Bottoms Up.
Staying hydrated is as important as eating well. A great way to keep a proper fluid balance- especially after a challenging, sweaty workout or out enjoying the warm weather- is to drink coconut water. Coconut water is the clear fluid in a freshly opened coconut. The most festive way to drink it is through a straw inserted into a fresh, young coconut purchased at an Asian market. Otherwise, it can be purchased pre-bottled from almost any store. Coconut water contains the same electrolyte balance...
Read MorePick the right fuel for your body
Have you ever thought about what your body truly needs to be fueled properly? Most of us assume that whatever is sold at the grocery store is fit to eat. Unfortunately, that is not the case. MOST of the food sold at grocery stores should be avoided. A good place to start when looking to improve your diet is to stop eating food that comes with a label on it. Labels are defined as something listing the ingredients in the item and providing you the information on what nutrients are in the ...
Read MoreStephanie’s Salad Standby
This is a quick, seasonal recipe for a chopped salad that can be made up in a big batch and kept in the fridge for a healthy addition to any meal or a ready to go snack. Get creative with your favorite veggies or experiment with ones you haven’t eaten before. Ingredients: Any chopped raw veggie. Change the texture by chopping them up in big chunks or finely diced. Add herbs and freshly sliced avocado before serving. Eat as is or use as an addition to a lettuce salad. Dress the chopped...
Read MoreExciting New Recipes from our Potluck
I am sorry I don’t have pictures to share of the amazing food created by everyone who attended the potluck last Saturday. There was an incredible variety of fresh and inventive paleo friendly dishes! I have picked two recipes to share that were out of the traditional box of meat and veggies that we commonly think of when we think of the Paleo style of eating. These recipes make a great breakfast combo, snack ideas, or addition to any meal. I hope they inspire you to think of ways you can...
Read MoreRecipe: Coconut Milk by the Glass
Here’s a delicious beverage to accompany your brownies. This recipe is adapted from Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon. It is a resource I turn to often in order to help people understand why fat is so important in our diets. There are also a plethora of recipes that can be enjoyed. Please note that both this recipe and the one for the brownies contain “sweeteners” in the form of maple syrup or honey. If your blood sugar is not yet stabilized it is best to...
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