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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›I've written about my love for my #1, #PaleoDiet approved, starch of choice for preparing for endurance training. In his Daily Apple today, Mark Sisson discusses the matter: Click HERE to read on!
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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. […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›Dried fruit after a workout is not only delicious, it's a great idea! Raisins, for example, are one of the most alkaline things we can put into our bodies, which helps return our pH to the desired basic range, as it tends to become acidic during long bouts of training. A few caveats- 1) […]
Read More ›Yes, the cold weather is coming (go ahead, call me a lightweight! I admit that after living in LA for 16 yrs temps under 60 do feel cold, but this message applies to feeling cold… and so…) Are you starting to think about staying indoors, and eating warm, filling foods- hearty things like creamy pasta […]
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