A client commented to me today that when the dreary weather hits- not unlike what we're getting today in LA- she just wants to curl up with a bowl of pasta, or ice cream or the ubiquitous mocha. Where does that lead? Blood sugar spikes and dips, weight gain, acne and low energy levels are […]
Read More ›I must reiterate that the #PaleoDiet is NOT a 'low carb diet' per se; in other words, it's NOT Atkins! Does it call for less carbs than the typical American diet? YES! More importantly, though, it calls for the focus to be on real, unprocessed carbs found in fruits and veg, and none from refined […]
Read More ›if you've done a great job of cutting out your sweet 'liquid cake in a cup' (aka a mocha, or the like), but find yourself craving that afternoon treat, now that the weather's getting cool, look no further than the spice aisle at the grocery store… Enter- the cinnamon stick! In addition to offering some […]
Read More ›If you find yourself packing on the pounds every winter, due to the plethora of reasons people give, including some of the following for just a few examples: -'It's too dark to workout before or after work" -"I get the winter blahs and don't feel energized to train" -"With the holidays around the corner, what […]
Read More ›It's easy! If you buy sushi grade fish (I chose Ahi today) from the fish monger, and plan to eat it as sashimi, there is little to no prep required. Of course, you can jazz it up with your fave Asian herbs & spices (but be sure to read labels and avoid items containing SOY […]
Read More ›Yes, I know, chili isn't chili without the beans….but let's be open minded here! Why not enjoy all the flavor of this dish with lots of potential, without the negative consequences of ingesting anti nutrient-packed legumes? It's simply not a problem to concoct a recipe that's friendly to the #PaleoDiet. Give this a whirl: […]
Read More ›It may sound funny, but it's a reality that lots of clients face- how to keep true to the #PaleoDiet when your friends, family or colleagues just don't get it! For some, it brings back difficult old memories of being odd man out in high school and regretfully ending up doing something to appease peer […]
Read More ›After an email inquiry from a client asking about a certain electrolyte product on the market, I felt compelled to share this, for those of you who may be unfamiliar… While we PALEO devotees, whether athletes or not, are already quite savvy at reading labels in search of hidden culprits, there are a couple of […]
Read More ›Our last day in Kona…after a season of hard work to get to Kona, the big day has come and gone. Although we're already talking about next year, there's always a bit of that post-IM race lull… Time to take a moment, breathe, enjoy our surroundings. We spent our last morning here paddling around with […]
Read More ›Nell, How do you recover from Ironman… and do you just eat whatever you want for days after the race? Yes, BUT, keep in mind that what I want is still foods that are those that are part of the #PaleoDiet. The main difference is that I need to eat even more frequently as caloric […]
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