Brussels Sprouts and Pearl Onions

Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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]

How to Make a Roast Everyone Will Love

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

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

Eating healthy is CHEAP, if you know how to cook. Here are some ideas from Monica’s Healthy Kitchen. Even a Primal option. This is one of our staple meals. We typically make a large pot of sauce on the weekend and then devour it throughout the week.

Easy Slow Cook Veggies

Just an idea on how to whip up something very simple and very healthy. As a disclaimer, the Primal Blueprint is a lot more complex than I describe it here, but eating an appropriate level of carbs is the foundation of my nutrition plan. I adjust the amount according to what I’m doing.

How to Cook for the Whole Family When Everyone Eats Different Stuff

This can be a real challenge.  I typically follow the Primal/Paleo diet, which excludes grains.  My kids love pasta.  Here’s one way you can make a single meal that will make everyone happy.

Healthy Squash Soup

Yet another recipe in the books! This is exceptionally easy to make and really tasty.  Watch the video.  Go to the store and get some veggies and then let us know what you thought by leaving a comment.  

The Best BBQ Ever!

I know, I know…BBQ…what is that doing here on a fitness and nutrition site?  The truth is that cooking over an open flame is a very healthy way to cook.  It’s a heckuva lot better than frying food.  Aside from the method you use, the food you cook is also important.  Here is one of… [Continue Reading]

Primal Pork Chops

Straight out of the Primal Blueprint Cookbook. Grandma’s Easy BBQ Pork. The Dutch Oven delivered again!

P90X Results and Recovery Formula Alternative

A lot of people are really curious about the P90X Results and Recovery Formula and whether there are any alternatives.  I’ve got some thoughts on that issue in this video.  I use the P90X recovery drink on occasion.  I typically limit my use to the times that I’m endurance training.  I will usually cut the… [Continue Reading]