Pears, Pears, Pears, Lovely Pears

Even heading towards the end of winter, pears are still in season, and while the type of pear you find at your local markets might vary, if you stick with whatever is seasonally appropriate, you’re bound to be happy with your choice. High in fiber, low in sugar and simply delicious, pears are perfectly Paleo! […]

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So Delicious Coconut Milk is So Not Paleo

And neither is Silk brand, either, alas… It would be quite handy if they were, but unfortunately both contain guar gum, a bean derivative, as well as carageenan gum, made from seaweed in a multi-step chemical process, both used as stabilizers and both high in anti nutrients which wreak havoc on your GI tract. What […]

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What About Olives?

If olive oil is Paleo, aren’t olives Paleo, too? Perhaps. Similar to yesterday’s bacon post, though, it depends on the source.  More often than not, the olive preparation does render it not Paleo friendly as they’re often packed in brine with lots of sodium and sometimes vinegar. However, if you do some research, you can […]

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