On our drive up to Sonoma for a race this weekend, we stopped at Denny's (slim pickin's along the 5 freeway!) for breakfast for some extra fuel, in addition to all the usual road trip snacks: steamed broccoli & asparagus, blueberries, apples, avocado, sliced turkey and some leftover steak (all kept in our thermal cooler […]
Read More ›Seems coconut milk is growing in popularity, which is a good thing! However, canned coconut milk almost always contains Guar Gum, a potent source of saponins, which is a BAD thing, especially for anyone with autoimmune disease. So where can you find plain coconut milk, that is JUST coconut milk? Right from the source- […]
Read More ›Just a quick reminder to make sure that, on the rare occasion that you do encounter a healthy, Paleo snack on the road, at restaurant, in the coffee shop or anywhere- make sure you compliment the chef, the barista or the server! Imagine my surprised today when I stopped by the cafe @ Nordstrom for […]
Read More ›Thought it would be timely to breach this subject, yet again, after receiving an email reminder to sign up for the 'Carbo Load Dinner' at the 1/2 Ironman I have this coming weekend. Just want to offer a reminder to all of you budding, and seasoned endurance athletes out there- you DON'T have to stray […]
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