A friend passed this video of TEDxIowaCity – Dr. Terry Wahls – Minding Your Mitochondria along to me the other day. It makes a very compelling case for proper nutrition and whole foods, in particular the paleo diet. This is important, so please watch it.
Brussels Sprouts and Pearl Onions
December 19, 2011 By
Like most people I hated Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. I have no idea who is responsible for smearing the name of this most excellent vegetable. It has since become one of my favorite side dishes. When Monica and I sat down to plan Thanksgiving dinner, Brussels sprouts were on the menu. As… [Continue Reading]
Your Body is Designed as a Fat Burning Machine
November 29, 2011 By
True story. The body is designed to burn fat. Unfortunately, a variety of people (including the USDA and their misguided Food Pyramid) have encouraged us to become sugar burners. Mark Sisson refers to fat burning as your default “factory setting”. Let’s talk about how to take advantage of that factory setting and learn how to… [Continue Reading]
Why Paleo Isn’t Atkins
November 17, 2011 By
I’ve personally watched at least 40 people make dramatic body transformations by changing their nutrition to a Paleo style plan and by incorporating one or more of the Beachbody programs that we Coach people through. I recommend this nutritional approach (it’s not a diet) because it works. It’s important to understand what eating Paleo is… [Continue Reading]
Reprogramming Your Genes
November 8, 2011 By
I’ve recently started reading Mark Sisson’s 21 Day Total Body Transformation (“21 Day”) and I thought I’d share my thoughts and my experiences since I started adopting the Primal/Paleo lifestyle in early 2010. I also thought I’d discuss specific issues/concepts throughout the book and, again, share my experience. I first heard about Mark and The… [Continue Reading]
How to Make a Roast Everyone Will Love
October 26, 2011 By
Monica Ward shows us how to make a proper roast that your 94 year old Grandmother will love! So will you! This recipe is simple, but you’ll want at least 4 hours to let it cook. If you’ve got 6, it will be even better. If you can get the Eye of Round cut of… [Continue Reading]
Controlling Carbs with Shakeology
October 26, 2011 By
One of the things I love about Shakeology is that you can easily adjust the macronutrient profile of the meal. Macronutrientwhat? Macronutrients are protein, fat and carbs. That’s it. There are three and everything that had a mother or came from the ground falls into one of those categories. The macronutrient profile of a meal… [Continue Reading]
Healthy Pasta Options
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Easy Slow Cook Veggies
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How to Cook for the Whole Family When Everyone Eats Different Stuff
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