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Our great-grandmothers didn't need nutrition lessons—then again, they weren't forced to wade through aisle after aisle of packaged foods touting outlandish health claims and confusing marketing jargon. Over the last few decades, we've forgotten what "real food" is—and we're left desperately seeking foods that will truly nourish our bodies. We're disillusioned with the "conventional wisdom" for good reason—it's gotten us nowhere.

Achieving optimal health without calorie-counting, diet foods, or feelings of deprivation has never been easier. Practical Paleo explains why avoiding both processed foods and foods marketed as "healthy"—like grains, legumes, and pasteurized dairy—will improve how you look and feel and lead to lasting weight loss. Even better—you may reduce or completely eliminate symptoms associated with common health disorders!

Practical Paleo is jam-packed with over 120 easy recipes, all with special notes about common food allergens including nightshades and FODMAPs. Meal plans are also included, and are designed specifically to support:

immune health (autoimmune conditions)
blood sugar regulation (diabetes 1 & 2, hypoglycemia)
digestive health (leaky gut, IBS & IBD)
multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndromethyroid health (hypo and hyper - Hashimotos, Graves)
heart health (cholesterol & blood pressure)
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Practical Paleo is the resource you'll reach for again and again, whether you're looking for information on healthy living, delicious recipes, or easy-to-understand answers to your questions about how a Paleo lifestyle can benefit you, your family, and your friends.

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"Diane has made a work in Practical Paleo that is as useful as it is beautiful. Are you an athlete? Do you suffer from digestive distress? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition? Maybe you just want to live a long life and look good naked! Whatever your goals, Diane has done the heavy lifting by condensing the science and a lot of practical how-tos into bite-size pieces."—Robb Wolf, New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Solution

"The recipes in Practical Paleo are nothing short of exceptional. I say this without hesitation because I tasted every single dish in this book. Watching Diane cook was inspiring, and I'm proud to say I learned much more about cooking just from being in the kitchen with her. This book will not only feed your brain with knowledge of health, but also nourish your body with outstanding recipes."—Hayley Mason, co-author of Make it Paleo

"Practical Paleo is a gold mine for those new to the Paleo diet or struggling to integrate it into their everyday lives. I've always believed that personalization is the key to long-term success, and Diane's 30-Day Meal Plans will help you achieve just that. Practical Paleo will prove to be a resource I recommend to my patients and online community again and again."—Chris Kresser, LA.c, integrative-medicine practitioner

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Diane Sanfilippo holds a BS from Syracuse University and is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who specializes in blood sugar regulation and digestive health. Diane writes for her popular health blog www.BalancedBites.com, works with clients 1:1, teaches Paleo nutrition seminars nationwide and has a top-rated weekly podcast in iTunes, "The Balanced Bites Podcast."

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Victory Belt Publishing; Original edition (August 7, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1936608758
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1936608751
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.48 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 10.88 inches

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Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified Nutrition Consultant, and two-time "New York Times" bestselling author of "Practical Paleo," "The 21-Day Sugar Detox" series, and co-author of "Mediterranean Paleo Cooking." In January, 2019, Diane released her newest title, "Keto Quick Start," her comprehensive guide for beginners interested in eating a whole-foods based ketogenic diet.

Diane holds a B.S. from Syracuse University and is certified in holistic nutrition from Bauman College, holistic lifestyle coaching from the CHEK Institute, and Poliquin BioSignature Modulation. She is the co-creator of the Balanced Bites Master Class and was co-host of the long-running, award-winning podcast, "The Balanced Bites Podcast." Her newest podcast is called "Full Plate," which she co-hosts with fellow nutritionist Abbie Attwood - find it where ever you listen to podcasts.

Diane lives in San Francisco with her husband, Scott, and two fur kids.

You can learn more about Diane and her work at balancedbites.com

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I just skimmed through this book and am blown away by how much useful information is in here. She goes in depth about diets, why paleo works, how to set yourself up for success, and even goes deeper into specific organs and organ systems. I bought this book to help me with leaky gut, and it is thoroughly covered in the text. This isn’t just a cookbook - it’s a textbook. I’m blown away!

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In a world that sometimes seems dominated by men (Robb Wolf, Mark Sisson, Chris Kresser, etc.), Diane Sanfilippo has distinguished herself as probably the most respected female go-to source for information about the Paleo eating approach as well as simply overall better health through *real food.* I've been following her work for a few years now, and if you're familiar with any of her work through her Balanced Bites website and podcast, then you know she provides an astoundingly generous amount of information for free. With that in mind, when she does put something out there for sale, you *know* it's going to be top-notch and worth every penny and then some. Practical Paleo is no exception.

First of all, the book is a work of art. If you've only bought the electronic version, I highly recommend getting a copy of the print book because it could grace your coffee table as well as any fancy, hard-bound art or culture book. The food photography is beautiful and the book is loaded with colorful--but more importantly--*helpful*--charts, diagrams, and illustrations.

Second, even if you have no interest in transitioning to a Paleo-style diet, this book is worth its price as a cookbook alone. I dare you to serve these recipes to anyone who thinks a meal is not complete without pasta, bread, or rice. They will be deliciously satisfied by meat, vegetables, and natural fats. You don't have to be a 5-star chef to make delicious meals at home. When you use real, whole, unprocessed foods and know your way around a spice rack, it's easy to create drool-worthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, even on busy weeknights.

Third, and most important, this book is an indispensable guide to the whys and wherefores of the Paleo approach, and how to tailor it for everything from shedding a couple of pounds to reversing debilitating conditions like MS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the kind of digestive distress that literally prevents some people from leading normal lives. Diane has absolutely outdone herself here. In language that is simple to understand but detailed enough to cover all the bases, she outlines the connections between our modern diets and lifestyles--high in refined carbohydrates, inflammation-promoting vegetable oils, and all manner of fake and processed foods, and low on good quality sleep, stress management, fresh air, and calm, positive mental outlooks--and the myriad health conditions we're experiencing as a population. Most of these, from heart disease to rheumatoid arthritis to type 2 diabetes, are largely preventable and if you're already suffering from them, switching to a Paleo approach stands a great chance of reversing them. (As a professional nutritionist, I'm not allowed to say "cure," but I would if I could. That's how powerful these dietary and lifestyle changes can be.) If you've been doing "all the right things" (basing your diet on starchy carbohydrates and eating lots of whole grains and soy, consuming only fat-free dairy, throwing out your egg yolks, eating skinless chicken instead of red meat and pork, and spending hours and hours on a treadmill or elliptical machine) but have failed to see any improvements in your health or weight, do your body (and spirit!) a favor and GET. THIS. BOOK.

If you want to dive deep into the biochemistry and human physiology that underpins advice to avoid grains, legumes, and some forms of dairy, there are other books that are more scientifically oriented and better suited for that. But if you're looking for a real world, down-to-earth guide that will give you all the information you need to get started--including detailed 30-day meal plans and supplement suggestions for 11 different goals/health conditions--this is for you. This is also the kind of book you can give your mother/brother/friend/coworker -- the one who notices how much better you've been feeling (and looking) and who keeps asking you questions about "how you did it," but whose eyes glaze over the minute you start talking about healing your gut.

Diane could not have made this any easier for you -- recipes, meal plans, supplement suggestions, and even substitutions here and there for variations to address specific conditions or food sensitivities. She's done all the heavy lifting here. Short of coming to your house and cooking *for* you, she's given you everything you need to jump in and FEEL BETTER.

If you're suffering from any sort of digestive problems, issues with blood sugar regulation, energy crashes, brain fog, allergies, or an autoimmune condition, you owe it to yourself to get this book. You *can* help yourself, and it can be done without expensive lifelong prescriptions and doctor visits so frequent you think your copays have probably put your MD's kids through college. Take charge of your own health. Start with your diet. You don't have to spend your days in pain and discomfort. You *can* feel like a million bucks. Let Practical Paleo be what sets you on your way there.

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In search of a healthier way of eating that worked with my thyroid & asthma issues I fell upon this book.
Practical Paleo is VERY informative! Diane not only answered the questions I had but also a few I didn't know I had! In reading this book I found myself often upset with myself at the many things I read and thought "I knew that!" or "shoot my body used to tell me that...why did I stop listening?" What a kick in the pants! Also, I now know that I have a gluten intolerance and through this book I understand that better, which was a big bonus...no more of those stomach aches, yay!

One of the things I like is the fact that Diane lays out the guide lines for you...according to what's best for your ailments.
After reading the book, guide lines in hand, I started to go through her meal plan...unfortunately she has a few things in there that I do not eat...not that there is anything wrong with the recipes... more because of personal preference or issues...like I can't eat chicken legs (they've always given me headaches)...subbing out a breast or a different piece of meat isn't a deal breaker here though and my sweet tooth.....I don't feel like I've blown it when I have to feed that tooth! I feel like this book was written with the idea that everyone is different....different needs, different issues, different tastes, etc... Sally may be able to eat everything and stick to a plan & Jane may find it harder, she falls off the wagon and has to continually jump back on! You're not a failure if you need to change it up to fit your life...I love that!

Oh and to those of you who are on a tight budget...so am I! I can't afford to go out and buy the more expensive grass fed everything that we should be eating...I'll buy them when I can but until then just do your best...I got rid of my oils, flours, sugars & processed foods. I was surprised how quickly I was able to say..."hmm, I don't miss any of that...including bread!"
Looking back, Mom used to make well rounded meals...meat & veggies...our plates had more veggie than meat on them, we had an occasional treat...pie, cake, cookies...that mom made or fruit (that may have been thrown at us when mom & dad came home from the store..lol)....All was good! It wasn't until older and after marriage that the processed foods came in more and the sweet tooth kicked in big time! It got to the point where I felt like I was feeding my sweet tooth more than any other part of me! I'm going back to the good ol' days...back to the time when my body wasn't confused and was able to say "hey I need a carrot right now", "get me an orange" or "I need some brussel sprouts with cider vinegar for dinner please".....I'm back and feeling good....Thank you Diane!

Bonus...Like many of you, would like to lose a few pounds, but the idea here, for me, was to find what my ailments needed to be fed, to get me feeling better....and....Yay...I lost 11 lbs in just over 2 months! I exercise sporadically (I never was one who liked exercise). Mostly what I do is yoga and lifting a couple 5lb weights (I'll be bumping that up as soon as I can afford 8's or 10's) and maybe a few squats & push ups. And I found that my weight fluctuations are now in ounces instead of pounds so on those days when my sweet tooth decides to make a pan of gluten free/paleo brownies (last night) and I have one...or two too many, then go to bed thinking I'm gonna regret that tomorrow (sure that I just added at least a pound), I am here to tell you I am always pleasantly surprised in the morning when I step on that scale! The thought is no longer "shoot, I gained a pound or two" it's more like "yay, it's just 3 or 4 ounces, I can handle that"!

My eye's are open, my body is back to telling me what it needs, my sweet tooth has calmed down, I've lost some unnecessary weight and I'm feeling better!
Again...Thank you Diane!

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K. Flaeschner

This book has saved my sanity

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 30, 2012

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I am on a paleo diet since nearly one year and have found it to be perfect, I lost lots of weight effortlessly whilst feeling great. At the same time I transitioned my then 3 year old onto paleo (he has got a host of problems, several allergies, had infant reflux, hypotonia, hypermobility, sensory processing disorder, eczema) and whilst it bettered LOTS of his symptoms he was never completely fine, his sleep was TERRIBLE, he would literally wake up every hour.
fast forward to the book practical paleo and it's awesome meal plans for different conditions. PLUS I heard of FODMAPS for the first time ever, the day I took these out of my sons diet he slept 12 hours straight!!!!! And continues to do so, his skin is fab now (and you can instantly tell when he had something that doesn't suit him..)
I have to say this book has saved my sanity, because sleep deprivation is not fun. Especially not for nearly 3.5 years!!
The recipes are great too - I have cooked a lot of them and I love the simplicity of them. Yet they are still tasty!!
Thank you Diane!!!

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Claire

Ok so this book is amazing and so well worth the cost

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 7, 2017

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Ok so this book is amazing and so well worth the cost! Absolutely packed with information from start to finish and clearly/cleverly marked out, a section for different health conditions including autoimmune, healthy heart, fat loss, digestive health, liver detox, balancing blood sugar etc (my daughter has Chronic fatigue Syndrome/ME) there's a whole section including meal plans for each. Tuns of ideas, tips and recipes which look great and that you can actually cook - some are really easy and look easy to incorporate into family cooking, I think my two teenagers, myself & husband will love a lot of these I'm really excited to try them - just made the banana pancakes, really easy, delicious & went down a treat! Had a Paleo book already but not many recipes and even less that my daughter actually likes, wanted to get a more practical book so read loads of reviews, absolutely love this book, so glad I bought it & really recommend!

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If you are looking for an introduction to Paleo (and other sensible nutrition advice, including programs tailored for specific health conditions) this book is recommended as one of the best on the market. Good presentation and layout, easy to read and full of common sense (can be adapted for vegetarian or vegan diets). Although the principles covered in this book are sensible and informative, if you are suffering from a particular condition (or suspect you may be), then consult a doctor or qualified dietitian/nutritionist to have the recommended tests and a program tailored for you. Everyone is different. Even if you believe you are following the best advice and eating real food, if you're sensitive to or deficient in something, it may be hindering your path to optimum health.

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This is a fantastic book for those who follow a paleo way of life and for those who know nothing about eating paleo. It is very comprehensive giving information on what the paleo diet is, what you should eat and what you shouldn't and why and then goes on to give lots of recipes for this non-grain, low processes carb way of eating. Also the book gives you 30 day meal plans for paleo eating and then tailored eating plans for those who have health issue such as autoimmune problems, cancer recovery, digestive issues, heart health and others. This is just a fantastic resource for everyone and i highly recommend it. If you've thought about buying it, buy it, you won't be disappointed.

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Alison P.

Excellent Paleo Book

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Great book for those wanting a fully comprehensive insight into Paleo eating - especially if you want plans to follow. Very impressed with this book and it's the best one I have bought on Paleo to date by far. I liked Nom Nom Paleo but that was mainly more Asian focused spiced foods etc.
This book is my clear favourite.

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