One of nature’s perfect snacks: Macadamia nuts
Just like eggs, coconuts, and avocados, macadamia nuts have gotten a bit of a bad rep over the years due to their high-fat content. As we now know, however, all of these foods (eggs, coconuts, avocados, and nuts) are very nutritious, and the fat they contain is monounsaturated fat, the kind that’s actually beneficial to […]
What is a FODMAP?
After learning about nightshades, lectins, paleo, and gluten, you may have thought you were familiar with all of the newfangled food terms out there. And then you come across the term FODMAP! So what in the world is a FODMAP? Well, FODMAPs refer to a surprising collection of foods that a lot of people are […]
Butter lettuce for strong bones and teeth
Butter lettuce is a frequently used leafy green in my home and in the home of Paleoistas everywhere. You often find butter lettuce in a plastic container (there are known as clamshells) in the produce aisle of your grocery store and most of the time it’s alive, still attached to its root. The reason for […]
Make the decision: eat to live.
I often hear people talk about what they’re going to miss if they have to give up the grains in their diet. “I’ll miss my toast!” or “I’m going to miss my sandwiches for lunch.” Instead of focusing on what you can’t have, I encourage you to focus on what you CAN have! Like bacon […]
Understanding autoimmune disease
Rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid disease, celiac disease, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease are all examples of autoimmune diseases, and millions of North Americans are affected by them. If you don’t have one of these diseases yourself, I’ll bet you know someone who does. Autoimmune disease is one of the top ten leading causes […]
Open a can of artichoke hearts
While fresh, buttery artichokes would always be my top pick, when they’re not in season, canned artichokes make a fine substitution. Canned artichokes are a more affordable option than fresh, and they can also taste better (there’s nothing more frustrating than getting down to the heart of a fresh artichoke and finding that it is […]
Why should we be concerned about our blood sugar?
You hear it all the time-avoid foods that cause a high blood sugar spike. Blood sugar (or blood glucose) is one of the hottest topics in health these days for an important reason. Diabetes is on the rise, and this disease is directly connected to blood sugar levels. But diabetes is only one of the […]
Nutritious, delicious scallops!
There are few types of seafood that get more squeals of delight when presented on the dinner table than scallops. These delicious, two-hinged mollusks come in two types: big, succulent sea scallops and smaller, less expensive bay scallops. I like using sea scallops for pan searing and bay scallops in soups. Because frozen scallops are […]
Get the family to the table with raclette
The Swiss mastered the art of playing with food a long time ago. It’s the Swiss we have to thank for Fondue. And we also have the Swiss to thank for raclette. Raclette has three different meanings. It can refer to a type of creamy cow’s milk cheese, a type of meal, or a cooking […]