Salmon: Raw vs. Cooked- Is One Better Than The Other?

"Dear Nell, I notice you mention raw salmon a lot in your posts, as one of your preferred proteins. Just wondering if this is a personal preference, or if baking or grilling salmon does something unfavorable?" I personally eat wild salmon sashimi quite often as I really enjoy the taste and simple nature of it. […]

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Try A New Apple

SO many different varieties of apples are out there- check out a new one next time you're at the local farmer's market. I just experienced a HONEY GOLD apple for the first time- absolutely delicious- give it a try! An apple a day…   

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Paleo Macronutrient Ratio

"Nell, I'm a bit concerned about the amount of fat in The Paleo Diet.  I've always followed a low-fat diet, and for some reason, I cannot seem to lose weight.  Wouldn't eating more fat make me even heavier?" A valid, and quite common concern. The answer- NO.   Fat, in and of itself does not […]

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How Much Yam Should I Eat Before A Workout?

Many of my clients ask this question; and it's easy to over think and get wrong! While you can certainly find many recommendations for how many grams of protein and carb to consume pre training, you also need to follow what your body tells you. Personally, years ago when I started following The Paleo Diet, […]

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Seaweed: What a Great Snack!

Seaweed is one of my fave greens- tasty and super easy to prepare… What if you're no where near the sea? No worries- there's at least one product out there that's 'just seaweed': Check out the ingredient (notice singular):   Here's my recipe: 1) Add some water. That's it.  Literally- enjoy with some raw wild […]

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Whey vs. Egg White Protein Powder- Which Is Better?

Egg White Protein Powder! Why? Whey protein powder is sourced from dairy, which is not part of The Paleo Diet.   Dairy products are the most acid producing items we can ingest and over time, contribute to osteoporosis.  (Read: Milk Does NOT do a body good!). In addition, egg white protein powder has a better […]

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Can I Use Almond Flour to Bake?

Well- what do you want to bake? And, is it just ground almonds, or is it flour with almonds added in, similar to 'spinach fettucini', which is pasta that has a green hue due to a piece or two of spinach that got thrown into the mix!? Part of the idea of eating A Paleo […]

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