A really interesting article in this month's issue of triathlete magazine discusses the topic of the chemical component of 'food addiction'. There's a hook at the very beginning of the article which gets straight to the point: " Chemically treated and refined sugary foods, which are readily available as fast foods or packaged foods, […]
Read More ›Leave it! This crossed my mind the other night when I was out for a meal at the local Italian place. They do a lovely grilled wild salmon which comes with spinach sauteed in garlic & oil. BUT the salmon fillet automatically comes with the skin removed. If you think about it, it's the anomaly […]
Read More ›Nell – Maybe sometime write a post on bananas? Some people think they're absolutely indespensable just before a workout, some people think they should be avoided. I'm fairly agnostic about them. I like the taste, generally, but I don't think they rock my athletic performance world, neither pre, during or post workout… I love the […]
Read More ›A reader recently sent me an email asking how pork could be Paleo if it's grain fed. Well, you don't have to buy grain fed pork as grass fed is a healthier, more natural option. While I'm spoiled here in Los Angeles with several local providers, I was ill-equipped to reply until I did a […]
Read More ›Nell, With local, organic strawberries coming into season, I am really missing the homemade strawberry pie I used to always make, before going Paleo. The recipe I use is definitely not Paleo, as it has a flour-crust and uses Sure Jell to thicken it, along with cornstarch and sugar. I tried making something out of […]
Read More ›After yesterday's post discussing a piece on US News which ranked popular US Diets, including Paleo, I clicked the author's link and found a list of affiliated organizations, one of which included one called:"Raise Your Hand For Chocolate Milk" This is not a joke.I clicked the link and it is an actual cause which is supported […]
Read More ›Click HERE to read a very thorough rebuttal authored by Pedro Bastos and Maelan Fontes, scientists who work directly with Dr. Cordain. If you needed any more proof that Paleo IS the way to go, here it is!
Read More ›Hi Nell, I've been a big Paleo supporter for quite some time and I've shared my success with lots of friends who have joined the ranks. But this morning, someone dropped this article on me… I'd love your thoughts on how to best defend this… Dan Hi, Dan, I contacted the author and she referred me […]
Read More ›I was already a macadamia fan, but I grew to love them even more on this most recent trip to Hawaii. Yes, they offer all sorts of candied up versions, but my fave is still the natural, raw type. In addition to tasting great, they offer MANY health benefits: The natural oils in macadamias contain […]
Read More ›Should you go into a workout 'on empty'? Do a quick google search and you'll find a host of recommendations. Here's my take, and what I do myself: If I have a short (i/e an hour or less) and easy (i/e a recovery spin on my bike on the trainer) AND it's first thing in […]
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