Weight cycling is the repeated loss and regain of body weight and, when it occurs as a result of dieting, it’s commonly referred to as “yo-yo” dieting. Cycles can range from small weight loss and gain (5-10 lbs per cycle) to extreme change in weight (50 lbs. or more per cycle).1 Chances are you’ve […]
Read More ›We all know we should be eating wild salmon to get a good dose of healthy omega-3s. On the flipside, it’s common knowledge to limit the amount of canned tuna we consume to keep our mercury ingestion and sodium intake in check. And then there’s also the “farmed fish issue” to consider. Do we […]
Read More ›If you’re someone who loves exercising, incorporating it into your regular regime isn’t a difficult task. Just as with anything else important to you, it’s simply a matter of prioritizing and planning your schedule accordingly. But what if you’re one of the 80% of Americans who don’t make moving a regular habit, as reported […]
Read More ›You’ve cut out the gluten, nixed the dairy, and said no thank you to the side of refried beans with your fajitas and have been feeling fantastic! Then, all of a sudden, it hits you: an awful stomach ache. What the heck’s going on? Every once in a while, there still may be […]
Read More ›Glowing, healthy skin from the inside out is one of the first benefits many notice after beginning a real Paleo regime. Our skin is our largest organ and is made up of several different components, including water, protein, lipids, and different minerals and chemicals. It changes constantly and regenerates itself approximately every 27 days.[1] As such, […]
Read More ›If it’s scorching hot outside, standing in front of a piping hot oven while a hearty grass-fed roast slow cooks is not exactly the most appealing way to prepare dinner. When the roast is done cooking and it’s time to prep the veggie sides in a bit of coconut oil, the broccoli won’t be the […]
Read More ›Women should be very careful of lifting weights so as not to bulk up too much and take on a masculine appearance. Really, we women are best off lifting no more than two to three pound dumbbells and performing very high reps, otherwise we’ll run the risk of looking too manly. Actually, forget […]
Read More ›Is Kombucha Paleo? How about Kim Chi? I’m often asked if fermented foods such as these are Paleo approved or not. After all, our Paleolithic ancestors consumed honey, fruits, berries, and their juices, which were unintentionally subjected to natural microbial fermentation.1 Fermented foods have many known health benefits. Organically fermented foods are rich in […]
Read More ›We all know that a nice, juicy grass-fed steak is a great source of iron. Enjoying it with a hearty portion of sautéed garlic spinach, rich in anti-oxidants and calcium, is a healthy and tasty way to round out the meal. And eating this way on a daily basis is conducive to achieving your ideal, lean […]
Read More ›Years ago, we were told “milk, it does a body good” and I recall an ad on TV of a tanned, slim women in a white swimsuit running along a beach to show us just how good it really was. Then, the dairy council repositioned to make sure we “got milk” and featured a […]
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