Paleo Beginner’s: A Guide to Food Swaps

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Over the past few weeks hits on the blog have been going crazy! It seems many of you are wanting to make big changes to your diet and lifestyle for 2014. Well congratulations, thanks for reading; Paleo Polly is fantastic place to start!

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Now you’ve taken the plunge and decided to turn paleo, I would strongly recommend checking out this essential paleo reading list.

The Paleo Solution- Robb Wolf :- http://robbwolf.com/shop/products/the-paleo-solution-the-original-human-diet/

:- http://robbwolf.com/shop/products/the-paleo-solution-the-original-human-diet/ It Starts with Food- Dallas and Mellisa Hartwig – http://whole30.com/itstartswithfood/

– http://whole30.com/itstartswithfood/ Primal Body, Primal Mind- Nora Gedgaudas http://www.primalbody-primalmind.com/buy-primal-body-primal-mind/

In addition, check out my simple Paleo Beginner’s Guide which should provide helpful tips on getting started.

Today I am going to start by outlining some helpful articles to get your paleo juices flowing…. When starting a new way of eating, it is great to collate ideas and develop a plan ahead of lift off!

Lunch Box Ideas

Slow Cooker Recipes

Does turning Paleo Have to Cost a Bomb?

Right! Moving back to the task at hand today I have put together a simple, easy to follow chart which details ‘non paleo food’ and offers alternative suggestions, choosing healthier ‘paleo’ alternatives.

NOTE: Some of the ‘swaps’ are healthier than others. When you are swapping for bad treats for better treats, remember they are still treats, or as Dallas and Mellisa Hartwig at Whole9 would say, sugar is sugar is sugar!

Ultimately your paleo goal is to remove your reliance on sugary processed foods. Swapping to natural sugar is a start, but even natural sugar is still sugar.

Just shout if you have any questions! 🙂

NON PALEO FOODS PALEO SWAPS STORE CUPBOARD FAVOURITES Vegetable Oil, Rapeseed Oil (canola oil) Sunflower Oil Organic Butter, Ghee, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil Milk Coconut Milk Flour Ground Almonds, Coconut Flour FILLERS Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower Mash, Sweet Potato Mash Spaghetti Courgette Spaghetti, (Spaghetti Squash- Hard to come by in the UK) Lasagne Sheets Leeks or Aubergines Noodles Courgette Noodles Rice and other grains, e.g. couscous, quinoa Cauliflower Rice Ravioli Courgette sliced and folded into parcels Bread and Wraps Aubergine Slices, Cabbage, Lettuce, Sliced Meat Burger Bun Aubergine Slices, Portabello Mushroom Hash Brown Sweet Potato Hash Brown Chips/ Fries Sweet Potato Fries Crisps Kale Crisps CONDIMENTS Mayonnaise Avocado Soy Sauce Coconut Aminos SWEET Sugar Local Honey, Maple Syrup (Make sure real) Ice Cream Blend Frozen Banana with Coconut Milk Peanut Butter Almond Butter Brownie Coconut and Sweet Potato Brownie Snacks and Treats Nuts, Dried Fruit, Biltong, Naked Ape snacks

KEEP READING FOR MORE RECIPES

Paleo Spaghetti

Burger Recipe

Chicken Burger Recipe

Bacon and Guacamole sandwiches

Kale Crisps- perfect for snacking on

Coconut Flour recipes

Why not cleanse your skin with organic olive oil?

Treat yourself with homemade Lara Bars

I adore simple Cauliflower rice

Hope you have enjoyed reading this article!!

In addition check out my Paleo Resource Guide– which lists some of the best Paleo Blogs you can find.

See you all soon!