Cool & Natural Sweet Treats

We had a scorcher the other day here in Los Angeles, 110 in some areas!    Lots of people use the high temps as a reason to head straight to one of the many yogurt shops to cool down with something frosty to eat, kids in tow… While I, too, have fond memories of the […]

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Nut and Seed Oils- Paleo OK?

A dollop of coconut oil in the skillet before a veggie saute, or a nice drizzle of olive oil on your salad are great Paleo-friendly ways to get natural fats into your meals on a daily basis. But what about other oils, like sesame oil if you’re in the mood for an Asian twist on […]

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Only 10 grams of Sugar Per Serving…

Dannon yogurt has reduced the sugar content in its Danimals Smoothies Yogurts for children; now it ‘only’ has 10 grams per serving. That, in addition to the other ingredients (Cultured Low Fat Milk, Water,Calcium Citrate, Modified Corn Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Kosher Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice (for color), Malic Acid, Potassium […]

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Can Chips and Dips Be Healthy?

Maybe so, but not in the way Consumer Reports recently presented them.    Rather unfortunate, as many rely on this publication to get into the nitty-gritty of what any given product really has to offer, it’s pros and cons, whether or not something is fairly priced and if it’s a must-have or a must-skip. True, […]

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Sitting and Productivity

That 4pm slump.  You know it well, don’t you?  You’re itching to get out of the office, your mind is in a blur and that nagging twinge in your low back is screaming at you. In addition to having a hard time thinking about anything other than where you’re going to get your next sugar […]

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Kitchen Gadgets

There are the must haves: the cast iron skillet, a good chef’s knife, a couple of solid cutting boards amongst them…and then there are the extras, the toys. From little gadgets, like a citrus juicer or garlic press, to more elaborate or expensive ones like a SousVide water oven, for anyone who’s idea of a […]

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Frappy Hour at Starbucks

I thought I’d overheard incorrectly but no, I was right. The barista at Starbucks today did, in fact, suggest to the woman in line behind me that she should ‘go for a Frappuccino because it’s Frappy Hour’.    A play on happy hour, obviously, but it’s apparently a May Promo offering half off their signature […]

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The Verdict on Kombucha

“It cures cancer”.  “It helps to create an alkaline pH in the body”. “It helps to detox the liver”. Whether one drinks the effervescent drinks because of the health claims or the taste, the questions often arise: 1) Is it Paleo? 2) Is it actually a good idea for all to consume with reckless abandon […]

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Your Urban Garden

Often, people who are new to Paleo are a bit daunted by what they perceive could potentially be a very costly way to eat.  This certainly can be the case, but it doesn’t have to be. What if we grew our own produce, or at least some of it? Thinking there’s no way you’ll ever […]

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