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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Walnut Butter

As long as I've been following The Paleo Diet, I've not missed peanut butter one iota, as I easily found I could substitute almond butter.  Despite it's almost undetectable levels of Omega 3s (which are the GOOD, anti inflammatory fats), I am not too particularly concerned about eating it, as I am always sure to […]

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Is Caffeine OK on The Paleo Diet?

I would be quite the hypocrite if I counseled clients to never drink coffee, as I do love a good, black espresso with the perfect head of crema (that's crema from the pour, NOT as in 'cream!), before a workout! Here are the caveats: 1) If you are following an Auto Immune Plan, it would […]

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Food Revolution

Do you have kids?  Do you care what they're eating in school?   Or, even if you don't have kids, if you're a tax payer and concerned with the long term implications of children of all ages being fed pure crap, for lack of a better term, like diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and heart disease, […]

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Macadamia Chicken- Tropical, Light, Fresh & Easy

-Pat dry boneless, skinless chicken breast.  Season with freshly ground pepper, then coat with finely chopped macadamias. -Cook in a cast iron skillet with a splash of canola oil for roughly 4' per side- and check to ensure internal temp is 160F, then set aside. -Combine coconut milk with some freshly chopped lemon grass, and […]

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Dandelion Greens- Healthy, Tasty & Something New!

Practicing what I preach, I always LOVE trying new fruits & veg.  I must say that I honestly don't remember having eaten this lovely, bitter greens before.  I made such an easy dinner- easy is sometimes the most delectable, which was eyes-rolling-back-in-the-head delish! Health benefits of eating this green include: strong antiviral properties, helps promote digestion and […]

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Paleo Easter

When I think of an Easter meal, many of the dishes that come to mind are easily converted to a Paleo-esque format without too much difficulty. If you’re starting your meal with a plate of cheese and crackers, why not offer a fresh, spring vegetable crudités plate drizzled with lemon and freshly chopped herbs? Having […]

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