I was so saddened after reading an article in yesterday’s NY Times, entitled No Appetite for New Good-f0r-You School Lunches. As per the corresponding photo from the piece printed on the 6th, the students are literally throwing away items such as bags of baby carrots, fresh pears and apples… anything that they find to have […]
Read More ›I thought I’d heard it incorrectly. NPR was on in the background as I was writing yesterday, and I heard mention of this seeming oxymoron. I was wrong. I hadn’t heard it incorrectly; apparently, over a decade ago, a French doctor “invented a treatment for severely malnourished children that had a revolutionary, life-saving impact; the product […]
Read More ›One of the Paleo best sources of fat is the avocado. I wrote about this delicious fruit a few weeks back; after receiving an interesting idea from a regular reader about incorporating avocado in what might be seen as an unusual, I felt it warranted another appearance, despite the close timing. Of course, it […]
Read More ›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 […]
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