Sea Salt, and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Wash, dry, and poke holes in the sweet potato.
  3. Place sweet potato in an aluminum-foil-covered baking pan and bake for 45 minutes to one hour.
  4. Once potato is done, cut in half and store 1/2 for later.
  5. Slice sweet potato and sprinkle with cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 6 Servings (Tilapia) 2 Servings (Sweet Potato)
Amount per serving

  1. Calories-297.5
  2. Total Fat-13.91g
  3. Total Carb-14.16g
  4. Protein-31.11g

Meal 5:Artichoke And Healthy Ice Cream



Ingredients for Artichoke and Dipping Sauce

  • 2 Artichokes (cut stem and top of leaves)
  • 3 Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • 2 tbsp finely diced Green Onions
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Mustard
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp of Purified Water
  • Sea Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place artichoke in a large, water-filled pot and place over medium heat.
  2. Bring water to a boil and let it cook for 45 minutes.
  3. While artichokes are cooking, separate yolks from egg whites, smash yolks with fork and finely chop the whites.
  4. Place in a bowl and combine with the rest of the ingredients.
  5. Mix well, add purified water, and mix again.
  6. Once artichokes are done, let them cool and serve with dipping sauce.

Ingredients For Ice Cream

  • 1 already-baked Sweet Potato (with skin removed)
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt

Directions

  1. Place ice cream attachment in your freezer and leave over night.
  2. Place sweet potato and coconut milk in food processor. Process to a puréed consistency.
  3. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and egg yolks. Process until all ingredients are well-combined.
  4. Pour mixture in a mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  5. Once mixture is cold, add it to your ice cream maker and follow instructions.
  6. Let churn for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 Servings (Artichoke Recipe) 4 Servings (Ice Cream Recipe)
Amount per serving

  1. Calories-536.6
  2. Total Fat-36.2g
  3. Total Carb-36.5g
  4. Protein-22.64g

Meal 6 (Optional):Hearty Paleo Juice



Ingredients For Juice

  • 2 organic Carrots
  • 2 fresh, organic Beets
  • 1 Red Apple

Directions

  1. Scrub beets with vegetable brush to remove any dirt.
  2. Place beets in a large pot with enough water to cover them.
  3. Bring water to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Drain hot water and rinse beets with cold water.
  5. While beets are in cold water, peel their skins.
  6. Trim ends off beets and cut into slices.
  7. Peel carrots and apple.
  8. Slice apple and cut each carrot in half.
  9. Place all ingredients into juicer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Serving
Amount per serving

  1. Calories-301.5
  2. Total Fat-12g
  3. Total Carb-41.1g
  4. Protein-7.3g

Daily Totals
Totals include extra snacks: 

  • 1/4 cup Whole Almonds 
  • 1 cup Coffee with 2 tbsp of Almond Milk

Nutrition Facts
  1. Calories: 2,426
  2. Fat: 143 g
  3. Carbs: 167 g
  4. Protein: 135 g

by Mariel Lewis 

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