Why?
Our family has a handful of health issues (food allergies, chronic heartburn, diabetes) and I am confident that this new way of eating will enable us to be more healthy as a family.
Starting tomorrow, I am going to replace one meal (dinner) with Paleo. The next Monday, we will replace lunch and the following week breakfast. I figured dinner would be the easiest as it gives me more meal planning time. With three kids, breakfast is rushed due to getting them out the door to school and lunch is packed which is going to take some serious meal planning to accomplish.
Why not cold turkey? I think my kids will adjust better if we ease them off slow.
We are also going to start weight lifting and walking as a family. Maddie cannot even open a single serving of fish crackers or brush her hair without whining that her arms are burning. Poor girl is a stick and needs some serious muscle.
This is not going to be a temporary diet, but rather a new lifestyle. I think it will be the hardest on the kids.
Will they occasionally get to cheat? Yes. With birthday parties, sleepovers and other events, that would be impossible to make them stick to the Paleo lifestyle and I don't want to make this new eating plan a negative thing or punishment.
I have been watching and reading on what processed food is doing to our bodies and I want to teach my kids to eat healthier and limit sugar and processed foods that are detrimental to our health.
I have a friend who has been Paleo for a few years now and has pointed me to some great blogs and websites with recipes and advice.
So what can and can't we eat?
CAN:
- Grass-produced meats
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh fruits and veggies
- Eggs
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthful oils (Olive, walnut, flaxseed, macadamia, avocado, coconut)
CAN'T:
Considering that Maddie is allergic to wheat and dairy, I think we will do well. I will randomly keep you updated on our progress. ~S
Websites to check out if curious:
http://thepaleodiet.com/about-the-paleo-diet/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/#axzz2JDYhhCxX
http://paleomg.com/
http://everydaypaleo.com/
http://paleopot.com/
http://www.chowstalker.com/
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