Green soup? Sounds a little bit too healthy, right? You might ask: where’s my sugar, is it tasty or even; would I rather die than eat this green stuff? And if I do eat it, will it fill me up so I don’t end up craving sweets an hour later? Well, we won’t give […]
Joseph’s Story
For most of my life I have been thin. I could eat anything I wanted in large quantities (and I did), and not gain a single pound. I was very active in high school and college, mostly running and swimming. In my mid 20’s I started working out more and even hired a trainer because […]
5-Minute Spicy Paleo Chicken Salad
Chicken plays a huge role in most Paleo diets. For good reason! Full of protein, free of carbs and low in fat, chicken makes the perfect pre-workout meal. Plus, poultry contains many essential amino acids (the kind our bodies can’t make and need to get from our diets). Chicken is especially rich in the amino […]
Your Valentine’s Day Menu!
It’s that time of year again… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is all about doing something special for your loved ones, whether that’s a significant other, a best friend, or a co-worker. Regardless of if your valentine is your roommate of 2 months […]
Replacing Foods that Cause Inflammation with Inflammation-Fighting Foods
Your immune system is a very complex network of cells, tissues and organs. All these components work together to help protect your body and fight off foreign invaders, such as germs, bacteria, viruses and parasites. The problem? It’s not just germs and parasites that put health at risk. Sometimes it’s our food choices that initiate […]
Fats: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
In our 30 day fitness and nutrition challenge we’ve been talking about good fats and bad fats. The subject always seems like to be such a hot topic! Because of the 80s low-fat scare, some of that old information around saturated fats being bad for the body still haunts us. Also, recent studies have claimed that “good […]
Paleo Mousse Au Chocolat
We do our best to maintain a relationship of balance and moderation with foods we label as “treats” (or as the folks at Whole30 hilariously call them, Sex With Your Pants On foods). When it comes to chocolate, however, it’s virtually impossible to practice self-restraint. The good news is that chocolate isn’t all that bad. In fact it’s […]
Pump(kin) Smoothie
October is nearly over. But before turning on your slow winter mode, it’s Halloween and pumpkin time! Scary creatures, but even more important: Sweets and candies. Who doesn’t love them? Yeah, we do too, but as with everything all has it’s time. Don’t stress out if you catch yourself reaching into the bag full […]
Paleo Mini-Pancakes with 2 Ingredients!
2 Ingredient Paleo Mini-Pancakes Is there a more traditional American breakfast than a delicious stack of pancakes? We all love them, despite knowing they don’t make the healthiest breakfast choice. Normally, pancakes are loaded with processed sugar, which increases your risk of Type 2 Diabetes and piles on the pounds. Another problem […]