Category: Dieting
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Easy Crockpot Roasted Turkey Breast
Need a quick, delicious home cooked meal? Try this great recipe for a turkey breast roast in the crockpot. If you’re like me, you really don’t know what a turkey breast roast is. Turkey breast roast is heart-healthy, low-fat and protein-rich. A turkey breast roast is the juicy white breast meat along with some dark… Read more
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Homemade Paleo Ketchup
I am into month #2 of the Paleo diet. Month #1 was not bad as I had expected. The majority of the month was spent detoxing off of sugars and processed foods. Learning to eat whole, healthy, and fresh foods has been an adjustment but has really made a change in me physically and mentally.… Read more
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8-Week Challenge: Allowed Whole Foods
There has been a lot of confusion on what is considered “processed” foods. In the comments of the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge comments, I posted a list of “processed foods” not allowed. This caused an uproar and I received comments like “what is left to eat besides lettuce and water” or “this leaves… Read more
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Black Olive Walnut Spread
Here is a great Paleo-friendly recipe that works great as an appetizer or as part of a meal. This spread can be used as a vegetable dip, as a spread on Crostini or as a fish or meat topping. Not only is this spread delicious but also very nutritious packing a healthy dose of Omega-… Read more
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Make a Steakhouse Quality Steak at Home
Valentine’s Day will be upon us before you know it. If you are like me, you like to celebrate this Hallmark Holiday by having a nice meal with your sweetie. If you’re also like me, planning a night out (especially if you have children) takes more work and money than planning your wedding. You can… Read more
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Spicy Paleo Crockpot Chili
When I started Paleo I thought it would be a breeze. After all, I had pretty good willpower and success with both the Atkins and HCG diets. But this time I am struggling a bit. Perhaps it is because I’m working out for 45 minutes a day or maybe it’s because I’m missing out on… Read more
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Walnut Tahini Vegetable Dip
I am always on the lookout for fascinating paleo sources of protein, and I believe this one is truly a frontrunner. It is a full-bodied paste that contains walnuts and tahini – two great protein-rich foods. Besides the nutrition features, it tastes amazing! Read more
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Paleo Fish Stew
I love the convenience of a simple one-pot meal that simmers on the stove top. This recipe is an eclectic combination of herbs and spices. The broth—infused with onion, chiles, and cilantro—pairs wonderfully with the white fish. This recipe is great for those following a low carb or paleo diet lifestyle as there are very… Read more
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Crockpot Pot Roast
Pot roasts always remind me of my Grandmother’s winter Sunday dinners. She made this meal in a roaster, allowing the herbs and spices to permeate the meat and vegetables. When she made this, she slow cooked it in the oven all day. The aroma was always such a warm and inviting smell that if I… Read more
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Homemade Paleo Coffee Creamer
Another difficult area for me since I began eating a Paleo diet is giving up dairy. I found that I initially craved cheese but that craving quickly subsided with the help of other nutrient dense foods such as almonds and vegetables. The one dairy product that I still struggle with not having is half and… Read more