Why would you want to? Many feel that brewer's yeast is a great way to get some of their B Vitamins, Chromium and even protein. In fact, I had a friend who tried to convince me that the only reason he would have a beer after a run was to 'replenish his Chromium!" Hmmmm…. But […]
Read More ›I've mentioned this before, but after receiving today's e-newsletter from our local pet food supply shop, I felt I must bring it up again. WE don't eat wheat, corn, soy and other grains and legumes because they're NOT good for us and those of us who already follow The Paleo Diet are well versed in […]
Read More ›What a great question! For those of you who follow my blog regularly, you already know how much I love, and recommend, the use of all things coconut as part of a healthy Paelo Diet! It's a great source of medium-chain triglycerides, is indicated in helping to maintain healthy bacteria in the GI Tract, […]
Read More ›What a great food to pass around as an hors d'oeuvres or a starter that requires little to no prep! While providing a great source of healthy fat, the wide variety of olives available offers many different tastes and textures to choose from. One needn't be put off by those olives which are canned in brine or […]
Read More ›I've always loved shrimp! Growing up, my favorite dish was always Shrimp Scampi. Although I make that Paleo-Style now (simply by omitting the butter), there are so many other ways to do shrimp/prawns that are equally as delectable. Here's one that you can serve as a starter, or tapas style along with some other proteins […]
Read More ›While legumes may seem to be less processed than grain-based cereals and breads, they are not actually all that healthy, contrary to popular belief! Legumes (and this includes soy and peanuts, which are NOT nuts) contain anti nutrients, called lectins, which prevent the body from properly absorbing minerals and vitamins in the healthy veggies, fruit, […]
Read More ›En route home from vacation via car, or on a not-too distance business trip? No need to depend on the fried food from convenience stores to see you though til your next healthy meal! If you're the driver, and can't exactly eat a messy salad, try: -Steamed, chilled broccoli stalks with an apple and some […]
Read More ›One factor that is always taken into consideration when my husband and I plan a getaway, regardless of how long it may be, is "Where can we run?". We love our sport so much, so why would going out of town be grounds for not doing it? While I recognize it's not always practical […]
Read More ›As much as we need to be sure and avoid other 'white' foods, like processed grain foods, and white sugar foods, here's one white food that we can make room on our colourful plates for! From a health perspective, cauliflower,offers phytochemicals, allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes, and selenium, a […]
Read More ›It dawned on me today, when I saw a fellow private fitness trainer (who happens to be overweight) at the gym today eating both an 'energy bar' along with a 'muscle-building recovery powder drink', how very, very important it is for those of us in the health, fitness and nutrition business to practice what we […]
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