A Bottle of Wine…. A Water Bottle!

What do you see when you look at the picture above? A refreshing option instead of still water? That’s precisely what I see; but it was only a few weeks ago that I learned that’s not the only thing a glass bottle of Pellegrino is good for. Let’s take it from the top. I’ve never […]

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It Takes Two

Ever notice that when you approach a difficult goal as a team, it’s just a little easier to stay on track? There’s no doubt that the added accountability and support that doing something with a partner, or in a group setting can prove to be the deal maker for many an attempted fitness, nutrition, health […]

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Spring Cleaning, Paleoista Style

An article in the Huffington Post did a great job at highlighting some natural ways to spring clean your house without toxic chemicals that could prove to be harmful to you, your family and your pets. Some of the top tips include: –Adding a splash of vinegar to your wash is a great alternative to […]

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Earth Day

We all know about Earth Day, but how did it all begin? From the Earth Day Network: “The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, […]

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Edible Flowers

The scent of blooming jasmine, the sight of a well kept rose garden… and the taste of a marigold? Yes, you read that correctly.  I wrote, the taste of a marigold. I first experienced the idea of eating flowers in a very obvious place- the produce section of my local Whole Foods Market. No risk […]

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Choosing Your Path and Measuring Progress

Following Paleo for weight loss reasons and not seeing that scale budge? Or, perhaps you’re looking to reform your lifestyle to address debilitating auto immune conditions but it’s been a month and you’ve had no relief? Two things to consider: How are you quantitatively measuring your progress? and How patient are you being with yourself? […]

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Room Service, Please

You’re on vacation and taking advantage of the rare opportunity to sleep in a little.  You love the idea of  partaking of the decadence of room service for breakfast, but a quick glance at the menu quickly forces a change of heart. Amongst all the offerings of pancakes, waffles, house made granola with milk and […]

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Cuban Cuisine in Miami…Paleoista Style

I love Latin food!  And there’s no good reason not to partake of it simply because I happen to follow a Paleo regime. Today, while on a weekend trip to Miami, for example, I had a lovely lunch outdoors in the balmy weather at a cute little tapas place. My husband and I dined on […]

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A Very Highly Recommended Read- The Wahls Protocol

As the Paleo movement continues to evolve (pardon the pun), we see more and more books on the subjects.  From cookbooks, some of which are Paleo and some of which are more focused on a particular author’s take on it, to the must-haves, such as the work of Dr. Loren Cordain and Robb Wolf as […]

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