Yes, paleolithic man ran barefoot. So, should we? Before ditching your Nike Lunar Elites, consider the following to make a safe, intelligent transition to barefoot running if you're inclined to try it. 1) Don't go for your normal training run for your next marathon of 22 miles on the black top road, barefoot, your first […]
Read More ›Be adventurous and don't worry about mixing sweet and savory. Think outside the box: one of my favorite starters for a dinner party is a light, fresh avocado, tomato, mango and jumbo shrimp chopped salad, drizzled with lime, pressed into a cylindrical food-mold (as in to create a shape, not as in 'old, moldy food'!), […]
Read More ›Unlike a glass of red wine, beer does NOT have a place in a paleolithic eating regime. Remember, 'no grains' includes items sourced from grains as well, and beer certainly falls into that category. Regardless of whether you're thinking of drinking it, or using it in a marinade, it's still got grains, so it's still […]
Read More ›http://ursulagrobler.blogspot.com/ Kind words from a client, Ursula Grobler, who is training for the 2012 London Olympics!
Read More ›Make your own! Here's just one option of a home-version which is compatible with the traditional Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/product/SSA/ While commercially available sausages don't have a part in The Paleo Diet, due to their high sodium and preservative content, as well as the fact that they often contain dairy (like that lamb-feta sausage […]
Read More ›Not only will you save on cost if you buy your grass-fed beef (or other, equally excellent choices of meat) wholesale in bulk, you'll also be able to control exactly what's in your burgers. In addition, you can be creative and come up with all sorts of different combinations and flavors. I just purchased a […]
Read More ›"Dear Nell, I notice you mention raw salmon a lot in your posts, as one of your preferred proteins. Just wondering if this is a personal preference, or if baking or grilling salmon does something unfavorable?" I personally eat wild salmon sashimi quite often as I really enjoy the taste and simple nature of it. […]
Read More ›SO many different varieties of apples are out there- check out a new one next time you're at the local farmer's market. I just experienced a HONEY GOLD apple for the first time- absolutely delicious- give it a try! An apple a day…
Read More ›"Nell, I'm a bit concerned about the amount of fat in The Paleo Diet. I've always followed a low-fat diet, and for some reason, I cannot seem to lose weight. Wouldn't eating more fat make me even heavier?" A valid, and quite common concern. The answer- NO. Fat, in and of itself does not […]
Read More ›Many of my clients ask this question; and it's easy to over think and get wrong! While you can certainly find many recommendations for how many grams of protein and carb to consume pre training, you also need to follow what your body tells you. Personally, years ago when I started following The Paleo Diet, […]
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