An Apple A Day…

I LOVE apples,  I must say!        Could there possibly be an easier, more portable snack item that one can easily take with them as they roll out the door after a quick wash under the tap?  How about slicing it and tossing with lemon, then dusting with cinnamon and serving with some […]

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Sunchoke Saute

Here's an easy, tasty side to any green veg & lean protein dish! Wash and slice sunchokes. Saute in cast iron skillet with garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and fresh parsley for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper , garnish with basil and serve hot.  

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Rainbow Chard Saute

Here's another favorite leafy green dish! Wash a bunch of rainbow chard and cut out the stem. Coarsely chop the leaves, then set aside. Chop the stem and combine with fresh garlic, shallots, mushrooms and olive oil in a cast iron skillet.  Saute til softened- about 8 – 10 minutes. Right before serving, add the […]

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Read the Ingredients!

We all know that we should read the ingredients on anything packaged we are thinking about putting into our bodies, however infrequently that may be, as The Paleo Diet is all about fresh, natural FOOD. Here's a quick reminder that we need to always do the same with even what appears to be fresh food: […]

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Coconut Curry

While I'm not normally one who orders soup or broth while out to dinner, I had to go with the sea bass served with coconut curry broth while out with my husband for date night yesterday! Not difficult to make, and ever so pleasant on the palate, try this at home with your choice of […]

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Paleo Pesto

For those of you who LOVE Italian, and LOVE pesto, there's no reason to forgo it in order to keep paleo. How?  Simply skip the parm and you won't miss a beat! Combine the following in your mini-prep food processor: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup cold […]

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Starching Up For Training… YAMS!

If you're new to my blog, or new to The Paleo Diet, and you're an athlete, you may be wondering how to properly fuel for a workout, since many of the sports nutrition options are out as they often contain grains, dairy and legumes (like soy and peanuts). The answer? YAMS! Yams are a great […]

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Is Trail Mix a good Paleo snack option?

It can be- or it can  be 180 degrees away from Paleo!  As always, CHECK THE LABEL!  While a simple trail mix that you  might make at home of raw walnuts & cashews and some natural raisins would be in keeping with Paleo foods (although- be aware of how much dried fruit you're eating as […]

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What can I drink besides water on The Paleo Diet?

While water should be your main source of fluid, if you fall into the category, as some of my own clients do, of feeling 'bored' of plain water, try the following alternatives: – Brew decaf green tea and leave it in the fridge.  Have that in lieu of water, or dilute it with water and […]

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An Easy Paleo Breakfast

On the occasional day when I'm don't have an AM workout, I LOVE having veg for breakfast.  Here's one of my favorites:  Steam some broccoli, hard boil some eggs; combine and serve with sliced apple, a bit of avocado and freshly ground pepper. While it may seem foreign to some to eat veg in the […]

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