Your Quick Guide to Going Paleo

The Paleo diet is a popular diet which focuses on the primal foods that humans need. The idea behind Paleo is eating foods in their most natural form-foods that came from the Earth and did not have to be made by man. If the caveman didn't eat it, you can't either. The theory & purpose behind this diet is that we will be leaner and less likely to develop health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other health conditions.

This diet is also known as the hunter-gather diet: think meats, fruits, veggies, nuts, & seeds. I personally have had a lot of luck on this diet within a matter of just a few months since this diet stays away from processed junk and focuses on the clean & natural. The biggest weakness that someone might have going Paleo is staying away from packaged & processed foods-at least in the beginning.

So what's allowed on the Paleo Diet?

• Meat (grass-fed if possible)
• Fowl
• Fish & Seafoods (wild caught if possible)
• Eggs
• Veggies
• Fruits
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Oils (natural, that is)

So what's not allowed on the Paleo Diet?

• Pastas
• Rice
• Grains
• Cereal
• Sweets
• Legumes
• Refined vegetable oils
• Processed foods
• Dairy
• Potatoes

So what are the benefits of going Paleo?

• Eating REAL food
• Rich in nutrients
• Sustained weight loss
• Reduced bloating and gas
• Stable blood sugar
• Rich in healthy fats
• Improved energy
• Increased fitness
• Lowers risk of developing health issues

My Go-To Diet Foods

As I sit here and make my grocery list for my upcoming postpartum diet plan, I decided to make a little list of my top go-to diet foods. These foods are the ones that I eat on a regular basis and that I make sure to include as a part of my daily diet. I hope this will give you guys an idea of what I will be eating!

Nora & Co. Review

Hi ladies!

Today, I am reviewing Nora & Co; a cute little company created by an expecting mother-to-be who specializes in carefully hand knitting each and every newborn hat that she sells. She also knits booties and shoes as well!

My son and I reviewed the Puppy hat that Brittney makes and it is the most adorable hat! Some knitted hats that are out there are not the best quality and at times start to unravel and fall apart. I put Nora & Co.'s hats to the test and even washed and dried them in the dryer to see just how well it would hold up.

It held up perfectly!

 It also stretches well so your baby can get several months of good use out of it. This is perfect for moms with newborns and younger infants though Nora & Co. could most likely make them for any age from how crafty she is! It is the perfect addition to family photos or as a newborn prop as well as everyday usage.

Here are a couple more of the designs that Nora & Co. offers!

But thats not all! She also makes knitted boot leggings cuffs, diaper covers, stuffed animals, blankets, & even coffee cup cozies!

We enjoyed reviewing the puppy hat from Nora & Co.

To check out Nora & Co.'s Etsy page where you can view the other design choices and to get your knitted hat or booties made, click here.

To follow Nora & Co. on Facebook for updates, click here.

Disclaimer: I was given a Nora & Co. knit hat to test at no cost. All opinions are my own.

The 30 Minute No Gym Workout

Foodie Friday: Peanut-Cocoa Spooons

Peanut Butter & Chocolate--This tasty duo will satisfy even the most voracious sweet tooth. Melt a bar of dark chocolate and mix it into a jar of organic peanut butter. Leave it in the fridge so that it cools and the flavors blend. When a sugar craving strikes, have a spoon. 

One spoonful has 4.5 grams of sugar. Compare this to your average brownie with a whopping 30 grams of sugar, & you’re well on your way to shaking your sugar habit in healthy ways you never thought possible!

This would make a GREAT post workout snack due to the protein and carb mix.