I really love enjoying a little sweetness after dinner. I don't see this as a bad habit (because I don't freak out without it), but rather as a delicious "tradition." And it doesn't get much simpler or more delicious than this... Next time you've got a hankerin' for a little sweet treat, toss some fruit in a bowl (my recent faves are blueberries and peaches), pour full-fat … [Read more...]
Digestion Woes…
I have a confession to make: I've been having some digestion issues. In the months since starting Paleo (July 2011), I had almost forgotten what it felt like to have a stomach ache. I am VERY careful to stay away from gluten-containing items. In fact, before last week I think I had only had one encounter with gluten since before that first Whole30. However, over the last … [Read more...]
Delightful Smoothies…
One of our favorite dessert or snack options is a fresh smoothie. They are easy to make, healthy (if you make them right!), and always delicious! Keep in mind that you should not be consuming several smoothies each day. Some fruits can be pretty high in sugar, and most people should only be having about 2 servings of fruit per day (a serving is about the size of your … [Read more...]
The Dirty Dozen
I have recently blogged about the importance of buying seasonally, but do we have to buy organically? This chart from Whole9 is excellent, and I just came across another great website that lists "The Dirty Dozen" (the 12 most important produce items to buy organically). Click here to check it out! There is also a wallet-sized download available on the site. … [Read more...]
Do you miss your morning cereal?
So many paleo-people desperately miss their morning "healthy whole grain" cereal. I really missed it during my first few weeks eating Paleo, but I haven't thought about it a whole lot since then. This morning my sister, Katie, told me about this idea for a great morning cereal (pictured above). She combined berries, slivered almonds, coconut flakes, and cinnamon. Then she … [Read more...]
