Ok so it won’t actually make the recipes for you, but typically following Paleo requires the knowledge of what’s allowed or what’s not allowed, finding recipes that are Paleo and planning meals for the week ahead. With work, school, kids activities, and a social life to focus on, who’s got time for all of this? Well, look no further because we’ve done it ALL for you!

Paleo is essentially eating foods the way nature intended. Food must be real, unprocessed and natural. So we’ve done the hard part and gathered delicious Paleo compliant recipes and put them into meal plans just for you. A healthy and balanced selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes right at your fingertips. This app is all you need to succeed on this diet.

Not only that but every week you’ll get a new meal plan hand-picked by us, just for you. There’s even a shopping list for your convenience, plus the app has been designed to work great on both the iPhone and the iPad.

There’s nothing to lose because the app includes a free trial with dinner recipes for a week. If you choose to subscribe for just $0.99 a month – a ridiculously low price – you’ll receive personally curated & balanced recipes every day of the week with an auto-renewable subscription plan.

So make life easier and get the results you want with the Paleo Meal Plan app today!  

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2-3 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 6 boneless, skinless cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4-8 cups chicken broth
• Seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, anise seed, fennel seed, dried oregano, and dried basil

Instructions 

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and add garlic until fragrant.
2. Add onion and season with salt. Heat the onions for about ten minutes , stirring constantly.
3. Add the bell pepper and heat until tender.
4. Add the shredded carrots and mushrooms and cook for five minutes.
5. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, chicken, and seasoning to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes until the flavors blend.

This recipe will make about 6-7 servings totaling around 150 calories per serving. 150 calories may sound like nothing for a meal but trust me this soup fills you up. I like to have it for lunch as it keeps me full for hours after I eat it for a fraction of the calories.

“I wanted to give you an update: My husband and I are on day 3 of cycle 2. I have lost 21 lbs, he has lost 27 pounds. We are excited to see such quick results. That is what keeps us going! Our joints don’t hurt like they used to and breathing is not as difficult either.” ~Mrs. R

For the past year and a 1/2 I have been chatting daily with HUNDREDS of people on the 17 Day Diet, Paleo Diet, 3 Day Diet and 3 Day Military Diet. We currently have iPhone and Android phone apps for all 4 of these diets and within the app we have a support chat feature where you can ask me ANYTHING! I am not kidding, I will answer any question you have that is diet related. Whether it is about the diet you are currently on, or just diet/fitness/health related… at no extra charge. Pretty cool right! So, like I said before, I speak with 100′s of people daily and I get just as much out of it as the dieters who are talking to me. It’s a pretty amazing experience. I have met so many wonderful people and HELPED so many wonderful people as well. It’s so rewarding when I get comments such as:

“The app is essential to this amazing diet! It keeps you on track with meals, exercise and water. It provides recipes and foods that are allowed in each cycle. I cannot stress enough how PHENOMENAL the support is on this app! Whenever I have a question, it is ALWAYS answered! It’s a flawless way to enter this diet!” ~Drea

Having a person or group you can talk to can mean a world of a difference for anyone trying to lose weight. I personally give guidance, help, answer questions, motivation, a little push, ideas and much more for the people I talk to on a daily basis. I share recipes, website articles I think they’ll find helpful, quotes, and I am always answering any questions they have in a timely period… Right there within the app! Whether you try out our apps for support, guidance and motivation or some other app – I highly suggest you find some kind of support group or mentor. It can help you so much in your journey. Why go it alone when you can have a helping hand to hold onto and give you the push you need.

One more compliment from another lovely 17 Day Dieter:

“I am so glad for this app! It is very helpful. I always have questions popping in my head and I love the fast response from the support center!” ~Ms. Z

The best part of a salad in a jar you can add anything you would like. Follow these steps for a delicious 17 day diet approved taco salad-in-a-jar or substitute any ingredients to create the salad of your dreams. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. 

Start with a clean 32oz glass jar or a couple.
Layer 1: Salsa or any other 17 Day Diet approved dressing you prefer
Layer 2: Ground Turkey or ground chicken
Layer 3: Tomatoes, bell peppers, or any 17 day diet approved cleansing vegetables
Layer 4: Lettuce, kale, spinach, or your favorite leafy green
Layer 5: nonfat cheddar cheese.

Place each layer in the jar staring with the dressing and ending with the cheese. Place the lid on the jar and store in the refrigerator. Make multiple salads at a time to save time during the week.

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1. Cut the squash in half lengthwise.

2. Scoop out the seeds and place the cut side down on a greased baking sheet.

3. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

4. Remove from the oven and let the squash cool until it can be handled.
5. Scrape the flesh out of the squash with a fork. The flesh will turn into strands resembling, you guessed it, spaghetti.

5. Place the flesh in a dish.

Roasting and scraping is the hard part and by hard I mean pretty darn easy. Now all you have to do is toss some fixings and you have a easy meal.

For a super quick meal heat one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet with one minced clove or garlic and half a chopped onion. Cook until tender and add one can of crushed tomatoes until warmed through. Toss tomato mixture with the squash and add 3/4 cup feta cheese and two tablespoons fresh chopped basil for an healthy meal.

* Fruit is measured as 1 medium piece of fruit or 1 cup fruit.

For more information on the 17 Day Diet, get the book written by Dr. Moreno!

For guidance while on the 17 Day Diet including personal support (we’ll answer your questions directly) see our app available on iPhone, Android phones and Kindle:

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]]> Want to improve your skin, health, and aid your weight loss efforts? Drink more water. This tried and true method gets over looked too often. The popular 17 Day Diet suggests you drink at least 8 eight cups daily and during the jumpstart phase of the Flat Belly Diet, 8 cups of “sassy water” are mandatory. But can this tasteless liquid really live up to all its claims read on to find out…

Health Benefits of Drinking Water:

1. Healthier  Skin-Forget about  expensive creams or beauty treatments. Drinking water is the free way to hydrate your skin, prevent acne, and prevent wrinkles. 
2. Remove Toxins-Water flushes toxins from your body especially from your digestive tract. The kidney system is dependent on water to do its work. Water also helps get rid of excess nitrogen and ketones which is important when following a high protein diet.
3. Cushions and Supports Joints & Muscles-Water makes up a large part of the fluid that lubricates joints and also a lack of water is a known cause of muscle cramps.
4. Regulates Body Temperature-Drinking water regulates the bodies temperature which is important during exercise and these warm summer days.
5. Reduces Risk of Heart Attack- A study of 20,000 healthy men and women found that those who drank up to 8 glasses of water were less likely to die of heart attack or heart disease than those who only drank two cups daily.

Weight Loss Benefits:

1. Energy Shot-Dehydration causes fatigue and headaches staying hydrated all day is your best hope to avoid these symptoms.
2. Keeps You Full-Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between hunger and thirst. Drinking 8-16 ounces of water 15-30 minutes before meals will help you know the difference and perhaps cause you to leave a few bites on your plate. 
3. Burns Fat- Water aids digestion and metabolism for these functions to work properly you must replace the water you lose daily which can be up to 10 cups. 
4. Builds Muscle-Dehydration decreases protein synthesis which is the process that builds muscles costing you energy and causing your body to store calories instead of burn them.

Is water too boring for your palate? Try these 40 Spa Waters that are sure to add a little variety to your life.

What is your favorite thirst quencher?

• Water
• Fruit Juice
• Diet Soda
• Soda
• Hot tea or Iced tea
• Hot Coffee or Iced coffee
• Energy drink
• Other

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]]> A common question is what to eat while on the Paleo diet. Many are confused. A quick guideline of foods to not eat are: no grains, no sugar (some use Honey), no artificial sweeteners, no soy, no trans-fats, no legumes and for some no dairy. Sounds kind of scary to most, I am sure. Especially the lack of grains and sugar. That means regular commercial breads, crackers, donuts, cookies, etc. BUT, there are ways to create some of your favorite foods in Paleo form. I’ve compiled a little list of foods to enjoy while on Paleo, just for fun. Foods you wouldn’t normally think could be Paleo. Like waffles and muffins!

And while I got you thinking about going Paleo I’d like to mention our awesome app for iPhone. It guides you the whole way. It’s called Paleo Complete. It’s got recipes, weight tracking, water tracking, exercise tracking and progress tracking. But, the absolute BEST FEATURE is the support chat we have in it. You can send us any questions about the diet or the app and we answer you pretty quickly. We give support or motivation as well. We have many other features coming soon too. Check out the app in iTunes today.

WAFFLES

My first recipe I’d like to share is these Easy Paleo Waffles by Civilized Caveman Cooking. Yes, you can enjoy waffles and whipped topping too, on Paleo! 

PANCAKES

We’ve shared with you our own Paleo Pancake Recipe here on the Women’s Diet Network Blog. A simple & tasty recipe.

And I also found these pancakes from PaleOMG look and sound so freakin’ good! Banana Vanilla Bean Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote – doesn’t that make your mouth water? All her recipes make my mouth water. She even has a cookbook you should check out called Omg. That’s Paleo?.

CUPCAKES

Yes, I said cupcakes! And chocolate ones at that. See! You don’t have to give up EVERYTHING to be on Paleo. Just the stuff that’s not so good for your digestion. Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes with “Peanut Butter” Frosting sound so divine. They are made by Paleo Newbie.

OH how I love carrot cake! These Double Decker Carrot Cake Cupcakes sound so tasty! Made by PaleOMG

COOKIES

These cookies sound so yummy and the names is so cute: Chunky Monkey Paleo Cookies by The Lean Green Bean.

MUFFINS

Ok, these Paleo Blueberry Muffins look like they would melt in your mouth! Made by Living Healthy with Chocolate. mmmmmmmm.

And this is just a smidgen of what you can find for Paleo recipes. Find more on our app Paleo Complete or check out PaleOMG’s cookbook Omg. That’s Paleo?. I also highly recommend The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet for more info on the diet itself if you’re interested. We also provide direct chat within our app where we’ll answer any questions you have about the diet. It’s only $1.99. How can you lose?

What else would help you most while on the Paleo Diet?

• More recipes
• Weekly meal plans
• Forum to chat with other Paleo people

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**Calories based on a 150 pound women.

Another way to track how many calories you’ve burned or how high your heart rate has gotten during a workout, or how long you’ve worked out is by using a heart rate monitor watch. There are many varieties out there. Some way more expensive than others. With the cheaper ones you might not be able to trust the accuracy. Here are a couple options that I recommend. Click the image to find it in Amazon.

Polar Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch – currently about $102 on Amazon with free shipping!

Oregon Scientific Se331 Gaiam Zone Trainer – currently $29.95 on Amazon.

Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker – currently $49.95 on Amazon. Measures every step you take during the day.

New Balance Life Trainer Calorie Monitor – currently $47.19 plus free shipping on Amazon.