41 Fruits and Veggies in Season Right Now!
Dear Friends, Are you planning a visit to your local farmers market this week? This is my favorite place to go grocery shopping! Happiest place on earth, even though the Disney people might own that phrase, LOL. If you don’t know what’s freshest right now and in season, this guide will help plus I’ll give […]
Diet suggestions for healthy teeth
As we get older, so do our teeth. And the average North American diet is not conducive to dental health. Many of us suffer from enamel erosion and tooth decay, either from our highly acidic diet (carbonated beverages, wine, lemon water, etc.) or from a lack of proper nutrition (or a combination of the two). […]
8 Easy To Grow Root Vegetables
Root vegetables are easy to grow and offer so much nutritionally (and deliciously, too!) I thought I’d put together a little primer for you to get all you can from root vegetables including how easy they are to grow and how to prepare them! 1. Carrots. Perhaps the first food that comes to mind when […]
Get back to your roots: A Root Vegetable Primer
Root vegetables are easy to grow and offer so much nutritionally (and deliciously, too!) I thought I’d put together a little primer for you to get all you can from root vegetables including how easy they are to grow and how to prepare them! Carrots. Perhaps the first food that comes to mind when you […]
4 tips to surviving the family BBQ
So, you’ve adopted a new lifestyle and you feel amazing. And now you get the big invite to the family BBQ/potluck/party/etc and you know what that means! You start fretting over what you’ll be able to eat and what people will have to say about you avoiding the hotdogs, “salads” and desserts. But you know […]
Easy fixes for eating on the go! (strategies enclosed)
We live in a society obsessed with food. And those of us opting to make healthy food choices tend to be in the minority. It’s no problem to find a candy bar or a Big Mac when you’re traveling, but if you’re a Paleoista, well, it can be challenging. In fact, when most folks first […]
Are you getting enough protein?
It probably comes as no surprise that protein is an essential nutrient. Proteins are required for giving strength and structure to your body’s tissues and cells. We need protein to control biochemical reactions and to help the immune system run smoothly. Protein regulates the body’s metabolism, and they are also responsible for the regulation of […]
Breakfast in a glass (+ my favorite smoothie recipe)
I have been a huge fan of smoothies for years—they’re one of my favorite things. Smoothies are part of my daily life, as are fresh juices; however, unlike juices, a smoothie can be a complete meal in a glass. And absolutely perfect for summer. With a smoothie, you have your healthy fat, protein, nutrients and […]
How to Make Greek Yogurt
So guess what? In today’s video, we’re going to make Greek yogurt. I know this might seem like it would be a hard thing to make, but it’s not! Greek yogurt is basically plain yogurt with a lot of the whey taken out of it. Watch the video above and I will show you how to […]