Mariel Lewis - Paleo smoothies : 150 smoothie recipes for ultimate health

I dedicate this cookbook to my husband. My rock, my encourager, my inspiration, my best bud, my lover, my world. Honey, this book wouldnt be possible without your support. I love you more than words can explain. You and me, forever.

These smoothies sound delicious, right? They certainly are, but theres more to these smoothies than their amazing taste. All of these nutrient-packed drinks are appropriate for the Paleo diet thats taking the world by storm!

In Paleo Smoothies, youll find 150 smoothie recipes full of culinary creativity that nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds! These nutrient-rich and easy-to-make recipes only call for the best smoothie ingredients available, which guarantees an amazing taste and a drink that will feed your body right! In addition, the recipes are broken down into a variety of sections to suit your taste and meet your needs. Some smoothies will crash those cravings for sweets that are common while dieting, some will make you feel more alert, some will get you ready for bed, and some will even take your taste buds on an exotic journey of flavor. Using these sections as a guide, its easy to choose your own smoothie-making adventure! Youll also learn some smoothie-making basics that will help you master the creation of great-tasting, all-natural smoothie recipes, and youll see how to apply these lessons to make your own Paleo dietapproved smoothies.

In addition to the deliciously inventive smoothie recipes found in Part 2, youll also learn invaluable information about how to live the Paleo lifestyle and make it work for you. In Part 1, youll find information about the Paleo diet, and youll learn how to make an easy-to-follow plan. What foods can you eat? What should you have in stock in your kitchen to make Paleo smoothies? Why are smoothies an essential part of your Paleo journey? Youll find answers to these questions and more!

Whether youre new to the Paleo diet or youre just looking for some amazingly delicious smoothies to add to your Paleo repertoire, use the detailed information in Paleo Smoothies to your advantage and enjoy the success of your very own Paleo journey. Lets toast to you and to your healthwith a smoothie of course!

Why should I drink smoothies on the Paleo diet?

How can I make sure my smoothies are easy to make and delicious?

Whats the deal with the Paleo diet anyway?

Youll learn the answers to these questions and more in this part of the book. If youre looking for information on why the Paleo diet may be good for you, your health, and your overall lifestyle, youll find it in Chapter 1. Youll also learn the basics of crafting both the smoothies found in Part 2 and your very own smoothie creations in Chapters 2 and 3. Think of smoothie making as an art and these chapters as your paints. You need to know the fundamentals of smoothie making so you can begin the creation of a healthy lifestyle that works for youwithout confusion and wasted time. Also, the more you know about smoothies and the Paleo diet, the more they will become a part of your life. Youll be able to translate your skills to healthier smoothie making and Paleo food preparation as well. Knowledge is power, after all!

So take the time to educate yourself about all aspects of Paleo smoothies! After reading these chapters, you should feel confident, well equipped, and ready to get your blender going to make some delicious smoothies for yourself and your family. Gain knowledge on the benefits of smoothies in your diet, know what tools and techniques you should use when preparing your drinks, and understand how to best prepare yourself to make the smoothie-making process a breeze. If you know what youre doing and understand the ins and outs of Paleo smoothies, your smoothie-making experience is sure to be a great one!

Congratulations! Youre ready to start or have already started living the Paleo lifestyle. But was does that really mean? The Paleo Diet, also known as the Paleolithic Diet, the Caveman Diet, the Stone Age Diet, or the Hunter-Gatherer Diet, was made popular by Walter L. Voegtlin during the mid-1970s. It has been researched, revised, and discussed by many modern authors ever since. This nutritional plan is based on the premise that humans are not meant to eat dairy, grains, legumes, or highly processed foods. Instead, humans should mimic the diet followed by people during the Paleolithic era, an era that lasted 2.5 million years and ended about 10,000 years ago. During this time, the human diet focused on eating high-protein foods (a low-glycemic diet), fruits and vegetables (containing healthy phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals, which tend to promote proper immune function and make you healthier), and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (which calm down inflammation).

Now, hunting and gathering in the modern world is a bit too much to ask; realistically, no one has the time, skill, or desire to grab a bow and arrow and go to the woods to try to catch something to eat on a daily basis. However, you are more than able to access all the wonderful foods that cavemen consumed more than 10,000 years ago. You can go to the nearest grocery store and find Paleo staples like beef, chicken, pork, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and healthy cooking oils. When you live the Paleo lifestyle, you can indulge in the beautifully colored fruits and vegetables found around various parts of the earth, savor the juicy flavors of a nice rib-eye steak or salmon fillet, and munch on raw nuts and seeds. Notice that Paleo foods are not processed; they are all-natural. They are not genetically modified; they are organic. They are not sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, but rather with raw honey or maple syrup.

Throughout this chapter, youll find information on how to kick-start your very own Paleo journey, and learn why the Paleo diet is an ideal lifestyle. Youll also discover a few key pointers on how to live the Paleo diet, and determine what you can and cannot eat while living the Paleo lifestyle. Lets dive in and take a look!

Lets start living Paleo! Youre committed and want to fully submerge yourself into the wonderful world of Paleo. Its time to learn how to get started. Lets take a look at how you can prepare.

Go through your pantry and refrigerator and use your best judgment to get rid of any products that contain unnatural or processed ingredients. You only want to keep organic proteins, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and healthy oils. The list of items that need to go in the trash includes things like potato chips, cookies, pancake mix, cereals, crackers, ketchup, mayonnaise, and basically anything that has ingredients that are difficult to pronounce, such as butylated hydroxyanisole, sodium benzoate, and more. You wont need any of these foods while youre on the Paleo journey. While youre at it, organize your pantry and refrigerator so you have a nice, clean space for all the wonderful Paleo-approved foods that youll use to replace the bad stuff.

To successfully follow the Paleo diet, you need to learn how to shop smart. Take the time to examine the grocery stores close to your home. Figure out where to buy the most affordable and the most colorful fruits and vegetables, the freshest seafood, the crunchiest almonds sold in bulk, the place that imports exotic overseas produce, and so on. It is essential to learn these things when trying to provide the best-tasting and affordable foods for your family. It will pay off in the future. If you dont like to go to grocery stores, you can also buy Paleo foods online. Try sites like LocalHarvest.org, or even a site thats wild and spicy like LatinMerchant.com.