Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Nuts over almond butter

I am a big fan of almond butter. This alternative to peanut butter is a staple in my home, especially now that I’m avoiding legumes (like peanuts) as part of my Paleo lifestyle. Almond butter is packed with essential fatty acids and multiple essential water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Almond butter is an excellent source of […]

Let's hash it out!

I love leftovers. And one of my favorite ways to use leftovers is by turning them into a simple and satisfying hash. (Here’s a piece of trivia for you! The word “hash” comes from the french word “hache,” which means chopped.) In foodie terms, hash is defined as being a dish prepared with cooked meat […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Not all sausage is created equally

The only thing that hits the spots like eggs and bacon is eggs and sausage. Or, maybe a hot juicy sausage right off the grill. Or, sausage and peppers. Or, sausage and pasta. Or, sausage soup. Can you tell I love this delicious meat?! Sausages are not only scrumptious, but they’re also very versatile. But, […]

Science fiction meets your dinner plate

A revolutionary new gadget has been invented by a technology group in Toronto, Canada, and I feel like it is going to make a big impact on the health of folks around the world. It’s called Tellspec, and it seriously sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. You scan this little doodad (it’s […]

Beef up your protein intake with jerky

You might be surprised to see that I’ve decided to do a “Healthy Food” post on beef jerky. And if the only beef jerky you’re familiar with is that horrible stuff you find at the gas station, you’d be right to be surprised! I am not talking about that jerky. Those bags of commercial jerky […]

Double-dosing on bone broth

Bone broth is one of the most nutritious things you can put in your body. Made by simmering animal bones in water over the course of 36-72 hours, bone broth is a delicious, healing elixir. All those minerals from the bones are infused into the liquid through the simmering, being leeched out with the help […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Smoked salmon

As a Paleoista, I’m always looking to change things up in my selection of proteins, and smoked salmon fits the bill any time of day. Smoked salmon is made by brining and smoking strips of salmon, giving it a wonderful flavor. Commonly referred to as lox and served with bagels, smoked salmon isn’t just for […]

Grown up lunch box gear

If you’re following a healthy lifestyle that involves you taking lunch to the office each day, first of all, know that I’m very proud of you! And second of all, do you have the right assortment of containers and gadgets to help you elevate that brown bag lunch? Let’s take a look at what you’re […]

Nothing but love for beef heart

Now, before you turn up your nose at the title of this article, please hear me out! Beef heart might sound tough to swallow (pun intended), but it really is quite a nice cut of meat. While the heart is an organ, beef heart doesn’t actually qualify as organ meat. It’s a muscle, so it […]