Kat Samson - Paleo On The Go!: Quick & Easy Meals For Everyday People (Healthy Recipes for Busy People & Parents!)

They are very mild in terms of taste and that makes them versatile and easy to incorporate in many recipes, from soups to stews, salads and dessert. Apart from this, their nutritional profile is quite remarkable as well. Proteins, fibers, calcium, magnesium, potassium and folate are just a few of the nutrients found in almonds. Cashew Nuts, Pecans, Walnuts Just like almonds, they are a good source of calcium, proteins, potassium, and fiber and can be used in many dishes or even as a simple snack when your sweet tooth goes crazy. They are fairly filling so they will keep you full for a long period of time. Fresh Fruit And Vegetables These are a must in any diet, not just Paleo.

Paleo uses them to the maximum because not only they are loaded with nutrients, but they also taste great and make a common dish shine. Eggs Eggs are allowed in the Paleo diet, but as a special recommendation. Always buy them fresh and organic. This way you make sure they are as healthy as possible. Meat Grass-fed meat is more than welcomed in a Paleo diet. Bacon, chicken, turkey, pork, or beef are all good options for your meals, taste great, and are versatile.

Meat is a good source of protein; a nutrient that is essential for a proper functioning of the body. Fish is also a healthy option for meat. Healthy Oils In terms of oil, Paleo recommends avoiding over processed oils and choosing the ones that qualified as virgin, such as olive oil and coconut oil. They are great sources of healthy fatty oils. Olive oil is recommended to be consumed raw if possible, while coconut oil can be used even for high heat deep frying because it has a high burning point. Raw Honey Out of all the sweeteners available, only three of them are allowed in the Paleo diet: raw honey, maple syrup, and agave syrup.

However, the purists would say that only raw honey is 100% Paleo, the other two being a case of personal beliefs. I strongly recommend raw honey because it is healthier and has more benefits than any other sweetener. Dark Chocolate And Cocoa Powder As long as it is in its purest form, chocolate is allowed in a Paleo diet. Just like pure cocoa powder, chocolate has a high content of antioxidants and that makes it a healthy and delicious ingredient to use in Paleo baking. Sweet Potatoes Red or golden potatoes are not Paleo, but the sweet ones are and you can use them to make fries, soups, or stews. They are healthy and nutritious and cook easier than any other type of potatoes so make sure you have them in your pantry.

Totally avoid over-processed foods, oils, cereals, grains, legumes, dairy products, potatoes, junk food, candy, desserts, store bought snacks, energy or diet drinks, artificial or refined sweeteners, wheat, and too much salt.