Paleo All-in-One For Dummies

Paleo All-In-One For Dummies is the powerhouse resource that includes all the information you'll need to get started with the Paleo lifestyle or further refine your diet if you're already a convert! With content from leading authorities on the Paleo lifestyle, this easy-to-read, all-in-one resource offers a complete overview of living the primal life to lose weight, improve athletic performance, get fit, and stay healthy. Use the tips from the book to change your diet to include healthy, natural foods, then jump into the companion workout videos to master the Paleo moves and techniques that are featured in the book.

The Paleo movement is taking the scientific world by storm, with studies indicating that the diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, encourages weight loss, controls acne, and leads to greater overall health and athletic performance.

• Discover an appealing, sustainable alternative to highly restrictive diets that are doomed to fail
• Incorporate healthy, natural foods into your daily routine to achieve better health and a better physique
• Get comprehensive coverage of the Paleo lifestyle from leading experts
• Start or refine your paleo diet whether you're new to the concept or a seasoned Paleo follower

If you want to know where to start with the healthy-eating Paleo lifestyle, Paleo All-In-One For Dummies is your resource to get on track and stay the course to create a healthy, happy, and fit new you.

Book I: Getting Started with Paleo 5

Chapter 1: Grasping the What and Why of Paleo 7

Chapter 2: Modern Foods and Your Inner Cave Man 33

Chapter 3: Preparing and Using Your Cave Kitchen 63

Chapter 4: Using Paleo Concepts in Your Fitness Routine 89

Chapter 5: Making Paleo Practical in a Modern World 113

Book II: Recipes for Every Occasion and Meal 137

Chapter 1: Crafting Paleo Breakfasts 139

Chapter 2: Packing Nutrition into Soups and Salads 157

Chapter 3: The Meat (and More) of the Matter: Paleo Main Dishes 189

Chapter 4: Paleo Life in the Slow (Cooker) Lane 209

Chapter 5: Vegetable Dishes That Satisfy 227

Chapter 6: Paleo for Kids: Recipes Your Littles Will Love 245

Book III: Paleo Extras: Snacks, Sauces, Spice Mixes, and Sweets 257

Chapter 1: Snacks That Fuel Your Body, Sugar Crash Not Included 259

Chapter 2: Spicing Up Paleo Cooking with Sauces, Dressings, and Salsas 275

Chapter 3: Mixing Rubs and Paleo Seasonings 295

Chapter 4: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth 307

Book IV: Primal Power Moves for a Healthier Body 335

Chapter 1: Hinging and Squatting Your Butt and Legs to Primal Perfection 337

Chapter 2: Pushes and Pulls for a Strong, Solid Torso 363

Chapter 3: Carrying Heavy Things and Ab Exercises That Don’t Suck 387

Chapter 4: Primal Power Moves for Explosive Athleticism 411

Chapter 5: Beyond Strength Training and Cardio to Metabolic Conditioning 425

Chapter 6: Programs for Getting Started — and for Pushing Forward 447

Appendix 481

Index 485

Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is the coauthor of the health and lifestyle books Living Paleo For Dummies and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies. She also created the successful kids' health and wellness program Superkids Wellness and the Paleo door-to-door home delivery food service Living Paleo Foods.

Melissa Joulwan is the author of the paleo recipe and lifestyle blog www.theclothesmakethegirl.com.

4 BOOKS IN 1

• Living Paleo For Dummies
• Paleo Cookbook For Dummies
• Paleo Workouts For Dummies
• Paleo Desserts For Dummies

Get healthy and fit the Paleo way

If the Paleo lifestyle piques your interest, this all-encompassing guide is your powerhouse resource for embracing the primal life to lose weight, improve athletic performance, and eat a healthier diet. Plus, online companion workout videos show you how to master the Paleo moves presented in the book. Whether you-re looking for information on healthy living, delicious recipes, or answers to your questions about how a Paleo lifestyle can benefit you, your family, and your friends, Paleo All-In-One For Dummies is the resource you'll reach for again and again.

• Take a cue from our ancestors — discover how we were designed to live, glimpse the science behind the Paleo lifestyle, and find out how prehistoric practices can cure modern ailments
• Feed your inner caveman — get familiar with the "yes" and "no" foods of the Paleo diet, make sure you're getting the nutrients you need, and track progress with health markers
• Workouts for primal perfection — find caveman-approved exercises using pushes and pulls, hinges and squats, and heavy carrying
• The meat (and more) of the matter — make Paleo-friendly recipes for every meal of the day, from mouth-watering mains to nutrition-packed sides, soups, and salads
• Don't forget the cave kids — keep your little ones happy and healthy with recipes for packing yummy, kid-friendly Paleo lunches

Open the book and find:

• Why the Paleo lifestyle works
• Tips on stocking your kitchen
• Advice for making the transition to a Paleo lifestyle
• Paleo-friendly exercises to tone your body
• Ways to spice up Paleo cooking with sauces, dressings, and salsas
• Recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth
• Delicious veggie dishes
• 21-day and 90-day fitness routines
• Pointers on avoiding potential pitfalls