Fast Food? As In, A Meal YOU Can Make Quickly!

Last night, I threw together a lovely meal after a long day of work.  My husband was out of town; even though I was going to dine solo, there's no need to lower the cooking and presentation standard that I hold so high! I seared some bone in, skin on free range, organic chicken breast […]

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What Foods Help Fight Inflammation?

A reader recently send an inquiry asking about which foods in particular would be indicated to fight inflammation. The answer? ALL of the Paleo foods when following a proper Paleo diet will collectively fight inflammation. Since foods that cause inflammation are not part of the paleo diet, including grains, legumes and dairy, by eating the […]

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A Possibly Paleo Friendly BAR

After my post about what 'bars' were OK to eat on the Paleo Diet, a reader brought my attention to another possible option: The Tanka Bar! The idea appealed to me straight away- bison with cranberry; LOVE the sweet/savory combination! A quick review of the label showed: Buffalo, Dried Cranberries (cranberries, sugar), Sea Salt, Red […]

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Yams vs. Squash… for Pre Workout Fueling?

Recently, one of my clients asked whether she could substitute butternut squash for yams in order to prepare for her endurance training.   Great question, and one I've  been asked before. If you're deciding which to opt for pre-long-endurance workout, you'll want to go for the one with the higher Glycemic Index (The Glycemic Index […]

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