Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the same? The answer is.... No... Yes... Sort of! Similar in many ways but different in others. New Clients often get these diets confused. Benefits of Keto, Paleo and Low Carb Weight Loss (if you need it) Reduced Triglycerides, HA1C Body Composition change (better waistline without hunger) Less bloating Less hunger, hearty meals Better mood and sleep due to stable blood sugar ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Weight Loss
How to Test and Treat Insulin Resistant Weight Gain
Most overweight people have Insulin Resistant weight gain, a specific type of fat from overeating carbohydrates. It is not from cholesterol. Carbohydrates are stored temporarily in the blood as Triglycerides and then stored as fat if not needed for cellular fuel (exercise, metabolism). What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is a Hormone. It affects many other Hormones, metabolism, digestion, and blood sugar. Insulin is the escort that carries ... Keep Reading >
7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons
Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons? You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients. 7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons 1). CON: Too many different versions of Keto and/or Low Carb Depending on which Tweet, book, Pin or recipe you see today, your version may have total carbs anywhere from 2 - 49 gms. per day. Few people bother with Ketone Sticks and just stop eating fruits, starches and vegetables. ... Keep Reading >
Wired to Eat Book Review with Robb Wolf
Here's a fun Wired to Eat book review with Robb Wolf and his interview with Beverly Meyer. It's a Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast chat with all the scoop on Robb and his second book. Robb talks about his health history and his time as a Vegan struggling with Ulcerative Colitis. Then his breakthrough by observing how his Mom reacted to Grains, Legumes and Dairy. This led to his first book "The Paleo Solution" in 2010 and a huge change in ... Keep Reading >
What is the Best Diet For Human Beings?
The best diet for human beings includes the foods we evolved to eat. What our teeth, enzymes and intestines can process. My article and Primal Diet - Modern Health Podcast here called "What To Eat On the Paleo Diet: The Definitive Guide" will give lots more details about what to eat and why when you finish reading this article. We didn't used to eat hybridized grains, sugars, or dairy products. We did eat fishes and animals and gathered ... Keep Reading >
What I Think You Should Eat
I call this diet "The Diet For Human Beings" because no matter who you are, it's the best starting place I know for people to eat to get well. This Video (download or streaming) will help you change your diet as quickly as you want to. If you're ready to make changes fast, I'll encourage you. If you want to go a little slower, we'll talk about that too. If you want to help your children, you'll want to eat this way first! The How and the ... Keep Reading >
The Paleo Thyroid Solution Book Review
The Paleo Thyroid Solution book review and podcast has clinical details not found in most thyroid books or doctor's offices. Primal Blueprint Podcaster Elle Russ shares her history of unique thyroid problems and explains thyroid function and treatment options in detail. Hypothyroidism affects 10 times more women than men and can be misdiagnosed as many other disorders. In this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast, Elle and I discuss the often ... 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 hard-to-digest foods can work wonders for a bloated abdomen. (See TIPS # 1 - 3). Then let's look at Insulin Resistance, infection, the thyroid, gall ... Keep Reading >
Mark Sisson on Women’s Fitness Over 40 Podcast
Mark Sisson joins me on Primal Diet - Modern Health to talk about fitness over 40, especially for women in their 40's and 50's. We've got plenty of other topics too. Standing desk chairs? Body composition on Paleo? Amount of carbs for maintenance after weight loss? Yep! Mark explains WHY fitness over 40 so important. As unused muscles and bones decline in strength, they begin to atrophy. If muscles in the heart or lungs are not exercised, the ... Keep Reading >
Intermittent Fasting Pros and Cons For Women
Before listing intermittent fasting pros and cons for women, first ask what is your definition of Intermittent Fasting? Various (and confusing) versions of IF include: Don't eat between 7 PM and 7 AM Only eat during a 6 or 8 hour window, such as 12 PM to 7 PM Just skip breakfast Reduce calories by only eating twice daily (calorie restriction) Eat all you want in the hours allotted (no calorie restriction) Fast anytime you ... 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 >
Delicious Obsessions With Jessica Espinoza
Delicious Obsessions is one of my favorite blogs! Anything you want to know about gluten free Real Food and Healthy Living can be found here, including recipes, DIY advice and hundreds of articles and guest posts from Jessica and many health and food experts. Jessica's passion is developing recipes for foods and self-care products. They're gluten free, Paleo friendly, easy and creative. Jessica's a big fan of coconut oil, and in our ... Keep Reading >