As, I already know which food items hurt me and which ones make me feel better, I am doing more of a modified Whole30- still no legumes, no gluten, no added sugars, no alcohol to drink, no dairy but I'll use a little alcohol when cooking, I'm keeping my stash of cashews and almonds and my banana-egg pancakes have become a part of my breakfast routine. In case you are new to Whole30 or are looking for some resources here you go!
The Whole30 website
This site breaks down the rules, gives you shopping lists, pantry must haves and first hand success stories as well as more resources.
Nom Nom Paleo
This woman has been my savior! Michelle Tam is a mom, lives the paleo lifestyle and loves to eat- and that's all I need as a catch! She has tons of facts and articles and some bomb recipes. One of my favorites that I just tried her award winning Cracklin Chicken shown below with E's favorite arugula, roasted beet and goat cheese salad.
If you're just looking for gluten-free options Paleo Gubs has tons of recipes that are GF and paleo friendly but may not necessarily fall under Whole30. They've saved my sweet tooth needs and those times I have to bring a dessert to a potluck.
I'm usually not really into the self help or 'how to' books but this particular book really helped me kick start my paleo lifestyle and broke the science parts of everything, making it easy for me to understand. It Starts with Food has recipes, guides and truly makes everything so easy to understand.
Every recipe I have found can always be modified to be paleo and follow the Whole30 rules. I have made one pound of cauliflower rice and froze it- takeout how much you need and cook it to order, perfect for your stir fry cravings or to pair with my homemade Filipino food.
If you're looking for more recipes or resources, check out some of my previous blog posts and follow me on Instagram @ridiculousday . Feel free to share your favorite recipes in the comments below or if you are looking for a specific recipe let me know and I will create or find options for you! Good luck and happy grubbing from the Happy Panda!
