If you've been allocating time to prep your veggies, grill your fish and wash your fruit each week- good for you! You're ahead of the game. Perhaps, however, you find yourself stuck in a rut making the same things over and over again. With a little creativity and thinking outside the box, you can […]
Read More ›Did you know that In the lab, rosemary has been shown to have antioxidant properties? Antioxidants help to ward off free radicals, which disturb cell membranes, cause cell death and damage DNA. It also appears to have antimicrobial properties. Add it to your roasted veggies or throw it in the soup- tasty and healthy to […]
Read More ›Not at all! Eggplants are high in phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant properties. These helps us keep our cardiovascular system healthy and protect against free radial damage. In addition, eggplant is a source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Enjoy it in a stir fry, […]
Read More ›It's not just something that tastes good on tomatoes! Did you know: -Basil is related to peppermint! -It possesses anti-bacterial properties. -Basil has anti-inflammatory effects! -HIgh in Vitamin A, and magnesium, which promotes cardiovascular health -It's also a very good source of iron, and calcium, and a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Try […]
Read More ›Oh, the age old question! Often, I'm horrified to hear the low number of calories that clients report they're eating in an attempt to control their weight. In this day and age, I'm still hearing female clients tell me that they 'know they shouldn't eat more than 1,200 kcals per day, but they […]
Read More ›Don't nix them in favor of a heavy starch to accompany your protein at your next meal- just jazz 'em up! Yes, steaming veggies is probably the easiest way to prep them, aside from eating them raw, but often, people might begin to find steamed broccoli and poached chicken breast monotonous. Try any or all […]
Read More ›In keeping with the guidelines in The Paleo Diet for Athletes, we athletes can take advantage of a solo espresso and some dried fruit as part of our preparation for, and recovery from, endurance training. Why not combine the two? A dear friend of mine shared the following, super simple idea with me the other […]
Read More ›This was a new one for me. Whenever I see something interesting in the produce section at Whole Foods, I like taking the opportunity to expand the palate even more. Fiddlehead ferns are really nutritious: -Twice as strong as blueberries with regard to antioxidant activity. -Packed with the nutrient omega-3 fatty acids. -Source of dietary fibre […]
Read More ›There are a few places I'd describe as my favorite places to go and 'play', including Whole Foods, Williams Sonoma and the local Farmer's Market! 'Play' in the sense that I so enjoy cooking, entertaining and educating about paleolithic eating that it literally feels like a field day to be surrounded by copious amounts of […]
Read More ›They're in season now: local, organic blueberries! Finally, we can enjoy them without feeling guilty about leaving a Carbon footprint if we've previously been buying those sourced from South America! Some of the many health benefits of this member of the same family as cranberry and bilberry include: -HIgh in antioxidant phytonutrients -Touted to […]
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