Getting Rid of the Good Stuff…Intentionally

Sugar sells.   We all know this.   If it weren’t the case, we wouldn’t see so much of it in so many ‘food’ products ranging from those in which it’s screamingly obvious, like candy and cakes, to those where it may be a bit subtler – canned spaghetti sauces or soups. While none of […]

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Allergy Shots for the Dog?

I wish I were making this up but sadly, I’m not. A friendly woman with whom I often chat at the gym, who I don’t know very well other than the fact that we both love dogs and I had a real convo this morning, and I left feeling really sorry for her canines. She […]

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Using Up All Those Extras

If you’ve been doing a good job of making shopping for fresh, healthy Paleo food on a regular basis and preparing it, you’re ahead of the game. As you grow more adventurous and creative in the kitchen, you may find that you’re enjoying following recipes to the letter isn’t as necessary as it used to […]

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Up to the Eyeballs in Supplements?

“I take Vitamin D for bone density, along with Strontium and Vitamin K. Then, I use a topical yam cream to prevent menopausal side effects. Also, I take a food-base multi vitamin and Vitamin B for energy since I no longer eat bread. I use L Tryptophan to help me fall asleep and then I […]

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The Black & White vs Grey of Paleo

You walk into the restaurant, after having done the research online and making sure there were some Paleo options. You even went as far as to call ahead and make sure the items you’re interested in are confirmed soy-, gluten- and dairy- free. But then…it happens. You see, in small letters, that the filet mignon […]

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Is IBS…BS?

For me, the diagnosis certainly was, years ago, before I found Paleo in 2005, and when I was suffering on a daily basis from excruciating abdominal pain and GI issues, despite eating what I thought was a healthy diet. I was reminded of this today when, amongst all the other junk email I see in […]

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Finally- A Paleo Protein Powder Option

“What type of protein powder can I use” has got to be, hands down, one of the most commonly asked questions I receive from clients, blog readers and twitter followers alike. Whether you’re a mom on the go with the need for a healthy option to have while driving the kids to soccer, or an […]

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A Magical Fat Burner? Really?

I cringe when I see things like this. Something in a bottle sold as a fat burner just makes me shudder.   I,too, partook of supplements back in the day, many years pre Paleo when I could never seem to find that balance between eating enough to feel energized and focused and dialing in the […]

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Pay It Forward With Your CSA

Sometimes we see things that are so appallingly sad, it feels criminal, and as though there’s nothing we can do to make a difference.   Looking at global problems on a big scale and thinking of ourselves as just one small person that can’t do much to make change can result in a feeling of […]

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Is Chewing Gum Paleo?

Remember ‘nothing in a wrapper’? Most types have so many additives, I wouldn’t recommend touching them with a ten foot pole.  Even if you’re not remotely Paleo, the mere fact that most chewing gums are little bursts of chemicals and don’t have any nutritional value, I can’t say there’s really any good reason to chew […]

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