Decoding Nutrition Labels: Is This Paleo-Approved?

Wait a second… isn’t all the food we eat as part of our True Paleo regime supposed to be fresh? As in, no packaging?   In an ideal world, absolutely. But unless you are actually hunting and gathering your own food, chances are you’re eating or drinking some foods or beverages that have come in […]

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Spring Into Carbs: Refueling on a Paleo Diet

Carbs and Paleo?  What?  Isn’t it all about meat and fat? Hardly!   One of the most common misconceptions clients have when we first begin working together is that a Paleo Diet is a low carb or no-carb manner of eating.  Little do they know, bread, cereal, bagels, quinoa, and grains in general are not […]

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Keep Spring Allergies at Bay with a Paleo Diet

It’s already April and spring is in full effect.   The days grow longer, the air feels warmer and this can set the stage for the perfect scenario to get outside and take advantage of the start of some really nice weather.   But for others, going outside is anything but fun.    Instead they’re […]

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The Hidden Truth About Kale

As if there were anything to hide! Anyone who’s been reading the Paleoista blog since its inception back in 2007 can vouch for the fact that I am, admittedly, quite possibly, one of the biggest kale pushers around. I’ll throw some Kale in the Vitamix as part of my post workout smoothie in the morning […]

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Can’t Beet This!

You’ve probably read about it by now; beets are hot!   While I may not go so far as to say they’re the new kale (solely because of my love of the leafy green), they’re something worth looking into, to say the least. Beets, rich in Nitrates (NO3), provide a concentrated source of dietary nitrate, which […]

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Spring Fennel, Apple, Radish Citrus Salad

Spring is here!   What better way to take advantage of the abundance of produce than to create something that embodies the essence of spring:   a light, easy to prepare, crisp salad that’s ready in less than five minutes. Being a fan of some heat, such as what you might enjoy when dining on […]

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Oh! So Saucy!

Looking for an easy, fast way to turn boring carrot and celery sticks into a more interesting snack?  How about a way to jazz up broiled wild Halibut? Do you like roasted red peppers, almonds, a twist of lemon and some cilantro? Check out my recipe for Paleoista’s Romesco Sauce; perfect as a dip for […]

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Livening Up Bland Proteins with Some Pizzazz!

I’ve never been a big fan of dousing steak sauce on a beautiful grass-fed filet or covering an arugula and pear salad with a wad of gorgonzola. I tend to like simple, local and fresh… all of which make for an opportunity to enjoy the real taste of the food you’re eating instead of masking […]

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