Cinco de Mayo

Many types of regional cuisine may seem, at first, as though they wouldn’t fit into the parameters of Paleo.   This is partly due to the fact that we, in the US, tend to make our own versions of what was once a healthy dish that grandma used to make in the countries of our […]

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What can I eat if I go to Chipotle?

A reader made a comment today that while she is keen to follow The Paleo Diet, as it has supported her reach her lean race weight as a competitive cyclist, her boyfriend, also a cyclist, wanted to eat at Chipotle after a race. Not to worry!  One can absolutely keep Paleo there!   Opt for […]

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OC 1/2

Team Stephenson- Both of us 2nd in our respective divisions in OC Half Marathon we jumped into, last minute…good speed workout for Honu! Nell Stephenson www.nellstephenson.com BS EXSC, USC ACSM H/FI Sent from my iPhone

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Is juice a good part of the Paleo diet?

GREAT question! With a multi faceted answer at that! If you can make your own GREEN juice- that is ALL GREEN VEG, then yes- help yourself!  It's a great way to get loads of vitamins & minerals from fresh, raw veggies.   You can throw in some raw garlic for all of its goodness, some […]

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Wakame & Sashimi

There are few meals that I can honestly say I actually 'CRAVE' and this has GOT to be one of them!  Wakame seaweed (amongst many other varieties) along with some raw salmon or tuna on occasion and some avocado… absolutely perfect!   There is next to zero prep- other than sourcing the fish correctly so […]

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Chimichurri Steak (or Chicken, or Fish!)

For a fantastic Argentinean (and naturally Paleo) marinade/sauce- try the following combination: Combine: Olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, shallots,parsley, basil & garlic.    Whiz in your food processor til smooth and add more of any of the above ingredients specific to your own favorite flavors. Use as a marinade on chicken or lean steak […]

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Chicken in a Pot- Another Easy Meal

This has GOT to be one of the easiest preps I can think of!   The only caveat as that one should be at home to mind the oven, cooking the chicken on low heat for a few hours, but there's no need to be actively cooking during that time!Choose a free-range, organic chicken and […]

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Can I Eat Anything I Want From The Whole Foods Salad Bar?

Staying Paleo at the salad bar is not all that hard.   If you've been Paleo for a while, you're already familiar with some of the hidden culprits you might encounter. in addition to those more obvious, like grain-based salads or pasta! -DON'T Fool yourself that just because you're at Whole Foods- anything is fair […]

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Asparagus App

As in appetizer,  not iPhone app…/ Another 5-minute prep!Steam asparagus quickly, just until bright green and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking. Wrap with a very thin slice of natural, very thinly sliced turkey or roast beef, then cook for 1 minute per side in some oil, heated over medium-high in your cast iron […]

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Can you share some good ideas for Paleo Smoothies?

Absolutely! These are something I make quite often, actually!I always start with 8 oz of brewed, chilled, decaf green tea, 1 T Raw Almond or Walnut Butter, 1 T freshly ground flax seed and 1 Scoop of plain egg white protein  powder. If it's right before a workout, I'll add a piece of high glycemic […]

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