Curious about all you’ve heard about the Paleo diet? Not sure what it is or why you’d want to eat like a caveman? Your Library has lots of resources for you to check out on this subject. Like many other diets it promises to help you lose weight, have plenty of energy, and prevent illness. The theory behind it is that we should eat the foods our bodies are best able to process: lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, and non-starchy vegetables. Process is an important word here as a large part of the diet is avoiding processed foods. If you’re worried about missing dessert, never fear, there are Paleo desserts to tempt your taste buds.
The Paleo diet: lose weight and get healthy by eating the foods you were designed to eat by Loren
Cordain and The paleo solution: the original human diet by Robb Wolf, both
provide an explanation as to why eating the paleo way is right for the modern
human. Wolf’s perspective is
particularly interesting as he is a research biochemist turned strength and
conditioning coach. He blends the
science with practical experience to improve your health for the better.
Of course, once
you’ve decided you want to try eating this way the key is finding a variety of
meals to sample. Many cookbooks have
been written to help you achieve a balanced paleo diet. If you’re looking for family meals, check out
Everyday Paleo family cookbook: real food for real life by Sarah Fragoso, within
its pages you’ll find everything from lunch box meals to slow cooker
recipes. The desserts I promised earlier
can be found in Paleo desserts: 125 delicious everyday favorites, gluten- andgrain-free by Jane Barthelemy it is worth a browse even if you’re not going
paleo. With more and more people opting
for a gluten-free diet making a homemade dessert to suit everyone can be a
challenge. All of the books included in
this column are also be appropriate for those who require gluten-free recipes.
For those of us who
want a clear guide Practical paleo: a customized approach to health and awhole-foods lifestyle by Diane Sanfilippo is a great resource. It explains why processed foods should be
avoided and includes meal plans which are designed with specific health
concerns in mind. Notes regarding common
food allergens are provided in the recipes.
Finally, if you’re
thinking about missing all your favourite foods if you go paleo we have a book
for you. In Make it paleo: over 200 grain-freerecipes for any occasion Bill Staley adapts Chinese, French,
Mexican and classic American meals and makes them paleo. It even has menus for holidays and special
occasions. There’s no need to feel
deprived with a shift to paleo eating. I
don’t think the cavemen had it this good.
On that note I will leave you to explore. These are but a few of the paleo and primal
books we have in our physical and electronic collections. Bon Appétit!
Ruth
Hamlin-Douglas
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