The ONE White Food You SHOULD Eat- Cauliflower

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 […]

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Powders & Mixes & Bars, Oh My!

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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Striped Bass, ‘Bruschetta’ & Spinach

So simple, so summery!  Now that we're able to buy local, organic tomato here in So Cal, let's take advantage of them!  (Better yet- grow your own!) -Brush bass fillet with olive oil and grind some fresh pepper on top.  Roast in the oven, or on the grill. -Meanwhile, chop some fresh tomato, basil, a […]

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ATTENTION PALEO BRIDES!!!

Is the big day just around the corner?Click the following link to read more about my 6wk plan to get you lean and beautiful for the wedding!   http://blog.trainingpeaks.com/2010/04/nutrition-and-weight-loss-for-brides-just-in-time-for-the-wedding.html

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Paleo Lunches for Kids

Do you find yourself at a loss when you’re planning your kids’ Paleo snacks & lunches for school? Get yourself a thermal tote (check out the ones by Built NY– huge variety of shapes, sizes, colors and they’re easy to clean neoprene!) with an ice pack or two and some BPA-free plastic containers and try […]

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Are Chia Seeds OK to Eat On The Paleo Diet?

A friend recently asked me whether Chia Seeds would be a healthy part of her diet.  Not 100% sure of the answer, I contacted my # 1 resource, Dr. Cordain himself, to get to the most accurate information possible! For those of you who receive the weekly Paleo Diet, LLC, Newsletter, this summary will be […]

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Chicken Saltimboca- Deconstructed

Traditional recipes would call for chicken cutlets to be dredged in flour and pan friend after being wrapped in bacon or prosciutto…here's a Paleo Friendly modification that is simply sublime! -Flash-fry fresh sage leaves in olive oil in a cast iron skillet, remove and drain on a paper towel.   -Using clean & lean ham […]

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Grains- Don’t Do It!

If you are already a Paleo devotee, you've long since eschewed all grains from your diet.  If not, however, please read on. Most people are aware that 'certain grains are bad news':  white bread, corn chips, ultra processed wheat made into sugar cereals marketed to kids, but many are unaware of just how detrimental ALL […]

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NEW PLAN LAUNCHED- PALEO KIDS

http://home.trainingpeaks.com/training-and-nutrition-plans/training-plans/nell-stephenson.aspx Have you integrated Paleo Living into your diet, but find you are at a loss when you try to pack your children's lunches?  Keep yourself from falling into the trap of resorting to fried or processed foods that, unfortunately, are options at many schools these days. This one-week plan can turn into months of […]

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Lean Pork Loin with a Dried Fruit ‘Stuffing’

Here's an EASY way to do lean pork! -Combine chopped dried cranberries & apricots with water and heat over a medium flame until soft.  Set aside and drain. -Halve an organic pork loin and pat dry.  Cut a slit down the middle of each half. -Stuff the dried fruit into each slit and put both […]

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