A reader recently send an inquiry asking about which foods in particular would be indicated to fight inflammation. The answer? ALL of the Paleo foods when following a proper Paleo diet will collectively fight inflammation. Since foods that cause inflammation are not part of the paleo diet, including grains, legumes and dairy, by eating the […]
Read More ›A post I did a few weeks back about a runner who chooses to eat only items (sorry, I can't call them food) from McDonald's as part of his mission to raise funds for charity, ran his last marathon with a time of 2:36. Obviously an impressive time, and done with good intentions… BUT if […]
Read More ›Click HERE to support Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Granted, what he's proposing is not Paleo, and does include low fat dairy and legumes BUT for the greater cause of getting kids healthier, it's a step in the right direction.
Read More ›Thinking mashed potatoes? Think again, as in cauliflower puree! Tonight, for example, I'm hosting a dinner party and will be serving a braised beef dish on this cold, rainy day. Along with my sauteed greens & salad, (of course), I'll be serving a dish made of steamed cauliflower, which I pureed, then added some whipped […]
Read More ›After my post about what 'bars' were OK to eat on the Paleo Diet, a reader brought my attention to another possible option: The Tanka Bar! The idea appealed to me straight away- bison with cranberry; LOVE the sweet/savory combination! A quick review of the label showed: Buffalo, Dried Cranberries (cranberries, sugar), Sea Salt, Red […]
Read More ›Another great, and frequently asked question! Yucca, a tropical root vegetable, has a glycemic index of 55. As far as calorie content, a cup of yucca is similar to a cup of white potato, which we know is not part of the paleo diet. For athletes, certain starchy tubers, like my favorite, the YAM, […]
Read More ›Recently, one of my clients asked whether she could substitute butternut squash for yams in order to prepare for her endurance training. Great question, and one I've been asked before. If you're deciding which to opt for pre-long-endurance workout, you'll want to go for the one with the higher Glycemic Index (The Glycemic Index […]
Read More ›2011 Paleo Community Survey The purpose of this survey is to collect information about paleo diet community members, including demographic information, medical conditions, dietary preferences, and physical activity. CLICK HERE to fill it out!
Read More ›Chris LaLanne – co-owner of LaLanne Fitness in San Francisco and grandnephew of the legendary Jack hosts Paleo Cooking Classes at Hands On Gourmet, a company that holds team-building events in its Dogpatch neighborhood kitchen in San Francisco. Read more: HERE
Read More ›Think you'll be fine grabbing a handful of the mixed nuts the the office passes out in the conference room? Or just a little of the trail mix that your kids brought home from camp? Not so fast! While nuts ARE paleo, some of the stuff that they get coated with is far from it. […]
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