How Much Is Too Much?

A conversation with a new client yesterday prompted the idea for this post.  How much is too much running? Racing? Swimming? Cross Fitting? The answer? I don’t know! We have to learn our bodies ourselves and figure out our own ideal frequency for training and racing, just as we do with sorting out which foods […]

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Whole Grains For Triathletes? Please Stop This Nonsense!

Lovely! Another article from the governing body of triathlon telling me that I should have a “minimum of three, one-ounce servings of whole grains daily” because  “…besides supplying premium muscle fuel, quality carbohydrates are filled with health promoting vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber.” Continuing along we read that “a recent study found that consuming three to […]

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Peanuts…The Sneaky Little Guys Are Everywhere!

We know peanuts are not Paleo; they’re a legume, not a nut.   We go out of our way to not eat them, and then, they turn up sometimes in the most unlikely places! They’re in salad dressings, ‘energy bars’, commercially prepared trail mixes (another reason not to buy them) and even in pet treats […]

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What If Your Blood Pressure is Too Low? Can Paleo Help?

Nell, I recently learned that my Paleo diet and athletic lifestyle-induced low blood pressure can actually be problematic; I recently fainted, was rushed to the hospital and the cardiologist who cared for me has told me he wants me on meds to increase my BP.   I don’t want to take meds- I’m only 37! […]

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