Are you enjoying your workouts? Are they fun? Do they make you feel like a child at the playground, shrieking with joy and enjoying the simple pleasure of moving your body and feeling great? Or, do you feel they’re form of punishment and you find you’ll let any little excuse be reason enough to […]
Read More ›When it comes to cooking Paleoista-style, simple does not equal boring. Even though I prefer focusing on the essence of the protein itself rather than hiding it under a Paleo(ish) substitute for a sauce, there’s one route that not only heightens the layers of flavor of your favorite protein, but also adds an extra nutritional […]
Read More ›Eating right when you’re cooking for yourself at home is easy when you get into a good routine. Even ordering while dining out at a restaurant becomes a non-issue when you become familiar with the menus. But why is it so difficult to stay on track and both eat well and exercise while on vacation? […]
Read More ›You’re feeling great, you’ve lost weight, and you’re getting complimented on a daily basis that you seem to be exuding a certain glow. Cleary, you’ve found true Paleo diet living really suits you! And then it happens. You’re out with the girls and one friend, you know the one, asks why, now that […]
Read More ›Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) causes a variety of symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. People are typically diagnosed after exhibiting IBS symptoms for at least three months.1 This condition affects 25 – 45 million Americans,2 and until a little over a decade ago, I was included in that group. Before I found The […]
Read More ›That fresh basil smelled just incredible when you bought it over the weekend at the farmer’s market. And those fresh, ripe tomatoes were simply to die for. Oh, and the delicate Bibb Lettuce… just heaven. But, when it came time to whip up a crisp Paleo salad to go with tonight’s grilled, wild salmon […]
Read More ›For many the end of a workout is the best part. I fondly remember one private training client I worked with years ago who looked forward to the end of his workout. He’d collapse onto the stretching mat, feigning sheer exhaustion, claiming I’d pushed him past his limit. He’d then happily announce that he […]
Read More ›Sea salt for your veggies? Himalayan pink salt to top off that decadent, juicy, grass-fed steak? Or, perhaps a dusting of fleur de sel for that delicious little mouthful of amuse-bouche you’re serving at your dinner party? No harm, no foul, right? Somehow, word has gotten out that sea salt is a safe […]
Read More ›Your current morning routine: multivitamin, fish oil, calcium, Vitamin D, and iron. Oh, and don’t forget a good antioxidant blend and some Coenzyme Q10. Wait! There’s also a B complex and some green powder for good measure. And if we want to get into more specific vitamins – let’s take pre-menopausal women – […]
Read More ›Oh, the glory days of a lazy, summer Sunday afternoon. There’s not a single thing I’d rather do on a hot, sunny Southern California day than hit the beach after a nice, long run. With the sound of the surf, the warmth of the sand, and the heavenly sun on my skin just […]
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