About 2 weeks ago, I vowed to dedicate this year to a complete Paleo lifestyle. I have done Paleo in the past, but haven't stayed strict for more than a couple months. Somehow I fall off the train, and revert to more of a gluten-free path. But cutting out ALL grains and dairy, has made me feel exceptionally well these last couple of weeks. I have more energy and just overall feel healthier.
I am also trying to limit sugar/carb intake. I'll indulge a bit on the weekends, but overall I have been trying to stay away from sugar (that being unrefined sugar, or sugar that occurs naturally, such as raw honey or coconut palm sugar--two of my favorites).
What helps me with this process and staying on the "train" is meal planning and prepping. I always had this idea that I would meal prep on the weekends, but somehow in the past that hasn't been a top priority, and I would end up eating whatever was quick. But sticking to meal planning and prepping is a HUGE help. Also, I love it.
Some of my favorite sites to help me plan my upcoming meals are:
Brittany Angell is a food allergy expert, and has some of the MOST delicious meals. I mean this girl knows how to still indulge and make food taste amazing, even when living with a plethora of food allergies. I would HIGHLY suggest becoming a "club member" of her site. For only $14.99 you have access to ALL of her recipes, get TWO of her e-cookbooks, and exclusive online coupons from some of the best paleo websites.
Okay, paleo crush rant over.
I've had some requests for recipes for some of my recent meals I have posted up on my instagram-- so here they are!
Zucchini Parmesan
(http://brittanyangell.com/zucchini-parmesan-glutengrainegg-free-with-directions-to-make-dairy-free/)
Two suggestions I came across while making this: I did NOT heat my milk and starch mixture, and it still worked just fine. The first time when I did heat it, the mixture became TOO sticky, and was a complete mess. Also, I followed her dairy free instructions and bought the Daiya cheese. It is a weird texture, but melts just fine, and tastes great in this recipe!
Chicken Zoodle Soup
I modified this recipe a tad from one I found on stupideasypaleo.com (her version is called Healing Chicken Soup).
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For mine I used:
- 1 box of organic/gluten-free chicken broth
- 3 large carrots cut into about 2 inch slices
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced and roughly chopped
- 1T celery salt
- 1T oregano
- 6 chicken tenders
Lastly, like I said earlier, sometimes I like to indulge.
Cinnamon "Pull-Apart" Bread
This is an exclusive from the Brittany Angell Club, so I can't share the recipe, but I am working on ways to make it a tad differently. I struggled with the dough, and making it into layers, but nonetheless, it was still delicious!
Let me know how your meal planning adventures go, and the names of your go to paleo meal planning sites!
Also, I will be adding a recipe for chocolate strawberry protein pancakes to the blog later this week :)
Oink, oink! Haylea.
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