Genevieve Jerome - The 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook: 100+ Easy Recipes for Busy People on a Paleo Diet

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To my husband Shane, who taught me what true love really means and to never give up on my dreams.

And to my dogsRoxy, Harley, and Marilynmy forever partners in crime.

CONTENTS

In 2011 I weighed nearly 280 pounds and was unhappy and constantly lethargic. I felt like there was a heavy weight not only on my body, but on my emotions, too. I felt worthless and I tried to eat my feelings. I used food as an escape rather than a refuge. I had no idea of the damage I was doing to my body. I thought eating when I felt down was the answer to my problems.

Then my doctor told me that, if I kept it up, my life could take a severely dark turn. So I walked out of her office, took her warning to heart, and started running that night. I worked out twice a day, starting with interval running. I would run for five minutes, then walk for five minutes, until I could run for thirty minutes a day without stopping.

Next, I looked at my food choices and realized something had to give. I stopped eating processed foods, cut out all sugar and sodas, and switched to sparkling water and regular water. I drank only black coffee, instead of sweetened coffee drinks, and ate all the veggies, potatoes, and fruit my body would allow. I googled trendy diets and found the Paleo diet. Doing that search saved my life.

The Paleo diet has allowed me to lead a healthy, active life. Im proud to report Ive successfully lost 155 pounds naturally through diet and exercise. And Im always full of energy. Its a lifestyle, not a diet!

My life did a complete 180. I started my own business. I started my blog, Fitty Foodlicious, in 2016. Now, Im a recipe and content creatorI write about health and wellness and how we can heal our bodies with food. I truly believe that if we eat the right foods and exercise every day, we can cure nearly anything thats ailing usall while balancing our hormones at the same time. I also write about mental health and how our diet dictates our anxiety and happiness levels every day.

Adopting the Paleo lifestyle isnt easy, but its completely adaptable. With The 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook, I have taken the fuss and complication out of cooking Paleo to give you simple, affordable, healthy recipes for you and your family. These are recipes you can come back to again and again. Many of them use only one cooking vessel. I am here to simplify your cooking!

Every ingredient in this book is natural, wholesome, and affordable, so you dont have to worry about what you are putting into your body. You will also save money by cooking these recipes because you wont have to eat at restaurants often. Ive also listed ways to swap out certain ingredients, so this book works with nearly all food intolerances and allergies.

I hope you find solace and longevity in this cookbook. I hope you will learn to love the Paleo lifestyle as much as I do. I hope you will share this cookbook with your family and friends. I hope it brings you a lifetime of joy and many wonderful days of cooking healthy meals!

Life runs at warp speed these days and, when it comes to cooking and eating, healthy habits usually fall short. We make quick decisions and opt for unhealthy choices when, in reality, eating bad food will do more harm for our bodies than good. Thats why my 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook can be the answer to your prayers. Ive created easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step instructions that will have you looking forward to cooking and being in the kitchen. You will go from wondering what to buy at the grocery store, to grocery shopping as a favorite activity. These recipes are fun and healthy and offer a simple spin on a diet that has been around since cavemen (and women!) walked this earth. Welcome to The 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook. Now, lets dive in!

PALEO DIET GUIDELINES

There are many benefits to eating Paleo, including weight loss, clearer skin, higher energy levels, a stronger immune system, stable blood glucose levels, leaner muscles and less body fat, and better sleep, as well as many detoxifying benefits. Eating a Paleo diet may also help with diabetes, certain thyroid conditions, autoimmune issues, adrenal fatigue, and many digestive issues. Follow the dietwhich at its core means avoiding processed foods, cereal grains, dairy, and legumesto achieve these benefits and more.