Burgers are everywhere. I love them. Here’s the problem. A traditional burger, the way I grew up eating them, comes on a bun, with ketchup, pickles, and a side of fries. As soon as you mention a hamburger, that’s what I think of. How do you change your emotional needs when eating? It takes time, … Continue reading
Every once in a while I like to lighten it up. As much as I enjoy a good protein boost in the morning, sometimes a big dinner the night before can keep you full. We are creatures of habit and we will eat at the same time every day, given a steady schedule. Be flexible … Continue reading
It’s flu season. So many people are sick. I’ve been lucky enough to fight it off. At the first signs of feeling “under the weather”, I eat oranges, spinach, and a big pot of chicken soup. Chicken soup has been a home remedy for years. The New York Times reported the science behind chicken soup, … Continue reading
Like any restaurant, sticking to paleo in a Chinese restaurant is challenging, but here, you will have plenty to choose from. Dumplings, noodles, rice, and tofu are major components in most Chinese restaurants and not paleo friendly. Luckily, fish, shellfish, poultry, and pork are also staples that can be ordered untainted by grains. Double check … Continue reading
Dad was in town last week. The challenge in entertaining out of town guests while sticking to your paleo diet, is finding restaurants that will have plenty of paleo selections so you can eat heartily with your guests. I found one and it was a doozie. A few years ago, pre-paleo, dad and I went … Continue reading
Traveling over the holidays can be challenging to your routine, especially a paleo routine. Leafy greens, protein, and root vegetables can be tough to find every meal on the road. Make an effort to plan your meals ahead of time and don’t succumb to temptations just because they’re available all the time. If you indulged … Continue reading
Taking a look back on the best posts of 2012, this one stood out head and shoulders above the rest. Maybe, I just happened to hit a streak of global paleo interest, or maybe the subject matter is international. You be the judge. This post is also relevant because of a recent experience my sister … Continue reading
Vacation is not an excuse for me to eat poorly. In fact, I ate very well throughout the holidays. There were a few new discoveries which gave me some new flavors to enjoy. I discovered a no sugar added hard cider, called Crispin, and another called Magners. They were delicious and wintery and a welcome … Continue reading
The first thing we do when trying a new diet is look for substitutions for our favorite foods. On the paleo diet, there are no grains, dairy, or sugar. Sugar tends to be the easiest to eliminate because we still have sweet things like fruit to turn to when eliminating processed sugar. Honey and agave … Continue reading
Paleo Breakfast 