Which Nuts Are Best?

Nuts can be a part of the Paleo Diet, when eaten in moderation.   Since all nuts are high in inflammatory Omega6s and low in anti inflammatory Omega 3s, they should be regarding more as a garnish than a regular, go-to source of dietary fat. But are all nuts the same? Not at all. Surprisingly, […]

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Paleo /Chinese Medicine Foods for Pregnancy

Women often email me, asking a range of questions on the general topic of Paleo and pregnancy.  Is it safe?  Will the baby get all nutrients he or she needs?  Will I?   Is it ok to follow while breastfeeding? The answer to all of the above is yes. Did you know, though, that there […]

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According to ABC, Paleo Doesn’t Weigh Up. I Disagree.

Another inaccurate publication, this one on ABC’s Australian Affiliate, goes to great depths to illustrate why Paleo doesn’t weigh up. Unfortunately, their commentary doesn’t really apply to the idea of The Paleo Diet, which is to emulate the food groups available to paleolithic men with foods readily available to us in our grocery stores and […]

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Gone Paleo And Gaining Weight? Often, An Easy Fix…

Gone Paleo and seeing the number on the scale go up? Don’t panic.  There are many reasons why this can happen.  Following are just a few of the commonly made mistakes I see clients have issues with prior to beginning work together. Not eating enough veggies.  Veggies should comprise at least 40 – 50% of […]

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