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. […]
Read More ›Doesn't always have to be fajitas! Sauteed shrimp & veg,(in lieu of rice & beans!) with lovely avocado on top.. just ask!
Read More ›Yes- when one thinks 'Vegas Buffet', it's quite unlikely that it would conjure up images of anything remotely healthy. Enter Nell… possibly one of the most picky orderers at a restaurant (but so what?)- I had an absolutely lovely meal at one of the infamous eateries here. A quick peek 'round all the buffet […]
Read More ›Another great way to enjoy broccoli; here's a version with a bit more ZIP. Saute minced garlic in olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Add in some sliced red chili peppers and then some baby broccolini. Finish off with a whiz of freshly ground pepper and you'll leave your family or guests begging for […]
Read More ›Last night I hosted a dinner for a lovely group of friends. Nothing new, of course, except one caveat.. one of our guests has a feeding tube! After receiving instructions from the cook who normally preps the food while our friend is at home, I went to work deciding what foods to make that would […]
Read More ›Wash and cut yams into even sized cubes. Toss with coconut oil (I used about 2 Tablespoons for 2# of yams). Add some freshly ground pepper and some sea salt- perfect for athletes! Cook or roughly an hour, turning every so often, at 400 F. Serve with your favourite veggies and protein and you'll […]
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