Kelp Noodles

I’m laughing to myself as I eat some kelp on top of my arugula, pastured chicken, avocado and sun dried tomato salad. Or rather, kelp ‘noodles’. Why do we have to reassign new names which we associate to processed food byproducts (like pasta) to foods found in nature that happen to have a similar shape, […]

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Which Spices Are Paleo?

More or less, any naturally dried herb or spice, as well as their fresh counterpart, are not only Paleo acceptable, they’re good for you! Each offers numerous health benefits in addition to their contribution to the overall flavor profile of any given dish. If you’re buying fresh, opt for organic and be sure to wash […]

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I Just Couldn’t Resist…

This was the opening statement of an email I received from a gentlemen relatively new to Paleo.  He’d written to inquire if it was ‘normal’ to give in on day three to chips and salsa at his favorite Mexican restaurant after feeling very, very bored of the food he’d eaten for the past half week. Normal? […]

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The Most Natural ‘Thickener’

Blog readers and clients new to Paleo often ask me how they’re going to thicken their sauces, stews or soups since they’re no longer relying on flour. Aside from using a reduction cooking method which works wonders for creating a sauce with more viscosity, there are ways to create a more full bodied soup. Rather […]

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