The hardest part of any restricted diet is finding tasty, ingredient-compliant snacks for busy days. And the Autoimmune Paleo diet is one of the most restricted diets out there. It even has a laundry list of spices to avoid!

Don’t worry, we’ve got your back with this list of simple snacks to have on hand in a pinch. There’s one for nearly every craving - salty, sweet, or crunchy - and they’re kid-friendly as well.

If you’re not on an AIP diet? Don’t feel left out. Every snack is Paleo-friendly and marked for keto compliance.

Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered things like…

Which diet is the best for those with autoimmune disease?

Whether the ketogenic diet is right for everyone?

Why the word “cheating” is a mental poison?

How you can find the carbs that are best for you body?

Or why the extra weight you’re carrying around, is NOT your fault?

I want to talk about one of my favorite party platters you can use at your next get together. This will be a perfect appetizer dish for all your guests to snack on!

If you hate salads for some reason, you'll absolutely want to check out this recipe because the flavors are outstanding. And if you're like me and you love salads, well you're in for a real treat here! This champagne-dijon vinaigrette is truly to die for and really brings out the bold flavors of the roasted beets and the perfectly sauteed prawns! Check out the full recipe here and try your hand at this delicious tangerine, roasted beets and prawn salad.

Are you looking for the PERFECT snack bar?

One that will not only help you feel full, but NOURISHED and ENERGIZED?

If so, today’s your lucky day.

Whenever the holidays roll around, I just love having my hot apple cider, eggnog and especially a rich, creamy hot chocolate that warms me to the core. It instantly brings a smile to my face. One of my favorite reasons for choosing this particular hot cocoa recipe though, is that it's also dairy-free!

I can actually say I've gone through quite a bit of hot chocolate recipes, and while most are great, this is hands down my favorite so far!

Get ready for perhaps the tastiest 'Paleo Approved' hot chocolate recipe you've ever tasted!

Crockpots, in my opinion, is truly the most underused kitchen appliance there is. However, they are definitely the handiest and super simple to clean up! 

I always view them as if they are my sous chef preparing my food while I just go about my day working or running errands. 

You can throw everything in, set it and forget it. A few hours go by and you return to a home smelling like delicious dinner aromas.

This week marks the 100th episode of the Optimize Paleo Podcast!

Whoohoooo!

In order to celebrate we’ve decided to do something a little different! We’ve been working our buns off on some pretty cool new projects and we want to keep you in the loop! I also took the entire month of October to create a presentation for a Kick Cancer Conference and the info is TOO good not to share.

With the holidays in full swing, I wanted to start giving you some delicious holiday recipes like today's, Savory Turkey Stuffed Apples! I LOVE this time of year because the food gets so nostalgic and comforting. 

Today's dish is exactly that. The sweetness of the baked apples pairs perfectly with the ground turkey!

So check out this deconstructed holiday dish, that is guaranteed to satisfy both your sweet and savory sides.

Who doesn't love a delicious spin on a classic Italian dish? This recipe will leave even the pickiest of eaters satisfied for more.

And as soon as you pull this delicious recipe out of the oven, I'm guessing your friends and family will make their way to the kitchen shortly afterward.

One thing I love about Italian food is that the ingredients are designed to be warm, flavorful comfort foods that appeal to the senses.