Real Life Paleo takes a practical approach to going Paleo with three simple steps that Stacy Toth and Matt McCarry, creators of the popular blog Paleo Parents, used to lose a combined 200 pounds and improve the health of their whole family. The “Swap, Remove, Heal” method is easy for anyone to follow, no matter where you are in your journey: First, swap healthier versions of packaged foods for ones full of processed, damaging ingredients; then remove unhealthy foods entirely; and finally, add healing, nutritious foods to your diet.
Stacy and Matt also provide you with all the tools you need to make the switch to a Paleo lifestyle for good:
• Over 175 delicious recipes: With so many Paleo-friendly recipes, figuring out what to eat will never be a problem. Plus, the meal plans and menu ideas help you turn individual recipes into balanced meals. There are even holiday menu ideas to help you plan for special occasions and on-the-go snack ideas, so that last-minute meal before you have to rush out the door can be a healthy one.
• Handy how-to section: With practical tips aimed at real-life solutions to common concerns, the how-tos make it easy to replace allergens in recipes, find substitutes for unhealthy staples such as pasta and bread, and make everyday cooking quick, easy, and affordable.
• Guides to long-term success: Informative guides to swapping out foods, adding nutrient-dense and healing foods, ordering in a restaurant, stocking a Paleo pantry, and much more help you stick with your new Paleo lifestyle, while shopping lists make going to the grocery store fast and easy.
• Recipe indexes: Looking for a dish you can make in under 30 minutes? Or one-pan recipes? Maybe a recipe with fewer than five ingredients? You’re covered with the recipe indexes. Real Life Paleo will give you the confidence and tools to set your table with delicious and healthy foods to nourish those you love.
6/10/19 Update ★★★★ Quick Banana Souffle Cake - Surprisingly delicious! My mom liked it too. I love that it's not very sweet, and it's very silky. I did the cacao version, but I'll definitely try the almond flour variation as well. I might add a little more cacao powder next time though to give a more chocolate flavor, since the banana is really dominant.
★★★★★ Nona's Paprikosh -I took one bite and announced that I was going to make it again. Even my mom's eyes widened when she tasted this. There's barely any ingredients, yet it's so flavorful!
★★★★★ Cauli-Gnocchis - I didn't make the gnocchi recipe, I just used the dough for making the dumplings for in the Paprikosh. Amazing. Tapioca flour is a pain to work with, but I'll do it again for this dough.
6/4/19 Update ★★★★ Blueberry Sage Breakfast Sausage - This is not something that I'd ever think of putting together, but it works! These sausages are super tasty.
★★★ CC's Perfect Hashbrowns - These are hard work! And they're kind of plain. I mean, they taste good, especially with the above sausages. But I don't think they're worth it to make again.
★★ Panang Curry Beef - Sadly bland. After the first portion, I added Sriracha to the rest of the servings which helped a little. But I wouldn't make this again as it is.
5/30/19 I love how this book makes Paleo approachable for everyone! Plus there's a ton of recipes that I'm going to need to try out ASAP!
Little Debbie's Pumpkin Delights are one of my all-time favorite Halloween treats, so you all know I'm going to be making those Jack-O-Lantern cookies as soon as I gather all of the ingredients and a pumpkin cookie cutter! I don't care if it's Summer!
