The Top 5 Paleo Mistakes You MUST Avoid

Did you know that “going paleo”—eating the way your ancestors used to eat—is one of the best things you can do for your health? You can spend YEARS trying new fad diets and counting calories like most people, then end up feeling OLDER and SICKER than before OR you can stop chasing trends and start building a real foundation of health… one based on THOUSANDS of years of proven success.

The paleo principles are simple, but I have to warn you: they go against most of the “conventional” nutrition advice that’s been going around (and making people sick) for decades. Having an OPEN mind is the first step to feeling better.

Did you know that most people who struggle with paleo make the SAME common mistakes? That’s great news for YOU though. Once you know what those mistakes are, it’s much easier to avoid them and rejuvenate your life.

So let’s dive in. Here are the top 5 paleo mistakes to avoid… Click for recipes…

1. Quitting Too Soon

Going paleo pays off for years and decades to come…

But RADICALLY changing your lifestyle can make for a tough few weeks.

You CRASH. You end up feeling more tired than you did before.

There’s psychological pressure from creating new habits. And it can be hard physically; sugars and grains are addictive, so you might not feel your best the first few weeks after you ditch them.

There are also social challenges. You might get funny looks from friends and coworkers. Your family could push back against the “new you.”

You won’t figure everything out in the first few weeks, and that’s FINE. Take action, make changes along the way, and reap the rewards for the rest of your life.

Whatever you do, don’t give up after just a few weeks! Click for recipes…

2. Failing to Plan

Going from a typical Western diet to paleo is an INVESTMENT in your health. It’ll help you get the most out of life…f

But it takes some work up front.

There are challenges—especially in the first few weeks. You have to avoid foods you used to eat. Maybe you’re stepping into the kitchen to make your own meals for the first time. Click for recipes…

How will you handle dinner if you have to stay late at the office?

What happens if you’re running errands and get hungry for a snack?

These are the types of questions to think about. Coming up with a basic plan of how you’ll start your new lifestyle makes it MUCH easier to succeed. You can always tweak things along the way.

3. Treating Paleo Like a "Detox" Diet

Grains. Sugars. Dairy. Legumes. Paleo’s “things to avoid” list can seem overwhelming.

A lot of paleo rookies focus too much on what to get rid of and not enough on what they should eat instead. They see paleo as a “detox” instead of a healthy new lifestyle.

Worrying ONLY about which foods to cut out is a recipe for disaster. You don’t get enough calories because you aren’t thinking about all the extra protein and fats you need…

So you end up hungry, tired, and annoyed. That’s no place to be when you’re trying to change the way you eat and live.

WPaleo isn’t a detox. It’s about making the right food choices, not just AVOIDING a lot of stuff. Click for recipes…

4. Obsessing Over Perfection

Another common paleo mistake: people think it’s an “all or nothing” deal.

They beat themselves up for swiping a few French fries from their spouse’s plate. Or they decide paleo “isn’t for them” after giving into a sugar craving or two.

It doesn’t have to be this way!

Progress—not perfection—is the goal.

Every good decision helps. Eating well all day, then eating ice cream after dinner, is MUCH better than eating terribly all day and then having the ice cream.

It’s healthier to view being “perfectly paleo” as an ideal instead of a requirement.

Try to make the best choices you can… but don’t quit if you get off track. Just pick up where you left off and keep moving forward. That’s the path to long-term success.

5. Feeling Scared of Carbs

Carbs AREN’T evil, despite what a lot of people say.

Low-carb diets can work great, but some paleo newbies take the low-carb thing too far. They obsess over avoiding all carbs—even if they come from starchy vegetables or fruits.

This can leave you hungry all the time if you don’t replace those carbs with plenty of protein and healthy fats…

It’s even harder on people who work out a lot. They would have an easier time with paleo if they added healthy carbs to make up for the huge demands they put on their bodies. Click for recipes…

How many carbs people need VARIES. So if you feel terrible eating low-carb paleo, try adding some carbs into the mix. They might be just what you need to get your new lifestyle on track.

“So, What Do I Do Next?”

Now that you know the common paleo mistakes, you’re in a good position to avoid them and revitalize your life.

So why not tip the odds in your favor?

Instead of stumbling over new ground all alone, you can turn to a BLUEPRINT designed to help you succeed. Click for recipes…

The PaleoHacks Cookbook is that blueprint.

Every recipe inside (there are around 200 in the cookbook and free bonus recipes) is delicious, easy to make, and 100% paleo-friendly.

You don’t have to worry about making mistakes in the kitchen that trip people up. All you have to do is follow the step-by-step instructions.

It doesn’t matter if you hardly cook or if you’re a gourmet chef. The information inside empowers you with all the tools you need to make the right choices—time and time again.

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4 Paleo Foods You Must Avoid If You Have Digestive Issues

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans struggle with “gut disorders”? That means constipation, CRIPPLING stomach pain, and diarrhea…

Many of these digestive problems go even deeper— causing psychological issues like anxiety or even DEPRESSION. Click for recipes…

Going paleo is a GREAT step to heal a broken gut. Even though it can take time for an unhealthy gut to “adjust” to your new lifestyle, that won’t ever happen if you keep eating foods that are causing problems.

Did you know that there are even some “healthy” foods that can make your stomach absolutely miserable? Cutting them out of your diet for at least a month, and then adding them back in slowly, is the recipe for digestive health.

So let’s dive in. Here are 4 paleo foods to AVOID if you have digestive issues:

1. FODMAPs

“FODMAPs” is a fancy acronym for “Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols.”

That’s quite a mouthful... but the name isn’t important. What matters is how they can wreck your digestive health.

FODMAPs are a type of carbohydrate (carb) that your small intestine has trouble digesting properly.

You can find FODMAPs in a lot of foods that would be healthy for you… if you didn’t have digestive problems. Click for recipes…

The solution? Stay away from these foods for at least a month:

• Fruits: apples, avocados, cherries, mangos, peaches, pears, and watermelons
• Vegetables: asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, eggplant, garlic, onion

After your gut heals, you can slowly add FODMAPs back into your diet and see how your digestion goes.

2. Coffee and Caffeine

Coffee’s great for a quick jolt of energy…

But it can cause CHAOS in your digestive system.

We’re talking stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. Even if it doesn’t have those effects on you, it can make other digestive problems worse.

Coffee is also loaded with caffeine, which can cause digestive issue like irritable bowel disease or a leaky gut.

Did you know that a ton of people with digestive issues like IBD or leaky gut ALSO have problems with their adrenal glands? Yep. Caffeine messes with those too.

Save yourself the pain and give your body time to heal. Take a “caffeine break” for 30 days and see how you feel. Click for recipes…

3. Raw Fruits and Vegetables

I know what you’re probably thinking:

“Aren’t raw fruits and vegetables some of the healthiest things I can eat?”

For most people the answer is an enthusiastic “yes”…

But it’s a bit more complicated if you have digestive issues.

The issue with raw fruits and vegetables: their high fiber content.

When you eat fruits and vegetables RAW, they’re packed with fiber—especially when you eat them with the skin. This makes it extremely hard for your body to break them down properly. Click for recipes…

I’m NOT saying you should avoid fruits and vegetables completely…

But peeling and cooking them first makes them MUCH easier for your body to handle.

4. Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds are some of the most popular paleo snacks around…

But they’re also some of the HARDEST to digest.

They’re full of “phytic acid,” which can cause a digestion nightmare if your gut hasn’t healed yet.

Why?

Because phytic acid binds to important minerals like iron and zinc, keeping your body from absorbing them. Phytic acid also binds to the enzymes you need to digest food.

If you’re dealing with digestion problems, eating nuts and seeds is like throwing GASOLINE onto the fire. They can make an already unhealthy gut even worse. Cut them out of your diet and give your body time to heal. Click for recipes…

“So, What Do I Do Next?”

Your digestive system is unique. Some foods that you handle fine bother other people. And they may eat things that throw your stomach into knots.

The key: stay away from the foods above and give your gut time to adjust to a paleo lifestyle…

Ready to stop worrying about this stuff and HEAL your damaged gut for good?

The PaleoHacks Cookbook can help. It’s designed to make your lifestyle change as painless and fulfilling as possible.

With nearly 200 recipes to choose from, it’s simple to find plenty of healthy, delicious meals that don’t ruin your digestion.

After you give your gut time to heal, you can branch out and try some of the other mouth-watering dishes. It doesn’t matter if you’re busy or new to the kitchen. The cookbook breaks down how to prepare every dish step-by-step.

All you have to do is follow along… and enjoy delicious food how it was meant to be enjoyed: without stomach cramps!

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Is FRUIT Making You Fat?

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’re probably worried about ice cream, pizza, and cake…

But fruit?

Isn’t that one of the BEST things you can eat to shed stubborn pounds?

Not so fast! Click for recipes…

The cause of your endless weight-loss struggles might be right in front of you: the empty fruit bowl on your kitchen table…

Fruit Isn’t a “Free Pass”

The most dangerous paleo mistake people make?

Fruit is delicious, but it isn’t a “free pass” in your diet.

A lot of people treat it that way though. They’re strict about ditching unhealthy processed foods. But they let themselves eat as much fruit as they want.

Once someone decides to lose weight, sweets, sodas and processed foods are usually the first things to go…

But you still have to eat something. You have to replace some of those calories you eliminated from your diet.

Protein and healthy fats are ideal, but people struggle to get enough of them. So they end up snacking all the time, filling up on fruit to fight off hunger pains.

That’s when the problems start. A certain chemical in fruit can be DANGEROUS if you eat too much of it. Let’s talk about that now…

Fructose: What Makes Fruits Sweet (and Sometimes Dangerous)

“Fructose” is a natural sugar found in fruit.

It’s much better than high fructose corn syrup (the stuff found in processed foods). But fructose is still sugar. Eat too much, and you can get yourself into a world of trouble. Click for recipes…

Why? 

When you eat fruits, your body processes the fructose in them quickly. This spikes your blood sugar levels, and your body releases a hormone called insulin to get things under control.

Do this repeatedly, and your body adapts by becoming RESISTANT to insulin!

Things only go downhill from there. Insulin resistance has been linked to obesity—the last thing you want to hear if you’re trying to lose weight. It’s also been linked to diabetes, kidney disease, and even heart disease.

So the dangers of eating too much fructose are real. But don’t swear off eating fruit just yet…

Hold on. I Thought Fruits Were Healthy! What’s the Deal?

Fruits have plenty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to write home about. As long as you aren’t eating too many of them, they fall under the “healthy” foods camp.

But not all fruits are created equal! Click for recipes…

Some are sweeter than others. They have a high fructose content and a high “Glycemic index” (which measures food’s impact on your blood sugar).

Save the following sugary fruits for special occasions:

• Bananas
• Grapes
• Mangos
• Melons
• Papayas
• Pineapples

You can enjoy the following fruits more often because they're less sugary:

• Apples
• Apricots
• Avocados
• Berries
• Citrus fruits
• Cherries
• Figs
• Grapefruit
• Peaches
• Pears

And if you’re going to eat fruit, stick to whole fruit.

Eating whole fruit gives you get plenty of fiber with the fructose, which helps your body process the fructose more slowly. This is easier on your blood sugar and keeps you feeling full.

Fruit juices and smoothies taste delicious, but they’re super easy to overdo. Liquid calories don’t fill you up like whole foods do. You’re essentially drinking “fructose bombs”: entire batches of fruits thrown into a single glass.

How Much Fruit Can I Eat and Still Lose Weight?

Fruits have plenty of nutrients that make them healthy. But they also contain fructose, which can be dangerous if you eat too much of it…

But how much is “too much?”

It depends.

How active you are matters…

But how much is “too much?” Click for recipes…

If you spend most of your time in an office and only exercise a little, you’ll probably see faster weight loss by limiting your fruit servings to 1-3 a day.

Athletes and physically active people can get away with eating more fruit: 4-5 servings a day is a good guideline. Physical activity helps you do well with more carbs (from fruits and starchy vegetables) in your diet.

You can always stop eating fruit until you reach your target weight. Then you can gradually reintroduce it into your diet. Until then, you can get all of the nutrients you need from vegetables.

No matter how much fruit you eat, don’t let it replace animal protein and vegetables as the pillars of your diet.

Fruit Is Just One Piece in the Weight Loss Puzzle

No matter how much fruit you eat, don’t let it replace animal protein and vegetables as the pillars of your diet.

Figuring out fruit is an important piece in the weight loss puzzle…

But it’s just one piece. Click for recipes…

In order to lose weight—and keep it off—you need a proven roadmap to follow.

Your health is at stake. You don’t have time to waste on another fad diet or trying to figure things out on your own.

In order to lose weight—and keep it off—you need a proven roadmap to follow.

The PaleoHacks Cookbook gives you that roadmap.

It gives you the knowledge you need to shed stubborn weight, as well as the practical tools to put that knowledge into action.

With around 200 simple, delicious recipes to choose from, you can take charge of your health and avoid the common sticking points that trip people up.

If you’re ready to give up on endless dieting and want to embrace a healthier lifestyle—one with plenty of options and a whole new world of delicious food—check it out.

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