Technique- Getting Under The Skin…

Not in the sense of being annoying; rather I'm referring to using (more cost effective) skin-on, bone- in chicken breasts for cooking, and using an herbed-rub, or marinade or sauce, and applying it under the skin. Bring the (free-range) chicken breasts to room temp, rinse, pat dry and loosen the skin away from the meat […]

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Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

n and of itself, that is! So unfortunate that we all (myself included) had to experience the nightmare of the low-fat craze of the early 90's!   Yes, I, too, was a believer in the school of thought that we should eat a healthy, LOW FAT (I'm talking ridiculous numbers now) diet.   Those were […]

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Milk for Workout Recovery??

No, no, no! Milk isn't part of the #PaleoDiet, and it DOESN'T do a body good! This statement from an excerpt in an article ACSM's (the organization through which I'm certified through; one of the few valid certifying bodies!) e-newsletter:  The introduction to the piece mentions that the PhD who wrote the article 'has received […]

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Technique: Tying a Filet Mignon Roast

While one of my favourite meals to prepare is also the simplest- a rare, grass-fed filet mignon steak (I sear it in a cast-iron skillet with….nothing), there's also a lot to be said for the beautiful presentation of a stuffed filet mignon roast. NOT stuffed as in bread-stuffing; rather, I do a saute of mushrooms […]

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Portable Pre-Workout Meal: Babyfood!

Yes, I'm serious; I eat baby food.   Why not just eat a regular banana with some egg whites, right before a workout?  NO reason at all EXCEPT- you can keep a jar or two of natural, nothing added baby food in your gym bag and, since it's non-perishable, you needn't worry about it going […]

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Beef & Veggie Stew

After I received a few requests for a beef & veggie stew I mentioned last week, I thought it fitting to give a recipe for this hearty, easy to make meal, which is 100% #PaleoDiet friendly! -In a large stock pot, brown cubed beef in olive oil over high heat, until seared on all sides. […]

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Running Together

After giving a lecture this morning to the LA Roadrunners who are getting ready for the LA Marathon in March, I felt inspired to write a bit about the importance of having a group to run with. If you're already a seasoned runner with a specific training plan and/or a coach, or someone who prefers to […]

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