Salad Bar Atrocities

When I asked a friend to meet for lunch recently and suggested the Whole Foods Salad Bar (our local one offers several raw, chopped leave options, plain shredded organic chicken, fresh fruit and steamed veg), she grimaced and said she ‘doesn’t do salad bars’.   I asked why, assuming she’d say it was because, even […]

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Strength Training and Paleo

Nell, I love how I feel on Paleo, but am wondering what kinds of training I can do to supplement my running.  I tried two Cross Fit workouts, and they weren’t my thing; what do you recommend?  I’m bored of lifting weights!Thanks, Anna, Louisville I hear you, girlfriend!   For years, I lifted weights and […]

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Is Hummus Paleo?

At a recent party, I was thrilled to see that the host had plenty of fresh veg to munch on as an option, during the few hours prior to dinner being served.  Also available were guacamole and homemade salsa, both quite tasty and of course, Paleo friendly. I had a chat with one of the […]

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Colder Weather and Heartier Meals

Even in LA, it’s starting to get cooler (yes, I’ll admit that to me, weather in the 60s feels cool). For some, as the winter weather nears, the natural tendency to opt for heartier meals can prove to be a challenge if you’re trying to stay Paleo, for no other reason that what may come […]

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