Are Almonds Really All That?

Not so much, it turns out.   Yes, they're better than peanuts (remember, peanuts are NOT nuts- they're legumes so NOT Paleo), and almond butter is a better option than peanut butter BUT that doesn't mean one should eat them ad nauseum. Why? Because they are actually quite high in inflammatory Omega 6 fatty acids […]

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What Is the Deal with Skimping on the Veg?

Whenever I dine out, I literally ask for a double portion (at least) of veg.  Why?  Because if I don't, I'll very likely receive one leaf of chard or two asparagus spears. I am aware that this reflects demand.  I am an anomaly, unfortunately, in the sense that I want heaps of veg and none […]

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MY PALEO Version of An “Iced Blended”

Recently, I popped into a local Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Shoppe for a black espresso before my noon Master's swim, and also asked for a giant cup of water.   I finished both and still had a little bit of water left when I got home, PLUS I had to rush out the door […]

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What is Za’atar and is it Paleo?

Za'atar is a generic name for the Middle Eastern herbs: Oregano, Basil, Thyme and Savory, as well as the name for a condiment made from the dried herbs, mixed together with sesame seeds and dried sumac.  It's used in Arabic cuisine. And, YES, it's Paleo!     It saddens me when I hear accounts of […]

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