Looking for a little kick but not digging the coffee? Whether you’re trying to avoid coffee because you’re concerned with its cross-reactivity to gluten or the potential risk of ingesting mold (1) , or you’re simply looking to cut down on java habit just a tad, and feeling like hot tea is just too boring for […]
Read More ›Last Sunday, I spent the day manning a booth (can I say that, being a woman?) at A Taste of Paleo 4.0. A colleague and friend of mine, Alia Palmer, founded this ‘festival for the modern caveman’ as she calls it, four years back with the intention to create “the first ever paleolithic (aka Caveman) food […]
Read More ›Summer’s coming to a close and the kids are nearly settled back into school, which means that quite possibly, by the end of September, you’ll finally have a moment for yourself! Have you been eating well, exercising but still feeling like you’ve got those extra 8 pounds hanging on? Or maybe you’d prefer not to […]
Read More ›Over the last four months, I’ve been incorporating more and more mention of the newest component of my business: a partnership with Beautycounter, a company with a mission to get safe skincare into the hands of everyone. One of the key things which attracted me to Beautycounter in the first place was the impact they’re […]
Read More ›Imagine going to the dermatologist seeking a remedy for less than picture perfect and being told solely to use a prescription cream as the solution. Not being asked about what you’re putting inside your body (what you’re eating) nor what you’re putting on it (what you’re providing to your skin as food!). Sadly, more often […]
Read More ›Are you a foodie? A chef? A health-nut? Then this one’s for you. Healthy eating enthusiasts, individuals interested in wellness and fitness-minded people alike, please join me for an upcoming event coming up just around the corner! “Taste of Paleo 4.0, Food Festival” is coming to Yorba Linda on Sunday, August 21 from 1PM to […]
Read More ›While it may not be as obvious as allowing the little ones to win the battle in which they’re begging for candy at the grocery store, many a seemingly healthy snack option for kids is still filled to the brim with it. And with the kids home from school and sleep away camp having ended, many […]
Read More ›I know, I know. It sounds crazy, right? Eating real food to prepare for an endurance event the next day, such as the Ironman I raced in last weekend up in Sonoma? And not just eating real food… (are you ready for this?) but not focusing on an abundance of carbohydrates in anticipation for the […]
Read More ›I do not think everyone needs to race Ironman Triathlon. Not because I don’t think anyone can do it; rather, I feel the need to put out this disclaimer in order to preface my post. I do believe everyone needs to move in some capacity, and once you read this, you’ll see what I mean. […]
Read More ›A little over a week ago, I wrote a post about my experience at my most recent race, Ironman Vineman 70.3. In it, I focused largely on the role meditation played not only in the race itself, but in the days leading up to it. I’m in the process of working on my own personal […]
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