Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned pro at the paleo lifestyle, there are always new recipes, ingredients and techniques worth trying that follow the paleo diet guidelines. And while some may assume paleo is limiting when it comes to meals, there are, in fact, plenty of paleo-friendly recipes that are not only easy to make at home but taste just as good, if not better, than non-paleo foods. It’s all about understanding what foods to avoid, what foods meet the paleo criteria and how to make smart substitutions. Avoiding foods like legumes, grains, refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, dairy and processed foods may seem difficult but there are plenty of vegetables, meats, fish, nuts, seeds and fats that are allowed and can be used to create wholesome meals. And with simple changes like using almond butter instead of peanut butter, or coconut flour instead of white flour and honey instead of refined sugar, you can eat a lot of the same foods you were able to before adopting the paleo lifestyle. The most important things to remember are to read labels carefully to ensure you’re staying within the paleo guidelines and to get creative in rethinking how you prepare food. In no time at all, your paleo diet will be second nature and incredibly delicious!