The paleo diet focuses on whole, unprocessed foods and emphasizes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. The idea of this diet is to eliminate common inflammatory foods such as grains. legumes, and dairy. 

By increasing the consumption of paleo approved foods, we are supplying our bodies with essential amino acids for muscle repair, a number of vitamins and minerals, as well as upping our omega-3s from the increase in healthy fats. 

If you're new to this diet, start slow. Replace one to two meals that you would typically eat with one of my healthy recipes below. Personally, I recommend these sundried tomato chicken meatballs, or if you're craving something sweet, this pear cardamom spice cake!