Crickets in Your Energy Bar

Makes sense to me. I realize that many may cringe at the idea of eating an insect, but try and be a little open minded as you read on. Last Wednesday, in the NY Times, I read an article about two guys who’ve created a company which sells, you guessed it, energy bars using crickets […]

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The Paleo Diet on the ‘Worst Of’ List…

The U.S. News and World Reports (USNWR) has just issued their annual ratings of Best Diets for 2014. May I start by asking how much credibility we give this list which includes Jenny Craig and The Biggest Loser Diet amongst the top 10? Further, how much faith can we have in it when the experts are […]

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Can Hummus Be Paleo?

Not in the traditional sense.  According to Wikipedia, Hummus is:  a thick paste or spread made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon, and garlic, made originally in the Middle East  Chickpeas are a legume and being that they’re the first and main ingredient, it would be hard to make a dip without […]

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Could It Be More Frustrating?

You counted every last calorie.  You did an extra thirty minutes on that boring elliptical trainer and  you bit your tongue when you wanted to bite a huge chunk of that chocolate cheesecake last night when you were out for your friend’s birthday celebration. Then, this morning came the moment of truth. You got up, […]

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Paleoista Skin

If you follow the Paleo diet properly, your skin will glow from the inside out.   Your skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside the body and acne, eczema and rosacea are not normal issues that anyone should have to deal with. Unfortunately, all too many dermatologists don’t look at what one is […]

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Is Cinnamon a Fat Burner?

I like to listen to NPR when I wake up in the morning.   It’s become a habit for my husband and I to switch our Sonos from Spotify to local the local affiliate, KCRW to get our daily does of what’s going on in the world while we hustle and bustle out the door. […]

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What Exactly Is This ‘Bundle’?

This bundle deal includes: 52 e-books 5 meal plans 1 private kitchen community membership 3 online magazines 1 online fitness plan  20+ discount codes Click here to buy! Cooking/Preparing Food (13 e-books valued at $155.77) Paleo Everyday ($8.99) by Heather Connell Paleogasm ($30) by Camille Macros Paleo Snack Recipes ($17) by Suz Crawt Paleo Chocolate ($4.99) by Ben Hirschberg Paleo Ice Cream ($5.99) […]

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Smoothies Gone Wild

I love a good smoothie.  It’s the perfect way to fuel yourself before a workout, or to take on the go when leaving the house in a mad dash to drop the kids off at school and hurry to get to the office on time. Making a smoothie at home allows you to control what’s […]

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Paleo Cleaning

Did Cavemen clean their caves?   OK, bad joke… but I must say that I do get asked with some regularity if I know of any paleo friendly cleaning products to use in lieu of all those toxic Proctor & Gamble chemicals! I was happy to see that Wellness Mama’s ebook on just that subject […]

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A Must Read For Inspiration: The Paleo Miracle

Last April, when I had the honor of being a guest Paleo expert on The Dr. Oz Show, one of the most significant takeaways was having had the opportunity to meet with the two guests who’d cured their illnesses through diet. One woman, Marie, had overcome debilitating MS through Paleo, and the other, Christina, was […]

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