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In this series, I’m sharing some excerpts from my book, “Practical Paleo” with you. You may or may not choose to follow a paleo style of eating, it isn’t required to be healthy. But, many of you have told me you’ve benefitted from eating paleo for a short or long period of time, so these posts will explain more of …
I’m a big fan of change. As much as I am a total creature of habit, nothing thrills me like making big changes in my life. Even sometimes all at once. I call it “shaking the snow globe.” I make the decision to change a lot of things at once, essentially tossing all those snowflakes up and then seeing how …
Let’s talk about digestive troubles. Whether you’re not digesting fats well, feel like your meals *just sit there*, have symptoms of SIBO or IBS, or any discomfort whether upper or lower GI (even some problems breaking down foods like dairy, for example), I *highly* recommend testing some digestive enzyme options. Especially those with ox bile included if you struggle with …
With kids headed back-to-school this month I‘m sharing my top 3 steps to getting your kids to eat a healthy lunch, plus a few recipes that would be perfect to include in their school lunchbox! Your best bet in getting your kids to eat a healthy lunch is to get them involved. Sure, they may reject some of your new, …
What’s my take on intermittent fasting? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get! There has been a lot of hype around intermittent fasting (IF) over the last several years, which understandably has left many of you wondering if it’s right fit for your nutrition needs. With an informed approach that is personalized to your own health …
What’s my take on avocado oil? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. Understandably, it’s hard for some people to determine whether or not it’s a healthy fat, and also whether or not to us it or to cook with it. And, for as long as this product has been available, I have held an unpopular …
I often post the best gluten-free breads on my Instagram account, and I promised I’d share about my favorite gluten-free bread brands so here we go! While there aren’t many brands I’ve deemed as favorites, there is one brand I lean on most often that’s nationally available, and then two that are a bit more local or are available by …
Not sure how people can get clean and pretty avocado slices? Don’t care because you’re not a food stylist? Haha! I feel you. Well, if you care or are just curious about how to cut an avocado like a pro, here’s how! Using a ripe but not overripe avocado, halve it, then quarter it. I’m sure some folks will peel …
A tip for how to perfectly char a tortilla! I don’t know why I was so intimidated by it before, but I only recently started to char my Siete tortillas (my favorite are the coconut cassava) over the open flame on my range. For years I’ve roasted bell peppers this way, but I was stuck in the skillet-tortilla-heating method for …
Allow me to give you my tips on how to make the perfect homemade salad dressing. Allow me to give you my tips on how to make the perfect homemade salad dressing. A truly great salad dressing starts with great ingredients! You know I love a high quality EVOO, then either citrus or vinegar, then a mustard to help emulsify …