Egg Whites – Powdered or Fresh?

As those of you who read my blog regularly know, I often recommend using dried, natural (NOTHING ADDED) egg white protein powder in smoothies or as part of a pre or post workout meal for athletes. There are several brands on the market, but the only one I've found which is literally JUST egg white, […]

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A Paleo SuperBowl Sunday!

Nell, Here's an idea for your blog. With Superbowl coming up this weekend, I am going to be with family watching the big game. My husband and I are both Paleo, but my sister & bro-in-law are not. What snacks can we take that will satisfy us all? What else is there besides raw veggies? […]

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Paleo Recipe Makeover- Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Nell, following is a recipe that I thought you might consider it for your recipe makeovers. Is there an easy way that you know to butterfly the chicken? Yes!  Butterflying is really easy- click HERE for a post I did last year on the very subject!  See below in RED where I've edited in order to PALEO-IZE! […]

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USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines…BUT The Food Pyramid Is Still Upside Down and Inside Out!

"Today, the USDA and the Department for Health & Human Services Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic" Included in the new guidelines: "The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on balancing calories with physical  activity, and encourage Americans to consume more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, […]

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Got (Fresh) (Coconut) Milk?

I LOVE coconut.  SO tasty and SO good for you!  Coconut oil (organic, unrefined), coconut water (PLAIN- with NO additives), coconut milk and… this is to die for… coconut creme.  Just last week, for the first time, I went to, and joined, a small food store in Venice, CA, called Rawsome.  For a very minimal […]

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Paleo Concoctions

I have deemed myself the Queen of Paleo Concoctions…some of the things I come up with creates a bit of a stir as my husband will look at what I'm about to eat or drink and comment that he cannot believe I'd eat 'this with that'! : )   Doesn't stop me though… I love […]

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Sneak Peak # 6 from The Paleo Diet Cookbook- PALEO Caprese Salad

Sometimes the most simple things are the tastiest… (and by the way, who needs cheese?: )         Caprese Salad, Paleo Style This light, easy-to-make summer salad is a variation of the traditional mozzarella version. Using fresh, in-season, local heirloom tomatoes and basil makes up for any flavors one might miss.  Choose your tomatoes […]

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Paleo Recipe Makeover- Pancakes??

Hey Nell, Any chance of Paleo-izing: oatmeal, bread, and pancakes without expensive ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, etc.?  Any chance some combination of eggs… pumpkin?/banana?/applesauce?… flax might suffice? cool idea for a series – looking forward to reading!   I hadn't actually made psuedo pancakes  like this myself, but I know someone who has- […]

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