One of my biggest pet peeves is the recommendation to ‘go ahead and have a little bit of whatever you crave’. This is a ‘tip’ seen quite often at this time of year and it’s not helpful to anyone. For those of you, and there are many who fit this description, who have kicked the […]
Read More ›Just as you wouldn’t want to head to the grocery store when you’re so hungry you could eat a horse (using the reference in terms of quantity, not meat choice), heading to finish up your last minute holiday shopping when you haven’t eaten properly can also end in disaster. Picture it: you’ve been running around […]
Read More ›Yes, you read that correctly. No, I’m not suggesting you demolish the entire box of La Maison du Chocolat Dark & Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds received as a gift from your boss. What I am suggesting, though, is that you decide to have a little special treat now and then. Doing so will prevent you from […]
Read More ›On a chilly, winter night, an equally cool, crisp salad might not be the most appealing of choices for a meal. Maybe for lunch on the go, sure, but the idea of something more warming appeals more after coming in from the cold. But once you’ve nixed the white potato from the stew and the […]
Read More ›In response to my request for Paleo-related holiday blog topics, one reader wrote in asking for advice about how to ‘make his family eat Paleo for the holiday meal because they’re overweight and eat too much sugar’. Woah! That was a loaded one! As much as I’ve love to think that it would be oh […]
Read More ›What better way to keep the whole family motivated to keep physically active than a group ski trip, hike or snow shoe adventure? Depending on where you live and the corresponding climate, you may be able to practice getting fit for a fun-filled trip in your very own neighborhood. The next time your spouse complains […]
Read More ›One of the things about Paleo that I truly believe to be a deal-maker with clients is the fact that you can eat treats on special occasions. I can’t think of many occasions that are more celebratory than the holidays, so that, in my opinion, warrants a few dessert options. There are certainly many to […]
Read More ›Candy, cakes and cookies are everywhere at this time of year and since so many adults are partaking, it becomes even more challenging to make sure the little ones aren’t overdoing it, too! There’s already so much excitement in the air as a natural part of the anticipation of the holidays, the last thing you […]
Read More ›One of the traditions in my husband’s family, who live in England, is to serve sausage rolls on Christmas Day. I have a funny memory of the very first Christmas we spend together; I’d asked Mum, my mother in law, for something special to make for my husband to remind him of home. Expecting and […]
Read More ›Of course, alcohol free is likely the healthiest way to go, but is there a little wiggle room for the occasional cocktail?Absolutely. Just follow a few rules of thumb and you’ll be able to enjoy a cocktail without following it up with a subsequent ‘the heck with it, I’m eating everything’ attitude which could come […]
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