Which Nuts Are Best?

Nuts can be a part of the Paleo Diet, when eaten in moderation.   Since all nuts are high in inflammatory Omega6s and low in anti inflammatory Omega 3s, they should be regarding more as a garnish than a regular, go-to source of dietary fat. But are all nuts the same? Not at all. Surprisingly, […]

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Save That Stone Fruit!

“Stone fruits are almost out of season”, I overheard the produce manager comment to a customer the other day at Whole Foods, after she’d asked where to find the cherries we’ve been able to buy recently. Disappointed, she shrugged her shoulders but understood the rationale. I, too, wish the season were longer, as there’s nothing […]

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Mustard & Mayo- Aren’t They Paleo?

What’s the problem with using mustard and mayo from the grocery store?  Aren’t they gluten-free and not loaded with chemicals, like many other condiments might be? While they’re may be less offensive than a loaf of bread with margarine, these two seemingly benign packaged products are actually not typically Paleo. Following are ingredient panels form […]

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Raw Meat? Choose Wisely.

While I’m the first to tell anyone with the misconception that Paleo has to mean eating copious amounts of meat at each meal that this is inaccurate, I’m also one who quite enjoys a nice grass fed beef carpaccio or steak tartare now and then. When we select fish that we intend to eat raw, […]

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