Changing What’s Normal

It occurred to me last night when I was finishing up a lovely meal of bone broth, which I’d made using grass fed bones, garlic, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and some pastured chicken breast with some raw chard thrown in last minute that times sure have changed. For me, that is. Former vegan here, don’t forget. […]

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Make No Bones About It

Bone Broth. Sounds pretty simple, right? Stick some bones in a pot and boil ’em, then give ’em to the dog? Sure…that’s one option, but why not serve it to yourself? Homemade bone broth offers the following health benefits: It’s rich in proline and glycine (important for a healthy gut and digestion, muscle repair and […]

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The Decadence of Frozen Fruit

Missing your ice-cream, now that you’re Paleo?  Rather than going faux-Paleo with some of the choices for ice-creams or substitutes on the market these days, why not keep it simple and just eat fruit? It may sound like something that would never fit the bill, but before you judge, consider: If you have frozen fruit, […]

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Prawns: Perfectly Packed with Paleo Protein

For as long as I can remember, prawns have been a favorite of mine.   After eating a light lunch just now of some wild prawns, raw oysters, a bell pepper and some leaves, courtesy of Santa Monica Seafood, I had these creatures of the sea on my mind when I decided to make them […]

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Paleoista Tips for a Healthier Superbowl Party

Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or attending one today, there’s no need to worry that you’ll be left with no other choices but to gorge on  jumbo bags of nacho chips, dip and beer, beer, and more beer! While I’m not trying to convince all the die-hard fans that they should watch the game […]

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Superbowl Challenge…With Food

Not referring to the actual event,  you see; rather, I’m writing about the challenge of making Superbowl -party friendly fare…that also happens to fit within Paleo parameters. In response to my invitation to send me your challenges for dishes you’d like to create in healthier manner, one reader sent in the following request:    “What […]

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Paleo Superbowl- Is It Possible?

Indeed, it is. In fact, I’ve written a few posts on this very topic, but before I do so for this year’s event, I’d like to get some feedback from you, my readers! What dish do you feel is a must-have at your Superbowl Party this year?  Go ahead, give me your best shot and […]

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Sometimes, You Just Need Some Broccoli…

It happens to all of us.  No matter how much we prep and plan, there are, inevitably, times when we’re out and about longer than planned and find ourselves hit with a sudden sensation of being absolutely starving. Starry eyed, dizzy and with a growling stomach is no way to function. So what to do? […]

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