Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

n and of itself, that is! So unfortunate that we all (myself included) had to experience the nightmare of the low-fat craze of the early 90's!   Yes, I, too, was a believer in the school of thought that we should eat a healthy, LOW FAT (I'm talking ridiculous numbers now) diet.   Those were […]

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Milk for Workout Recovery??

No, no, no! Milk isn't part of the #PaleoDiet, and it DOESN'T do a body good! This statement from an excerpt in an article ACSM's (the organization through which I'm certified through; one of the few valid certifying bodies!) e-newsletter:  The introduction to the piece mentions that the PhD who wrote the article 'has received […]

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Technique: Tying a Filet Mignon Roast

While one of my favourite meals to prepare is also the simplest- a rare, grass-fed filet mignon steak (I sear it in a cast-iron skillet with….nothing), there's also a lot to be said for the beautiful presentation of a stuffed filet mignon roast. NOT stuffed as in bread-stuffing; rather, I do a saute of mushrooms […]

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Portable Pre-Workout Meal: Babyfood!

Yes, I'm serious; I eat baby food.   Why not just eat a regular banana with some egg whites, right before a workout?  NO reason at all EXCEPT- you can keep a jar or two of natural, nothing added baby food in your gym bag and, since it's non-perishable, you needn't worry about it going […]

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Beef & Veggie Stew

After I received a few requests for a beef & veggie stew I mentioned last week, I thought it fitting to give a recipe for this hearty, easy to make meal, which is 100% #PaleoDiet friendly! -In a large stock pot, brown cubed beef in olive oil over high heat, until seared on all sides. […]

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Running Together

After giving a lecture this morning to the LA Roadrunners who are getting ready for the LA Marathon in March, I felt inspired to write a bit about the importance of having a group to run with. If you're already a seasoned runner with a specific training plan and/or a coach, or someone who prefers to […]

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A Paleo, Post Workout Fruity Treat!

Dried fruit after a workout is not only delicious, it's a great idea!   Raisins, for example, are one of the most alkaline things we can put into our bodies, which helps return our pH to the desired basic range, as it tends to become acidic during long bouts of training. A few caveats- 1) […]

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Filling Up? Carbs & The Cold!

Yes, the cold weather is coming (go ahead, call me a lightweight!  I admit that after living in LA for 16 yrs temps under 60 do feel cold, but this message applies to feeling cold… and so…) Are you starting to think about staying indoors, and eating warm, filling foods- hearty things like creamy pasta […]

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Another Example of My Hour In The Kitchen

  What's this?  Three dishes going at once… and that's just on the stove top.  For those of you who are regular readers, you'll recall  yesterday's post on salmon poaching technique (see dish at top R).   What I didn't mention was that the salmon dish was just one of three meals I was making […]

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