Gone Paleo and seeing the number on the scale go up? Don’t panic. There are many reasons why this can happen. Following are just a few of the commonly made mistakes I see clients have issues with prior to beginning work together. Not eating enough veggies. Veggies should comprise at least 40 – 50% of […]
Read More ›If the occasional drink on a special occasion is something you partake in, don’t make the mistake of trying to save calories by going with a diet coke and rum or a diet tonic with gin. We know from The Paleo Diet, by Dr. Cordain, that a glass of red wine now and then not […]
Read More ›This morning after a lovely open water swim., my husband and I headed for a little hole in the wall place for some breakfast. Next to us was a table with four heavy-set ladies, dining on croissants, eggs benedict, pastries, pancakes and waffles. They were all in running gear and were chatting with animation about […]
Read More ›No- I’m not talking about what I refer to as the gluten tipping point- the point at which, I believe, our body tells us, in no uncertain terms, “Stop giving me gluten”. I’m talking about tips. In a restaurant. Being that I am quite possibly the pickiest orderer ever (aside from Sally of When Harry […]
Read More ›When 4 pm rolls around, far too many of us, after being in a seated position at a desk for hours on end, start to feel our eyes glaze over. Concentration falls to an all time low and the simplest of tasks become too much to handle. What gives? Well, aside from the fact that […]
Read More ›“Stone fruits are almost out of season”, I overheard the produce manager comment to a customer the other day at Whole Foods, after she’d asked where to find the cherries we’ve been able to buy recently. Disappointed, she shrugged her shoulders but understood the rationale. I, too, wish the season were longer, as there’s nothing […]
Read More ›What’s wrong with that? Nothing, if you ask me. I’ve been accused of being a perfectionist and honestly, if making sure I do everything I can to avoid eating gluten, soy, dairy, and everything else that is not Paleo because if I don’t do so I’ll feel sick means it’s a fitting description, so […]
Read More ›It happens to all of us. When I first started following The Paleo Diet back in 2005, I definitely had a slip up or two. After having cut gluten and found all my GI symptoms disappearing in a matter of days, I was nearly completely convinced. It was right around Christmas time and I […]
Read More ›A nice way to finish off the three day holiday weekend with the family is to have a Labor Day Picnic. Whether you’re in Cape Cod and can head out to the beach, or live in an area where a grassy meadow is the venue, it’s easy to create a completely Paleo picnic as the […]
Read More ›“Nell, can you clear something up for me?”, a blog reader emailed me a few days ago. “Obviously butter is dairy, and I thought dairy was not part of the Paleo diet, yet some of the other experts in the Paleo space use grass fed butter. What’s the deal?” Excellent question! And one that is […]
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