Paleo in 28: 4 Weeks, 5 Ingredients, 130 Recipes

I got this book a few weeks ago and I love it! I haven't attempted to strictly follow her 4 week plan, but I've made several recipes from the first 2 weeks. The recipes are easy to follow. For those who don't want to think about a shopping list, she includes a complete shopping list for each week. I like that she doesn't make you use an entire page of ingredients, which is helpful for me because I am on the go. I love cooking, but sometimes I don't want to add 20 different ingredients to make one dish, especially when I have a busy week of class and work. She also includes the macronutrient information, which is helpful to know approximately what you're consuming. I usually enter my food into an online food tracker, so my calories and macros are slightly different, but if you're not into tracking your food, it's fairly close. Each day has a variety of food, so you're not eating the same thing day in and out. It’s nice to eat minimally processed foods, and portion them, and not feel like death because you ate chicken breast AGAIN. Each recipe generally yields 2 to 4 servings. There are a few single serving recipes (the banana mug cake and the paleo English muffin, for example) and some of the recipes for 4, I actually made it into 2 portions (the veggie soup, for example, has 62 calories per serving. I combined it into 2 servings for a little bit more of a substantial lunch!) If you are cooking for someone else, they may be inclined to enjoy the dishes as well. My picky eater husband enjoyed the veggie soup. I made a few substitutions, mostly for taste and because I h ad extra ingredients. For example, I had a bunch of dinosaur kale that I threw into the veggie soup because I had it. The recipe didn’t call for it, but it was still really good. For the paleo English muffin, I added the ghee while it was cold and merely stirred it in. I also weighed my coconut flour vs using the tablespoon for more accurate results. I tried it her way and then I weighed it, and the texture and taste was perfect. Some people question the paleo diet and the exclusion of grains and legumes, but I think strict adherence to the diet will help one feel better. You really do feel different when you don’t eat like garbage. For those who are skeptical, I would highly recommend you give it a try. She recommends daily exercise, which isn't something I feel like I've heard from a lot of people who are paleo. Cooking with her diet isn’t a hit to your bank account either. She advocates the use of locally sourced, fresh foods, but if you don’t have access to it or can’t afford grass fed beef or grass fed ghee, you will still yield a good, affordable meal. If you portion out your food correctly, you could find that you’d spend less on food than you otherwise would have. I'm of the belief that if you want to eat beans, lentils, oats, and quinoa, you should, but I would try out the diet as prescribed and then add those foods back into your diet before you write it off. Try the book! I will continue to use her recipes for months to come (especially during the week!)

I personally had heard of the Paleo diet only twice before getting this book. I searched the internet for more information about it so I understood the concept more. Although I am a picky eater, some of the recipes in this book seemed so good & fairly easy. Plus the ingredients are healthier then most meals I consume. I also have 2 close friends & an Occupational Therapist who were told to start this diet, so recieving this book at a reduced cost in exchange for my review was very exciting. I love that in the begining this book explains in depth exactly what Paleo is, its benefits & also answers other questions people might have. The what to eat & what to avoid lists in the book are also great. If you have nut allergies this diet might be very hard to follow as alot of nuts & almond flour seems to be used. The 1st big part of the book is your first 4 weeks (or 28 days hense the title) of using/starting this diet & changing your lifestyle. The book doesnt contain many pictures, but it does provide you with lists of yummy spices, weekly shopping lists, & weekly planned meals. As you continue in the book, youll see more information about continuing the lifestyle change after the 1st 4 weeks. Theres even a chart example for you to use to chart your favorite recipes or snacks. The book contains about 130 individual recipes with instructions, as well as ideas for 5 ingredent or less meal ideas! I like this book because it is full of ideas to fit everyones likes, and all recipes are healthy. I have sharred recipes with friends who need to start this diet. They love the book & cant wait to try more food recipes. I am happy to have been given the opportunity to check out & read this book because it opened my mind up to healthier food choices.

As someone who had heard of the Paleo lifestyle but knew nothing about it, I found this book informative and a great way to make the transition. (I don't know that my family is ready to wholly transition to Paleo, but I'd be willing to try a lot of the recipes.) This book starts with an intro and some answered questions, then moves on into pantry essentials, kitchen tools to have, then onto the 28 day plan, week by week. Each week offers the menu plan, the shopping list for the week, and the recipes are all included.Each recipe is relatively simple and includes nutrition info (calories, fat content, carbs, sugar, sodium, and protein content.) I wish it had more pictures of the recipes, but that's not a deal breaker. I received a free copy of the paperback in exchange for my unbiased review.

i have quite a few cookbooks and they all drive me a little crazy because i cook for myself, not a family of four. I don't want to be bothered with 15 ingredients. i want a quick, easy, fast nutritious meal that suits my busy lifestyle. i'd much rather reach for something i can eat without preparing or order a pizza than cook for myself. SO - i was looking for a cookbook with nutritious meals that were easy to make, and tips for preparing foods that would make time in the kitchen more efficient. THIS BOOK HAS IT ALL. The recipes are delicious - I've bookmarked the ones I want to try, and have already made several of them, and I actually look forward to preparing the rest of them. By far my favorite cookbook. It's very practical, easy, and if you choose recipes with similar ingredients for the week, it won't cost you a fortune at the grocery store. I love the 28 day meal plan and shopping list, but I'm not personally using it because there are quite a few meat options that I don't eat. Even still, there is plenty of yumminess for me in this book, and I would highly recommend it.

I love, love, love this cookbook. It's perfect for those of us who are just getting started on the Paleo journey. Starting a new way of eating can seem so daunting, but this book makes it very doable and easy. There are menus for 28 days, but I just picked and chose the recipes that appealed to me each week. I would make one or two recipes on Sunday,and my meals for the week were done, as I don't mind eating the same thing for a few days straight. I've lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks from changing my eating habits, my skin is clearer, and the digestive problems I've had, have eased up. I have renewed energy and my hunger cravings have gone away. Every meal leaves me feeling satisfied. My goal was to do this for 30 days, but honestly, while only half way to that goal, I don't see myself ever going back. Thanks Kenzie for writing this book which continues to be a huge part of my wellness journey. I hope you write more easy paleo recipe books!

I've only made a few meals out of this book this far, but wanted to write a review now. I'm surprised at how highly this book was rated. The first week, I went shopping and bought everything on their list. That night I get home and start pulling things together to make the meal when I realized the shopping list they provided wasn't complete and had to go back to the store. Then it specifically said to get 2 red onions, 2 white onions, and 2 yellow onions..but the recipe didn't tell you which one to use. It was frustrating and if I were a beginner chef, this might have deflated me, but I pushed on. Today I made the third meal and want to comment on the quality of the dishes themselves. The recipes are simplistic and, I think, lacking significant flavor. They taste okay, just not flavorful, and if this was my first go-round with paleo, I probably would finish the week and stop. I also don't particularly like the meal parings she suggests, such as a Southwestern type steak with a honey-cinnamon sweet potato. Don't think those flavors go together well. That's about it. If my opinion changes at the end of the first week, I will update.

This book has completely opened my eyes to a whole new lifestyle of eating. This isn't just your basic diet book. This is a book to help you turn your eating habits completely around. If you need to lose weight, if you're ready to eat healthier, if you're tired of eating processed foods, this book may be for you. This book is very informative. The author did a great job writing this book! It points out the many benefits of the Paleo lifestyle. It's packed with 130 recipes, a meal plan, and a shopping list so you know exactly what to buy! The gluten free recipes are great for people with gluten allergies too. These foods take 5 ingredients too, plus a few basic things you find in your pantry. Although it would have been nice if the book included photos of the meals as I'm drawn to photos typically. So far I really enjoy looking at the recipes and have bookmarked a few that I want to try soon! *I received this book free in exchange for my review*

I've heard of paleo but never knew what it was or how I can change my diet to follow the lifestyle until I started reading this book. I'm a very busy person working 50+ hours a week and on a strict budget so finding something easy to make, affordable and healthy is something I've struggled with in the last few years. This book has helped out a lot though and I plan to use it over and over. I'm not a big breakfast person but I love the smoothies a lot, my favorite is the cranberry orange and tropical berry ones. I've made them probably close to a dozen times since picking up this book. The buffalo cauliflower poppers are amazing, I made them the other day for a work pot luck and they went super fast, they're going to be my go to food for pot lucks from now on. My all time favorite recipe is the fall apart short ribs, I'm actually making them right now. They are AMAZING! This is definitely one of my favorite cookbooks and I can't wait to try move items in it. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Excellent menu s great book

The recipes are great! I hate cooking but this book is helping me to get excited about it again. You can try different things too. The nice thing is it’s not a lot of insane exotic ingredients and once you learn a recipe it’s easy to replicate. I have made a few things including easy things like applesauce & am just very happy with it so far :)

This is a great way to kick off your Paleo journey. It has a decent explanation of the principles, then a plan and the recipes. The plan is inspired, it has a 4 week menu plan and shopping list for each week, hence the title, so easy. The plan makes it really easy to figure out what to eat and when and it even has some snack suggestions. You know how it is when you start a new food regime, there's so much to choose from = decision crisis. I bought quite a few Paleo recipe books before this one, but never really got started, now I'm well on the way. I've lost a bit of weight and enjoying my food. I'm currently working my way through, so I can't recommend all the food as I haven't tried them yet, I do like the breakfast and soup recipes,. I've found some of the mains a bit bland but I'm wondering if I'll like more when my tastes adapt to the decrease in sugar/ processed stuff? I also figure I can adapt and start adding some more spices to suit my palate. Now I've got started I've substituted some of the food from the other books and they are coming into their own too. The main disadvantage is there aren't photo's with every recipe, which I prefer. I would definitely recommend this book if you are Paleo curious :-)

This book was everything I needed to know about a healthy way of eating, and to give me more energy

Thanks for making this transition simple. Packed full of easy, delicious recipes and shopping lists. It doesn't get any easier!