Nutrition &amp; Lifestyle

Do you make health goals each new year? Some people don’t like the idea of new years resolutions because “why wait for the new year to make changes? You can change at any time.” While I do agree with this, I also think the new year is a great time to make changes. The start of a new year brings a sense of renewal and a fresh start. We get to put the past behind us and choose to make the…

My Favorite Uses For Coconut Oil

December 26, 2015

Uses For Coconut Oil Coconut oil has blown up in popularity lately – as a superfood – and as a super versatile, use-it-for-everything miracle oil. I’m sure you’ve seen this meme before: While I probably wouldn’t call it a “miracle oil” (I mean it’s not like it’s going to bring the perfect man to your doorstep or anything), coconut oil is extremely versatile. I buy it in 2 packs of big jars from Amazon to save money. These are…

Holiday Gift Ideas – 2015 Edition

December 6, 2015

It’s that time of year again! I did a post last year, called Paleo-Friendly Gift Ideas For The Holidays, and figured I’d do a new one every year. Need some holiday gift ideas for the health-conscious people in your life? I’ve got you covered. Garmin vivofit 2: This is a great gift for anyone who is trying to move more. It alerts you if you’ve been inactive for an hour and flashes to alert you to get up and take a…

Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

November 29, 2015

The holidays are such a wonderful time of the year. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. Giving & receiving gifts, holiday parties, spending time with friends & family, and of course when I was a kid, believing in Santa made Christmas the most fun & exciting holiday there was. As great as it is, the season of gift-giving can be super stressful and have a negative impact on health. Many of us put exercise on the back burner, stress…

Let’s Talk About Macronutrients

November 19, 2015

There’s so much debate about macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) and how much of each we should be eating. Some swear by low-carb and ketogenic diets. Some say low-fat is the way to go. There are high-protein diets, high-carb diets, high-fat diets – so which one is correct? I’ll let you in on a little secret (okay it’s not really a secret), the answer is none of them. There are no perfect macronutrient ratios that are right for everyone. We…

Do You Get Hangry?

November 13, 2015

Do you rely on coffee and/or sugar in the afternoon to keep you going? Have headaches if you miss a meal or wait too long between meals to eat again? Do you find yourself binge eating? Do you get hangry? You may be experiencing a type of blood sugar dysregulation known as hypoglycemia – or low blood sugar. So what are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? Craving…

The Salad Dressing Formula

November 9, 2015

Condiments, Egg-Free, Lunch, Nutrition & Lifestyle

It’s no secret that eating salad is great for our health. That is, of course, depending on what dressing is on it. Salad doesn’t have to be boring – use different oils, acids, and spices for a new flavor explosion with every salad! You can easily make any salad dressing by mixing one part acid + two or three (depending on how tart you like it) parts oil + any spices you like. Acids: lemon juice, lime juice, citrus, apple…

Paleo Misconceptions

October 28, 2015

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I’ve noticed recently (actually I noticed this a while ago, but recently realized I should write about it) that there are some paleo misconceptions in the mainstream, by critics, and by friends. So I figured I’d set the record straight. Listen, paleo is not some crazy diet. It’s not as hard as people think it is. And when I see articles online criticizing paleo for reasons that aren’t even accurate – well, I get annoyed. Paleo is just eating real…

But That’s Not Paleo…

October 21, 2015