What’s your beef?
When you source your meat locally, which I always recommend you do, you’re going to be paying a bit more for cuts than you’d be used to at a grocery chain. And when you spend a little more on your beef, you want to be good and sure that you enjoy it. That means getting […]
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 […]
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 […]
The amazing mace
Last week, I posted an article about the most intriguing little spice in the cupboard—nutmeg. The nutmeg tree not only provides us with the lovely warming spice nutmeg, but the nutmeg fruit has a beautiful lacy covering used to make the equally as warm and pungent spice known as mace. Mace has a spicy flavor […]
Resolve to get back to the dinner table
When I was a child, I knew exactly where I belonged in the world. Even though I was one of the original latch key kids of the 70s with two working parents, the world stopped every evening when we all came together, as a family, at the dinner table. Mom had the weekly meal plan […]
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 […]
Great gift ideas for the Paleo eater in your life
If one of the folks on your holiday gift list has gone Paleo, I have some great gift ideas for you! Now, one of the great things about the Paleo way of life is that it really requires no special equipment. But, there are some tools and gadgets that will make things a little bit […]
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 […]
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 […]