Coconuts here, Coconuts there…Coconuts everywhere!

Coconut water. Coconut juice. Coconut milk. Coconut cream. Flaked coconut. Coconut flour. And… 'just a coconut'! So many options!  Which are the best?  Which one(s) should you eat and which shouldn't you? Have ALL of them and DON'T omit any… except for those products which have been tainted (as in: chemically altered or mixed with […]

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Plaintains- You Don’t HAVE to Deep-Fry Them!

The first time I ate plaintains was at a local, authentic Cuban restaurant, years ago, and I remember thinking they were delicious!     I'm sure I still would think they're delicious now, BUT, knowing how they're prepped (deep-fried), I'd not opt to eat them like that these days. However, they are equally as delicious […]

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Can’t Find Fresh Coconut?

Many, many blog readers and twitter followers are beyond bummed when they learn that canned coconut milk is a no-go as it almost always contains guar gum, which is a bean derivative and potent source of saponins. I'm spoiled here in Los Angeles with a teeny little shop that actually sells fresh coconut cream and […]

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Another Great Paleo Concoction

One of my blog readers emailed me her version of curried paleo pesto, which sounded so good, I just had to try it myself. She has kindly agreed to let me share it with you, too….so get ready for some fantastic flavor! Danielle's Curried Paleo-esto 3 cups of baby spinach or any organic greens (a […]

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Pre-Cooked Rotisserie Chicken… Is It a Good Option?

Hi Nell,I'm interested in your thoughts on the Whole Foods "Original Recipe" Rotisserie Chicken.  The local Whole Foods  in Boulder, CO has Wednesday's chicken specials and a whole chicken is just $7.99.  This seems like a pretty good deal as it is quick and efficient (especially on a late work or training night) and will […]

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Beautiful Day

At the top of the world… Got my road bike, bananas, coconut water & a day of riding in the Santa Monica Mtns… What more could I ask for? What a gift!!

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Animal Fat… Eat It!

If you've been Paleo for a while, you're already well aware that eating fat is a healthy part of a balanced Paleo Diet. But what about animal fat?  Do we need to only choose free-range chicken breast and grass-fed flank steak over fattier cuts of meats, poultry and fish? NO!   Of course, I'm not […]

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Keep It Simple

You've heard the expression "Keep It Simple, Stupid", haven't you? I'll omit the last word as I don't feel it's necessary to be condescending. So, KEEP IT SIMPLE. How about broiled salmon over steamed veggies? I find that one of the most challenging parts of learning and implementing the Paleo diet for clients is that […]

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Veggies! NOT Rice, NOT Pasta, NOT Bread!

Think about it. How often are rice, pasta and bread used as a mere vehicle with which to 'sop up' a tasty sauce that was ladeled over your pan seared halibut or the pan jus from a lovely piece of roasted chicken? How often are those same sneaky culprits with their toxic side effects used […]

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