Make a Low Carb Smoothie Bowl! Beautiful smoothies thick with your favorite toppings for crunch or a burst of flavor. Rich in nutrients, they can make a great snack or breakfast if you cut the carbs and add extra protein. Is Your Smoothie Really a Sugar Bomb? Most smoothies, even "Paleo" Smoothies, rely heavily on juice and fruit. That's not a balanced meal. It's a Sugar Bomb! Even with protein powder and a few nuts it's still mostly ... Keep Reading >
Easy Recipes
Creamy Coconut Carrot Soup
Creamy Coconut Carrot soup is easy and versatile. Change the flavors with different spices or seasoning. The recipe calls for cinnamon and cumin but you could omit them and make it more Thai, for example, by adding ginger, curry paste and lime. Or try curry powder with whatever else you like, such as ginger. You can replace 1/4 of the carrots with an equal amount of peeled chopped sweet potato. Coconut Carrot Soup freezes well, so make ... Keep Reading >
55+ Paleo Egg-Free Breakfast Recipes
Looking for egg-free breakfast recipes for your Paleo or AIP lifestyle? Here's a big variety! All are free of eggs, gluten, grains, dairy and legumes. While eggs from pasture raised hens are a super-food, some people need to remove them from the diet as part of an elimination trial (like on the Paleo autoimmune (AIP) protocol) or due to an allergy or sensitivity. Others just want to experiment with new foods for the kids. The easiest ... Keep Reading >
50 Ingredients for Low Carb Paleo Smoothies Without Recipes
Low Carb Paleo Smoothies are a great way to help get plenty of cooked, wilted or pureed veggies daily. Mix and match the 50 low carb ingredients below in a Nutri-Bullet, BlendTec or Vita Mix. (A regular blender won't work). HINT: Buy a BlendTec or Vitamix refurbished. 50 Ingredients for Easy Paleo Smoothies with no recipes! Each Smoothie Bowl will be different, depending on what's on hand. Most combinations taste good but you can quickly blend ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Smoothies You Eat with a Spoon!
What's the latest craze in nutrient dense foods? Paleo Smoothies you eat with a spoon! We call them Smoothie Bowls but mine are low in carbs unlike most Smoothie Bowls. Forget the old fruit and juice smoothie. Even if you add protein powder, it's too much sugar and will leave you tired, hungry and moody all day. Blending raw or blanched veggies with others foods and spices makes a colorful Salad in a Glass! You can vary it daily, choosing ... Keep Reading >
Strawberry Coconut Paleo Popsicles
Strawberry Coconut Paleo Popsicles These creamy paleo popsicles are a cool delicious snack without added sugar or juice! Made only with full-fat coconut milk and a little fruit, these satisfy both hunger and sweet cravings. Coconut milk contains special fats called Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) which can be used for energy and to boost metabolism. MCT's are easy to digest and a great option if you have no gall bladder. I used canned ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Tortilla Recipes You’re Going To Love
Paleo tortilla recipes from some favorite Paleo Diet bloggers! Though not exactly like prepackaged ones at the store or restaurant, they'll get the job done without the digestive distress that gluten or corn causes. They're all gluten-free and grain free. Yay! Check out these creative ingredients and cooking techniques for making a versatile paleo tortilla or Naan bread. Along with almond flour and coconut flour you'll find tapioca flour, ... Keep Reading >
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder and Paleo Hot Cocoa
Looking for unsweetened cocoa powder? While I don't encourage my clients at the Diet and Health Center to eat chocolate in their Paleo Recipes, I know it happens anyway in some households. So here's the scoop... Buy Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, "Natural Process", preferably organic or Fair Trade. There are three types: Natural Process, Alkalized (Dutch Process) and Super-Alkalized (black). The Natural Process has not had alkalizers added to it ... Keep Reading >
3 Awesome Grilled Vegetable Recipes
Ready for some awesome grilled vegetable recipes? Of course you are, 'cuz there's lots of room on that grill for something other than protein. Break out of your vegetable rut! Steaming, roasting and stir fry have their place, but I personally love grilled vegetables a lot. You can grill in the winter or fall too if it's not too cold. I once cooked a 20 pound Thanksgiving turkey on the grill! It took a little longer than normal as the cold ... Keep Reading >
10 Paleo Salad Dressing Recipes
10 Paleo Salad Dressing Recipes Warm weather, dining al fresco and bountiful summer vegetables overflowing on our plates... Hey, summer is right around the corner! But are you uninspired by the same-old vegetables? Dressings are a simple and healthy way to reinvent your favorite vegetables and fall in love with them all over again. Try these dressings in the winter on your vegetables too. Steam or bake your veggies and add a new ... Keep Reading >
3 Ways to Tenderize Grass Fed Beef
Want better beef? Here's three ways to tenderize grass fed beef, bison and lamb I learned in an interview with Stanley Fishman. He's the author of "Tender Grassfed Meat" and appeared on my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast a few years ago. What is Grassfed Meat? Grass fed meat is often called Pastured Meat. These animals are fed only by grass and forage most of the year. During drought or harsh winters, they may receive supplemental hay and ... Keep Reading >
Caramelized Cabbage with Bacon and Apples
This recipe for Caramelized Cabbage with Bacon and Apples might become a new family favorite. Who knew cabbage could be so good? And easy! The soft sweet taste from the apple and onion combines well with the earthiness of bacon. This is pretty close to a one-dish meal with some extra meat or sausage on the side. It's also a great side dish for 4 that goes well with beef or pork. Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. It's so ... Keep Reading >