"The Domestic Man" Russ Crandall has a Paleo friendly book based on takeout favorites. There's Asian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and American foods you'll recognize and love. "Paleo Takeout" is packed with "restaurant favorites without the junk". With a history of a stroke in his early 20's, an autoimmune disorder and an active Navy career, how did he become The Domestic Man and have a successful blog and 3 books on food? Here's Russ's story ... Keep Reading >
Grains & Sugars
Natural Help For Candida With Dr. Lauren Noel
Looking for natural help for Candida? Want to understand Candida symptoms and treatment options? My interview with Dr. Lauren Noel covers prevention and treatment of Candida and its toxic metabolites which can cause long-term health problems. Noel is known as Dr. Lo to her radio listeners and to patients in her California clinic. (See below for links). The list of candida symptoms is long and varied. This toxic yeast can affect and infect ... 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 >
Toxins in Food: Have You Eaten a Pinata Today??
I was looking at some crazy photos of pinatas recently, and I was struck by a great analogy about the toxins in food.... Our American diet is just like eating a pinata!! Here's how. 1). PASTE The paste for your pinata is made from flour and water. Sometimes boiled, sometimes not. And so our standard American diet is based on eating paste then, right?? Yep, that's what your breakfast cereal, bread, tortilla, cookies, pasta and more are - ... Keep Reading >
Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers
I struggled with canker sores and mouth ulcers most of my life. Until I went fully gluten free and committed to the Paleo Diet. Now they only come if I bite the inside of my lip while sleeping or eating. These are not viral or allergic in nature anymore... Working on my bite as I am now, expanding my palate and moving my jaw forward with special dental retainers has aggravated this a little temporarily as my bite is constantly ... Keep Reading >
Are You Getting Enough Calories on Paleo?
Are you getting enough calories on Paleo? If you're already at your desired weight, doing serious exercise, or struggling with low endocrine function, it may be time to add more carbohydrates, or perhaps more calories in general. So, which do you add: rice, quinoa, tubers, fruit or fat? The "Primal Blueprint" by Mark Sisson has always been my favorite Paleo primer. It's easy to read, well-organized, and walks us through everything from ... Keep Reading >
Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free – What’s the Difference?
What's the wheat free gluten free difference? If you're starting out with a lower carb diet or choosing less gluten it's an important distinction. Here's help to get your gluten free diet started. Or maybe you'll start with wheat free. Good luck and watch for great things to happen! My life changed the day I stopped eating wheat. I hope your's does as well! Does the Wheat Free Gluten Free Difference Matter? Wheat, rice, corn, and oats are ... Keep Reading >
Starving For Starches on a Paleo Diet?
Are you starving for starches on a Paleo Diet? I'll talk here about starchy carbs, non starchy carbs, tubers and Arsenic in rice. There's buzz lately in the Ancestral Food world about adding back some gluten free starches such as WHITE rice and potato. Why? Two reasons that I see.... Well, maybe three. OK, four! First is that many of us still ARE eating starchy foods such as grains, beans and potatoes, so why not look at the best choices ... Keep Reading >
Mom, I Have a Stomach Ache!
Stomach aches are one of the most common complaints in my practice. Why do tummy aches plague so many children and adults? And how does a parent help their child? Parents often don't know how much their kids suffer. And children think their bodies are normal, for the most part, having nothing to compare to. They'll put up with a surprising amount of problems if they don't feel comfortable asking a parent about something. Some parents simply ... Keep Reading >
Getting Enough Carbs (Without Starchy Foods)
Getting enough carbs on a Gluten Free or Paleo Diet can be a challenge. My Paleo-Inspired diet is pretty simple. It's based on foods our human digestive system consumed for millions of years in the Paleolithic Period in history: proteins and fats (animals), and vegetables (plants). Add some avocado, a little fruit,a few tubers, lots of herbs, and that's it. I call this way of eating The Diet For Human Beings on my DVD. I don't ... Keep Reading >
Juli Bauer on Cooking Without Starches and Dairy: PODCAST
Juli Bauer of PaleOMG is a food and fitness enthusiast. I asked her to share some ideas on eliminating grains, beans and dairy from your diet. Need some recipe and cooking advice? The fabulous Juli Bauer of PaleOMG.com will talk with Beverly about FOOD, FUN, and CREATIVITY with simple, yummy foods. She’s a dedicated athlete too, and will have some insights on food for athletes as well. Here's a podcast for the creative cook, or those ... Keep Reading >
Dentist’s Warning On Smoothies And Juices
Here's some dental research from Britain and dentist's warnings on juice and smoothies. The statistics on dental decay are pretty shocking. Top dentists warn that health-conscious parents are "misguidedly" letting their children's teeth rot by giving them too many fruit smoothies, juice, and juice drinks. The British government disclosed that dental problems have become the third most common reason for children to be admitted to hospital. ... Keep Reading >