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"Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”
-Albert Einstein

Diet is a large part of this Whole Life Challenge, as it should be. It is the building block to your day, your performance, your relationships, your life. People are very passionate when it comes to diet and what you should and should not eat. I believe that the more you know the easier it is to understand why we emphasize the Crossfit prescription ...

It seems so simple. It IS so simple. How can eleven words cause such controversy? I can not tell you how many times people have asked me what I eat, only to question every single thing I have told them. I would love to say, "well, why did you even ask?" or "well, how is your diet working for you?". But instead I choose to lead by example. I educate myself on the "why's" and that kind of confidence in your diet will be contagious. When you know why you want to eat meat, vegetables, nuts & seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar, it is easier to make healthier eating a part of your lifestyle. Here are my top websites and books. PLEASE add your favorites in the comments section! I will add them to the list on the blog for all to see. If you write a little review I will add that too!  The more you know...

1. Everyday Paleo This website is a must use. Sarah Fragoso is a student of Robb Wolf (who will be mentioned below) and has created a primal empire. Her recipes are easy to make and always delicious. There is something genuine about someone who walks the walk. She is a busy mother, wife, and entrepreneur and gives real life advice when it comes to paleo eating. 

2. PaleOMG Not only are Juli Bauer's recipes to die for, her commentary is hilarious. I find myself literally "LOL"ing when I browse her blog posts. And she reigns from Denver, so extra bonus points for her :)

3. Chris Kresser For a more medicinal website check out Chris Kresser's jackpot of information. He addresses several of the population's common health ailments and their association with poor diet. It is intriguing and easy to read. He also has a book, which I have not read, but it looks fantastic.

4. Mark's Daily Apple I'm pretty sure Mark Sisson wins the award for Primal Man of the Year. I mean, have you seen the guy?? I met him at the 2011 Crossfit Games, his sterling personality and true love for the primal lifestyle makes him a natural leader (see what I did there, "natural", get it). So go follow him. My favorite link is the "Success Stories"

5. Robb Wolf SO much education in this website. You could spend an eternity listening to podcasts and reading articles. He is very much into scientific research and backs up what he says with facts. 

Books:

The first paleo book I read, and still my favorite. I was hooked after the first chapter. It is a great resource for the "why's" behind the Paleo Diet.

Every recipe in this book is delicious. It is full of easy to make, family friendly food options when you are sick of eating chicken breast, avocado, and carrot sticks for dinner :)

There are several books on the Everyday Paleo Website! Let me know if you have tried any of the others

Loren Cordain's website, The Paleo Diet ,describes Loren as "The World's Leading Expert on Paleolithic Diets and the Founder of the Paleo Movement". A LOT of the other people mentioned so far have started by learning from Loren Cordain. He has several books, The Paleo Diet, The Paleo Answer, and a Paleo Diet Cookbook. This book in particular emphasizes the importance of , and difference in, diet for an athlete (THAT'S YOU!!!). 

Mark Sisson's book on all things primal. This REVIEW pretty much sums up the book.