Paleo in the Spotlight

It’s nothing new to see mention of another actor, athlete or artist touting the benefits of the Paleo lifestyle they’ve adapted, whether for purposes of getting ready for a role, or improving their health. But is this a good thing or does it feed into the idea that Paleo is nothing more than the latest […]

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Got Underripe Fruit? Bananas to the Rescue!

You’ve found the most amazing recipe for an avocado-peach salsa, and you found plenty of both fruits but the peaches were hard as a rock! What to do?  Rethink the entire plan for dinner? Not at all! Just grab a few bananas and once you get home, place them side by side inside of a paper bag. […]

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Muscle Milk Contains No Milk, Per the Packaging

I try to keep up with the various sports nutrition products that come up in the market, both so that I can discuss them with clients and also for my own knowledge of what the latest trends are. The Muscle Milk brand has been around for a while, certainly, but it wasn’t until yesterday that […]

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Kale Powder? How About Kale Power Instead?

I thought I’d seen all the possible permutations of kale- in the form of chips of all flavors, that is, but yesterday at Whole Foods, I saw something new:  kale powder. Freeze-dried and organic and $20.00 for 2 ounces? A quick peek at the label touted all its benefits: Supports healthy detoxification and healthy liver […]

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