Are Kale Chips a Good Paleo Snack?

I've personally only seen two brands of kale chips; both had high sodium levels due to added salt.    If you're an athlete, some added salt in the diet is not only acceptable, it's necessary.  However, it's quite easy to simply sprinkle a bit onto your pre workout banana smoothie, or post session homebrew, so […]

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Pre workout breakfast on vacation

When I go out of town, regardless of whether it’s for a race, vacation or business, having a place to run is a must! If it’s just a short run, it’s no big deal to plan on eating breakfast afterward, but what if you’re in a build for a race and have a longer run […]

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A Paleo Drink (Red Wine) & Histamines

Have you noticed a congested feeling in your head after having the Paleo-friendly, occasional glass of red wine? That similar to what you might feel if you consumed dairy products? It could be the histamines! Did you know that red wines contain approximately 200 times the histamines found in white wine? This is not to […]

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I eat out all the time; how can I keep Paleo?

This is a question I get asked very often.  Yes, it's more challenging to keep paleo in the sense that many menu options require a bit of modifications, but that does NOT make it impossible.   -Scan the menu for salads to start.  Ask for no dressing (or sometimes it's easier to say dressing on […]

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Watch Your Garden Grow

I'm no green thumb, but I'm quite proud of my first attempt to grow a few herbs & fruit (tomato!).   Growing your own garden is cost effective and allows you to keep it organic! If you're new to gardening, as I am- start small.  Find out what naturally will grow locally and choose one […]

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Grilled Turkey Breast…and it’s not dry at all!

Using the same technique and thought process as when cooking chicken breast, I bought a bone-in, skin on turkey breast in order to seal in flavor and moisture. Heat up your grill and throw in a scattering of wood chips that you've soaked for at least an hour to impart a nice, woodsy flavor. Peel […]

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Orange Hands! Too Many Carrots?

Hi Nell, I was hoping you might have some thoughts on the current issue I'm having…orange palms! I have cut way back on my carrot habit, but for a few weeks I was eating at least a few big carrots a day. On top of that, I eat yams at least a few times a […]

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Butterflied Lemon Chicken on the Grill

Using a kitchen knife, cut down either side of the backbone of a free-range chicken and discard the spine (or use it in your next homemade stock!).  Open up ('butterfly') the bird and place it open side down on your work surface. Place the bird, Then, grab your meat tenderizer tool to pound the breast […]

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