Get Started on the Paleo Diet – 100’s of Recipes & Free eBooks

“The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil… It’s true, if you don’t have your health, nothing else really matters, right? And January is that time of year when we’re all kind of burned out on eating so many huge holiday meals, plus the loads of sweets and treats from the past couple of months, that we’re all pretty darn ready to commit to eating better in the new year. I’ve been using the new Weight Watchers Simple Start app to help get me motivated, and am always for new healthy recipes to add to my meal planning. One trend I’m really liking lately is the Paleo diet….

Getting Started on the Paleo Diet – Free Paleo Recipes and Tips

I’ve been kind of dipping my toe in the waters here, taking some of the tips and recipes to incorporate into my own meal planning, and really like the emphasis on clean eating, and filling up on real, whole, fresh foods. If you’re interested in learning more – or just ready for some new Paleo recipes to add to your current diet, then you’ll love all these free Paleo recipe ebooks from Amazon. {FYI: Prices can change quickly on Amazon, so these probably won’t be free forever.} I’ve also added in a bunch of great Paleo recipes from some of my favorite blogging buddies too. Cheers to a healthier 2014!

Paleo Cookbook for Beginners

If you’re new to eating Paleo style, this is will be a HUGE help – Paleo Cookbook for Beginners: 50 Delicious, Quick, and Easy Paleo Recipes for Beginners! It’s free right now on Amazon, and features recipes for every meal, plus snacks, smoothies, and even desserts. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 starts on Amazon, which I totally agree with – I found the recipes to be really easy to prepare, and totally yum. And, check out this post from www.metamorfit.org, Paleo Meal Planning, week 1. Follow along with her posts to get weekly inspiration to plan your Paleo meals too.

All Day Paleo Recipes

Here’s another great free ebook to help you get started on the Paleo path – Everyday Paleo: Delicious Paleo Friendly Recipes. It’s filled with simple recipes you can use from morning to night, and most are easy enough to prepare even on busy nights. And, here are a few more easy to make, totally delicious recipes to add to your collection: Easy Paleo Friendly Crock Pot Chili – Bean Free, Lemon Pepper Grilled Salmon recipe, and Paleo Stuffed Poblano Chicken Chili. With recipes like these, you definitely won’t feel like you’re sacrificing anything at all!

Paleo Italian Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious, Low Carb and Gluten Free Recipes

Yummmmm….. Now we’re talkin’! I love me some Italian food, so finding this big collection of healthier versions of some of my not-so-diet-friendly Italian recipes was an awesome find. You can get it here: Paleo Italian Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious, Low Carb and Gluten Free Recipes, totally free {as of today at least.} If you have other Paleo Italian recipes to share, I’d love to see them – Tweet them to me at @sunandsipcups, or share them on my Facebook wall :)

Breads for Paleo Lovers

One of the hardest parts for me in trying to follow the Paleo diet is giving up breads – I’m not much of a meat eater, but I’m a total carb-a-holic. So, I’m loving these Paleo-friendly options to still have my favorites! Check out Appetizing Breads for Paleo Lovers 50 Perfect Paleo Bread, Muffin, Pancake and Waffle Recipes for loads of great tips and recipes.

Paleo Dessert Recipes

Yep, following a Paleo plan isn’t really a diet – it’s a lifestyle, a commitment to eating healthy foods. So you can still have dessert – and this book gives you lots of great healthy options that are sure to still please even the pickiest eaters in your family. Get it here: Mouth Watering Paleo Desserts: Easy, Delicious Recipes For Busy Moms. The recipes are written especially for busy moms like us, who are trying to put together meals and treats on a budget and without spending a ton of time in the kitchen.

Practical Paleo

Ok, now this one isn’t free, but if you’re serious about going Paleo, it is an amazing resource. Not only is it packed with totally practical recipes, but you also get tear-out guides for things like building a Paleo-friendly pantry, checklists and tips, a 30-day get started meal plan, and more. And the photographs are gorgeous – your mouth will be watering in minutes! Learn more here: Practical Paleo: A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle, you can get it as either an ebook or a hardcover.