Paleo Diet

As most of you know, last month my husband and I embarked on a Whole30 journey where we committed to eat only real food (no processed foods or sugar) for a full 30 days. As described in my previous posts, I fused the Whole30 concept with the Dr. Brown Diet that we promote on our website by only using recipes from our database during these 30 days. There were TONS of recipes to choose from since Dr. Brown's recommendations are VERY similar to the parameters of a Whole30. I know many have sparked an interest in trying a Whole30 for themselves or are currently...

This delicious Chicken Sauté uses simple, healthy ingredients that when combined pack a punch! Celia has had to get even more creative in her spare time now that she has joined me on a Whole30. Desperate times call for desperate measures, which in this case resulted in a quick, tasty stir-fry dish that we can all enjoy! Ingredients: 4 chicken breast, sliced 1 bundle asparagus, sliced 4 c spinach 1 lemon 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 T olive oil 1 T all-purpose seasoning ¼ c chicken broth Sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Chop asparagus into 1 inch pieces and slice...

This recipe is adapted from my mom's famous tuna salad. I grew up eating it this way and didn't realize it was unusually delicious until I got older and tried multiple others. It is seriously the BEST! Super healthy with just the right crunch, and now that I have found a sugar and soy free mayonnaise, it is also completely Dr. Brown approved and so much simpler than using homemade! Plus this particular brand of mayo adds a little zest. So yum! Ingredients: 3 (7 oz) cans/packets wild caught tuna in water, drained (chunk light is best as its lowest...

Need something nutritious yet delicious to spice up your recipes? This fresh homemade red salsa is the perfect thing to do just that! We have so enjoyed having it on hand this week to add flavor and nutrients to our eggs and our salads. Not even gonna lie ... I've even enjoyed it by the spoonful. (This Whole30 thing can make you do strange things.) Check it out! Ingredients: 6 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 jar diced tomatoes (juice reserved) 1 green onion 1 white onion small, diced 2 jalapeños, halved ½ c fresh cilantro 1 t cumin 2 T green...

One of the main keys to eating healthy is having real food snacks on hand that are quick and easy to grab and go. This often requires a little planning and thinking ahead as most "real food" doesn't come pre-made in easy packaging. With this deviled egg recipe, the prep work is worth every minute because the end result is not only convenient but totally DELISH with the turkey bacon bits adding the perfect crunch. My husband already asked for these to be a staple in our fridge in the new year! Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 strips turkey bacon ¼t...

I hope everyone has had an amazing holiday so far filled with family, food, and good times! This week we are featuring a delicious and super easy rib roast entrée to say goodbye to 2016 and celebrate the coming of the New Year with gourmet cuisine. This dish has great flavor and texture and is sure to impress your family or guests yet won't keep you slaving away in the kitchen too long. In my opinion, that's the perfect kind of dish! Ingredients: 3-4 lb rib roast 5 cloves garlic cut in half ¼c olive oil Sea salt and pepper ...

This recipe is just what you are looking for if you want a simple Christmas dinner entrée. Fresh thyme, rosemary, garlic, shallots, and lemon create the perfect flavor combination for to-die-for oven-baked chicken. Bonus that it will look like you spent hours in the kitchen as well because its such a pretty dish! Ingredients: 1 whole chicken ½ T fresh thyme, chopped ½ T fresh rosemary, chopped ¼ cup olive oil ½ c sliced shallots 3 cloves sliced garlic 1 lemon sliced 1 half lemon squeezed ½ c chicken stock Sea salt and white pepper to taste Instructions: In a food processor...

Wondering what to bring to that upcoming Christmas party that won't completely throw you off your healthy eating wagon?! Well, look no further. This Paleo Fruit Cake is just the dish you are looking for. Completely grainless and sweetened only with fruit, it's a real food dish that really satisfies! Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 2 c almond meal ⅛ c hazelnut meal ½ t baking powder 3 eggs 5 T melted butter 1 t cinnamon 1½ c dried fruit (I used dried mango, cherries, cranberries, dates, figs, apricots) 1 c mixed nuts (I used pecans, walnuts and pistachios) Instructions: Preheat to 350F....

Like most paleo-inspired chefs, Celia is always looking for unique ways to substitute vegetables for carbohydrates. In this fun recipe she uses bell peppers as the chips for Mexican beef nachos. Simple, tasty, and beautiful ... this one's a keeper!   Ingredients: 1 lb grass-fed ground beef 2 T taco seasoning ¾ c water 4 bell peppers, assorted colors ½ c shredded goat or sheep cheese 1 jalapeño, deseeded and sliced ¼ c chopped cilantro 1 avocado, mashed, optional ⅓ c jarred salsa of choice, optional Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F and make taco meat. (Brown. Drain. Add seasoning and water. Simmer until water...

I knew it was going to be crazy, but having four kids in competitive sports this Fall has proven to be even more ambitious than I could've imagined. (But man is it sure fun!!) With that said, between soccer games, gymnastics meets, and some traveling, I admit I have not been on top of my game when it comes to creative blog features!  I apologize that I am recycling an old post again this week. I'm sure most of you have already secured your recipes for Turkey Day, but just in case you are on a last minute look-out...

Here's a yummy paleo bread recipe you can serve as dessert or heat up for breakfast. It uses all real food ingredients like cashew butter, hazelnut meal, bananas, and blueberries and no processed sugar or flour. You could even bring it to Thanksgiving dinner next week for a Dr. Brown approved dessert everyone is sure to love! Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 1 c frozen blueberries 3 eggs 1 t cinnamon ½ t baking powder ½t baking soda 1 t vanilla ¼ c maple syrup ½ c cashew butter 5 T butter softned ¼ c crushed walnuts ¼ c hazelnut meal...

Soup is just what the doctor ordered during this dreary Autumn week. This tasty recipe combines all the delicious flavors of your favorite Greek dish but prepares them in a unique way. Hearty chicken, olives, parsley, lemon, and chicken broth create a flavorful paleo meal that will surely become a family favorite! Ingredients: 1½ lbs chicken breast ½ T olive oil ½ c Greek mixed olives 2 lemons ¼ c minced flat leaf parsley ½ yellow onion, diced ½ t white pepper 1 t sea salt 3 eggs 4 c chicken broth Instructions: Dice onion and add to a large stockpot with...