paleo diet

7 Tricks to the Paleo Diet

The first time I heard of the Paleo Diet was a few years ago when my husband’s doctor recommended it to help control his arthritis. For him, grains are his trigger for his inflammation. Since this diet cuts out grains, potatoes, and sugar it was worth a shot. As for me, it seemed a little too much of a “diet.” I don’t do well with restrictions – that’s how I start over eating. What I do love about the diet is the focus on real foods and, of course, the love of coconut oil. Whether you’re just starting your research […]

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Dr. Oz Goes Paleo

Dr. Oz is a well-known doctor because of his popular television show “The Dr. Oz Show”. His show focuses on on medical issues and personal health. I know that I am personally unable to watch the show due to my work schedule, but I always hear good things about it. Dr. Oz has been known to keep up with the latest trends for your health and his newest findings are with the Paleo Diet. If you are not familiar with the Paleo diet it is based upon eating wholesome, contemporary foods from the food groups that our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have […]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Sometimes vegetables can be difficult to incorporate into your diet if you don’t get creative with them. And by that I mean the recipes and technique of how you prepare them. If you are eating broccoli three times a week and it is the same recipe, with the same flavors, you are most likely to get bored of broccoli and stop eating it. I also enjoy finding new ways to cook and prep food so I don’t get burnt out on plain ol’ veggies. I haven’t also been a fan of brussels sprouts but after making them with coconut oil […]

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