For anyone who is a fan of Italian food, a Paleo diet seems virtually incompatible with life. Pasta, pizza, and parmesan cheese are some of the top foods that would be banned on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet, and most people new to Paleo assume that they’ll never be able to enjoy an authentic Italian meal ever again. Some folks may even choose to forgo starting a Paleo diet for fear of missing out on their… Read More
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Review: Beyond Bacon
As Joel Salatin eloquently stated in the foreword to Beyond Bacon by Matthew McCarry and Stacy Toth, “a pig is more than bacon.” While bacon is typically considered to be the gateway meat that is able to convert even the staunchest vegetarian into an omnivore, there is so much more nutrition and culinary delight to be gained from the rest of the animal. I believe pork is underrated in the Paleo world, with most consuming… Read More
Review: Primal Cravings
One of the biggest challenges newbies face when switching to a primal or Paleo diet is the fear that they will never be able to enjoy their favorite foods again. After all, who doesn’t love some type of “junk” food like cheeseburgers, slices of pizza, chicken fingers, or chocolate chip cookies? While some may find dietary austerity appealing, there are many food lovers out there that are resistant to eat a healthy diet, as they… Read More
Review of Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining
Gather, the Art of Paleo Entertaining by Bill Staley and Hayley Mason, is a brand new Paleo cookbook designed to inspire year-round celebrations with family and friends. No gathering of loved ones is complete without a table full of delicious food, yet it can be difficult to prepare multi-course meals that can be enjoyed by those who are following a Paleo diet. Bill and Hayley’s book is proof that it’s possible to eat and entertain… Read More
Gourmet Paleo made easy by “The Paleo Slow Cooker”
As many of you know, in addition to writing this blog and doing the podcast, I work with patients on a one-on-one basis. I see patients with a variety of different health concerns, ranging from difficulty losing weight to more serious health problems. This is how I met Arsy, the author of The Paleo Slow Cooker, a couple of years ago. When I took Arsy on as a patient, she had already removed many of… Read More
The Primal Connection: A holistic guidebook for optimum primal health
Though a nutritious diet and adequate physical activity are at the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, many in the ancestral health community expect to achieve optimum health through diet and exercise alone. I’ve written several articles on the other major components of health that are often overlooked, such as exposure to nature, good sleep hygiene, managing stress, and taking control of negative thoughts. I also recently wrote an article on New Year’s Resolutions that can… Read More
