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 […]
Read More ›Boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, flank steak, and skinless salmon seem to be common staples for many following a healthy eating plan. Understandably, they’re easy to find, easy to prepare and are, indeed, healthy options, especially if we’re mindful of sourcing them properly in order to ensure the poultry is pasture raised, the beef is […]
Read More ›Finishing your CrossFit workout means it’s time to chug down a container of a whey-based protein recovery shake, right? How about a good post-cardio meal to be consumed in the car en route to the office? Whey powder again, isn’t it? If only it were that simple. Whey protein powders are becoming more and […]
Read More ›Seeking a substitute for the packets of non-dairy creamer you’ve been using in your morning coffee? How about something to replace the organic granola you’ve been buying at the local health food store? Or perhaps you just need something to eat instead of bread so you can still have an easy-to-make sandwich during a busy […]
Read More ›Have you been religiously downing those little milk bottles from the refrigerated section of the pharmacy in an attempt to ensure you’re getting enough probiotics? Or feeling hesitant about giving up the low-calorie fruit yogurts for the same reason? Before we get too far into which probiotics to take, let’s consider why we […]
Read More ›Omitting white sugar from our diets is a no brainer, right? We all know that adding spoonful after spoonful of the white powder to our morning coffee or drinking cola throughout the day is a bad idea, one for which it would be quite difficult to come up with a argument against. But what about […]
Read More ›Barbeque season is officially here and what better way to connect with neighbors, friends and family than to gather for a feast in your own backyard? Whether your proteins of choice include grass-fed burgers, marinated Santa Barbara Tri Tip, or a whole Chicken Under a Brick, the pièce de résistance is one that’s easily a […]
Read More ›Feeling bloated? All you need to do is swallow a pill sold as an OTC product in the pharmacy, or stir some powdered fiber supplement into your coffee or tea, and your problems will be solved, right? Not in a million years! It drives me nuts when I see the media promoting this type […]
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