This really is newsworthy- Dr. Cordain himself has endorsed the newest of the ‘bars’ claiming to be Paleo… but this one really is! I’ve written before about products labeling themselves as such, despite containing ingredients like pea protein, whey and rice puffs! Paleo Diet Foods has, according to their website, “combined the finest all-natural ingredients […]
Read More ›“I lost ten pounds in one week simply by adding ‘Brand X’ to my daily regime!“, claimed a happy customer on the website of one of the (unfortunately) popular fat-burning supplement companies. Not only does this statement reinforce a popular misconception, that we can easily get a quick fix for weight loss, it perpetuates what […]
Read More ›May sound like an odd thing to suggest on the first of November, when we’re about to head into what is, for many, the single most difficult time of year to keep on track with regard to fitness and healthy goals, but why not take a new approach this year? What if, by the time […]
Read More ›According to a recent article in Ad-Age, the gluten-free industry has amassed $4.2 billion in sales so far in 2013. Sounds like a pretty good reason to jump on, doesn’t it? Set aside the fact that roughly 3 million Americans who are diagnosed with Celiac might have, at one time, been the sole target audience; […]
Read More ›Dear Nell, I have really been enjoying my Paleo Lifestyle, but there is one thing I’m stuck on; my training partner told me I have to use whey protein powder for my recovery drinks after our workouts. We’re both amateur bodybuilders (keeping it natural) and I don’t want to risk doing anything that would compromise […]
Read More ›I’ve written a lot about how my mom is the one I must give a lot of credit to, for raising me with good food values and a holistic approach to what I chose to put in my body… or not. She was a true hippie, through and through, and our daily fare included homemade […]
Read More ›As much time as I’ve spent in NYC, I have to admit how unfamiliar with Williamsburg I am. Aside from running through Brooklyn as part of the NYC Marathon course (during which time, I hardly had a chance to check out all the Paleo friendly places), I’d only been there once or twice…ever! This time, […]
Read More ›It’s one thing if you’re going to be away from home for an extended period of time; you’ll need to suss out what is available for you to do in order to maintain your fitness while traveling. But what if it’s just a mini getaway or a three day weekend? You’ll still want to make […]
Read More ›Remember back when we thought eating lavash, pita or tortilla wraps was somehow a better and healthier option to a sandwich? Take out the fact that what’s inside is also a huge deal breaker (or maker); a wrap is a wrap. All of the above have grains, all are highly processed and packed full of […]
Read More ›Did you know what may be available to you in your own backyard? If you’re in Los Angeles, that is! At the beginning of 2013, I launched my Paleo in LA Meet Up Group and we now have 160 members! All are welcome to join. I’ve hosted an event every other month at […]
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