Have you ever noticed an odd feeling of your teeth feeling gritty after eating spinach? Something that seems to only happen after eating this one leafy green in particular, that leaves a sensation almost akin to having dirt on your teeth? I certainly have. And while it’s easily remedied by a quick brushing of the […]
Read More ›Cauliflower. Crunchy, tasty and a nutritional powerhouse…despite its lack of color! As an excellent source of vitamin C, and a very good source of manganese, it’s a great source of antioxidants, has anti inflammatory benefits and can decrease our risk of cancers and other chronic diseases (especially cardiovascular diseases). High in fiber, it’s also a […]
Read More ›Recently a reader wrote in, asking if I could recommend a good Paleo-friendly recipe for pate. Let’s start with defining it. According to Wiki… Pâté is a mixture of cooked ground meat and fat minced into a spreadable paste. Common additions include vegetables, herbs, spices, and either wine or cognac, armagnac or brandy. Pâté can be served either hot or cold, but it is considered to develop its fullest […]
Read More ›Often, I’m asked for dining recommendations not only for LA, but anywhere I may’ve been traveling, as well as for where readers are based. While there are indeed a growing number of Paleo specific eateries (some of which are, and others which are not so much), when a place catches my eye and puts itself […]
Read More ›I’m not a registered dietician. I enrolled in a Master’s program to earn the title but was so appalled by the curriculum that I had to extricate myself before completion. The internship I was to have would have consisted of me counseling obese, diabetic patients to follow the recommendations of the USDA including (per […]
Read More ›Yesterday, I noticed an interesting entry on a menu at a local cafe. It was a tagline alluding to the concept of “Part Time Vegan” which brought to mind the reference of “VB6”- an eating approach recommending that one adhere to a vegan diet prior to 6pm every day. Are any of these a […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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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