A Paleo Guest at a Non Paleo Thanksgiving?

Don’t panic.  It can be done.  Granted, it’s far easier to stay Paleo when you’re the host, but even if you’re going to the most traditional of parties for turkey day, you can still stand your ground with some simple preparation strategies. Call ahead and explain to the host/hostess that you’ve recently learned you have […]

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Simple Plays an Important Role in Paleo Living

The other day I wrote about the importance of not feeling stuck in a rut with your Paleo food choices.  If all you ever eat is pastured chicken, steamed broccoli and olive oil, while you’d be far ahead of the curve of what many Americans eat, you’d still be selling yourself a bit short by […]

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Imagine being able to savor the taste of a freshly baked pecan pie, the ‘cinnamony’ flavor of an apple compote or the ubiquitous accompaniment- a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement either traditional dessert. While there are certainly no lack of ‘Paleo-ized’ versions of these dishes to be found online or in many of […]

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Freeze Your Nuts

Don’t be cheeky, now!  I’m referring to a way to keep those walnuts, macadamias and Brazil nuts at their freshest! Because of their high fat content, nuts kept in the freezer can be eaten in that state.  They won’t freeze into a rock-solid piece of ice the way a piece of lean chicken or veggies […]

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