Who doesn’t love chocolate? And does it have a part in Paleo? Yes…as long as it’s the right type of chocolate. Raw cacao is extremely high in antioxidants, good fats and has zero sugar. Recent research studies have shown a link between cacoa and cardiovascular health, with reduced risk of blood clots, strokes, and […]
Read More ›I’ve written before about my thoughts on incorporating salt into the modern Paleo lifestyle, but here’s a brief recap: 1) If you’re a Paleo endurance athlete, you actually need to add some salt to your food. Sweating out all the electrolytes and not replacing them is not a great idea. 2) If you’re a […]
Read More ›This morning as I was running my usual Monday errands, I made some interesting observations. I’ll admit, I’m typically guilty of being glued to my iPhone at times, so usually, if I’m somewhere which requires me to wait on line for something, I’ll use the time to catch up on an email or two, or […]
Read More ›I doubt it. Let me clarify; what I mean is that I doubt Paleolithic man used any form of nasal irrigation, but does that mean someone who’s Paleo today should (or should not) use this ancient Ayurvedic technique? Nasal irrigation is “the personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out excess […]
Read More ›It’s funny; I spend so much time trying to explain (when asked!) that Paleo is not all about ‘just eating raw meat all day long” that I seem to have been remiss about mentioning the fact that is can serve as a fantastic part of a healthy Paleo regime! Some choose to follow Paleo from […]
Read More ›I often find blog post subjects from questions or comments I receive via twitter, facebook or emails, so keep them coming along, please! The other day I received a such one comment via Twitter to my post about eating bananas and coconut water during training, or carbohydrate gels. “So no protein for you? Paleo Diet […]
Read More ›“Beat that belly fat, once and for all”. “Slim your thighs with three simple moves”. “Look ten pounds thinner by standing taller”. OK. Really? How are headlines such as these still gracing the covers of so many magazines, blogs and ads? Does anyone still really think that eating one certain food is going […]
Read More ›In a word…no. While I’m asked this quite a bit, surprisingly, it just can’t happen, any more than one can be a vegan who eats beef. Incidentally, even when I was vegan myself, I never quite understood some of the permutations I heard such as lacto-vegetarian or pesco-vegan. If you’re vegan, you don’t […]
Read More ›Interested in developing osteoporosis? One way to help speed the process is to keep that gluten in your diet, and all grains for that matter. Refer to Dr. Cordain’s latest book, The Paleo Answer, and see for yourself. In a nutshell, he states: “The phytate (or phytic acid) in all grains (yes, even those that […]
Read More ›Nell, I’m confused. I follow you on twitter and sometimes you post about having just coconut water and a banana or yams whilst training, but I’ve also read your posts about using man-made carbohydrate gel when you are racing. Can you clarify when to eat what? I’m training for my first 70.3 race. Thanks, Will, […]
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