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Nell- what do you think of Coconut Aminos 8 fl oz by Coconut Secret as a way to make recipes calling for soy sauce? First off, kudos for remembering that liquid aminos are NOT paleo as they are derived from soybeans.  Soy is found in so many places that one might not expect to see, […]

Here is yet another example of a breakfast I ate the day after the race, when I did not have a workout planned til later in the day (and it was nothing more than a VERY easy, 2k swim, done straight away after I got back home from Vegas!). Talk about easy!  Leftover grilled salmon, […]

OK, maybe that is a little extreme, BUT do NOT take what any random 'expert' says or does without the proverbial grain of salt. Just because someone is a doctor, or even if they're endorsed by Oprah, take the time to investigate their background and why they're selling or endorsing what they're selling or endorsing. […]

Today's my birthday and since it does feel like a special occasion, I thought it would be a good time to talk about something that I'm often asked: "Don't you ever crave chocolate/sugar/cookies/cakes etc….?". NO. I'm not kidding and I do not have super-human will power. I simply have identified which foods make me feel […]

Dear Nell, I wanted to ask you a question on your previous entry about the day before a race fueling.  I've been told to avoid raw fruit or veggies the day before a race because of something to do with fiber and maybe having GI issues? I see that you have some berries with your […]

Ask&you shall receive! No veg@ 70.3 award ceremony (giant tray of green beans doesn’t cut it!). I asked the chef to prep some veggies brought a me giant bowl of steamed broccoli, cauliflower, squash & carrots, and another giant vat of garlic spinach!! Devoured!

While many athletes here at IM Las Vegas 70.3 are no doubt picking at energy bars, sipping gatorade and planning a big pasta fest the evening before the race, Chris and I are enjoying many Paleo options we either brought with us, or easily accessed at the local Whole Foods. Some of today's feedings include: […]

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I have a HUGE (marrow) bone to pick with this topic. It drives me completely mad!   Seeing products sold as "Paleo" that are not Paleo (like the Paleo Bars I blogged about last week) or people teaching Paleo eating that is not Paleo eating (I worked with a client who recalled her experience with […]