The Paleo Diet Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Paleo Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Snacks, and Beverages

A solid, well thought out cookbook from the original author (and his wife) of "The Paleo Diet." Be aware: a plethora of cookbooks and food suppliers identify themselves as "Paleo" but if you read the book that inspired this eating plan, you'll soon realize that most are employing a very liberal interpretation of the concept. That said, it should be noted that 3 levels of devotion to the plan are offered by the author. If your only concern is losing weight gradually, the most forgiving level will work adequately. But if you're coping with a metabolic disorder like Type 2 Diabetes or an auto-immune disease like Type 1 Diabetes, or if you need to drop weight more rapidly (but safely), then the strictest level 3 eating plan will produce extraordinary results. I'm a 67-year-old drug-phobic child of a hypochondriac parent who kept a drawerful of pharma. No way will I go that route willy-nilly. Read my review of "The Paleo Diet" to find out what it did for me. It's not a temporary diet in my case. It's a permanent change in my eating preferences and lifestyle activity level. And I am allowed an occasional indulgence because the basic eating plan is undeniably successful. Eat well, no hunger pangs, flavorlicious!UPDATE 30 November 2013 -- Since 17 April 2013 (when I started this eating/exercise regimen), I have lost a total of 52 lbs. My morning fasting blood glucose readings dropped well down into an acceptable range. I feel better than ever, but I should point out that I did the diametric OPPOSITE of the approach recommended in Cordain's books. Instead of starting out with the Relaxed 85:15 Paleo Diet and working my way to the stricter levels, I started out with a 100% STRICT version and gradually eased into the more forgiving versions. This is EXACTLY how it went for me...2013 March 8: 244 lbs + high blood pressure. Doctor says walk. Complete Blood Count. So I reduce portions (but not really dieting) and began walking 1.7 miles daily.2013 April 17: 239 lbs. Blood pressure slightly elevated. CBC indicates diagnosis of Type II diabetes. CBC Fasting Glucose: 231 mg/dL. Offered Onglyza for appetite control and weight loss. Declined drugs. Went online to research. Settled on Paleo Diet and made a firm decision to change my eating habits for life. Developed a plan and executed it exactly as planned.PHASE 1: 100% STRICT Paleo + daily cardio + freeweights 2x-3x weekly.2012 May 28: 216 lbs. Blood pressure high end normal. Daily testing morning fasting glucose readings reduced from 213 mg/dL to under 113 in three weeks. Then down to a range between 81 and 110. Doctor and staff amazed at me losing 23 lbs in 6 weeks. Walked same 1.7 miles daily, freeweights twice weekly, and ate 100% STRICT Paleo. Doctor dismissed me for 6 months. Since I can now afford to lose weight more gradually until I reach my goal of 185 lbs...PHASE 2: 95% 95:5 Paleo (3 non-Paleo portions [1 meal total] per week) + daily cardio walk but no freeweights (too HOT) June/JulyPHASE 3: 90% 90:10 Paleo (6 non-Paleo portions [2 meals total] per week) + daily cardio walk but no freeweights (too HOT) August/SeptemberPHASE 4: 85% 85:15 RELAXED Paleo (9 non-Paleo portions [3 meals total] per week) + daily cardio walk + back to freeweights 2x-3x weekly October/November2013 November 26: 192 lbs. Blood pressure slightly elevated but still in normal range. Doctor didn't even mention it. If he had, I would have replied, "I DON'T have high blood pressure... I drink COFFEE!" Ha! Doctor totally amazed. Why? Because most people can't bring themselves to give up corn dogs? Lost another 24 lbs since May 28 for a total of 52 lbs lost in 37 weeks. Blood test this week. Results due in about 7-10 days. I expect my A1C to be well under 7, maybe even under 6. My morning fasting glucose readings now average about 90 mg/dL. I expect to attain my goal of 185 lbs sometime in the next few months. Buying new wardrobe a piece at a time.

Okay so I received the cookbook and was excited to get it. The saddest thing of it all is it could have been an amazing cookbook instead of just average. No pictures is a major (no no) on a cookbook. Also I think it should have been a hardback book. I wish they would have taken some cues from the Primal Blueprint Cookbook, with that said it does have some merits.Pros: 150 recipes, Cost, Smoothie recipes look good, A couple good chapters on what a Paleo Diet is and what your Kitchen should consist of to be Paleo. More Recipes than The Primal Blueprint Cookbook, Different recipes than the Primal Blueprint, so it is awesome to add to my choices of foods to cook. Paleo Diets are easy and they work.Cons: No Pictures, Not HardcoverConclusion: This could have been a amazing cookbook but it is not, its good and cheap but they really messed up when they did not make it hardcover and no pictures. If you own the Primal Blueprint Cookbook, then get this one...If not go Primal first. Just don't expect this cookbook to be even come close to the excellence of the Primal cook book. Now with that said I have not begun to cook out of this book yet, but I will update this review on how the food comes out. Making the recipes is the true test of it all. Still I would say they could have had a amazing cookbook, instead of "I like it" cookbook.

s pleasantly surprised and pleased to find that this is a TRUE Paleo Diet book of recipes. It also explains why some foods, which are plants, such as peas, are not on the list.I checked this book out of the library, online, and after reading it, was so impressed that I had to have a copy of my own (in my case, a Kindle copy). The recipes are tasty, and you will not find quasi-Paleo desserts which do cross the line, in this book.While the way of eating can seem a bit limiting in the beginning as one adjusts to no traditional puddings, cakes, cookies, toast, tortillas and the like, the rewards are massive. The book gives some good information on autoimmune conditions---I didn't realize that rheumatoid arthritis was an autoimmune condition: the body fighting its own tissues. Also spinal stenosis when inflammation of tissue makes the area not large enough. The book mentions other conditions which are also caused by the body fighting itself...which eating Paleo tends to put the brakes on.The book also talks about lectins. Now, this is a subject near and dear to my heart because the lectins in some foods will give me hideous joint pain. As a result, I now combine the information in Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type (so my body can properly break down what is consumed, and not cause inflammation and pain) and this book.Truly, the cure often really IS in the cupboard...if you consider what NOT to eat, as well as what to eat.The cost of this could be a problem for many, if you tried to eat the sample menus. I live on embarrassingly modest means, but so far have managed to eat Paleo by growing lettuce and chard, and supplementing with store-bought. Also, you do have more money for meat and veggies when you no longer are buying milk, cheese, butter and all the convenience foods and boxed mixes.If it is worth doing (and what price your health) then where there is a will, a way will emerge if you are persistent about finding a way to do this.The book even has a lovely recipe for stuffing (no bread) for holiday time. And one or two using apples to make an "apple pie" minus the crust, of course.Following a strict Paleo diet (sure you could lose weight on it, but it's a diet for life!) gives your body the very best chance to heal itself over time and that goes double if you combine it with eating right for your blood type.This book will not let you down!

Good description of diet to follow.

All great tasty recipes and advice. I'm pretty strong willed and have totally transformed my diet 100%. There is absolutely no way you can starve in fact the opposite. I always feel stuffed and yet continually loose body fat rather than muscle percentage. I am quiet sporty for a 47yr old anyway and the only thing I have noticed is lack of energy for some sports so I am still playing with adjusting the good carb content to help here even though my main diet uses my body to convert protein and fat to carb.

This book has great recipes easy to follow and delicious. I am very new to the Paleo diet and found it informative and really like the way it flows so easy to follow.

piacuto il libro solo che se ci fossero state anche delle foto delle pietanze sarebbe stato eccezionale. perche l occhio vuolela sua parte........ molte ricette alcune facile alcune un po piu difficile ma si possone fare. tutti giorni spedizone ottima

Zuerst war ich etwas skeptisch, da das Kochbuch in Englisch verfasst ist.Ich habe mich dann aber doch entschlossen es zu behalten, da neben den wirklich abwechslungsreichenRezepten auch noch das englische Vokabular aufgefrischt wird.Sogar mein Mann sucht sich nun Rezepte und lernt immer wieder neue Worte und Satzstellungen.Also zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe.Wir sind mit der Paleo Diät mehr als zufrieden. Wir haben in 2 Monaten ca. 5 Kilo abgenommen, ohne zuhungern und ohne eine einseitige Diät einhalten zu müssen.Außerdem ist die Paleo Diät keine Diät sondern eine ERNÄHRUNGSUMSTELLUNG.Man kann ja alles essen außer Getreide und alles zuckerhaltigen Lebensmittel,Wir fühlen uns rundum wohl und können auch dank diese Kochbuches abwechslungsreich kochen undauch Freunde einladen und herzhafte und fantasievolle Speisen servieren.