The “Fat Trap” Article in the NY Times…Really?

An article printed last week in the NY Times discusses what the author refers to as a ‘Fat Trap’, and shares her own difficulties with being able to lose fat and keep it off. With phrases such as “that the biological cards were stacked against me from the start” and “a genetic predisposition for obesity”, […]

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Paleo Basics

I often chose blog topics based on questions, comments and suggestions I get from readers and clients.  Just the other day, I received one such  blog topic request, asking for some “good” Paleo guidance and advice about the basic challenges all those who are new to Paleo have. What a timely request, at the start […]

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Eat More Kale!

Kale has to be one of the most commonly consumed veggies in my household.  I tend to eat it every single day; raw, thrown into my smoothie in the morning, lightly steamed and topped with some wild salmon or perhaps sauteed and served with a rare grass fed steak.  Kale scores 1,000 points on the […]

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Partly Paleo?

Is following a partly Paleo diet the way to go?  Are weekend ‘cheat’ meals acceptable?  Can being 85% Paleo work? I really don’t recommend it.   I understand the value of the concept, though.  If you’re brand new to Paleo and the idea of never having pizza or a baguette or ice cream again, ever, is […]

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