I have a little story for you... Once upon a time... ...just kidding. Tonight I made Melissa Joulwan's Chocolate Chili (from her fantastic new cookbook, Well Fed). The recipe called for tomato paste. I reached into the cabinet, grabbed a can, and opened it. Just as I was about to dump it in, I noticed that it said "with Italian Herbs" on the label. The label looked … [Read more...]
Eating Out… Paleo-Style
On Saturday night, my husband and I went to a local sports bar/restaurant to watch our favorite team play some basketball. We had a great time, and had some pretty good eats! While we were there, I had a few thoughts about eating out while trying to eat Paleo-style, and I thought I would share them with you. First of all... what did we eat? Dustin got 15 chicken wings in a … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong with Dairy?
Aside from the fact that coconut milk tastes WAY better, why do Paleo-People usually avoid dairy? There are a number of reasons... 1. Dairy has alot of growth-promoting properties. It turns on the "replication switch" in almost every cell in your body, which could be very bad thing if you have any potential cancer cells, etc. 2. Dairy causes a gigantic insulin spike, … [Read more...]
I ate gluten.
Dustin and I started our Whole30 on July 21st. After 30 days, we loosened up our standards a little, but not much. Before yesterday, I had not had any gluten since before July 21st. But yesterday we went to the Dixie Classic Fair. And, really, how can you go to the fair, and not eat a little fair food? I'm pleased to report that we actually did really well, … [Read more...]
Why I Love The Paleo Diet
* It's not a diet. I always feel so sorry for people on super-strict diets that slash delicious food options, and make you drink their thick, powdery shakes instead! I mean really... who wants a liquid diet? I love that the Paleo "diet" is just a way to eat (the BEST way to eat!). The amazing part is that you can eat to satiety, and still achieve your weight goal. There … [Read more...]
