Keeping Paleo While You’re Ill

Got a stomach bug?  Or even worse, the flu? Ick! Typical recommendations for when you're feeling under the weather range the gamut from 'only drink liquids' to follow the B.R.A.T (as in Banana, Rice, Applesauce. Toast) diet. Well, if your GI system is in distress because you're fighting a virus, the LAST thing you'd want to do is to […]

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What do YOU eat, Nell?

In addition to seeing a sample of one of my PALEO EATING PLANS , clients and readers often ask what I eat.   Click HERE for a link to another PALEO blog which lists a two day sample I wrote about a typical off day and a typical weekday during which I had two training sessions. You can e-mail […]

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NEW PALEO AUTO IMMUNE PLAN POSTED

Click  HERE to purchase!   "There are a few extras that one needs to avoid if dealing with an auto immune disease, including, but not limited to MS, Hashimoto's Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.   Here's an easy way to get the hang of your new healthy eating plan to help get you as  healthy as […]

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Technique- “Pulling” Meat For Paleo Carnitas

If you’re a regular reader, you already know that I love incorporating The Paleo Diet into all different types of regional cuisine. Recently, I received an inquiry about whether there was an alternative to ordering fajitas while dining at Mexican Restaurants.  Yes- CARNITAS! Granted, the type of place you visit can vary so much as […]

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Paleo Recovery Drinks For Training In The Cold

For those of you who, like me, have to brave the elements in order to get our outdoor swim training in (OK, I know I'm in LA, but still… it's COLD right now!:), you may feel like the last thing you want after getting out of the water is a shivering cold HomeBrew! While I […]

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Paleo Article on LIFESPORT’s Website

Click HERE to read a piece I wrote for my coach, Lance Watson's website. He, along with his team of experienced, top-notch coaches, make up LIFESPORT.  He's been my coach for nearly three years and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience I've had!  

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Spaghetti Squash Prep

What do you do with a spaghetti squash? Start by cutting it in half, scraping out the seeds with a fork and placing, cut side down in a glass pan with water.  Bake at 425 for about 40 minutes, until skin is easily pierced with a fork.      Remove from oven and then use […]

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Tired of Turkey? Have a HEN!

Herbed Cornish Game Hen (shown with salad and sauteed chard)… 2 Hens 2 T Olive OIl 1 cup Parsley 4 cloves garlic   Preheat oven to 450F. Cut hens in half.  Loosen skin.  Combine oiil, parsley & garlic in food processor and whiz til smooth.  Stuff herb mixture under skin. Place in glass or ceramic […]

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Sea Veg- Totally Paleo and Totally Delish!

What a fantastic accompaniment to sashimi, or soup, or stew! You can pick up a packet of dried dulse at your local market- I find it at Whole Foods- and it's got nothing added- just the delicious sea veg itself!  It's is a red seaweed that possesses a mildly spicy, salted flavor, and is traditionally […]

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