Comments on: What is the paleo diet?

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Thu, 19 May 2016 11:30:02 +0000

Well isn’t a smart choice a restriction? You’re restricting yourself from making silly meals, which is essentially paleo.

By: Agata @ BarkTime (@AgataPokutycka)

Agata @ BarkTime (@AgataPokutycka) — Thu, 19 May 2016 10:24:43 +0000

I think paleo diet might a good healthy choice for some but I personally prefer not to put restrictions on what to eat but to make a smart choices when it comes to picking my foods.

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:58:15 +0000

Yeah, It’s my go-to diet when I feel rough or need to lose weight..I’m not strict with it at all but I make conscious choices for my main meal and my breakfast. Lunch is just a free for all in all honesty.

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:50:33 +0000

I sneak in coffee’s a weekly treat and a daily portion of dark chocolate (I’m a huge sugar addict) but for savoury foods I’m really strict with myself. cutting down is hard but do it slow and often, you’ll eventually forget what your old diet was.

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:48:51 +0000

YUP! Have a look in to the Victoria secret models, they workout for hours everyday to build muscle.

By: Jen (@jenbalancebelly)

Jen (@jenbalancebelly) — Wed, 18 May 2016 20:56:45 +0000

I didn’t know you were paleo? I really believe in it’s principles- good clean eating- but it’s difficult to stick to!

By: Charli Bruce

Charli Bruce — Wed, 18 May 2016 19:55:05 +0000

I actually thought the paleo diet was a lot more restrictive than this, plus a diet that actually makes you feel better is probably one that I should try! xx

By: secretplussizegoddessblog

secretplussizegoddessblog — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:41:43 +0000

I have never ever thought about the Paleo diet, but its something my daughter might be interested in! She is looking at reducing her processed food intake. Thank youx

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:47:43 +0000

Girl, I’ve got you covered with cake. Go into my paleo section, it’s literally just sugary foods. If you eat sweet things in a natural form I.E Banana pancakes or banana bread you’ll be fine..it’s just store bought treats that are a no-no really x

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:45:37 +0000

That’s a good point, I don’t know of many veggies who do paleo but then again a veggie diet is pretty good, if you do it properly..no ready meals! xx

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:44:42 +0000

Just chop your cauli (or blitz it) to small chunks, pan fry it to release any extra water. As for a veggie chilli I have some ideas here :http://purelyamy.co.uk/2016/03/how-to-eat-more-veggies-the-fun-and-easiest-way/ You can put weight on with it, it’s mostly about being healthy than losing weight. Just introduce more fats into your diet (avacados, nuts, meat)

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:42:21 +0000

Thank you! That’s very kind of you!: )

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:41:51 +0000

It felt restrictive the first few weeks but I gradually learnt more about food and got into it, it’s actually pretty easy once you’re in it. It’s my go-to diet now 🙂

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:40:24 +0000

Yup! It just means clean eating essentially! 🙂

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:40:04 +0000

Yup, I’m going to spend a bit more time on this over the next few week too. To add more information!

By: Melanie Edjourian

Melanie Edjourian — Tue, 17 May 2016 22:10:43 +0000

Great post, I’ve been meaning to look into this diet so glad you wrote about it. Looks like I have been heading that way naturally myself recently.

By: Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes — Tue, 17 May 2016 21:49:05 +0000

ooh these look yummy and i really love Kumara/sweet potato. It’s my favourite. Angela

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:34:47 +0000

I wish I had your conviction to stick to a diet like this, I am such a bad eater. I don’t like most healthy options and therefore my diet is full of junk and processed crap. I try to avoid going too bad but I have no willpower against chocolate, sweets and booze. I have to start by slowly cutting down on the extremely bad

By: Leanne

Leanne — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:32:22 +0000

I know a few people that have tried this diet. It’s not for me but I can see how you could work certain aspects of it into wyour meal plans to follow it loosely.

By: Laura Hartley (@WhatsHotBlog)

Laura Hartley (@WhatsHotBlog) — Tue, 17 May 2016 16:09:49 +0000

I had no idea that most athletes and models were on a paleo diet! I thought this was quite a rare thing but apparently not.. The food options do look really healthy so I’d definitely be up for trying this out for a healthier lifestyle 🙂

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:54:09 +0000

I have to be honest, I had no idea what the Paleo diet was and I think if you have found something which works for you then amazing x

By: hannahhowell912

hannahhowell912 — Tue, 17 May 2016 12:35:41 +0000

I have heard a lot about this recently and I honestly had no idea what it actually was until I read this so thank you!

By: Helen Costello (@CasaCostello)

Helen Costello (@CasaCostello) — Tue, 17 May 2016 11:30:43 +0000

I’d say you’ve given a really good indication of what a paleo lifestyle involves. I rather like the sound of it (but would have to incorporate some typical cakes in my diet too). These are all the types of food that I encourage my athlete daughter to include in her meals.

By: Harriet from Toby & Roo

Harriet from Toby & Roo — Tue, 17 May 2016 10:18:09 +0000

This was so interesting to read! I always thought Paleo was literally just another way to say “low carb” or I don’t eat carbs! Great to know!

By: Liz Mays

Liz Mays — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:16:01 +0000

This helps me understand it a lot better. I can definitely see how going back to the basics would be healthier.

By: Anosa

Anosa — Mon, 16 May 2016 21:21:15 +0000

Cutting out sugars is one thing that I really need to do for myself. I am quite bad at it and not been successful in the past. I do want to try out paleo diet but I need to read more.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Mon, 16 May 2016 20:48:47 +0000

Oh, this is better than I thought! I thought paleo was just low carb. Though I’d struggle as I get a lot of protein from dairy as I’m a veggie.

Corinne x

By: Kitty Kaos

Kitty Kaos — Mon, 16 May 2016 20:39:08 +0000

I had always wondered what kind of things you could eat on this diet it doesn’t sound as harsh as I initially thought!

By: Ana De Jesus

Ana De Jesus — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:27:24 +0000

Have you got a recipe for the cauliflower rice and veggie chilli? I have heard friends cite the benefits of the Paelo diet but I am not sure if it would be for me. I want to eat food that will make me feel better but at the same time I need to put weight on too.

By: Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D)

Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:16:13 +0000

I didn’t know about this diet nad you have certainly explained it very clearly.

By: Sarah Bailey

Sarah Bailey — Mon, 16 May 2016 17:25:05 +0000

It definitely sounds like an interesting diet idea – I have to admit I knew little about Paleo before I read this and thought it was a lot more restrictive.

By: StressedMum

StressedMum — Mon, 16 May 2016 16:26:38 +0000

I found this really interesting, I have not heard of this diet before x

By: Rhian Westbury

Rhian Westbury — Mon, 16 May 2016 16:03:39 +0000

I’ve heard things about the caveman diet but I didn’t realise this was essentially the same thing. Great info x

By: Amy-May Hunt

Amy-May Hunt — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:20:46 +0000

That’s brilliant! I used to tell people that my diet was “paleo” and they thought it pretentious or hard, when you tell people to reduced processed foods and unhealthy carbs/fats it seems more do-able! 🙂

By: Elodie

Elodie — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:14:39 +0000

Thanks for all the info. I hadn’t really realized this before, but this is what I basically call a healthy diet and what I stick to whenever I want to feel good inside and out. Who knew?!