If your diet has relied heavily on prepackaged foods, making the switch to Paleo can be a challenge. But you can survive and even thrive without them as you learn to adopt a new way of eating. As you’ll see, preparation and planning go a long way.

Make-Ahead Meals

One of the easiest ways to skip prepackaged foods is to spend some time making meals ahead of time. Your freezer is one of your best resources for this mission. For example, you can make mini meatloaves, mini egg cups, and even create dinner kits to eat at a later date.

One of the best ways to enjoy dinner meals without having to spend hours in the kitchen at night is to make freezer meals for the slow cooker. There are many delicious recipes for Paleo inspired freezer meals. Continue reading →

When you follow the Paleo plan, you’re encouraged to eat a wide variety of animal foods including fish. Fish has many benefits such as lean protein and healthy omega-3 fats.

And, while it’s healthy in general, there are some fish you should avoid. Not because of the fish themselves, but because of their exposure to mercury.

For some fish, mercury levels are very high due to overfishing and environmental pollutants.

There are a few guidelines to help you determine which fish are safer and which fish to avoid because of high mercury levels. Read on for some tips for choosing the best fish for your health. Continue reading →