I was absolutely thrilled when I flipped through the current issue of Oprah’s magazine and found an article all about whether or not to ‘take a pill or see a doc’ for a handful of common health concerns. What piqued my interest in particular was the piece on whether or not to work out or […]
Read More ›Yesterday, there was a little bit of a twitter feud going on. Well, maybe not an actual feud, but some talk about whether or not lean meats are Paleo, or fatty meats are Paleo and which is healthier. Answer? Both. By no means is is the idea to eschew a lovely piece of grass […]
Read More ›Recently, I received an inquiry in response to a post I wrote about the types of fat we should and should not cook at high temperatures with. I mentioned that ghee wasn’t an option as it’s a dairy product and dairy products are not Paleo. One reader, who happened to be a microbiologist, wrote in […]
Read More ›As much as I may sometimes come across as being dogmatic at times, I do recognize the significance approaching one’s path to becoming completely Paleo including some non Paleo foods, within a few parameters. For instance, if you’re someone who prefers to take it in stages, I see nothing wrong with a model in which […]
Read More ›“Diets don’t just reduce weight, they can reduce mental capacity. In other words, dieting can make you dumber.”, began an article in yesterday’s Sunday Times. The piece, entitled The Mental Strain of Making Do With Less, compared the similarities in the ways we respond to deprivation from voluntary calorie restriction to the ordeal of outright poverty. For […]
Read More ›I’ve been on an eggplant kick lately. Actually, that’s not completely true; I’ve always loved this fruit (technically speaking). Growing up in a largely Italian community, I was quite spoiled at many friend’s houses when I was invited to dinner. The eggplant parmesan, rollantini and timbale dishes I was privy to were no […]
Read More ›It’s getting worse every day. Not only are we being inundated with recipes for “Paleo” ice cream, cookies, muffins and waffles, now they’re being classified as healthy snacks. This is getting dangerous, people…tread lightly. Today in an article on IDEA Fit’s newsletter, a leading resource for fitness and wellness professionals was a piece entitled “Recipe for […]
Read More ›Is olive oil your go-to for everything you cook? Or perhaps you’re into the idea that ghee is a great way to prepare your veggies? Neither are actually the best approach. Olive oil is absolutely an important part of Paleo eating, but (and that’s a big but) ideally, you’re eating it raw and drizzling […]
Read More ›Is a ‘juice fast’ a good way to ‘jump start’ your metabolism if you’re going Paleo for weight loss reasons? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no, it’s not. Why? First of all, depending on what type of juice we’re talking about, this type of approach can be any or all […]
Read More ›And I’m not just taking sashimi! If you’re anywhere near a seafood establishment, don’t overlook the raw bar as a viable option for your meal. From oysters on the half shell, to lemon ‘cooked’ shrimp ceviche to all sorts of varieties of salads and raw veg appetizers and soups, it’s an easy way to […]
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