Vegas Buffet- PALEO Style

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 […]

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Yet Another Paleo Way to Prep Broccoli…

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 […]

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A New Challenge – Paleo In A Feeding Tube

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 […]

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Another Great PALEO Way to Enjoy Yams! With COCONUT!

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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Tandoori Chicken- Without the Tandoor and the Yogurt!

Using a whole, organic, free range chicken (of course!), break the bird down into breasts, legs and thighs. Combine some fresh garlic, ginger, olive oil, dried cumin, turmeric, chili powder and lime.  Add in some fresh coconut cream.  Stir well and then rub the mixture into the chicken pieces: Place the pieces on a wire […]

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Eating For Taper Week

With LA Marathon a mere 8 days away, and it being an A Race for me, training volume will be lower than normal this week, with extra rest, an extra massage and special attention allocated to more visualization and mental prep. How about food? How does one properly prep for an endurance event, while decreasing […]

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Which Bars Do You Recommend?

If only! I'd have to say that MOST of the bars on the market are such that I'd consider 'offensive' to say the least.  Regardless of whether you're an athlete or not, the products targeted to both demographics leave a LOT to be desired. Set aside the fact that we really shouldn't be relying on […]

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