I know three ways to improve thyroid function - avoid thyroid toxins, regulate goitrogens and get specific thyroid nutrients. While Hashimoto's thyroiditis is rampant, it's not the only cause of poor thyroid function. Many chemicals and toxins prevent manufacture or conversion of T4 to the active hormone T3. Poor adrenal function, illness, injury and stress play a big role in down-regulating the thyroid. Enjoy my Primal Diet - Modern ... Keep Reading >
Paleo To-Go! Packed Lunch Ideas for School or Work
Keep good food portable with these Paleo packed lunch ideas for school or work! I carry Paleo To-Go meals whenever I leave home. It's more affordable to take my own food and I know what I'm eating is safe. Here's over 70 dips, salads, soups, breads, veggies and entrees to make a variety of packed lunches for school or work. Enjoy! How to Pack Your Lunch For soups and stews, you need a good insulated container to keep food hot until lunch time. ... Keep Reading >
What I Do For Chronic Adrenal Fatigue
I've struggled with chronic adrenal fatigue for decades. I know what adrenal fatigue feels like and what it means to have low cortisol all day. Here's an intro to adrenal function and ideas on what I've done for my adrenal health. I hope it helps you too! Cortisol is the main adrenal hormone that gives stamina, regulates blood sugar and helps make female hormones after menopause. When we're overly emotional, too busy, short on sleep ... Keep Reading >
5 Steps I Took To Heal Leaky Gut
If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut. It's the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And to helping resolve pain, indigestion, allergies, headaches, rashes and more. Remind me! What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Here's what I wrote in my "Leaky Gut Symptoms, Causes & Tests" in June 2016: "The small intestine digests and absorbs nutrients, makes much ... Keep Reading >
Pure Indian Foods Grass Fed Ghee Giveaway!
I am excited to partner with Pure Indian Foods to bring you this great grass fed ghee giveaway! You've heard me talk about this particular brand of ghee in this podcast, this post about ghee, or this one comparing ghee and coconut oil. Pure Indian Foods is pure, high quality ghee from pastured cows eating rich Spring grass. I buy it by the case! Ghee is the only dairy allowed on the Paleo diet or my Diet For Human Beings. ... Keep Reading >
5 Differences Between Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil
I'm often asked about differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying. Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well. So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and ... Keep Reading >
Leaky Gut Symptoms, Causes and Tests
What are Leaky Gut symptoms and is there a reliable Leaky Gut test? Why is leaky gut so important? Leaky Gut Syndrome may be the cause of most chronic health problems in the body and brain. Intestinal Permeability is linked to the extreme rise of autoimmune, inflammatory and intestinal disorders in the last 40 years. Heal the gut and help your immune system, digestion, hormones and neurotransmitters. If you want to hear my Primal ... Keep Reading >
10 Healthy Ways to Reduce Stomach Bloating
Reduce stomach bloating the healthy way, without toxic fasts or cleanses... Fix the true causes of belly bloat and you'll be healthier as well as trimmer. What causes abdominal bloating? Stomach bloat is generally caused by food fermenting in the intestines (not a good thing). Eliminating certain hard to digest foods can work wonders for a swollen abdomen. (See TIPS # 1 - 3). Then let's look at infection, the thyroid, gall bladder, ... Keep Reading >
Secret Ingredient Paleo Meatballs with Gravy
Secret Ingredient Paleo Meatballs with Gravy are meatballs with a surprise. Actually, they have two surprises as I use cauliflower instead of bread crumbs, AND it's got a little liver in there. No one will suspect there is liver in this savory entree. I try to eat a pound of organ meat a week, usually liver. Humans evolved eating nutrient-rich animal organs and we still require them today. Liver is our best source of true Vitamin A. ... Keep Reading >
50+ Paleo Gelatin and Collagen Recipes
Paleo Gelatin and Collagen recipes in abundance! Collagen and gelatin are unique foods playing an important role in Ancestral Diets, containing amino acids that balance high methionine in meat. Get gelatin in homemade bone broth or by purchasing gelatin or collagen powders or broth online. There's more detail in this post about the many benefits of gelatin. Study up! Help treat Leaky Gut, poor skin and hair, and a huge variety of ... Keep Reading >
How To Make A Low Carb Smoothie Bowl
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 >
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 >