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 […]
Read More ›Maybe you’ve begun reading about Paleo but aren’t quite sure you can comply for a whole month at 100%. Why not break it down and start really, really slowly? Start with one meal, and why not make it the most important meal of the day? Whether your norm until now has been the ‘I’m […]
Read More ›I’ve written many a time before about how most commercially available jerky products are far from Paleo. From those that are tenderized with soy, to those with artificial sugar or MSG, they tend to leave a lot to be desired. Making homemade jerky is always an easy option, and, as far as I’m concerned, was […]
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