July 21, 2010
July 21, 2010
One of my readers of the blog, Amy, has kindly shared and granted me her permission to use her coconut yogurt recipe. Thanks to her, my personal coconut yogurt trails needn't continue! Here is what she had to say: "I make the coconut milk yogurt by blending approximately 3 cups of shredded coconut with about […]
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July 20, 2010
Not necessarily. While still a better option that a wheat-based product, foods containing rice, corn or other gluten free grains are still grains, and therefore still contribute negatively towards making our bodies more acidic. In addition, they also contain anti nutrients (lectins) which […]
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July 19, 2010
One last 'on the road' Paleo eating post from our trip home from Sonoma on the 5… Yes, it will require a bit of doctoring, but, in a pinch, you can make a snack from the following options at Starbucks: -Herbal Tea- my personal fave is their Rooibos (just PLAIN hot tea- NOT a tea […]
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July 18, 2010
Team Stephenson update from Sonoma- happy with our 1/2 vineman times. My fast husband finished in 4:40- so proud of him, from whom I’ve learned so much about sport (amongst many other things, but that’s another post!). I finished 2nd age gp 4:50.., very happy considering I was letting a stupid ear infection bum me […]
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July 18, 2010
It sounds great: "take this 'green' powder and it will provide you an alkalizing boost and all your vitamins". Unfortunately, though, even something that sounds fantastic still needs to be reviewed. After reading the labels of almost ALL of products in this category at Whole Foods last week, I was hard pressed to find […]
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July 17, 2010
On our drive up to Sonoma for a race this weekend, we stopped at Denny's (slim pickin's along the 5 freeway!) for breakfast for some extra fuel, in addition to all the usual road trip snacks: steamed broccoli & asparagus, blueberries, apples, avocado, sliced turkey and some leftover steak (all kept in our thermal cooler […]
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July 16, 2010
Seems coconut milk is growing in popularity, which is a good thing! However, canned coconut milk almost always contains Guar Gum, a potent source of saponins, which is a BAD thing, especially for anyone with autoimmune disease. So where can you find plain coconut milk, that is JUST coconut milk? Right from the source- […]
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July 15, 2010
Just a quick reminder to make sure that, on the rare occasion that you do encounter a healthy, Paleo snack on the road, at restaurant, in the coffee shop or anywhere- make sure you compliment the chef, the barista or the server! Imagine my surprised today when I stopped by the cafe @ Nordstrom for […]
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July 14, 2010
Thought it would be timely to breach this subject, yet again, after receiving an email reminder to sign up for the 'Carbo Load Dinner' at the 1/2 Ironman I have this coming weekend. Just want to offer a reminder to all of you budding, and seasoned endurance athletes out there- you DON'T have to stray […]
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