Paleoista: Gain Energy, Get Lean, and Feel Fabulous With the Diet You Were Born to Eat [Hardcover]

Nell Stephenson (Author)

Book Description

Release date: May 1, 2012

THE PALEO DIET grows out of the belief that we were intended to eat off the land: what walks on it, grows from it, or swims in its waters. It’s about sticking to the kind of foods that human beings were born to ingest (fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, lean meats, and natural fats), and excluding those that were developed later (grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar, and processed oils).

But who, exactly, is a Paleoista? She is the embodiment of the modern day Paleo lifestyle. She’s feminine, fit, and knows that eating Paleo will give her the boundless energy she needs to maintain her insanely busy lifestyle. As the ultimate Paleoista, Nell Stephenson knows exactly how to incorporate the Paleo diet into one’s day-to-day life with ease, efficiency, and style. Paleoista is an easy-to-follow guide for any woman interested in reaching her healthiest potential and includes:

A Kitchen Makeover Guide, to get started on the right foot

A Healthy Grocery Store Field Trip, to stock a Paleo-friendly kitchen

Two Weekly “Hours in the Kitchen,” to prep a week’s worth of meals ahead of time

A Move-to-Lose Plan, to show you what to do with all your extra energy

Sticking with It Socially, including how to order at restaurants, go to a party, travel, keep your kids Paleo, and get together with friends without compromising your Paleo eating plan

And More Than Fifty Simple, Delicious Paleo Recipes!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Nell does a brilliant job of simplifying the practical aspects of The Paleo Diet for women of all ages and all walks of life with “Paleoista.” I absolutely loved it, and it was a fun, informative, and easy read. If you want to know the ins and outs of implementing the world’s healthiest diet for yourself, for loved ones, and family, this book is absolutely essential reading." –Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet

About the Author

Nell Stephenson is the coauthor of The Paleo Diet Cookbook. She contributes to The Paleo Diet Newsletter, USA Triathlon, and other publications. She owns and operates an online Paleo nutritional counseling business and is a competitive endurance athlete and has raced Ironman World Championships. Visit her at NellStephenson.com and for more, visit Paleoista.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone; 1 edition (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1451662920
• ISBN-13: 978-1451662924
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars There are much better. May 6, 2012

By LG

Format:Hardcover

I picked this up for my daughter but read through it first. Compared to The Primal Blueprint this is disappointing in the amount of actual information given. There is, however a lot of self-congratulations and numerous client 'stories' to pad the book. It says it's for women but that's misleading, too. It's aimed at the youngish, very active athletic type A and gives a whole lot of reasons this will improve your 'sport', whatever it is. Save your money and time and get The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Primal Blueprint Series).

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Major Let Down May 31, 2012

By Sloan Bird

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was really excited to get my copy of Paleoista. I pre-ordered it and came home at lunch to pick up the package. And it was a major let down. I guess I was expecting some "French Women Don't Fat"/paleo diet hybrid that made me feel dainty for eating this way. I don't know what I wanted. But this wasn't it. The book is small, and doesn't have much information. It's also a little condescending-- I forget exact quotes, but tidbits like 'eating behind the wheel is so not ladylike'. There's only a week's worth of meal plans and some recipes, none of which I have been interested enough to try. I can officially say I've read every published paleo/primal book and cookbook, and this is my least favorite. I still hold The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet as the golden standard, but I am also very excited to read the Hartwig's It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways.

If you're new to Paleo, get another book. If you're familiar with the lifestyle, you won't find anything new here.

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read...for an athlete May 13, 2012

By Annie A

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Being "new" to the paleo lifestyle, I dont feel that this is the best first read that I could have had. From the title it seemed that this book would be about trendy young women seeking to live a paleo lifestyle on the go.
This book was not that, this book seems to be geared for athletes, there were a few pages in the book that talked about what to do if you are not an athlete THATS IT. There is nothing wrong with being an athlete, its just that to me the title should have been changed to something that would draw athletes in.
I love the title(although it doesnt fit the content totally) and I have learned a few useful tidbits from the content. This book I dont think was meant for me. Meaning I did not conect to the text, I was looking for something more. Maybe if I was an intense athlete I would have loved this text more.