Category: Health/Nutrition

  • Paleo diet is more satiating per calorie than a Mediterranean-like diet in individuals with ischemic heart disease.

    A Paleolithic diet is more satiating per calorie than a Mediterranean-like diet in individuals with ischemic heart disease.. More good news and science behind eating ‘paleo’. BACKGROUND: We found marked improvement of glucose tolerance and lower dietary energy intake in ischemic heart disease (IHD) patients after advice to follow a Paleolithic diet, as compared to…

  • Ancient vs. Modern Fruits and Vegetables

    Good morning! I’m heading to an essentials workout class tomorrow on Snatches so today is my rest day from working out. I spent a lovely evening over my friend Melissa’s house last night – connecting with friends, eating some delicious treats, and looking/browsing through some great Jewelry from my friend Lisa’s Stella & Dot jewelry…

  • For Paleo-ish to go mainstream, it’s got to be somewhat price competitive

    Budget Paleo | Free The Animal Some good ideas here — not necessarily on board with all yet, but its certainly in line with what I am starting to see and believe…. For Paleo-ish to go mainstream, it’s got to be somewhat price competitive Let’s face up to it and admit it: the obesity problem…

  • Living Fit and Sore Workout

    With the special Plumbline session I did yesterday, I was sore -My lower back from the dead lifts and my arms/calloused hands from the pull up session. Living fit and SORE right? HA! I get to Plumbline today and sure enough — we have pull ups on the menu — the joy!! This week is…

  • The Top 9 Paleo Diet Articles

    The Top 9 Paleo Diet Articles | Dieting made simple. A Paleo Diet for the 21st Century Lunch Ideas for Paleo Newbies Is Paleo Eating the Cure for Diabetes? News Flash! Caveman Diet Good…Your Diet Bad Diet Deathmatch: Paleo v.s. Vegan Paleo Recipe Resource Page What Kind of Paleo are You? Paleo Approved Is Stephen Colbert a closet Paleo?

  • Some Deals this Weekend!

    A few deals to take advantage of this weekend: Starbucks is offering a BOGO offer through Sunday: Buy 1 Holiday drink, get 1 free. Give it to a friend, make a new friend! 2-5pm today-Sunday. Chipotle is offering a special as well tomorrow: Check-in at Chipotle using Facebook Places Mobile on your smart phone on…

  • How the food industry should act on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines

    How the food industry should act on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. Reduce sodium intake, eat real portion sizes are some of the take-aways from this article. Sodium reduction, providing smaller portion sizes, and better portion labeling are key areas for food industry action in light of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to the…

  • Too young for cancer?

    Too young for cancer?. Most people who follow me know that a few years ago, my ‘too young’ husband – 37 years old – was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer. No family history – And just like Katherine below, his first attempts at getting it looked at were met with less severe diagnosis than…

  • Arizona School Sends Overweight Kids Home With Notes

    Arizona School Sends Overweight Kids Home With Notes. Obesity is a very serious problem for adults and children and getting serious about addressing the underlying reasons why its such a serious problem in this country is definitely important. Taking it upon yourself to send kids home with a note essentially telling them they have a…

  • Gluten Free Eating makes a Difference!

    Morning Everyone! It’s my rest day and don’t think for one minute that I am not happy to see it. I would rather sleep in every morning but I don’t. Period! Last night I was hungry! I made pan grilled chicken with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and then made some quick guacamole with scallions, cilantro,…