Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) causes a variety of symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. People are typically diagnosed after exhibiting IBS symptoms for at least three months.1 This condition affects 25 – 45 million Americans,2 and until a little over a decade ago, I was included in that group. Before I found The […]
Read More ›That fresh basil smelled just incredible when you bought it over the weekend at the farmer’s market. And those fresh, ripe tomatoes were simply to die for. Oh, and the delicate Bibb Lettuce… just heaven. But, when it came time to whip up a crisp Paleo salad to go with tonight’s grilled, wild salmon […]
Read More ›For many the end of a workout is the best part. I fondly remember one private training client I worked with years ago who looked forward to the end of his workout. He’d collapse onto the stretching mat, feigning sheer exhaustion, claiming I’d pushed him past his limit. He’d then happily announce that he […]
Read More ›Sea salt for your veggies? Himalayan pink salt to top off that decadent, juicy, grass-fed steak? Or, perhaps a dusting of fleur de sel for that delicious little mouthful of amuse-bouche you’re serving at your dinner party? No harm, no foul, right? Somehow, word has gotten out that sea salt is a safe […]
Read More ›Your current morning routine: multivitamin, fish oil, calcium, Vitamin D, and iron. Oh, and don’t forget a good antioxidant blend and some Coenzyme Q10. Wait! There’s also a B complex and some green powder for good measure. And if we want to get into more specific vitamins – let’s take pre-menopausal women – […]
Read More ›Oh, the glory days of a lazy, summer Sunday afternoon. There’s not a single thing I’d rather do on a hot, sunny Southern California day than hit the beach after a nice, long run. With the sound of the surf, the warmth of the sand, and the heavenly sun on my skin just […]
Read More ›Before I adopted a Paleo diet regime, I was a vegan. I chose to eat a vegan diet for two reasons: I wanted to figure out how the food I was eating was making me sick (If only I knew how much sicker I was making myself by eating all the faux meat and soy- or […]
Read More ›Nothing like a ripe banana first thing in the morning to fuel your run! It makes perfect sense to rely on this natural, pure source of carbs to fuel your 30 minute jog, doesn’t it? Not exactly. While a banana is indeed natural, it is far from being the best thing to fuel your morning […]
Read More ›Feeling sluggish in the morning? Just stop off at Starbucks and grab a quadruple espresso with some Splenda. Fighting the urge in the afternoon to take a nap an hour after lunch? Pop over to the café next door for a non-fat, icy, blended number to provide a little pick me up. […]
Read More ›Learning which foods to eat and which foods to avoid is only one part of the picture when opting to adopt a Paleo diet. Food timing and the balancing of macronutrients to regulate your blood sugar is just as important as knowing how to formulate the perfect Paleo breakfast. A couple of runny eggs […]
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