CaseyD Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've read a few and by far It Starts With Food is my favorite. But, I've read it a couple times now and am looking for something new in the science-y vein - especially if it reads as well as ISWF does. What are your recommended reads? I'm thinking of reading the updated version of Perfect Health Diet, except I don't know if it is very similar to the original one. Thoughts on that is appreciated as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennT Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Casey - Have your read "the Paleo solution" by Robb Wolf? I have also read "Paleo for idiots" and Sarah Fergusons "Everyday Paleo". They are pretty interesting. Happy Reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have read tons of paleo books and my favorites so far are: It Starts with food (Kind of a ringer in here eh?) The Paleo Solution 4 Hour Body Well Fed (cookbook) I lke these because they are not all scientific and make it a more fun read, there are also a TON of more technical ones out there as well that I have read and like, but may not fit everyones reading style as they get a bit dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjasmin Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Primal Blueprint by mark Sisson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymama Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Primal Blueprint by mark Sisson ^^Haven't read the book but his forum and website are very helpful. The book Practical Paleo was a good intro for me. I like the easy to read charts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargey Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I really like"the paleo answer" and "wheat belly" (although that's not a paleo book the science is good). Also "paleo diet for athletes" and Jason Seibs new one is good to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Not a paleo book, but i like "Nourishing Traditions" for it's wide range of fermented foods & offal recipes :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srice11 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 My favorite informational book is probably Paleo Solution. My favorite cookbook is Practical Paleo. I adore Well Fed's recipes, but they're usually more work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teriza Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Practicle Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo ---- Balancedbites.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonec Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not a paleo book, but i like "Nourishing Traditions" for it's wide range of fermented foods & offal recipes :-) i should get that...i've been hoping to find some good offal recipes as well as get my hands on some offal...there is a local farm that has grass fed meats and dairy and i may be able to get some from them. i do love the Primal Blueprint and The Paleo Solution was one of the first paleo books i got...not that i have a lot of them..i certainly would like more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBearister Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Plus one for Well Fed! So many good recipes in there! And, great ideas for how to make really easy go to meals for the days when you don't have time to play chef! Best part... all but ONE recipe in the book are Whole30 compliant! (The one that is not is a dessert) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewyrdwoman Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If you can only buy one paleo book, get "It Starts With Food"! Several reasons: a) easy to read, has the details of the whys & the howtos, and c) whether by intention or not, it employs effective "science of learning" techniques to help the dry facts stick to the brain. Anyone familiar with the "Head First" line of tech/programming books will recognize these elements. In addition: The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf -- easy read & tipped the convincing-scale for me, also led me here. The Paleo Answer by Loren Cordain -- a bit drier, but short & not difficult. My favorite cookbooks: Well Fed -- can't wait for Well Fed 2! Primal Cravings -- not all Whole30 compliant, but most are easily adjusted. Besides, it's gorgeous & worth it for just the meatloaf recipe! And-if-I-had-an-iPad -- Nom Nom Paleo -- but I don't, so I visit her site ALOT & will buy the cookbook as soon as it's published. I'm also in the midst of the paleo "rebuttal" by Marlene Zuk -- Paleofantasy -- because I like to evaluate both sides. Even though she takes aim at the paleo community, she is really more relevant to the evolutionary science. She makes some valid points about differing populations evolving to adjust to different food sources, but misses the frequent advice of many paleo folk -- like Dallas & Melissa -- that the paleo approach is a template and not a re-enactment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Got another one - "Beyond Bacon" - delicious pig recipes! Though if you're on a Whole30, steer clear of the treats section, i feel guilty just looking at the photo of the brownies (made with lard, topped with salted caramel bacon sauce!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricaV Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Practical Paleo- Dianne Sanfilippo- well written and illustrated, recipes for 30 days squeaky clean paleo and lost of specific topics, like athletes, auto- immune Primal Blueprint quick and easy meals -Mark Sisson- really easy and really quick Primal Blueprint healthy sauces, dressings and toppings- nice new combos Well Fed - this all tastes sooo good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonec Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 i just ordered Well-Fed (finally)...i may get myself Well-Fed 2 ...i've considered pre-ordering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallNSlender Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Here are some that weren't mentioned: The 30-day Guide to Paleo Cooking by Haley Mason & Bill Staley - this one is great for anyone, like me, who's never actually "planned her meals" and all of their recipes are to die for! Gather - The Art of Paleo Entertaining by Haley Mason & Bill Staley - also wonderful though not for us 30-days as it has several yummy deserts. I have all of their books - I like there style. Great websites: www.nomnompaleo.com - she has an I-Pad feature which probably is nifty however I don't have one of those! Fortunately she has a phenomenal web page with TONS of yummy recipes! Plus as mentioned above her new book (YAY) will be available in December - shouldn't be missed! www.civilizedcaveman.com - George Bryant great, great, great!! Also tons of recipes here as well! Abel James www.fatburningman.com also has a great web page. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonmccutie Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I was turned on to Paleo/Primal by Paleoista by Nell Stephenson, which I happened upon at the library. She is very strict in her book but has a fun writing style I enjoyed. She mentions Mark Sisson in her resources section and that's when I became a subscriber to MDA and decided a slack rope and stand up paddle board were in my immediate future. We already had a Dodge Durango spare tire to flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatTrainClean Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 ISWF is honestly the book I recommend to clients, because it nails the practical (what do I eat?, I can't do this, ahhh!) and hits you with just enough of the science to make you start to dig for more. If you're looking for something more science-y, as you posted, I'd recommend "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes and "Fat Chance" by Dr. Robert Lustig. Both not technically paleo, but great science-y reads, and both come to the paleo conclusion. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 For those who've been waiting for Well Fed 2 and NomNomPaleo cookbook, they're both being delivered by Amazon now... *waits, semi-patiently for package to arrive* Also, if you've bought a paper book on Amazon, you may be able to get the Kindle version cheaper, if you like both. I have noticed though, it doesn't work unless the package is delivered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAK911 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I second Gather. It's not great for Whole 30 -- although some of the recipes are still Whole 30 friendly. But, it's a wonderful post-Whole 30 resource. We made most of our Christmas dinner using recipes from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 General information:Perfect Health Diet - Paul Jaminet Personal Paleo Code - Chris KresserThe Paleo Manifesto - John Durant Also looking *very* forward to Sarah Ballantyne's The Paleo ApproachCookbooks: Paleo Breakfasts and Lunches on the Go - Diana RodgersWell Fed 2 - Melissa Joulwan (she highlights which recipes can be made AIP compliant...nearly 2/3 of them!) The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook - Mickey Trescott (currently only in ebook form but the hardcover is coming in march. yay!) I have all of the other paleo cookbooks, including the newest ones, but those are my favorites. Super excited about Russ Crandall's The Ancestral Table! I love his blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcheoGator Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 General information: Perfect Health Diet - Paul Jaminet Personal Paleo Code - Chris Kresser The Paleo Manifesto - John Durant Also looking *very* forward to Sarah Ballantyne's The Paleo Approach Cookbooks: Paleo Breakfasts and Lunches on the Go - Diana Rodgers Well Fed 2 - Melissa Joulwan (she highlights which recipes can be made AIP compliant...nearly 2/3 of them!) The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook - Mickey Trescott (currently only in ebook form but the hardcover is coming in march. yay!) I have all of the other paleo cookbooks, including the newest ones, but those are my favorites. Super excited about Russ Crandall's The Ancestral Table! I love his blog. ktmo, How'd you like The Paleo Manifesto? I listened to a podcast just yesterday with Durant, and I'm thinking of picking that one up. I usually try books through our library first before I buy, but they do not have this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desire Mapper Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I read It "Starts with Food" and am getting ready to begin " Eat the Yolks." I am very grateful to the background information in Practical Paleo, Nom Nom Paleo, and the Well Fed books and their web sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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