Not surprisingly, most of the items in the Ironman World Championship Goodie Bag that we received at registration are: a) NOT FOOD b) CERTAINLY NOT PALEO FOOD and, unfortunately, a very good representation of what the majority of competitors that will be out there on Saturday eat to fuel most of their training and racing. […]
Read More ›Nell, Since the #Paleo Diet says not to add salt to your food, how do you manage to prevent hyponatremia when you are racing in the heat of Kona? GREAT question! Hyponatremia is an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration. In potentially extreme ambient conditions, like racing in hot temperatures […]
Read More ›Although I've done a post or two about this already, it's worth revisiting as it's a topic that many people ask about time and again:"What can I eat on the plane?" Even in business or first, while your options are better than a plastic-wrapped boxed joke of a meal that you can buy in economy, […]
Read More ›With Ironman World Championships a mere 6 days away, I thought it timely to dedicate the next week of blogging & twittering to the big event. I invite everyone who follows me to feel welcome to post any race-related questions you may have.. Fueling, tapering, resting, mental focus- as always, I’m happy to talk about […]
Read More ›Looking for a lovely way to jazz up an otherwise boring-looking salad? Try Marigolds! Or other edible flowers! Isn't it lovely?
Read More ›Nell, What treats can I eat to satisfy my sweet tooth? Let's see- how about fruit? Since when do we as humans have to eat non-food items after a meal in order to signal that we're 'done eating'? Why should we really 'save room for dessert'? Yes, it may take a little getting used to, […]
Read More ›Why, oh why can't everyone get the message? You don't NEED to take five supplements to get lean. You don't NEED to take any pills. Nothing in a bottle is going to produce a healthy, lean, fit body in and of itself. What will? FOOD! MOVING! And- here is is the killer for so many […]
Read More ›I came across this lovely beauty at Whole Foods (shown here with a Tablespoon to illustrate its size!). Sweeter than honey, this baby pineapple is tasty as is, grilled on the outdoor BBQ, chopped up into a salsa, pureed then frozen into a dessert or mixed into a smoothie with some egg white protein powder. […]
Read More ›Sort of… You're not going to find a frapped, whippy milkshake at any coffee shop that is in keeping with the #Paleo Diet. They'll contain any or all of the following deviants: soy milk dairy milk rice milk whey protein powder cane sugar fake sugar And those are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg! […]
Read More ›Just a couple of days after I picked up this beauty of a pear, I received a question from a reader, asking how to use them in #Paleo Diet cooking, in addition to simply eating them as a snack. Here are just a few ideas: -Poach them in water with a cinnamon stick and/or a […]
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