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 […]
Read More ›Lance Watson has been my coach for three and half years. He's like one of the family now! :) CHECK OUT HIS SITE HERE LifeSport Athletes Punch Ticket to Kona!Hawaii 70.3 Earns Athletes’ Slots for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships! Jun 07, 2011 […]
Read More ›Just HAD to post a link to what I think is a GREAT answer to this morning's post about 'MY PLATE", sent in by a reader. Thanks, NOM NOM Paleo for this- brilliant!! Click HERE for their site…
Read More ›I've really been enjoying receiving reader's requests lately for blog topics, so please keep 'em coming!! Nell, Are you planning on commenting on the federal government's new "food plate"? There are still too many grains and dairy on it, so perhaps you could recommend a "plate" of your own? So there we have it. The […]
Read More ›It's such a natural thing to do, and the fact that we are conditioned to consider it rude is just one example of the many (natural) things we do that are, for some reason, inappropriate. Click HERE for an interesting read in the UPenn newsletter which discussed the benefits of yawning! You can be sure that Paleo […]
Read More ›Dear Nell, Could you talk about running and GI Distress a little? I know it might be a really Paleo question, but I’m asking you nonetheless! Thanks, Mike Actually, Mike, it IS a Paleo question. Unfortunately, many of the sports nutrition products on the market right now are packed with junk. Soy protein […]
Read More ›Hey Nell, Congrats on the recent race; I was wondering of you could go over your during-race fueling/hydration protocol, and perhaps offer some experienced tips and suggestions. Of course! This is something I've written about many times. Perfect timing, too, as it complements the post I did yesterday about what I eat the day before […]
Read More ›Nell, I saw your post about the race over the weekend. If you don't eat bagels, pasta etc., how do you carbo load for your races? Or do you carbo load at all? Thank you for asking this VERY common question! I do eat more starch the day before (or two days before for Ironman) […]
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