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, […]
Read More ›If it’s scorching hot outside, standing in front of a piping hot oven while a hearty grass-fed roast slow cooks is not exactly the most appealing way to prepare dinner. When the roast is done cooking and it’s time to prep the veggie sides in a bit of coconut oil, the broccoli won’t be the […]
Read More ›Women should be very careful of lifting weights so as not to bulk up too much and take on a masculine appearance. Really, we women are best off lifting no more than two to three pound dumbbells and performing very high reps, otherwise we’ll run the risk of looking too manly. Actually, forget […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›We all know that a nice, juicy grass-fed steak is a great source of iron. Enjoying it with a hearty portion of sautéed garlic spinach, rich in anti-oxidants and calcium, is a healthy and tasty way to round out the meal. And eating this way on a daily basis is conducive to achieving your ideal, lean […]
Read More ›Years ago, we were told “milk, it does a body good” and I recall an ad on TV of a tanned, slim women in a white swimsuit running along a beach to show us just how good it really was. Then, the dairy council repositioned to make sure we “got milk” and featured a […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›Seeking a substitute for the packets of non-dairy creamer you’ve been using in your morning coffee? How about something to replace the organic granola you’ve been buying at the local health food store? Or perhaps you just need something to eat instead of bread so you can still have an easy-to-make sandwich during a busy […]
Read More ›Have you been religiously downing those little milk bottles from the refrigerated section of the pharmacy in an attempt to ensure you’re getting enough probiotics? Or feeling hesitant about giving up the low-calorie fruit yogurts for the same reason? Before we get too far into which probiotics to take, let’s consider why we […]
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