The Paleo Diet Cookbook: 150+ Easy & Healthy Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Drinks | Perfect for Weight Loss, Meal Prep & Clean Eating Lifestyle

A solid, well thought out cookbook from the original author (and his wife) of "The Paleo Diet." Be aware: a plethora of cookbooks and food suppliers identify themselves as "Paleo" but if you read the book that inspired this eating plan, you'll soon realize that most are employing a very liberal interpretation of the concept. That said, it should be noted that 3 levels of devotion to the plan are offered by the author. If your only concern is losing weight gradually, the most forgiving level will work adequately. But if you're coping with a metabolic disorder like Type 2 Diabetes or an auto-immune disease like Type 1 Diabetes, or if you need to drop weight more rapidly (but safely), then the strictest level 3 eating plan will produce extraordinary results. I'm a 67-year-old drug-phobic child of a hypochondriac parent who kept a drawerful of pharma. No way will I go that route willy-nilly. Read my review of "The Paleo Diet" to find out what it did for me. It's not a temporary diet in my case. It's a permanent change in my eating preferences and lifestyle activity level. And I am allowed an occasional indulgence because the basic eating plan is undeniably successful. Eat well, no hunger pangs, flavorlicious!UPDATE 30 November 2013 -- Since 17 April 2013 (when I started this eating/exercise regimen), I have lost a total of 52 lbs. My morning fasting blood glucose readings dropped well down into an acceptable range. I feel better than ever, but I should point out that I did the diametric OPPOSITE of the approach recommended in Cordain's books. Instead of starting out with the Relaxed 85:15 Paleo Diet and working my way to the stricter levels, I started out with a 100% STRICT version and gradually eased into the more forgiving versions. This is EXACTLY how it went for me...2013 March 8: 244 lbs + high blood pressure. Doctor says walk. Complete Blood Count. So I reduce portions (but not really dieting) and began walking 1.7 miles daily.2013 April 17: 239 lbs. Blood pressure slightly elevated. CBC indicates diagnosis of Type II diabetes. CBC Fasting Glucose: 231 mg/dL. Offered Onglyza for appetite control and weight loss. Declined drugs. Went online to research. Settled on Paleo Diet and made a firm decision to change my eating habits for life. Developed a plan and executed it exactly as planned.PHASE 1: 100% STRICT Paleo + daily cardio + freeweights 2x-3x weekly.2012 May 28: 216 lbs. Blood pressure high end normal. Daily testing morning fasting glucose readings reduced from 213 mg/dL to under 113 in three weeks. Then down to a range between 81 and 110. Doctor and staff amazed at me losing 23 lbs in 6 weeks. Walked same 1.7 miles daily, freeweights twice weekly, and ate 100% STRICT Paleo. Doctor dismissed me for 6 months. Since I can now afford to lose weight more gradually until I reach my goal of 185 lbs...PHASE 2: 95% 95:5 Paleo (3 non-Paleo portions [1 meal total] per week) + daily cardio walk but no freeweights (too HOT) June/JulyPHASE 3: 90% 90:10 Paleo (6 non-Paleo portions [2 meals total] per week) + daily cardio walk but no freeweights (too HOT) August/SeptemberPHASE 4: 85% 85:15 RELAXED Paleo (9 non-Paleo portions [3 meals total] per week) + daily cardio walk + back to freeweights 2x-3x weekly October/November2013 November 26: 192 lbs. Blood pressure slightly elevated but still in normal range. Doctor didn't even mention it. If he had, I would have replied, "I DON'T have high blood pressure... I drink COFFEE!" Ha! Doctor totally amazed. Why? Because most people can't bring themselves to give up corn dogs? Lost another 24 lbs since May 28 for a total of 52 lbs lost in 37 weeks. Blood test this week. Results due in about 7-10 days. I expect my A1C to be well under 7, maybe even under 6. My morning fasting glucose readings now average about 90 mg/dL. I expect to attain my goal of 185 lbs sometime in the next few months. Buying new wardrobe a piece at a time.