Mother’s Day, Paleoista Style

Treating mom to a nice brunch on Mother’s Day?  What a lovely idea… but where on earth can you go for brunch where you won’t be inundated with pancakes, muffins, pastries and a host of (non) food items that are anything but Paleo? Well, if you happen to be near one of the up and […]

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Eat Your Lobster

About a month or so ago, I was contacted by the guys at Get Maine Lobster.  They asked if I’d be interested in trying a sample of their products and if I liked them, spreading the word. (Oh, twist my arm.  Give me free lobster.) Of course, I happily accepted. In addition to it’s absolutely […]

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Sneaking In The Veggies

Which is a better approach- getting people to understand just how very important getting more veggies into their daily regime is and developing an easy way to do so, or sneaking them into unexpected places? Maybe it doesn’t matter, so long as the end result is the same- eating more leafy greens! An interesting article […]

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Why Restaurants Should Keep Their Bread. Pardon?

Oh, dear. A rally of support to keep the bread basket coming to the table as part and parcel of a typical dining experience, from a recent article in New York Serious Eats. Citing reasons such as “the key is everything in moderation”,  “bread can be part of a healthy diet” and, my favorite, “if you’re […]

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For Less Than Twelve More Hours…

You’ve been seeing the emails, the tweets, the Facebook Posts and all the newsletters coming in from many of us in the Paleo space… and it’s only going to last just a few more hours. If you bought the bundle last year and that’s your reason for not partaking again this week, do consider that […]

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Losing Your Paleo Mojo?

“Dear Nell, Over the past two years I have fallen off the paleo band wagon. Any tips on getting back into the lifestyle? I miss the clarity of mind and unlimited energy I used to have and any ideas would be fantastic.…” Wrote a reader to my Facebook page, recently. I’ve heard other people say the […]

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And More On That Calorie Tip

Yesterday, I wrote about how important it is to recognize the different sources of calories, rather than focusing on the sheer number alone. Today… more on the same topic, because for many, it’s just not going in. Last summer, I had the opportunity to meet, and film some YouTube clips with a well known author […]

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Demand Your Kale

I absolutely loved the fact that there was an ad on the subway mentioning fresh veggies.   And kale, at that!   And even better yet, fresh kale, as opposed to the surge of flavored kale chips that are popping up out of the woodwork.  (Is anyone really thinking that creamsicle flavored kale chips are […]

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A Calorie Is Not A Calorie, and How To Lose Weight

If you’re someone who’s had a lifelong battle with weight loss, you may be interested in trying the latest and greatest new diet that promises to end the miserable struggle, once and for all. It’s quite well stated that those who are overweight may very well be the best experts on the many different approaches […]

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From the Inside Out

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had the same conversation.    Someone will approach me and ask a Paleo related question.  They understand the connection between their gut and what they’re eating, but often it stops there. When the conversation continues and I explain that how one’s skin looks, how one’s sleep is, […]

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