It’s not uncommon for people who are new to Paleo to feel hungry in the beginning.
Yes, there is a short transitional phase during which your body adapts to the a natural, grain-free regimen.
However, it doesn’t mean you have to go starving.
Actually, it should bet the exact opposite. If you follow the Paleo diet correctly, you should feel full and satisfied for a good 3-4 hours after a meal. But if you don’t eat the right portions of meat, vegetables and fats, it’s very possible that hunger pangs and cravings will sneak up on you.
If you follow this tip I’m about to share, your transition to Paleo eating will be smooth and craving free…
Think BIGGER portions
As you already know, grains and dairy are excluded from your diet on Paleo. So the majority of your meals will consist of meat or fish and vegetables.
What most newbie Paleo eaters do wrong is prepare their meals with a ‘normal’ sized portion of meat or fish. A portion that is suitable for a meal that also contains grain-products such as rice, pasta and bread.
This is the biggest mistake that people make and causes them to feel hungry very soon after the meal.
Why?
Because all the grains that you are excluding are energy dense. Vegetables and fruit contain mostly water and fibers so they can’t really substitute all that energy that you are missing.
What you need to do is get more energy from meat, fish and fat to compensate for the lack of grains.
You can do this by adding larger portions of meat to your meals than you are used to.
In the beginning it can be a bit difficult to know just how much meat or fish you should use. I recommend that you prepare your lunch and dinner with at least double the amount of meat or fish, maybe even the triple amount. Eat as much as you want until you feel satisfied.
Also remember to add fat, like coconut or olive oil to compensate for the fat from dairy products that you are no longer eating. It can be from fatty fish like salmon or mackerel, and you can make a sauce with coconut milk or mayonnaise.
See how long you stay satisfied after a meal, and if you get hungry munch on some nuts like macadamia or walnuts, which are high in fat.
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To your health! Carin
P.S. I’ve said it before and I really meant it! I’m always here to help. Hit the comment button below and ask me any Paleo related question.