Paleoista’s Peppermint Mocha

Confession: back in the day, I used to purchase this drink from Starbucks once each Christmas. It made its debut in 2002, long before I knew about balancing my macros, the paleo diet or how to properly source foods. At that time, it was all about counting calories, and eating very little to no fat. […]

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Healthier Trick or Treating: Tips on Navigating the Candy Convo

It is suggested that trick-or-treating evolved from a tradition whereby people impersonated the spirits, or the souls of the dead, and received offerings on their behalf. S. V. Peddle suggests they “personify the old spirits of the winter, who demanded reward in exchange for good fortune”.[1] Halloween candy is a relatively new staple of the […]

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New Year’s Resolutions: A Different Approach

New Year’s Eve Resolution: noun. : a promise to do something differently in the new year (1). Sounds great! Starting tomorrow, as if by magic, what will you do differently? Perhaps you’re going to stop eating sugar, stick to your plan of exercising regularly or finally complete that book you’ve been meaning to have published. […]

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TURKEY TIPS: FROM DRY TO DELISH!

With Thanksgiving only days away, you’ve likely got all the basics done;  guests have sent in their RSVPs, the menu is all planned out and you’re preparing to get into the fun bit: the cooking! And while veggie sides ( and desserts, if you’re making them) may feel foul-proof, tried and true, for many, there […]

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