This is a recent testimonial from one of my readers and a yoga teacher of my mother’s, Emma, who lives in New Jersey and runs a fantastic studio called South Mountain Yoga. I’ve had digestive problems for years. I remember leaving the dinner table when I was a kid, using the excuse of going to the bathroom, and then just …
5 Questions with Paleo Trail (the new online Paleo diet tracker) – and a giveaway!
I am happy to share with you my interview with Paleo Trail Founder, Kristin Jekielek. Paleo Trail provides a way to track your food with the focus being on food quality rather then calorie counting. Kristin is offering up a 1 year upgraded membership for one lucky Balanced Bites reader – details are at the end of this post. 1. How did the idea for Paleo Trail come about? …
Podcast Episode #70: Practical Paleo Meal Plans, Exercise & Diet for Kids
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Episode #70: Practical Paleo Meal Plans, Exercise & Diet for Kids Topics: 1. Can you mix and match the 30 day meals plans in Practical Paleo? [8:00] 2. Clarifying super foods and goitrogenic foods recommendations. [15:50] 3. Help modifying recipes in Practical Paleo for an egg …
Adjust your way to new PRs… and a big giveaway!
Let me paint a picture of you. You eat Paleo, you’re a CrossFit athlete and life is good. Actually, it’s great! You’ve discovered a way of living that feels so right. You are feeding your genetic blueprint with the raw materials required for outrageous health. You tell everyone you know because you are altruistic and this stuff really works! But… …
Podcast Episode #69: Talking Nutrient Synergy with Dr. Chris Masterjohn!
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Episode #69: Talking Nutrient Synergy with Dr. Chris Masterjohn! Topics: 00:00 — Introducing Diane, Liz, and the Show (Diane and Liz chit chat) 02:30 — Introducing Nutrient Synergy and Me 04:40 — Oops the mute button was on! 05:30 — My Background/Story 09:12 — What I Ate …
Podcast Episode #67: The Beauty-Cast! Acne, Dark Circles, & Paleo Skincare
Opening chat: Liz’s New Year’s Resolution Topics: #1 Time to embrace a natural skin care regime? [12:20] #2 Rosacea, inside and outside approches, what’s best? [21:30] #3 Dark under eye circles, anything to be done? [30:48] # 4 When all else fails, how to handle persistent acne? [38:00] # 5 Gluten in beauty products? [49:40] LINKS: Primal Life Organics skincare Click …
Podcast Episode #66: The 21-Day Sugar Detox – FAQs and Questions Answered!
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: Intro to The 21-Day Sugar Detox [15:40] 1. Can I use vinegars like balsamic, apple cider, etc.? [18:00] 2. What can I substitute for my gum/mints? [21:42] 3. I’m super hungry – is this normal? What should I do? [26:00] 4. Is becoming extra cranky …
Paleo Recipes for Autoimmune Conditions
Since the release of Practical Paleo, the response to the section on eating for autoimmune conditions has been overwhelming. By popular demand, I am developing a downloadable cookbook with brand new autoimmune-friendly recipes, more meal plans, and tips for following this difficult way of healing your body through food. We asked you to tell us what type of recipes you’d like to …
Podcast Episode #64: Surviving the Holidays – Indulging, Family & Cocktails!
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Opening chat: Overall mindset when it comes to eating around the holidays Topics: 1. How do I stay on the wagon? [12:24] 2. Best time to eat sweets? [25:37] 3. & 4. Recovery after indulgences [29:39 & 33:20] 5. How to handle judgment from family …
FAQs: How can I eat Paleo without a gallbladder?
My maternal grandmother, who many of you read about in my book, has no gallbladder. My father has no gallbladder. I’ve said it many times over, when I talk about my background and motivation to study and teach nutrition, that I live and eat in a way to do the best I can to prevent not only ailments like cancer …