TV Tone Up: Pros and Cons of Working Out While Watching TV

If you’re someone who loves exercising, incorporating it into your regular regime isn’t a difficult task. Just as with anything else important to you, it’s simply a matter of prioritizing and planning your schedule accordingly.   But what if you’re one of the 80% of Americans who don’t make moving a regular habit, as reported […]

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Foods and Drinks to Soothe Upset Stomach

You’ve cut out the gluten, nixed the dairy, and said no thank you to the side of refried beans with your fajitas and have been feeling fantastic! Then, all of a sudden, it hits you:  an awful stomach ache.   What the heck’s going on?   Every once in a while, there still may be […]

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Get Glowing! Healthy Skin From the Inside Out

Glowing, healthy skin from the inside out is one of the first benefits many notice after beginning a real Paleo regime.   Our skin is our largest organ and is made up of several different components, including water, protein, lipids, and different minerals and chemicals. It changes constantly and regenerates itself approximately every 27 days.[1] As such, […]

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Fermented Foods for Your Paleo Diet

Is Kombucha Paleo? How about Kim Chi? I’m often asked if fermented foods such as these are Paleo approved or not. After all, our Paleolithic ancestors consumed honey, fruits, berries, and their juices, which were unintentionally subjected to natural microbial fermentation.1   Fermented foods have many known health benefits. Organically fermented foods are rich in […]

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Red, White, and Meat All Over

Boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, flank steak, and skinless salmon seem to be common staples for many following a healthy eating plan.   Understandably, they’re easy to find, easy to prepare and are, indeed, healthy options, especially if we’re mindful of sourcing them properly in order to ensure the poultry is pasture raised, the beef is […]

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No Whey is Whey Protein Good for You

Finishing your CrossFit workout means it’s time to chug down a container of a whey-based protein recovery shake, right? How about a good post-cardio meal to be consumed in the car en route to the office? Whey powder again, isn’t it?   If only it were that simple.   Whey protein powders are becoming more and […]

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