Need a quick check on calories in Paleo foods? Those sweet potato fries and almond flour muffins could be why your weight is stuck - not a thyroid issue after all. You don't need to weigh your food or go back to the old calorie obsessing days! The days of 1200 calories of suffering for weight loss is gone and there's an easier way to keep track! And it IS useful to know where you stand. Some of us don't get enough calories on Paleo. Here's ... Keep Reading >
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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 >
Nutrition Education In Schools
Efforts to help nutrition education in schools are underway across the United States. The San Francisco based "Nutrition Education Project" was set up to teach parents and kids about healthier food, reading labels, doing exercise and more. Started by the San Francisco School Board, it has a broad agenda covering health, school lunches, and parent advocacy. While I don't agree with some of the nutrition info they share (such as low-fat ... Keep Reading >
How To Stop Eating Junk Food
Want to know how to stop eating junk food? First, discover what you're really craving, then look at what to do about it. Distinguish between true cravings (irresistable), casual cravings (you're not trying very hard), and food memory. I can have a mental food fest right now thinking about Reuben Sandwiches, but that's a memory from pre-Celiac days and not really a craving. Got it? So, think about the foods you crave. What do these ... Keep Reading >
5 Sleep Tricks I Use For Waking Up Too Early
Waking up too early? Afraid of the clock? I have that issue too. I used to wake at 3 and have a hard time going back to sleep. That's improved as my adrenals have gotten healthier. Now, if I wake early, it's usually 5:30 instead of the 7 AM I'm aiming for. Here's 5 sleep tricks for those who sleep pretty well but wake early. If you get up for a minute and go back to sleep, that's ok. (You might find Sleep Trick #5 helps that ... 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 >
Natural Ways to Help Anxiety and Stress
I'm always looking for natural ways to help anxiety and stress. Both in myself and with clients. If you're stuck at home waiting for a virus, or another life issue has you struggling and fearful, you're dealing with acute anxiety. But many of us deal with chronic anxiety as well. I was in my 50's before I finally realized I'd been struggling with anxiety all my life but never recognized it. That shocked me so much I decided to see if others ... Keep Reading >
5 Common Questions About “The Diet For Human Beings”: My DVD Reviewed by the Grass Fed Girl
HERE'S A GUEST POST FROM THE "GRASS-FED GIRL" REVIEWING MY DVD, THE DIET FOR HUMAN BEINGS AND ANSWERING 5 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIET FOR HUMAN BEINGS! THANKS, CAITLIN www.grassfedgirl.com. "I recently enjoyed watching "The Diet For Human Beings” DVD about the Paleo Diet by Beverly Meyer, a Holistic Nutritionist and Podcast Host with 25 years in clinical practice. It is professionally filmed, easy to watch and understand, and has ... Keep Reading >
Preparing Multiple Meals at Once: PODCAST
The Diet For Human Beings - my version of the Paleo Diet - is a simple diet. Cook plenty of clean proteins and veggies, adding the right kind of fats to everything! Condiments such as garlic, herbs, curry, hot sauce, avocado, olives and more keep recipes fresh each time you make them. In this podcast, I share my cooking goals, such as how to plan ahead to cook enough food for the week at one time! If I do that, I'll have my meals ready in ... 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 >
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 >
Balancing Protein, Fats and Carbs at Every Meal ? The 30/30/30 Rule: PODCAST
Need some help figuring out the percentages of what to eat? How much protein? How much fat? What your servings should look like on your plate? The 30/30/30 Rule is one way I teach my Diet For Human Beings to my clients. It's an easy way to look at your plate and see how to proportion everything. Results? Better balancing of blood sugar, calories, hunger, and food cravings. Get the format down, then let the creativity flow! Apply the ... Keep Reading >