“To me, the holidays aren’t about the newest trend, but rather going back to the old favorites that you’ve always loved.” That quote struck a real chord with me, and not it a good way. It was part of an article I received on my google alert for Paleo. Following was a recipe for a […]
Read More ›Here’s my dilemma. My mom claims we all need to eat cranberry sauce because it’s ‘good for us’; specifically, because her doc told her ages ago it was helpful to drink cranberry juice to support bladder health, she’s always on a cranberry trip during the holidays. (It’s actually really embarrassing when she feels the need […]
Read More ›Before the big day next week (Thanksgiving), I have another dinner party to host first, and this one is only for six. A good friend of ours, whose family hails from Mexico, and I had a chat recently about Paleo and regional cuisine and, long story short, I’m up for the challenge of making his […]
Read More ›Can a processed food actually be part of the Paleo diet? Even one as refined as a protein powder? In my opinion, yes, but with a few caveats: First off, the only one to consider is an egg protein, and one that’s completely egg protein at that. In other words, not a blend of […]
Read More ›Nell, Please don’t tell me my only option at the holiday party this year, since I’m now Paleo, is water. One of the things I’ve been trying to get across to my colleagues is how this way of eating/living is not restrictive, but if they see me sipping water, I’ll never hear the end of […]
Read More ›Yes, I wrote ‘break up’. And this doesn’t pertain to an only intimate relationship necessarily, and it certainly doesn’t pertain only to the holidays. I’ve worked with several clients who’ve found that their friends or families just don’t buy it. Whether they think Paleo is some odd, fad diet, and they’re genuinely concerned that […]
Read More ›A new client asked if Ensure would be a good option for a quick meal on-the-go. Ensure is a product marketed as, per their website, having “more protein than an egg, 21 essential vitamins and minerals, and 180 calories, Ensure Clear is the fat free, refreshingly clear choice to help fill your nutritional gaps. In […]
Read More ›I’m a coffee snob. I admit it. OK, and I wine snob, too..but only in the sense that if I have a cuppa joe or a glass of vino, I want it to be something that tastes good and came from a reliable place. I use the term ‘snob’ jokingly to make fun of myself, […]
Read More ›What about stuffing, Nell? I love it! I don’t know why; I know it’s not healthy and certainly not Paleo…Any ideas for what to eat instead? For starters, let’s think about the name. Stuffing. Pretty much says it all. What happens if you eat it? You’ll feel stuffed. Do you actually want to feel stuffed? […]
Read More ›“Help! I admittedly have a massive sweet tooth. Many times when I go to holiday parties, they may have one or two paleo-friendly options for a while, but they often disappear or get taken away in favor of sugar-laden, yet somehow still very tempting desserts. What are some good ways to handle these parties? I […]
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