Paleo for Beginners Quotes

“1 cup raw pecans 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup raw sliced almonds 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped 1 cup raisins 1. Soak nuts and seeds overnight in warm water, about 10 hours. Drain well. 2. Spread the nuts and seeds on a baking sheet in an even layer. Set oven to the lowest temperature possible and put the baking sheet in. Leave the oven door open and dehydrate nuts for 10 hours. Allow to cool completely. 3. Chop nuts and seeds and combine with the coconut, dates, and raisins. Serve either as a snack or with unsweetened almond milk as a breakfast cereal.”
― John Chatham, Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started

“6 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 bananas, mashed ⅓ cup raspberries, mashed 2 tablespoons almond butter ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Spray a skillet or griddle with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix the egg whites, bananas, raspberries, and almond butter until smooth. Pour the batter into the skillet using ½ cup for each pancake. Wait 2 to 3 minutes before flipping the pancakes. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Serve with a sprinkling of cinnamon and/or fresh fruit. Serves 2”
― John Chatham, Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started

“Many people who begin the Paleo diet aren’t aware that they’re suffering from allergic symptoms until they notice the symptoms have disappeared. Some of these symptoms include frequent headaches, stuffy nose, nausea, swelling of the hands and feet, or general bloating and puffiness. All of these are common immune responses and may go away when you stop exposing your body to the wheat, flours, additives and other ingredients that could be causing them.”
― John Chatham, Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started

“Because the Paleo diet recommends lean meats, shellfish and fish that are low in the unhealthy saturated fats, it can help lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides and reduce or potentially reverse arteriosclerosis.”
― John Chatham, Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started

“Grains Grains, including all breads, pasta, rice, oats and barley, are agricultural products; you are embarking on a pre-agricultural diet. Later this chapter will explain in greater detail why grains are specifically off-limits. Legumes As with grains, legumes such as beans, peas, soy and soy derivatives are agricultural products and are therefore off-limits. The specific risks to your health that these foods pose will be explained later in this chapter.”
― John Chatham, Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started