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Only 7 Days Left…

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Time is ticking…

There are now only 7 days left to enter for your chance to WIN our Paleo Bundle Giveaway!!

The winner could easily be YOU…and as the WINNER you would receive:

  • An autographed copy of the best seller, PALEO Cleanse by yours truly! 😉
  • A taste of EPIC bar and their newest product, EPIC Bites!

Paleo Bundle Giveaway

It’s EASY to ENTER…

All you need to do to stand a chance to WIN the Paleo Bundle Giveaway is:

1. Visit our Facebook Page (Facebook.com/ThePaleoPact) by clicking HERE.

2. Click in the section on the top right of the Wall which prompts you to “Write something on this Page…” as shown below:

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3. Upload your favorite Paleo Picture using the camera icon button, or share a quote or a recipe (or anything Paleo-themed) in the text box.

4. Click the “Publish” button.

5. Encourage your friends and family to Like your Post!

That’s really all you need to do to enter…

Ready? Set…Go! 🙂

Want more details about the Giveaway and everything you stand a chance of WINNING? Click HERE.

We also want to say a HUGE Thank You…

A HUGE Thank You is due to all the wonderful people who attended our PALEO Cleanse Discussion and Book Signing at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in Littleton this week.

Trust us when we say these fabulous people deserve a huge thank you…

With Colorado’s unpredictable weather, that event turned out to be right in the middle of a summer storm. We’re talking thunder, lightening, hail…and a tornado watch…and still these amazing folks made their way against the odds to chat with us that evening!

Thank you for the truly amazing support! We had an awesome evening with you.

And last, but not least, here’s our EVENT LINEUP for the rest of June…

  • JUNE 9th: Join us at Barnes & Noble, Boulder at 5:30pm for a PALEO Cleanse Talk & Book Signing Event! We’re so looking forward to it and ask that you please support B&N–they’ve been so amazing at supporting our book across the nation.
  • JUNE 17th: Join us at RAD Muay Thai at 5:30pm for a Paleo Clinic Event! We’ll be bringing Power Bars from PALEO Cleanse and having a fun evening discussion, book signing and video interview. Find out all the details HERE.

 

Until next time friends,

“A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.” – Tom Stoppard

 

Camilla and Melissa

thepaleopact.com | @thepaleopact

Book Review: The Everything Paleo Pregnancy Book by Tarah Chieffi

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For two people that haven’t yet had kids, we weren’t too sure what to expect…plus when the book showed up in the mail, the men in our lives wondered if we were trying to tell them something! Thank you Tarah for the late April Fool’s joke!!

About The Book

What struck us first was how well layed out THE EVERYTHING PALEO PREGNANCY BOOK is. It’s very easy to read and structured to help readers new to Paleo easily navigate the diet. We can only imagine how beneficial this easy to follow structure must be for anyone expecting, or transitioning into a Paleo lifestyle post-pregnancy. What’s more, Tarah covers exactly what to expect during each trimester–trust us…we’ll be reading this book again one day when we actually are pregnant!

One of the unique features of this book is it covers the common symptoms of pregnancy and then provides Paleo-friendly recommendations on how best to tackle them. Tarah also covers supplementary items, such as fitness and postpartum changes.

Included in the book is an easy to follow 28-Day Meal Plan, which features a variety of extremely tasty recipes that anyone would enjoy, pregnant or not. One of the favorites is the Farmers Market Chicken Bake. It’s topped with bacon (who wouldn’t like it!) and it’s definitely hardy enough food to feed both you and your baby.

Here’s Tarah’s Farmers Market Chicken Bake Recipe:

Farmers Market Chicken Bake

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
1 golden delicious apple, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion cut into 8 wedges
1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
Half a teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh rosemary
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 slices bacon

RECIPE

Heat oven to 450degrees F.
Coat a 13-inch x 9-inch glass baking dish with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
Add chicken, apple, onion and squash to baking dish.
Toss with remaining coconut oil and spices until everything is evenly coated.
Lay bacon slices evenly across the top of the dish.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until bacon is crispy, chicken is cooked through and vegetables are beginning to brown.

Last but not least, the back of the book contains very useful advice for pregnancy-friendly Paleo food substitutions and other pregnancy-must knows.

It’s no surprise that THE EVERYTHING PALEO PREGNANCY BOOK is a top hit on Amazon and we highly recommend it!

 

 

Tarah ChieffiTarah Chieffi is an author, freelance writer, blogger at What I Gather and holistic nutrition educator in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. Tarah’s passion is working with pregnant women, new moms and families to achieve health and happiness through physical fitness and a “real food” lifestyle.

ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE EVERYTHING PALEO PREGNANCY BOOK

 

 

 

LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW APRIL 24TH ON AT A GLANCE TALK RADIO

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Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It is with great excitement that we invite you to tune in to At A Glance Talk Radio Friday, April 24th at 8 pm PST.

We’ll be chatting with Radio Host, Rodney Bardin, LIVE about PALEO Cleanse!

He has read the book and wants to learn more. We can’t wait to chat with him during this 1 hour live Radio segment and we hope you can join us!

To listen live, visit  On the Air (KCTY FM 107.7) and hit the ‘play’ button up toward the right corner of that site.

Click the image below for details on all the stations you can tune into to catch this interview:

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To good health,

Camilla and Melissa

@thepaleopact #PaleoCleanse

2. PALEO Cleanse Cover ImagePALEO Cleanse made the Amazon Best Seller list!

Order Your Copy Here

Find Out More About PALEO Cleanse Here

 

Throwback Thursday!

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It’s a beautiful day in Colorado and we thought it would be fun to reminisce on some of the fabulous moments we’ve shared with you–our awesome Paleo community–over the last year and a half…

Who remembers our first Cooking Demo at the (then brand new) Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Store in Littleton? 

We baked what seemed a large number of Paleo Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Orange Zest Cookies, but they all got devoured before we knew it!

Cookie Demo

And then there was the whirlwind of our book (now an Amazon Best Seller!), PALEO Cleanse which, after months of writing and lots of eating (we had to ensure the recipes were perfect for you!), left us a little delirious…or so it seems!…

Author Moments

And now, whenever we get a chance to surprise readers across the country, we sign copies of PALEO Cleanse whenever we spot them on bookstore shelves…

This journey has been amazing so far and we thank you for being a part of it.

We firmly believe that your health is your most valuable asset…and we hope in some way we can inspire others to:

Choose Well. Eat Well. Live Well.

Stay tuned for many more Paleo recipes and resources!

Your Friends @ThePaleoPact,

Camilla and Melissa

Twitter: @thepaleopact

Facebook: thepaleopact

Health First Radio Interview

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This past Monday, March 9th; we sat down with Health First Radio’s Dave Fuller to talk about our book Paleo Cleanse and the paleo diet. We just received the link for the interview and we’re so excited to be able to share it with you!

Listen to the interview: http://bit.ly/HealthFirstPaleoCleanse

The interview is just about 30 minutes long and provides some great insight into the paleo diet, Paleo Cleanse  and our own experiences with both. This won’t be our last interview, so make sure you stay tuned for more of our upcoming events.

In the meantime here are a few photos from our radio interview adventure!

Interview preparation:

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Celebrating a successful interview: 

Health First Radio Interview Celebration

To good health,

Camilla and Melissa

@thepaleopact #PaleoCleanse

2. PALEO Cleanse Cover ImagePALEO Cleanse made the Amazon Best Seller list!

Order Your Copy Here

Find Out More About PALEO Cleanse Here

 

LIVE Radio Interview March 9th on Health First Radio

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Happy Sunday Everyone!

It is with great excitement that we invite you to tune in to Health First Radio tomorrow, March 9th at 1pm PST.

We’ll be chatting with Radio Host, Dave Fuller, LIVE about PALEO Cleanse!

He has read the book and wants to know more. We can’t wait to chat with him during this 30 minute live Radio segment and we hope you can join us!

Click the image below for details on all the stations you can tune into to catch this interview:

Health First Radio

To good health,

Camilla and Melissa

@thepaleopact #PaleoCleanse

2. PALEO Cleanse Cover ImagePALEO Cleanse made the Amazon Best Seller list!

Order Your Copy Here

Find Out More About PALEO Cleanse Here

 

Eat The Rainbow

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You may have heard the term “Eat The Rainbow” recently. It’s picking up steam in a big way throughout the health industry. It’s meaning is pretty simple, you’re supposed to eat as many colored foods as possible during each meal.

Here’s an example of what “Eating The Rainbow” might look like:

Red- Tomatoes
Orange- Sweet Potato
Yellow- Yellow Squash
Green- Spinach
Blue- Blueberries
Indigo/Violet- Eggplant

Don’t get worried! I know that looks like a ton of food. The point isn’t to overeat, or to eat too much in the attempt to consume all the colors of the rainbow. The point is that you try to incorporate as many colors as possible into your meals. You also want to change up the types of foods that are a specific color. For example, you wouldn’t always want to eat sweet potatoes to get your “orange” in, you could try carrots or an actual orange.

The reason “Eating The Rainbow” has become popular is because nutrient (i.e. minerals and vitamins) composition and levels can lead to foods being a particular color. Foods that are a strong color are said to have more of particular nutrients. So the theory behind “Eating The Rainbow” is that if you eat various colored foods, you’ll gain a more diverse group of nutrients in your diet.

Here’s to “Eating The Rainbow”!

Melissa Van Dover

@mvandover | melissavandover.com

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PALEO Cleanse made the Amazon Best Seller list!

Order Your Copy Here

Find Out More About PALEO Cleanse Here

 

How To Stay On Track This Holiday Season

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Trying to maintain any type of healthy lifestyles during the holidays can be challenging. Things are constantly coming up, you’re going to parties with non-paleo foods and you have little time to get anything done. We have you covered this holiday season, the following is a list of tips that will help keep you on track during the holidays.

Tips To Stay On Track

Prepare ahead of time- The more you can prepare in advance the better. Try cooking and freezing your meals for the week or make sure you’re loaded up on healthy snacks. If you know you’re going to a party, think about bringing a Paleo side dish or appetizer, that way you know there will at least be one option for you there.

Cheat days- Sometimes you’re going to have non-paleo friendly meals. It’s human and that’s ok. To help minimize how often you cheat during the holiday season try to plan your cheat days ahead of time and limit them when possible.

Stay hydrated- We’re so busy some days that we forget to drink water. Often times when you’re thirsty your brain will get mixed signals and think it’s hungry, staying hydrated will help to prevent these mixed signals.

Simplify– The easier you make things for yourself the more likely you’ll succeed at it. Don’t get crazy with your meals during the holidays. Keeping it simple like a piece of protein and a side of steamed veggies will keep you from wasting time or getting off track.

Don’t stress out- Stress for most people is the number one factor for eating poorly. Try to keep from stressing out, maybe take a walk or a few deep breaths when you feel the pressure.

Restart- Sometimes no matter what you do you get off track. If you get off track, acknowledge that it happened and try to figure out what caused it. Then get back on track(restart), PALEO Cleanse is a great tool to help you get back on track after the holiday ride.

Don’t worry, you’ve got this under control. Here’s to a happier and healthier holiday season!

Melissa Van Dover

@mvandover | melissavandover.com

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PALEO Cleanse made the Amazon Best Seller list!

Order Your Copy Here

Find Out More About PALEO Cleanse Here

Top 5 Paleo Kitchen Tools

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Paleo baking & cooking can be very easy and most of the time we can use the kitchen tools we’re familiar with or have on hand. One thing you’ll notice as you transition into the Paleo lifestyle full-time is that you bake and cook a lot more. There are a few tools that I use regularly and wanted to share with you. While these tools aren’t mandatory for Paleo living, they make my life a lot easier. So I wanted to share in case they help you.

Top 5 Paleo Kitchen Tools

Food Processor- Food processors are great. I’ve used mine for baking and cooking, whether it’s making pesto or date energy bars. I personally use the Kitchen Aid food processor but any sturdy one will work.

Salad Shooter- Salad shooters are great for shredding and grating. I use it often to shrewd zucchini and sweet potatoes that I use in various baked foods. The best part about salad shooters are that they’re relatively inexpensive.

Garlic Press- Garlic is a great way to season foods, unfortunately it can be a pain to peel and dice. I use the Pampered Chef garlic press to do all the work for me. I’m much more likely to include garlic when I use a press because the use and clean up is fast and easy.

Citrus Grater- A citrus grater is an awesome addition to any Paleo kitchen. Grated citrus is a fantastic flavor addition to any meal you’re cooking. Citrus is also a natural way to add flavor to your baked goods. Another way I utilize a citrus grater is to grate ginger, I often add this to fish dishes that I cook.

Mason Jars- Mason jars are a universal lifesaver. They’re an easy way to store your foods without having to worry about plastic containers. They can also be used to make mason jar salads. I personally use them to store my coconut milk yogurt and coconut milk whey that I make.

While these 5 kitchen tools aren’t necessary to live a Paleo lifestyle, I find them very useful. Do you have a kitchen tool that you think is necessary for living a Paleo lifestyle? Share it with us in the comments below.

Here’s to a healthier you!

Melissa Van Dover

@mvandover | melissavandover.com

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PALEO Cleanse made the Amazon Best Seller list!

Order Your Copy Here

Find Out More About PALEO Cleanse Here

Our Book Is Here!

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We have some fantastic news for you…our book, PALEO Cleanse: 30 Days of Ancestral Eating to Detox, Drop Pounds, Supercharge Your Health and Transition into a Primal Lifestyle, is officially here! It is in stock at Amazon and will be reaching your doorsteps soon. Don’t worry though you can still take advantage of the 25% pre-order discount for the next few days.

We wanted to celebrate the launch of our book so we decided to share some fun facts and information with you about it. Let’s do this…

Book fun facts:

  1. For a limited time you can save 25% on Amazon and 24% on Barnes&Noble on the book, that’s about $4.00(or a pack of bacon, 3 sweet potatoes, etc.)
  2. We’ll be launching a PALEO Cleanse page soon with motivational videos for each week of the cleanse and a few bonus recipes.
  3. Paleo superstar, John Durant; and the “Founder” of the Paleo movement, Dr. Loren Cordain; have both agreed to review our book! This is crazy, exciting, amazing news for us and as soon as we get them in we’ll share!
  4. You can win a FREE, signed copy of PALEO Cleanse here.
  5. The majority of the book is dedicated to following a 30 Day PALEO Cleanse, however we managed to pack in a ton of recipes at the end of the book for your transition to a full-time Paleo lifestyle. Here’s a sneak peek of our post-cleanse recipes: Paleo Pizza & Vanilla Latte.
  6. PALEO Cleanse is packed with 100+ delicious recipes.
  7. PALEO Cleanse was published by Ulysses Press.

More about the book:

Paleo Cleanse: 30 Days of Ancestral Eating to Detox, Drop Pounds, Supercharge Your Health and Transition into a Primal Lifestyle

TRANSFORMS THE PROVEN APPROACH OF THE MEGA-POPULAR PALEO DIET INTO A HARDCORE, MONTH-LONG DETOX

By eliminating virtually all foods, most detox programs leave participants hungry and malnourished. The Paleo Cleanse takes a smarter approach. By allowing, but limiting, readers’ meals to only those natural foods that the human body is designed to properly digest, the program in this book guarantees that readers can quickly and effectively drop pounds, gain energy and feel great without starving themselves.

The benefits of the mega-popular paleo approach to eating are widely known, but putting its principles into practice are not so simple. Luckily, The Paleo Cleanse makes it easy by guiding readers step by step into paleo eating with everything from specific food replacements and helpful tips to customized meal plans and 100 delicious recipes.

Easy to follow and stay with, this unique cleanse has readers eating full meals while simultaneously flushing more and more unhealthy items from their system. Addressing unhealthy eating as well as all major food allergens, it also ensures that anyone can achieve renewed health after only one month of paleo eating.

Your authors: Melissa & Camilla

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To buy the book:

Right now you can purchase the book through Amazon, click here to purchase on Amazon, and Barnes&Noble, click here to purchase on Barnes&Noble. PALEO Cleanse will be in stores shortly!

Thank you!

Thank you all for the massive support we’ve received during this journey. We can’t wait to hear your feedback on the book and bring you even more Paleo wonderfulness! We’ve had two major goals at the start of this all. The first was to help people lead a healthier & happier lifestyle through Paleo. Our second goal was to further our journey towards becoming best-selling authors. Wether you purchase the book, share our story or send us well wishes we appreciate all your support.

Here’s to the release of PALEO Cleanse!

Camilla Carboni and Melissa Van Dover

thepaleopact.com | @thepaleopact | facebook.com/thepaleopact