I couldn't pass up this cartoon, (vaguely reminiscent of 'man evolving, while drinking coffee all the while…)which I came across in the NY Times last month, in an article about the "Culinary Adventures of Fathers Who Cook for Their Families" ( MAN WITH A PAN, by John Donahue). NO- this is NOT a book about how […]
Read More ›In last Monday's NY Times, I came across an article discussing that 'deeper biological forces than a lack of willpower are at work when we 'crave fatty snacks'. When rats were given liquid diets high in one of the three macro nutrients (fat, protein & carbohydrate (sugar), the ones who received the high fat diet produced substances […]
Read More ›I must begin with a caveat: I would NOT suggest making this recipe unless you are completely sure of your source being reliable and SAFE! In other words, DON'T pop into the local grocery franchise and make this recipe with 'sale' meat! Combine a pound finely ground (GRASS FED, CERTIFIED ORGANIC) beef tenderloin with a […]
Read More ›If you haven't seen it yet, you've got to make the time. A very hard to watch, but very enlightening piece, on the topic of 'The Unseen War on American Family Farms'. Learn how your PALEO grocery purchases can HELP the cause, if you're buying from local ranchers who are feeding their cattle with […]
Read More ›One of my clients, who is excelling in her new Paleo lifestyle, sent me an email to tell me about how her last vacation went, and how well she did eating Paleo, in all sorts of seemingly difficult places to procure suitable food. I'm SO proud of her, and I thought her account would be […]
Read More ›Is that necessary? I just saw a promo that Starbucks is doing which allows people to download a $1.25 off voucher for their next purchase of Starbucks' ice cream at the grocery store. "Aw, go ahead, have that treat, just like when you were little, it's OK…" ? NO, it's not! Dairy is not a […]
Read More ›Summer soups can be a really quick and easy way to prep a starter to a meal, or even the main meal itself. Feeling in the mood for some spice? Think SALSA, and then some. Chop heirloom tomato, roasted red pepper, yellow onion, cilantro, garlic (or puree- depending on what texture you'd like) and finish […]
Read More ›I can't tell you how many times people have commented to me that they can't figure out how they can: go to the gym every day OR train and race ironman OR run 50 miles per week and so on, and still not have the body they want. When I meet someone in the shoppes […]
Read More ›On a day like last Thursday, when I had an early morning flight to catch, I checked with my coach, and we rearranged my training for that day, so I could do my bike ride on my trainer at 4am, in order to not miss a workout. This is something that comes so naturally to […]
Read More ›Have you ever flipped through the pages of the latest issue of a running, triathlon, or whichever sports magazine might be most appropriate to you, and actually read what is being broadcast to you, as far as what you should eat and drink? I did just that this morning. Aside from all the same old […]
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