Is Salt Really All That Bad?

A pinch here or there may not be, especially for athletes who are sweating out their precious electrolytes. But what about the average (sedentary) Joe who’s trying his best to go Paleo, and thinking it’s not such a big deal, because he’s got normal blood pressure?  All systems go? Not quite. Excessive sodium in the […]

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Is the Wax On Produce Safe?

Not really.    Another reason to buy local and organic, rather than remote and conventional is to avoid eating wax.   From a manufacturing point of view, where cost is of utmost importance, preserving a food for as long as possible to reduce lost would be a top priority.  If wax is applied to foods, […]

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Are Olives Paleo?

Most, unfortunately, are cured in high amounts of sodium and as such, are not in keeping with the Paleo guidelines. However, if you use an uncured olive, which is literally, just the olive, you can incorporate them easily into Paleo cooking.   Raw olives are rarely palatable eaten right off of the tree; they require […]

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