Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Health & Wellness”
Those of you who follow my blog and listen to my podcasts know that I am not particularly dogmatic about what is “allowed” and “not allowed” on a Paleo/Primal/Real Foods type of diet. My approach is to help you understand how food should work in your body and empower you to choose foods that provide optimal, nutrient-dense fuel for your body. …
In this four-part series, I’ll be addressing one of the most common issues I’m asked about every single day – digestive function. If you or someone you know isn’t sure what’s going on “in there” or how to tackle an issue, keep your eyes here for the series. Digestive disruption is your body’s way to telling you something’s not right, …
The short answer: protein powders aren’t food. And by now you know how I feel about the fact that we should be chewing and eating food. But sometimes, there are exceptions to even my own “rules.” So, I’ll bend just a little here. Some folks may be “qualified” to consume protein in a non-food/powdered form. 1. Those interested in mass-gain …
A few years ago I would have laughed at you if you told me I would be writing a blog for a food website. I regularly burned dinner, which mostly consisted of ingredients from a box. I lived on fat free yogurt, and swore by bagels as being the ultimate health food. Thank goodness for a wake-up call from the …
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Episode #79: “The Hormone Cure” with Dr. Sara Gottfried, Pt 1 We’ll have part 2 with Dr. Gottfried next week! Check out Dr. Gottfried’s website here. In this episode we had chat with The Hormone Cure author Dr. Sara Gottfried about her new book and so much …
I’d like to note that this is intended as a quick snapshot view of some of the amazing health benefits of foods that are commonly demonized in mainstream media. This is not my end-all-be-all on why we should eat these foods, nor should it serve as an ultimate explanation of why they aren’t to be feared. If you’re looking for …
Episode #73: Blood Type Diet, Candida, CrossFit, Light Therapy UPCOMING EVENTS: The Balanced Bites Workshop with Diane & Liz! Saturday, March 9, 2013 | Washington, DC Click here to register. Sunday, March 10, 2013 | Allentown, PA Click here to register. Remember that all events are open to the public, you do not need to belong to the hosting gym to attend! Remember – If …
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Episode #72: Sarah of ThePaleoMom.com Talks Autoimmune & Paleo! Intro: 2:10 Routine for kids: planning around what’s natural for them. 6:36 All about ThePaleoMom.com, Sarah’s book on Autoimmune Paleo & The Paleo View podcast Topics: 1. [16:15] Can/should an Autoimmune protocol be used as a preventative? 2. [29:40] Is …
It’s the shot heard ’round the world… every winter. It seems no one can escape flu-shot fear mongering. As cold weather moves in, the CDC and those enigmatic “health officials” (who are those guys anyway?) are bombarding you with recommendations regarding this years dangerous influenza virus outbreak. We’re told to stay home when sick, get plenty of rest and get your …
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 …