How to Live a Grain-Free Life

by Angie

5 Tricks That Will Help You Kick Grains to the Curb

 

Grains – the food group that plays a big role in the eating habits of millions of kids around the world. Oatmeal, YUM! Crackers, YUM! Mashed potatoes, YUM! Toast, YUM! Cereal, YUM!

Surely, most moms always tell us that we need to eat our veggies too. However, most moms also often serve some sort of grain for or with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as well.Therefore, grains have to be just as important as meats, fruits and veggies, right?

 

Wrong.

 

But grains make up a hefty spot on the food pyramid; and  so they must be healthy! Wrong! The fact that  the government says it’s healthy, doesn’t mean it is. I can name you 14 foods off the top of my head that are banned in other countries but served here.

But I need the fiber! Um, sorry…wrong again. You can get it elsewhere, like in a myriad of fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds Such sources don’t have all the other bad stuff in them like toxins.

Therefore, as you can see, the importance of grains in a diet is actually pretty much a tale spun by the American food industry and regurgitated by moms around the world. That’s a tough pill to swallow, isn’t it?

Health advocates around the world, especially those who follow a Paleo lifestyle, understand that grains can actually pose a great harm to your body, leading to illnesses and even death. To learn more about Paleo as a lifestyle and more on why grains are so harmful, please visit  http://paleoleap.com/paleo-101/

 

 

However, grains are so ingrained (cute, huh?) in our lifestyle that is as much as my clients and so many others  say they want to ditch it, find it so difficult to actually do so. Therefore, I would want to share with you some of my tips that can help you achieve a  grain-free lifestyle. 

  1. Don’t go cold turkey and ditch the grains all at once. Some can do this. However,most people will quit all at once and then sabotage their efforts a few days later with a binge. To gradually incorporate this new lifestyle, you can first begin by ditching the unhealthiest grains (sugary cereal, fruit bars, rice, etc.) and instead opt for healthier versions (quinoa, brown rice, etc.) Once you’ve done that, you can then gradually cut done your portions of grains on a meal by meal basis until none exists in your diet.

 

  1. Fill up on proteins, veggies and healthy fats. If you eat plenty of these items, you’re not going to crave the grains as much because your nutrient needs will be satisfied, and you’ll feel fuller longer. For example, eat lots of fish, clean meat and veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, peas, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, etc. Furthermore, don’t forget to add the healthy fats to each meal. For instance avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, nut butters etc.

 

  1. Don’t keep the grains in your house. As they say , out of sight is out of mind. This holds true for the grains. If you don’t keep them in your house (after they’re gone for good), you’ll be more likely not  eat them.

 

  1. Prepare meals in advance. This tip has saved me so much time, patience and sanity. It has really helped me  change my lifestyle. I always write a meal plan at the beginning of each week before shopping shop, and then prepare the food all in the same day. Prepping meals once a week prevents you from succumbing to the  grains when you’re hungry. Purchase glass containers and mason jars to store your food in the freezer after cooking.With this, all you’ll have to do is pop your food in the microwave. There will be no time wasted in reaching  for the granola bars.

 

  1. Indulge in scrumptious Paleo recipes. Another nuisance that could prevent you from experiencing success with your new lifestyle choice is boredom. If you’re making the same chicken and broccoli every day, you’re going to get bored and revert back to your old lifestyle. Therefore, it’s so important to try out new recipes all the time. In my Paleo program for sale here , I have provided over 50 mouthwatering Paleo-approved recipes for my clients to enjoy. You can  print out these recipes and then refer to them when making your meal plan for the week,by  including various recipes each week.

 

Want to learn more about living Paleo? My Paleo program provides everything you need to adopt a Paleo lifestyle. Click on the image!

In Health

Angie

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