“I can pick those and eat them. They don’t need any processing. How can those plants be bad for me?”. Because they still contain those darn anti nutrients, that’s why! While I’m the first to admit I’ve made statements in the past along the lines of Paleo being a balanced diet of ‘things growing on […]
Read More ›Every once in a while, I’ll receive an inquiry from a mom to be, or a newly pregnant reader, asking if it’s safe or healthy to stay Paleo while pregnant and then while breastfeeding. Absolutely! Did you know that the ‘caveman’ diet has been suggested to many women over the years by lactation consultants as […]
Read More ›Up next in my little ‘Paleo Mistakes’ Series is another very commonly made error by those new to Paleo: inclusion of Paleo Sweets and Treats. I cannot tell you the number of times clients have shared their latest version of a ‘Paleo Pancake’ or “Paleo Banana Bread’ that they’ve created. Yes, they use only Paleo […]
Read More ›I thought it would be a good series of posts to write about- a collection of the most common errors I see clients making when they’re new to Paleo. Here’s the first one: Most people eat far too little veggies. One piece of kale, pictured above, does not a portion make! We’re consumed with thinking […]
Read More ›Here I am at the same race in 2010, just slightly emotional after learning I’d won the women’s amateur race! It’s been such a long time in the making and it’s always a true honor to have a chance to race here. Today, you can follow me live! The half ironman distance in the […]
Read More ›Looking for the secret to get skinny in no time flat before summer arrives? All you have to do is… OK, I fibbed a little in an attempt to pique your interest. There really is no quick fix, or one that will work permanently, effectively and safely, that is! Kind of strange, though, to think […]
Read More ›I stood at my gate yesterday, ready to board the plane as soon as they finished up with the earlier boarding group, which included with ‘those requiring assistance’ and those with small children under two. For my flight, there happened to be three people in wheelchairs, two elderly and one with an injury. Fair enough; […]
Read More ›Race time is nearly here! I’m heading out to race one of my favorite courses this coming Saturday, the half-ironman triathlon race I still like to refer to as “Honu”, IM Hawaii 70.3. Fueled by Paleo, I’ll race my heart out once again on the course I’ve grown to love so dearly. Aside from the […]
Read More ›Wow…speechless. Not just about the ingredients of the following three vegan pseudo meats, listed in order below, corresponding with the title, but about the fact that I, too, used to partake of them for a full two years, back in the days when I was a vegan. Even then, I must admit, it seemed odd […]
Read More ›If you’re Paleo, you already know that many of the commercially available oils are not part of our daily diets, such as soybean oil, peanut oil, corn oil and so on. What does that leave us with? Olive oil and coconut oil, for the most part. When cooking a meal that is, for example, tropical […]
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