Affordable Paleo Diet Tips So you’ve made the switch to the Paleo diet or are seriously thinking about it. Great!!! You’ve heard followers of the Paleo diet say they feel more energetic, sleep better, and feel less bloated after eating. The reality of eating as many fresh foods as this plan requires hits home on your first trip to the grocery store. Don’t let this discourage you though, because there great resources and tips available to help you plan out your meals and save money. What is the Paleo Diet? First, let’s review the Paleo diet rules (also known as the Caveman diet): eat mostly vegetables (non-starchy), lean meats (such as, grass-fed beef, fish and chicken), some fruit, some nuts, and some good fat (such as, coconut oil and avocado). The core concept of the Paleo Diet is to eat foods that a caveman would have been able to hunt or gather, and eat raw or simply cook over a flame. Eating In Season Fruits and vegetables that are in season will have the most flavor and be more affordable. After all, if something doesn’t taste good (usually when it’s out of season & artificially grown), you’re less likely to eat leftovers or reuse the ingredients. Here is a handy list of the best spring produce for a frugal budget to get you started, as well as some tips on starting your own spring garden. If you must have items that are not in season, consider purchasing frozen vegetables, as opposed to their canned counterparts, because frozen vegetables retain more nutrients. Cooking at Home If you want to avoid eating the same thing for days on end, but also don’t want to spend every night cooking, preparing base meats and veggies a couple of days a week and then portioning out separate meals will save you time in the kitchen. You can add variety by using different spices and flavorings to the base meals. For example, you can sautee 3 lbs of ground meat on Sunday night with a little salt and pepper. Then, separate each pound and use 3 different flavorings – Asian spices, Mediterranean (make a ragu!), and Jerk seasoning, to name a few.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:54:29 +0000
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