Many people assume that eating better—whether to lose weight, alleviate health problems, or simply improve how they feel—means eating low-fat, boring, and tasteless food. Professional chef Nabil Boumrar and Certified Nutrition Consultant Caitlin Weeks blow that myth out of the water with their vibrant and healthy coastal cuisine.<BR><BR><b><i>Mediterranean Paleo Cooking</i></b> showcases a wide variety of creative recipes that are Paleo-friendly—no gluten, grains, inflammatory oils, dairy, or refined sweeteners. These flavorful dishes combine traditional food from southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East with the healthful principles of a Paleo diet. With over 150 recipes, two 30-day meal plans (one for general health and one for those following an autoimmune protocol), shopping lists, cooking tips, and more, <i><b>Mediterranean Paleo Cooking</b></i> helps readers become better cooks and more informed eaters. But more importantly, it turns healthy eating into delicious eating with enticing Mediterranean meals that every foodie will enjoy. <ul> <li>Over 150 Paleo-friendly recipes inspired by the relaxed coastal attitude and ingredients of the Mediterranean - all gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free.</li> <li>Chef’s tips from Nabil help you learn as you go, with advice on cooking and techniques for Mediterranean ingredients</li> <li>Nutritionist's tips from Caitlin to educate you on the health benefits of Mediterranean foods</li> <li>Familiar, comfort-food favorites are modified for a Paleo lifestyle, including pizza, pasta, rice, biscuits, and brownies</li> <li>Mediterranean recipe favorites, recreated including: falafel, pita bread, moussaka, hummus, and biscotti cookies.</li> <li> Recipe/ingredient notes and swaps for those who have food allergies (including to eggs and nuts) as well as for those following a low FODMAP diet, lower carbohydrate diet, SCD or GAPS diet, or the autoimmune protocol</li> <li> Two 30-day meal plans to help you jump-start your Paleo lifestyle: for general health or to follow an autoimmune protocol</li> <li> six different menu plans perfect for a weeknight dinner party or special occasion (including one that is 100% AIP compliant or is easily modified to be so with notes on the recipes)</li> <li> 18 guilt-free desserts with no refined sugar</li> <li>Shopping lists and an optimal food buying guide make it easy to find the right ingredients </li></ul>