We often think of our meals in terms of protein, vegetable, starch. Every plate we order tends to be a hefty combination of all three. That’s what most people have always been taught was a balanced meal. If you’re a meat and potatoes person, you’re probably not eating a lot of vegetables. If you do, they … Continue reading
I’m often asked why the paleo diet excludes grains. What is it about grains that are so bad? There are two important parts to that answer: 1) Lectins, 2) Omega 6. Lectins wreak havoc in our bodies. See my Favorite Links page to read all about Lectins. You can avoid dangerous lectins by taking them … Continue reading
If you had to pick one, do you like the soft and chewy, or hard and crispy? Personally, I like the hard and crispy. Before paleo, a bowl of cereal or a dark toasted bagel were always part of the routine, and loved the crispy crust of a baguette. Now, without grains, I look for … Continue reading
The common questions from people starting a paleo journey usually have to do with replacing the carbs in their meals, namely, bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. A majority of people eat one of those, at least one meal per day. Two years ago, I was eating one of those at every meal. I would always … Continue reading
Everyone has a “meal”. People going through the paleo transition, the paleo process, whether thinking about going paleo, or a few weeks into it, often ask me, “What’s your go-to meal”? I realized that it wasn’t the meal I cooked most often (turkey), nor my favorite meal (lamb), rather the meal I craved after a … Continue reading
I ran a marathon yesterday so all that was on my mind last night and this morning was protein. Protein is essential in muscle building. Building muscle requires 85-110% of your lb. body weight, in grams, per day. To make this easy, if you’re 150 lbs and want to build muscle, make sure you have … Continue reading
I had a lovely breakfast this morning: grilled salmon, parsnips and baby chard. The salmon was wild alaskan king salmon, bought from the Larchmont Farmers’ Market yesterday for $14.95 a pound. This is about 4 ounces worth, pan fried, skin side down to medium rare. One parsnip, thinly sliced, blanched. A healthy handful of baby … Continue reading
Transitioning to the paleo diet can be challenging. Let’s face it, any diet can be challenging. But you will reap a lifetime of rewards from taking care of yourself. I meet people every day that, “eat healthy”, but when it comes right down to it, they don’t. You can work out all you want, but … Continue reading
Did you ever have that perfect dinner, with that perfect dish, and that perfect person to share it with? And then, you even got to take a doggie bag home with just the right amount left for a snack? I had a superb piece of salmon yesterday. It was fresh, it was perfectly cooked and … Continue reading
Paleo Breakfast 