It's not just something that tastes good on tomatoes! Did you know: -Basil is related to peppermint! -It possesses anti-bacterial properties. -Basil has anti-inflammatory effects! -HIgh in Vitamin A, and magnesium, which promotes cardiovascular health -It's also a very good source of iron, and calcium, and a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Try […]
Read More ›Oh, the age old question! Often, I'm horrified to hear the low number of calories that clients report they're eating in an attempt to control their weight. In this day and age, I'm still hearing female clients tell me that they 'know they shouldn't eat more than 1,200 kcals per day, but they […]
Read More ›Don't nix them in favor of a heavy starch to accompany your protein at your next meal- just jazz 'em up! Yes, steaming veggies is probably the easiest way to prep them, aside from eating them raw, but often, people might begin to find steamed broccoli and poached chicken breast monotonous. Try any or all […]
Read More ›In keeping with the guidelines in The Paleo Diet for Athletes, we athletes can take advantage of a solo espresso and some dried fruit as part of our preparation for, and recovery from, endurance training. Why not combine the two? A dear friend of mine shared the following, super simple idea with me the other […]
Read More ›This was a new one for me. Whenever I see something interesting in the produce section at Whole Foods, I like taking the opportunity to expand the palate even more. Fiddlehead ferns are really nutritious: -Twice as strong as blueberries with regard to antioxidant activity. -Packed with the nutrient omega-3 fatty acids. -Source of dietary fibre […]
Read More ›There are a few places I'd describe as my favorite places to go and 'play', including Whole Foods, Williams Sonoma and the local Farmer's Market! 'Play' in the sense that I so enjoy cooking, entertaining and educating about paleolithic eating that it literally feels like a field day to be surrounded by copious amounts of […]
Read More ›They're in season now: local, organic blueberries! Finally, we can enjoy them without feeling guilty about leaving a Carbon footprint if we've previously been buying those sourced from South America! Some of the many health benefits of this member of the same family as cranberry and bilberry include: -HIgh in antioxidant phytonutrients -Touted to […]
Read More ›Af the end of a client's session this morning in his home, he said, "Oh- I've GOT to show you something- you'll love this! I have a Paleo Meal Mix that should be perfect for The Paleo Diet!". This I HAD to see. He showed me a canister of powder called 'paleomeal' which is a […]
Read More ›You've gone 100% Paleo and have finally given up the nigiri sushi in favor or straight sashimi (I could live on raw fish- and kale, but that's another story..). You avoid dipping your lovely, raw fish in soy sauce (even if you don't follow The Paleo Diet, ruining such an exquisite piece of Toro by […]
Read More ›Are you feeling bored of working out, to the point that you're considering skipping it, or maybe just throwing the whole idea out the window? It may be that all you need is a slight change of perspective. Please note that what follows is not intended to tell readers to train though a a nasty […]
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