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Practical Paleo Book Extras: 30-Day Meal Plan Shopping Lists

Shopping lists are now available for the Practical Paleo 30-Day Meal Plans!

Click here to view and download the lists (PDFs).

And, don’t forget that the Nutrition Facts for the recipes in Practical Paleo are available on this page.

Enjoy!

15 Egg-Free Paleo Breakfast Ideas

Many of you know that my new book, Practical Paleo, contains a 30-Day Meal Plan to support Autoimmune Conditions. The meal plan excludes a lot of commonly gut/immune-system irritating foods: grains, legumes, dairy, nuts, seeds, nightshades… and eggs!

For most folks, the plan is tough enough when it comes to avoiding nightshades – they are seemingly in everything… especially spice blends! But the more upsetting notion of giving up eggs – and you wouldn’t believe how many people are sensitive to eggs, not just those with autoimmunity – is just heart breaking.

Well, I’m here today to tell you that there is hope – and life beyond eggs for breakfast.

While I can’t possibly fit every recipe here in this post, I wanted to show you a lot of examples of egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and so on… paleo-friendly breakfasts. You can make these on your own using recipes you have or find, or you can grab a copy of Practical Paleo to find a very clearly laid out Paleo Autoimmune Protocol meal plan that includes a lot more than just meals.

Each 30-Day Meal Plan in Practical Paleo contains the following sections:

an overview of the condition(s) or goal for which the plan has been created.
diet and lifestyle recommendations in an add [+] / avoid [-] list format
nutritional supplements and herbs to consider – these are not prescriptive but guidelines and information to begin your own research and create a plan for yourself
supportive nutrients and foods that contain them – nutrients your body especially needs for your condition or goals, and where to find them in foods (food is awesome like that)
30 days of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner or meal 1, meal 2, meal 3) based primarily upon recipes in the book, with some basics thrown in and adequate use of leftovers so you don’t need to cook every meal of every day – you’re welcome


So, without any more introduction, here’s a list of 15 Egg-Free Paleo Breakfast Ideas (safe for those following a Paleo Autoimmune Protocol):

Mustard glazed chicken thighs*, baked sweet potato or green vegetable, raw sauerkraut*
Italian Sausage Patties* (home made from ground pork or other meat plus spice blend), Swiss Chard, Avocado, raw sauerkraut*
Ground beef with curry spice and cinnamon, butternut squash
Bacon wrapped chicken thighs* make the recipe linked without red pepper spices, plantains in coconut oil or steamed spinach
Ground lamb with Moroccan spices and baked sweet potato, sweet potato hash or greens, raw sauerkraut*
Wild canned salmon with chopped avocado, olives, and lemon juice
Ground beef cooked with chopped bacon (cook with with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cinnamon) and spaghetti squash
Baked acorn squash with coconut butter and cinnamon*, bacon or breakfast sausage
Lemon rosemary broiled salmon* with baked asparagus or steamed spinach
Baked chicken thighs with curry powder and cinnamon spice, green apple, Swiss chard, raw sauerkraut*
Greek style lamb meatballs with Mashed Faux-Tatoes* (cauliflower puree) or steamed cauliflower
Smoked salmon nori (seaweed) hand roll* – with avocado, cucumber, and chives or green onions
Sweet potato hash with ground pork or beef, onions, garlic, rosemary, raw sauerkraut*
Baked chicken (with rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper) with Garlic & Dill Vegetables, raw sauerkraut*
Turkey and bacon club salad

* items with an asterisk have recipes within Practical Paleo, or simply use the idea to inspire your own creative new recipe!

Note: These 15 egg-free breakfast ideas are also grain-free, nut-free, seed-free, nightshade-free, dairy-free and sugar-free!

I’ll post my home made Italian Sausage Spice Blend recipe later this week!

What are some of your own favorite Egg-free Paleo Breakfast Ideas?

Podcast Episode #49: Paleo Beauty-Cast, Part 1: Hair, skin, hormones & more!

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Episode #49 - Paleo Beauty-Cast, Part 1: Hair, skin, hormones & more!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 26: “Practical Paleo” Book Signing with Q&A in Oregon City, OR – RSVP here

September 12: “Practical Paleo” Book Signing with Q&A in West Caldwell, NJ – RSVP here

Balanced Bites Workshops:

We’re proud to welcome PaleoKits and US Wellness Meats as workshop sponsors!

FALL WORKSHOPS KICK-OFF ON SEPTEMBER 15TH IN NAPLES, FL – CHECK THE SIDEBAR FOR DATES! 

SHOW LINKS:

GreenPasture.org – Fermented Cod Liver Oil/Butter Oil and Beauty Balm

Topics:

#1. Hair loss

#2. Cystic acne/pimples

#3. Acne scars

#4. Women and body hair

#5. “No-poo” & travel (hair care, not constipation)

Click here to download the episode as an MP3.

The episodes are currently available in iTunes, Stitcher & Blog Talk Radio.

#1. Hair loss

Sarah says,

Hi ladies! I have a question about hair loss/thinning hair. I’m 25 years old, and unfortunately have really thin hair. I would say it’s always been thinner than ‘normal’ hair, but that it has probably gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. It’s not like chunks are coming out at once, I just shed quite frequently. I’m sure it’s a genetic thing as my mom and grandma have dealt with this too. Is there anything nutritionally I can do in addition to the supplements I’m already taking? I know hair loss reversal probably isn’t possible but if I can do anything now I’d LOVE to know what would help. THANKS!

Additional info: I’ve been eating Paleo (grain free most of the time, dairy free occasionally) for about 1 year. I would like to start CrossFit but am currently making do at a standard gym with some resistance training and cardio. So I still have some excess weight to lose ~20 lbs or so to be at my optimum weight- current weight around 160. My sleep is generally okay- I get at least 8 hours per night. I take the green pastures FCLO/Butter blend and use the beauty balm as well. I also take biotin, an iron supplement and evening primrose oil (the last based off a recommendation from my MD regarding hair loss). I recently (about 3 months ago) went off the pill and got an IUD- which I am loving by the way. I know hormonal changes can throw off hair growth, but should I expect 3 months off the pill to be enough time to normalize the hormone levels in my body that would affect this?

#2. Cystic acne/pimples

Lucy says:

Hi Ladies, Thanks so much for all the info you share with us, I have truly learned so much from you both. Based on your suggestion, I started taking the Green Pastures FCL/butter oil blend about a month ago. I’m 29 and have dealt with acne since I was a teenager, although since eating paleo it has been pretty much under control. Most people would say I have nice skin although I still see imperfections of course When I do get pimples they are usually small. However, about a year and a half ago I started taking regular Carlson’s fish oil. I noticed that while taking it I would get a big cystic pimple on my chin every couple of weeks. So I stopped the fish oil, and the problem disappeared. Unfortunately since taking the FCL/butter oil I have another huge cystic pimple on my chin. It’s pretty disgusting. Otherwise, my skin looks great, I have noticed my skin tone has evened out a lot. I don’t know if I should stop taking the FCL/butter oil because I don’t eat organ meats and don’t really like oily fish so I am probably lacking in those nutrients. Any advice? I am embarrassed to go to work today looking like this! Oh, I use the oil cleansing method on my face which has also made a big difference in my skin. Thanks so much! Aloha!

#3. Acne scars

Caleena asks:

Acne Scars: How do I get rid of them? I’ve considered laser resurfacing to get rid of the evidence of 7 years of ranking acne, however, the thing that turns me off to it (other than the cost) is the dose of antibiotics given after the procedure. Since listening to paleo podcasts and blogs I’ve learned you shouldn’t take antibiotics unless absolutely necessary. Would this be a case in which it’s ok? I worry it’s not right for me because I’ve had to take quite a bit of antibiotics for recurring UTIs in the past year. I feel like I’ve already upset by gut bacteria enough with the antibiotics I’ve taken and the constant attempts to replenish them with probiotic foods. But, I really hate the scars on my face! Now that my skin is finally clear (hallelujah!), Id really like to make my skin as smooth as possible.

I wash my face with a mix of castor oil and a few drops of tea tree oil every night and exfoliate with a warm wash cloth. I follow up with jojoba oil as a moisturizer. In the morning I only rinse my face with water and will sometimes put more jojoba oil on if I feel my face is dry (most days I dont need it). I will use “Elta MD” sunscreen if I plan to be out in the sun (still haven’t found it convenient to switch to making my own natural SPF) but on days I only expect to be in the sun 30min max, I skip the sunscreen. I don’t wear make up, except on on special occasions when I wear bare essentials mineral make-up. I eat sauerkraut almost daily, but the most significant improvement in my skin came after I stopped using hormonal birth control (surprisingly), switched to the copper IUD, and started supplementing with Green Pastures fermented cod liver oil/butter oil blend. (I say those all together because they all occurred in the same week and I’m not sure which is responsible for my skin improvement…nor do I care…I’m just stoked on my skins improvement!) I have yet to try Liz’s recommendation for Brewers Yeast…but things seem to be going well as far as break out go…I just need advice on eliminating the scarring!

#4. Women and body hair

Marion says:

Hello, I’m a 30-something woman with excess body/facial hair. I’m interested in following the Paleo diet. Do you think that this lifestyle could potentially help my problem? I’ve never been diagnosed with any hormonal problems, although I’ve been too embarrassed to seek out medical help with the issue either. Any suggestions?

#5. “No-poo” & travel (hair care, not constipation)

Lucia says:

Hello ladies! Thank you for all you do, I love listening to your podcast! Woohoo! My question I suppose may just be for Liz–it’s about that no ‘poo thang. I tried just the baking soda / vinegar (as well as only washing my hair once per week) for about three months in the fall, and I definitely enjoyed not using shampoo and conditioner–I noticed my eyes didn’t sting after showering and I felt better, too! Then I went on a vacation. That shook things up a bit and suddenly I was off the no ‘poo boat, lost at (a rather sudsy) sea.

But, my question. Liz: how do you do no ‘poo while traveling? Transporting baking soda is easy enough, but what about the vinegar? Do you buy new ACV every time? Or just carry a few ounces in and out of the airport since you aren’t even washing your hair very much anyway?

I suppose this would be a secondary question then, but if you have ended up using shampoo and conditioner on a recent trip, did you feel it totally threw all your no ‘poo progress out the window, and you had to start the acclimation process all over again? Any advice would be much appreciated!

Click here to submit questions.

Cheers!

Diane & Liz

Practical Paleo Review Round-Up #4

Thanks to the following people for their amazing, advance-copy reviews of Practical Paleo!

If you’ve been on the fence about ordering the book, perhaps one of these practitioners or bloggers who was lucky enough to receive an early-release copy will reveal something about it that will convince you that it’ll be an invaluable addition to your library! Check out more reviews of Practical Paleo in the round 1, round 2, or round 3 review round-up posts.

Listen to recent interviews:

Latest in Paleo – interview with Angelo Coppola

click here for the blog post/show notes  •  click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

Click on the reviewer or blog name to check out the review!

Robb Wolf

Book Review: Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Cave Girl Eats (Liz Wolfe)

Practical Paleo: It’s more than just a poop pageant.

The Humble Observer (Dr. Chris Stepien)

Book Review and Giveaway: Practical Paleo

MovNat

Book Review: Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Zest for Life Today (Chloe Lauer, Health Coach)

5 Reasons you will love Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Beaming with Health (Jessica Mishra, Health Coach)

Practical Paleo Book Review and Recipe Demonstration (Video): Creamy Cauliflower Hummus and Vanilla Bean Tahini Truffles  - includes a video cooking demo of 2 recipes! Check it out below!

Virginia is for Hunter-Gatherers

Practical Paleo: A Paleo Staple

Cave Momma

Book Review: Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Collar City Athletics (Sarah Johnson)

The Great First Impression: Practical Paleo

Smooch by Robin

Book Review – Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Dare You To…

Get Practical Paleo

Primal Toad

Practical Paleo Review & Sneak Peak Video

Reading Your Lips

Book Review and Giveaway of Practical Paleo By Diane Sanfilippo (with a giveaway!)

Mindy DeFelice

PRACTICAL PALEO BOOK RELEASE (REVIEW & GIVEAWAY!)

Get to a local book store to grab your copy (I recommend calling before you go to make sure they have it and can hold it for you!), or order your copy of Practical Paleo today!

If you reviewed Practical Paleo on your blog and were not listed in any of the four Review Round-Up posts, please contact me to let me know- thanks!

Why supporting local farms matters: a personal perspective, not a political one.

I am not exactly what you would call a farm-friendly type of gal.

I attended the Sustainable Farm Dinner on Friday evening (part of the AHS after-hours festivities) in the barn, but it was raining pretty hard and the tour that was scheduled for before the dinner was cancelled. When we arrived at the farm for dinner, it was already dark and it wasn’t possible to see much of the farm. Bummer.

But, I was invited back a couple of days later for Sunday brunch at the farm with friends. Hooray!

So, this morning I spent a few hours enjoying breakfast and conversation with friends at Clark Farm in Carlisle, MA. At the home of Diana Rodgers of Radiance Nutritional Therapy, we first dined on eggs, wild boar bacon, venison sausage, homemade sauerkraut, and baked eggplant – then we took a tour of the farm. And, I’ll admit, while I was psyched to go have a little dine-and-dish with my Paleo friends, I was not super psyched about traipsing around a farm. That was before we started the tour.

The tour of Clark Farm has changed my perspective on just how much I like farms and farm animals.

I’ll be the first to admit that while I love to eat animals, I am really not a fan of stomping around in – or even adjacent to – their poop. There, I said it. I think this aversion mostly stems from my aversion to horses and other large animals that developed after riding horses as a child that always seemed to give me trouble. It was them, not me, clearly.

Fast forward 20 years and here I am, a huge proponent of buying locally raised food, yet I really haven’t been to a farm to get a tour and learn how my food is raised. Granted, I’m on the road often and had friends in California who had been to the farm where I previously sourced my meats, so I went on their good word as well as on the reputation of the farm. After moving from San Francisco (where I only saw the slaughtering operation of my favorite farm) to New Jersey – and traveling a heck of a lot in this time – I haven’t been home long enough to make my way out to see the operation that’s one of my new main sources of protein. After touring Clark Farm, I have now put the local trip atop my priority list.

Andrew and Diana Rodgers began our tour of Clark Farm with a quick shoe-swap: flip flops and sneakers off, wellies on.

After confirming the route we’d take to see each set of animals with one another, the couple began to guide myself, Bill and Hayley, Nom-Bomb (and one of their Os) out across the field. We first encountered their “kitchen garden” as it’s called – the plantings that will be harvested mainly to feed the families who run the farm, but not for sale publicly. The farm is still pretty new to the couple, so  next year’s operation will be in even more of its full glory and will operate a CSA when the time comes.

The first stop on our tour: the pigs.

Now, I didn’t catch the name of their breed, but man, did they look happy as pigs in you-know-what. To clear up confusion around an appropriate diet for pigs, you should know this: “pigs are omnivores – they eat anything we’d eat,” according to Andrew. A lot of people have commented to me lately that they have trouble finding grass-fed pork products. Well, that’s because pigs don’t actually eat grass. Pigs aren’t ruminants like cows, sheep, bison, and goats. While the pigs are fed grain on this farm, they also root around and eat anything they find in the ground. The pigs are living pretty much the most amazing lifestyle possible, and I’d say they’re in just about the pig equivalent of Club Med. Heck, this entire farm is like Club Med for the animals. I noticed how seemingly lean the pigs were when they stood up to romp around in the mud. Apparently each animal only yields about 10 pounds of bacon. While I don’t think I had a number in my head as to how many breakfasts one of these muddy buddies would provide, I was somehow surprised to hear 10 pounds, and then immediately considered how I just recently purchased about half of that within a matter of minutes.

A couple of other cool things I learned about pigs: 

1. They are about six months old when they are ready to be slaughtered for food.

2. Since they eat pretty much anything, they can be used quite well to eat random growth of weeds or plants that aren’t ideal for other animals like sheep or goats to be munching on. So, they’re quite useful in clearing and prepping land in one area before grass is grown purely for other animals to graze upon.

Pigs are cool, and tasty.

Next stop: the sheep.

These guys and gals were happily munching on grass. Andrew pointed out a couple of different breeds to us, some that grow larger, some smaller. Apparently they taste pretty different as well, which makes sense. He’s bred a few kinds and has some that he prefers to raise, as I’m sure most farmers do, including a breed from South Africa (if I remember correctly).

Andrew’s comments on how to raise sheep were really interesting and summed up the job of a farmer pretty well:

1. Manage (gut) bacteria.

He noted that if the sheep ate the vegetation the pigs were currently clearing away, it would disrupt the bacterial balance in their guts, making them sick and rendering his flock useless. Whoa. Are you picking up what I’m putting down here?! The gut flora in sheep is pretty darned delicate… sound familiar?! I teach people about the balance of bacteria in the human digestive system all the time, but this really got me interested. By only allowing the sheep to eat the proper type of grasses, he keeps them healthy and growing at a steady pace.

2. Move fences.

Since the animals on Clark Farm don’t require much feeding outside of what the land provides, Andrew says most of his job is just moving the fences. The animals move around on the pasture and eat as they go. He noted that the height of the grass is important, and he can’t let the sheep eat it down too far or they’ll risk eating pathogenic/parasitic material in the low grass/dirt/mud. So, once the grass is chew-trimmed to a certain height, he moves the fences and has the sheep graze on a new patch. This should sound familiar to you if you’ve seen the movie Food, Inc. and heard from Joel Salatain, the self-proclaimed “grass farmer” featured in the film. He grows grass and the animals do the rest.

These two tasks are the main things a farmer needs to focus on for success. Simple, perhaps… but not easy or we’d all be doing it, right?!

Next up: the chickens.

We were pretty eager to check out the chicken coops because we had some egg-citement building (har har…) ever since brunch. Note: see tasty yolks pictured above.

Let’s clear up some things about chickens, eggs, and how the whole situation works.

1. Chickens are not vegetarians. They naturally eat bugs, grubs, grasses, and perhaps some grain here or there as they find it. Many pastured chickens aren’t given feed at all, while some are given supplemental feed to go along with whatever they scratch up outside. I recommend finding a local farmer whose supplemental feed does not include soy (this isn’t easy, but it’s possible).

2. To get eggs from hens laying them, a rooster is not required. I know, a lot of you may be thinking, “duh, of course not!” But I know many people aren’t aware that chickens will lay about one unfertilized egg per day, and only if a rooster is around to have fertilized them before they pop out would a chicken possibly come to life from it. And unless you know that there’s a rooster, addressing them collectively as “ladies” is quite appropriate.

3. Chickens can easily be tricked by decoy eggs. Andrew quickly explained that the plastic egg in the laying coop was there to let the chickens know where to lay eggs versus where to sleep. This keeps the eggs cleaner since the chickens tend to spend more time either outside of the coops or in the sleeping coop, which means they poop less where they lay eggs. Awesome.

4. Chickens will peck at you, so wear boots or long pants and close-toed shoes if you’re ever around them. Make a mental note.

Last stop: the goats.

Admittedly I was able to bond with the goats in the barn before and during dinner a couple of nights before our tour, so I already felt like I had a newfound appreciation for these cuties. And, man, are they cute! The two brown ones are bred and raised for milk production, so they tend to be more affectionate towards the farmer, knowing that they’ll be around for a while. Conversely, the white ones generally know their days are numbered, and while friendly, are a bit less apt to come over looking for a pet. Andrew pulled down a branch to show us what the goats really love to eat: leaves! He handed me the branch, sensing my previous hesitation around the animals, and offered me the chance to feed them their treat. It was pretty cool.

Another thing I noticed about the goats while we dined near them in the barn was that they’re quite attentive. When we all clapped after a speech was given at the dinner, they picked their heads up from noshing on their grassy meal to see what was going on. They didn’t seem frightened, but actually interested in the commotion. It was pretty cool to see.

Why supporting local farms matters:

Have you grasped just how much work goes into running this operation? I feel that this experience was really important for me and put me back in touch, literally, with my food and where it comes from – even if mine specifically isn’t from Clark Farm since they’re not local to me. It’s important to support people who are doing this work for us, since we aren’t doing it ourselves. We need to buy from those who are taking this amazing burden of feeding ourselves into their hands, with pride, and showing us how they care for our health and that of the land by raising food properly.

It’s invaluable to meet your local farmers, to ask about their work, how they care for and raise your food, and to learn something about the entire process. We no longer have to do much to get food on our plates, and people still complain that even just cooking is too hard. I honestly want to challenge people to rethink that statement and take a few minutes to think about how much time, energy, and money goes into raising the food we sometimes take for granted.

If you are reading this post and own or operate a farm who does things in a way similarly to how Andrew and Diana do at Clark Farm, thank you. You are undervalued.

For more information:

Clark Farm – www.clarkfarmcarlisle.com/ 

Sustainable Dish – www.sustainabledish.com

Radiance Nutritional Therapy – www.radiancenutrition.com

Eat Wild – www.eatwild.com – to find a farmer near you

Local Harvest – www.localharvest.org – to find a farmers market near you (and maybe a farmer, too!)

Practical Paleo release: My thoughts and thanks.

It’s late on Saturday night after two days here in Boston at the Ancestral Health Symposium. I’ve been spending time with dear friends, and making lots of new ones. I’ve been legitimately stalking my own book on Amazon.com to see what’s happening with it (it’s been in the top 20 books on all of Amazon since it released!), reviews that are posted, and where it may be ranking at any given time. I’ve been checking Facebook and Twitter to see and hear what you all have to say about the book once it gets into your hands.

All I can really say is this: I am floored.

I am floored by the responses and reactions to the book itself, based on people’s expectations, and then having them far exceeded by the content I’ve put together within the 432 pages. (I had to stop somewhere!) I guess I didn’t tell people too much about what was in the book besides teasing photos of recipes, so a lot of people thought it was only a cookbook, but it’s so much more than that.

I am floored by how emotional I’ve become this week, primarily in response to your amazingly kind reactions to the book, but also in response to the stories people have been sharing with me already about how much I’ve changed their lives. One kind gentleman at dinner tonight started to tell me I saved his life. I was already crying from someone else’s kind words, so he stopped there realizing it was going to send me into an ugly cry (watch the video clip at about 2:43 in) to continue his story, though I would honestly love to hear it. Thanks, sir. I am honored to have helped you. If I never help another person, seriously, my work is done.

I am floored at how badly it seems our community needed this book. I feel like you have all been asking, begging perhaps, for meal plans since the beginning of all of these murmurs about customizing a Paleo type of diet for your specific needs. You’ve realized that it’s not about a one-size-fits-all approach, but you have been asking for more help – for yourselves and for your loved ones. I am offering mine to you now, in this book.

I am floored by the genuine outpouring of support you all have offered for this project of mine with your comments on Facebook and Twitter and letting me know where and how you got a copy as well as how excited you are to flip through it for the firs time. Many of you know how much of my blood, sweat, and tears have gone into it. It means so much to me, makes what I do worthwhile, and begins to turn around the fatigue I’ve been feeling into the most pure form of joy and contentment I think a human being can feel. I can’t even explain how far beyond my wildest dreams this has gone into making me feel like what I do matters. It’s astounding.

I am floored by how amazingly supportive my friends have been throughout this entire process. Whether it’s some of my Paleo/blogger friends like the Grassfed Girl (Caitlin), Paleo Parents (Stacy & Matt), Cave Girl Eats (Liz), Nom Nom Paleo (Michelle), Jimmy Moore, Sean Croxton, the Civilized Caveman (George), Chloe, Jess, and so many more – or my friends at home in NJ or San Francisco – you all have been there for me and have held me up through times when I really felt like I just could not make it through this project.

And, seriously, who invites you into their home to cook recipes and shoot photos for you- when you take over their lives for a sum total of 6 weeks?!

Only The Food Lovers (Bill & Hayley) would do this. Okay, sure I was feeding them amazing food along the way, but that’s six weeks of their lives poured into helping me to make my baby amazing. You’ve seen the photos in my book by now. There are no words. Okay, wait, I thought of a few… go here now and check out The Food Lovers new (FREE!) iPhone and Android app, “my kitchen” and their new eBook here.

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for what you are doing to support my work. I could not feel more excited about the way that what I do is touching and changing (saving?!) lives around the world already and for how many more lives it will touch in the near future. It’s astounding and I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to help you.

Love & bacon,

Diane

Practical Paleo book release celebration GIVEAWAY: US Wellness Meats

In honor of the amazingly successful release of my new book, Practical Paleo (which has reached as high as #14 out of over 8 million books on Amazon – thank you!) and my love for all things grass-fed, I’m giving away a fantastic, meaty prize package from US Wellness Meats.

The prize package you’re entering to win includes a handful of meat selections that will help you to make some of my favorite recipes from the book:

2, 1.5 lb packages of Sliced Nitrate-Free Pork Bacon (used in the Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs)
2 packages of South Carolina Free Range Chicken Thighs – 10 pieces each (used in the Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs)
2 lbs of ground turkey (used in the Indian-Spiced Turkey Burgers)
2 lbs of beef short ribs (used in the Balsamic Braised Short Ribs)
2 lbs ground lamb (used in the Lemony Lamb Dolmas)

To enter the Practical Paleo & US Wellness Meats GIVEAWAY do the following and then come back here and let me know you’ve done so:

“Like” US Wellness Meats on Facebook.

Follow US Wellness Meats on Twitter.

“Like” Balanced Bites on Facebook.

Follow Balanced Bites on Twitter.

Check out “Practical Paleo” at your local book store on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and tell me why you’re excited to get the book!

Note: only one entry via comment is allowed per person, multiple entries will disqualify you.

One winner will be selected at random (using random.org) on Monday, August 13th at 5pm Eastern time. Please be sure that you include your email address in your comment (not publicly displayed) so that we may contact you to claim your prize. Prizes not claimed within 48 hours of announcing the winners will be given to the next eligible winner selected at random.

Practical Paleo Review Round-Up #3

 
Thanks to the following people for their amazing, advance-copy reviews of Practical Paleo!

If you’ve been on the fence about ordering the book, perhaps one of these practitioners or bloggers who was lucky enough to receive an early-release copy will reveal something about it that will convince you that it’ll be an invaluable addition to your library! Check out more early reviews of Practical Paleo in the round 1 reviews post round-up here or the round 2 post here.

Listen to recent interviews:

Dr. Lo Radio – interview with Dr. Lauren Noel, ND

click here to download the MP3  •  click here load in iTunes

Underground Wellness Radio – interview with Sean Croxton

click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

Livin’ La Vida Low Carb – interview with Jimmy Moore

click here for the blog post/show notes  •   click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

SCD Lifestyle – interview with Jordan Reasonor 

click here for the blog post/show notes •  click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

Fat Burning Man – interview with Abel James

click here for the blog post/show notes  •  click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

Click on the reviewer or blog name to check out the review!

Steve’s Original – home of PaleoKits and Steve’s Club National Program

The Food Lovers Kitchen – (aka Primal Palate) – Hayley Mason & Bill Staley includes a video also included below!

Family Living Simple 

Neanderthal, Dark & Handsome – review, Part 2

Contemporary Cave Girl – Shannon Ford (Mrs. United States 2011)

The Paleo Mom – includes several family-approved recipe reviews

Emotions for Engineers

Sugar Britches (Darling Home Companion) - includes several, kid-tested recipe reviews

Body and Fuel

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Get to a local book store THIS WEEK (on or after Tuesday, August 7) to grab your copy, or order your copy of Practical Paleo today!

Stay tuned for a more fun and delicious Paleo-oriented giveaways leading up to and through the official release week of Practical Paleo on August 7!

Practical Paleo release celebration GIVEAWAY: Paleo Treats

In honor of the upcoming release of Practical Paleo and my love for Paleo Treats, I’m giving away Treats to THREE lucky winners!

If you haven’t tried Paleo Treats yet, whoa, you’re missing out! I was not only able to get some tastes of the goodies at The CrossFit Games just a few weeks ago, but I also had the pleasure of meeting the people behind the company. And they. Were. Awesome. Seriously, these are some of the nicest, most amazing people I’ve met who are out there working to make some tasty, grain-free goodies for us all to enjoy when we want something sweet without the wheat. Sorry, I couldn’t resist the rhyme.

Three winners will each get a packaged valued at $62!:

5 Mustang Bars
5 Brownie Bombs
5 Mac Attacks (my personal favorite!)


Wow! That’s a LOT of Paleo Treats . Hopefully the winners will share with friends, because these Treats are way too good not to share the love!

If you don’t already know about Paleo Treats, check out their website and learn what they’re all about. Here’s a little snippet…

“We make delicious Paleo friendly cookies, desserts, and other delectables for people who actually read the ingredient labels. Started in May 2009, we have grown from making batches of cookies in a small kitchen to operating out of a commercial bakery, although we still ship every package ourselves (an excuse to continually sample Paleo Treats.)

We use the finest ingredients we can find, we keep it local as much as possible and while we’re focused on selling “healthy” cookies, if they don’t taste the same or better than their standard equivalent, we won’t make it.

We are based out of Southern California and when we’re not working for Paleo Treats we’re probably sleeping. Or crushing another gym rat workout. Or installing a rainwater catchment system while softly cursing. Or blacksmithing in the garage. Or surfing with friends. Or hiking, preferably in Patagonia. Or gardening in our (of course) totally organic garden. Whatever we’re doing, it’s damn good to be doing it.”

To enter the GIVEAWAY do the following and then come back here to the blog and post a comment below to let me know you’ve done so:

“Like” Paleo Treats on Facebook. 

“Like” Balanced Bites on Facebook.

Check out “Practical Paleo” on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and tell me why you’re excited to get the book in a store near you next week!

NOTE: To be fair, only one entry is allowed per person, multiple entries will disqualify you.

Three winners will be selected at random on Monday, August 6th at 8pm Eastern time.  

Podcast Episode #48: Diane talks Practical Paleo on Underground Wellness Radio

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Episode #48 – Diane talks Practical Paleo on Underground Wellness Radio!

News:

Read about workshops here, or find one near you here!

Upcoming Events: The Balanced Bites Workshop (Powered by PaleoKits!)

We’re also proud to welcome US Wellness Meats as a workshop sponsor! 

August 7: Diane’s book, Practical Paleo, released! Official “Practical Paleo” Book Release Party & Signing in San Francisco

August 9-11: Ancestral Health Symposium in Cambridge, MA

August 26: “Practical Paleo” Book Signing with Q&A in Oregon City, OR

Enjoy this episode featuring Diane’s interview with Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness!

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Cheers!

Diane & Liz