About the Food

CrossFit runs on Paleo…

Man creates agriculture, agriculture leads to industrialism, industrialism fosters science, technology and increased life-span and time-demanding sedentary lifestyles, consumerism demands convenience, lifestyle and convenience food begins to destroy man, man turns to CrossFit, CrossFit runs on Paleo. These meals are created in the spirit of the Paleo diet in Zone proportions for athletes and are good guidelines to follow if for your own consumption.

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Sample Menus/Recipes (pdf)

Quality

  • They do not contain: Dairy, cereal grains, corn, starchy vegetables, legumes, refined sugar, trans fats, chemical food additives, anything that is made from a box or bag
  • Meat and eggs are from grass-fed animals, fish wild caught
  • Produce is fresh, organic and purchased from CFM’s or local growers where ever possible

Quantity

  • ~400-600kcal per serving

These meals are essentially…

A serving of deliciously prepared grass-fed meat, fish or egg with a variety of herbs, high quality oils and fats, plus two large servings of colorful vegetables.

Specifically…

Meats/Eggs Used: Fish: most often: cold-water fish; Fowl: lean cuts of chicken, turkey; Eggs: cage-free, organic, CFM eggs; Beef: lean cuts of whole grass-fed; Pork: lean cuts of whole grass-fed; Game: duck, bison, deer, etc.

Vegetables: kale, watercress, bok choy, red cabbage, asparagus, brussel sprouts, broccoli, dandelion greens, mustard greens, collard greens, sorrel, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, tomatoes, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, radishes, beets, carrots, rutabaga, parsnips, squashes, avocado, romaine, arugula, artichoke, leeks, escarole, endives, swiss chard, spinach…

How does it taste so good?

Spices & Herbs: are your new best friends. Parsley, dill, chives, anise/fennel, sage, basil, ginger, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, cilantro, cardamom, cumin, coriander seeds, tarragon, marjoram, paprika, turmeric, bay leaves, cayenne, chili, the list goes on and on.

Paleo versions of un-Paleo favorites: BBQ sauce (herb-based) sauce, mayonnaise, pesto, ‘cream’ sauces (tahini or coconut based)

Oils & Nuts: raw nuts, coconut oil for cooking, olive/walnut oil dressings.