Tag: paleo

  • Paleo Shamrock Shake (Minty Green Power Smoothie)

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    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Before my Paleo days, I loved to have ice cream as a treat. I had indulged in a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake a time or two. This shake is a healthy “smoothie” version of the classic St. Patrick’s Day shake but with all natural ingredients. This Paleo Shamrock Shake uses spinach and… Read more

  • Southwest Paleo Meatloaf

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    If you like your food a little spicy, you are going to love this amazing meatloaf. My traditional meatloaf was from a delectable recipe passed down from my mother. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful–like a meatball in a loaf pan. It included ingredients such as ground beef, eggs, Italian breadcrumbs, herbs and spices. Read more

  • Coconut Almond Crusted Tilapia

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    Each year, during Lent, I struggle to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are out of the question as substitutes for meat. So, I… Read more

  • St. Patrick’s Day Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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    The Feast of St. Patrick or Saint Patrick’s Day  is a cultural and religious holiday that is celebrated around the world on March 17. St. Patrick’s Day is named after the 4th century, the most renowned of the patron saints of Ireland. While I am not Irish, I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like any good… Read more

  • Crockpot Spicy Tomato Soup

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    It seems like this winter is lasting so much longer than winters of the past which means cold and flu season is sticking around longer as well. This winter, since the husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we have ended up eating vastly diverse and hearty meals that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins,… Read more

  • Paleo Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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    This year, since my husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we thought that treats would be a big no-no. But the longer that I have followed this lifestyle, the more I realize that almost anything can be modified into a Paleo form. For Valentine’s Day this year, I have decided to make our… Read more

  • Check In Weeks 1-2

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    I have been participating in the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge that I wrote about a few weeks back. I thought that it would be very easy since I have also been following a pretty strick Paleo lifestyle since the beginning of the New Year. Boy was I wrong. There are a few areas… Read more

  • Paleo Coconut-Almond Cups

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    Since starting the Paleo lifestyle, I have had some pretty strong cravings for chocolate. I started experimenting with cocoa powder and coconut oil to make a freezer chocolate. While it satisfied my cravings, I wanted something a little more. Read more

  • Oven-Baked Coconut-Crusted Salmon

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    This year I am determined to be the healthiest I have ever been.I am constantly in search of amazing recipes that will help me continue my Paleo lifestyle. I have failed at past healthy eating quests because I got bored with my food choices. This recipe is a little experiment I tried on my family… Read more

  • Easy Crockpot Roasted Turkey Breast

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    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