Nutrition

10 Health Benefits of the Superfood: Beets While looking at a picture of a beet not too long ago, I thought to myself, “Isn’t it odd that I know what a beet is but I’ve never actually seen one.” It’s quite a shame that I’d …

  Is Wheat Germ Paleo? By its very name, wheat germ would seem to preclude a place on a Paleo plate, given its push to avoid wheat and other grains, due to their allergenic and inflammatory effects on the body. However, because wheat germ has very …

It might surprise you to know, but Brazil nuts don’t just come from Brazil.Around 40% of the world’s Brazil nuts come from Brazil. The rest are harvested mainly in Bolivia and the countries surrounding some of the largest South American rivers, including the Amazon. Even …

  The toughest aspect of eating more healthy or switching to a Paleo-based meal plan is prepping for meals throughout the week. This can cover a huge milestone for getting the right nutritional value through those long-drawn-out work weeks. What can be done to make …

  Lactose intolerance is becoming one of the most common food-related allergies doctors diagnose. For someone whose stomach can’t process milk, either because of its lactose or casein, as well as those who choose not to drink milk due to ethical concerns or because it doesn’t …

  What Paleo snacks are available at the ready when you have to make a pit stop somewhere? Where can you go to just pick them up once you’ve already set out and forgotten the one bag holding all the healthy snacks? Yep, that happens …

  Three reasons why this seafood is your new best friend: Nori, Dulse, and Gim. Whatever you call it, here is your nutritional powerhouse. Although seaweed is eaten around the world, Japan is the country most commonly associated with it. According to research, the average Japanese …

  Pistachios originated in the Middle East and are mentioned in a variety of ancient texts. They’ve been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. With health benefits widely known and celebrated in some populations. Let’s take a look at just what …

  You may have never given milk much thought. After all we are told from a young age that milk is good for you. But have you heard the many recent controversies of raw milk? It is as pure and natural as it can get. …

Almost anywhere you go in the world, one thing you’re likely to be able to find is beer, but is beer paleo? In fact, that’s one of the beer’s largest draws—it can be fun to try to sample as many exotic varieties and microbrews as …

  Fun fact: The avocado was, at one time, called an “alligator pear” for its dark, rough skin.Another fun fact: Later, sailors began using the creamy insides of the avocado as a kind of topping on biscuits, called “midshipman’s butter.”Regardless of what you choose to …

Two hundred million years is an extraordinarily long time and that’s right around how long crab has been around. Upright ancestors of humans evolved from monkeys just 4-6 million years ago. And we weren’t REALLY human until about 130,000 years ago (at least by some metrics …

We all know that the foods we like can change throughout our lives, but one thing I can say for sure is that I grew up loving garlic and just never stopped! As a seasoning and ingredient in soups and on meats, my family always made …

  Juice was a staple of my childhood. Now, with bills and loans and life in general, I long for the time when my toughest choice during the day was whether to take a purple juice box or an orange one. As I grew older, I …

  Strangely enough, I grew up in a farming community without eating eggs very much. They were always around, but I saw them as a “grown-up food.” My dad would make beautiful-looking over-medium eggs, and I’d think wow, I can’t wait to graduate to the one, …

Most of us have sampled some sort of oatmeal creation in our lifetime, whether it’s cookies, oatmeal in the morning, or a family recipe for baked oatmeal squares. In fact, many people tout oats as one of the best breakfast foods for you. Should we …

  If you’re anything like me, you’ll read the title of this article and say, “Great, but what on earth are dulse flakes?”Don’t worry—you’re not the only one. Dulse is a red seaweed that grows on rocks and shells around Canada, Norway, and Ireland. The whole …

For thousands of years, shiitake mushrooms have been gracing the shelves of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners’ homes. For good reason—these fungi have been renowned throughout history for their potent health benefits. So nutritious they are considered a medicine in some parts of the world. Shiitake …

  I visited Japan for the first time in 2014. One of the things I was blown away by was the food. The sushi was way better than I ever expected. I generally ate tons of great food for less than I had expected.But one …

I can buy the Costco-sized bag of pistachios and easily polish it off in a two-day time frame – by myself.. yikes! Lucky for me the health benefits of pistachios are great (of course in moderation). Pistachios are a good source of many nutrients including the following: …

  I learned early on in elementary school that bringing sardines in for lunch was…not the most popular choice. The fish have a very distinct smell, but they certainly are tasty! Before you give up on these little guys because of their pungent aroma, take …

  It’s that time of year again—carve a goofy face on a big orange pumpkin to delight visitors and add an autumnal air to the front porch. But did you know that pumpkins are good for more than just your next craft project? They’re a delicious seasonal …

  Worrying about counterfeit or fake olive oil doesn’t seem like it would be a real headline. But it is a constant issue. In fact chances are the olive oil in your cabinet isn’t pure olive oil. Most of the olive oil that is sold …

  Unlike the majority of super foods that are growing in popularity, cherries are common. They also don’t require any googling to figure out what they are or where to find them. Cherries are beneficial in comparison to most things found in our refrigerators. Cherries …

  What is the link between fish oil and Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a life changing diseases that affects every aspect of a person’s health and as of now, has no known cure. Some medications may relieve symptoms, though, there is still no scientific evidence of …

  Trying to stop sugar cravings may be the hardest thing that we as people face when trying to lose weight and stay healthy. Sugar is found in just about everything in the supermarket, even the things you wouldn’t consider as “sweet”. It is no …

  The dangers of a low salt diet Salt helps maintain the body’s balance of fluids and a low salt diet could be risky . Salt is found in many foods as a preservative that helps to keep it from spoiling. According to the FDA, …

Peanut butter, peanut brittle, and just regular old peanuts—these are some snack-time staples. But what exactly is the big hype about these little nuts all about? Many tout the protein and fiber content of peanuts (and legumes in general), but let’s be honest—peanuts are tasty. Since …

Peanut butter is more than likely the most popular nut butter, whether you are buying it prepackaged, fresh ground or grinding it yourself; it’s a hit with just about everyone who doesn’t have a peanut allergy. It isn’t any secret that it is a good …

  Probiotics are the good bacteria that our digestive system needs to stay healthy. They are naturally found in your body and can also be taken as a supplement. You can also eat some of the best probiotic rich foods to help keep the good …

Ah, the humble sweet potatoes—tasty, packed with carbs and a safe way to refuel after a workout, these starchy tubers provide flavor and variety to a Paleo plate while offering nutrients and fiber to boot.  Here are the goods on these sweet spuds and how …

  If you’re like most people, when you hear the word “coconut,” you think “tropical.” It may surprise you, then, to learn that coconut oil has been a popular commodity all around the world. From Europe to Africa to Asia, for thousands of years.In fact, coconuts …

What Exactly is it? Green Tea, Similar to black tea and Oolong tea, is made from Camellia Sinensis. The difference between these widely popular teas is the process in which they turn into a tea. Oolong tea and black tea are created by fermenting camellia …

If Paleo is all about going back to our roots and chowing down on the things our ancestors ate; then for many of us there’s probably no better animal than the bison. Sometimes called “America’s original red meat.” How on earth do you get your hands …

  It’s Turkey time again—time when you sit down with family, watch a football game if you’re so inclined, and pass the food with all the fixings but what are the health benefits of turkey? Front and center in the biggest food celebration of the …

  Kefir. Is it Kuh-FEER? Or maybe KEE-fur? Turns out you can say it either way, but no matter how you choose to say it, it’s an awesome Paleo food, and you should be including more of this carbonated dairy product in your Paleo regimen! This …

  One question some people have asked is if sardines have health benefits, especially linked towards the paleo diet. One of my most vivid memories of elementary school is of sitting in one of our incredibly cramped, 20-person classrooms and eating lunch with friends. They’d …

  What is kefir? Kefir is a type of carbonated dairy product that has been around for a very long time. Evidence shows that people have been fermenting drinks for thousands of years (around 5000 BC for the Babylonians), and kefir is one such drink. …

  Meat candy or as we all know it bacon. You can stuff bacon into practically any food and end up with a more delicious version of that food.  From chocolate to skewered chicken, bacon makes almost everything better (bacon jam, anyone?). And yet, you’ve …

  How the Paleo diet makes you look and feel younger? When it comes to the long list of fad diets; The Paleo diet, seems to be increasingly high on the list. According to, Wikipedia, The Paleo diet, also known as the Paleolithic diet, dates back …

  Guest post was written by Helen Sanders (Author Bio after the article) With the end of winter soon approaching, it’s the perfect time to make the best of the amazing seasonal winter vegetables still available. Our Paleo ancestors ate the food that was in season …

If there’s one characteristic that most modern diets share, it’s the push for whole grains. Major organizations like the Mayo Clinic and the American Diabetes Association insist that opting for whole grains is a more nutritious, heart-healthy option for managing weight and insulin resistance. However, …

  Ah, those chicken wings. As a staple of the American diet, you can find them nearly everywhere. From restaurants to family get-togethers to big-game Sundays. Health-conscious people are eager to tout the goodness of chicken as an alternative to red meat. As well as …

For many, it’s hard to resist the sweet, crisp crunch of a delicious orange carrot. From carrot sticks to delectable carrot cake. We’ve managed to find quite a few spots to stuff this bright veggie into our lives. Because it’s a vegetable, we can expect it …

“A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money. Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something Brussels sprouts never do.” ~ J. O’Rourke (1947 – ) Brussels Sprouts generally drive folks into one of two camps–they love them or detest them.  First grown in …

Gobbled fridge side straight from the jar or as a tasty topping for pork; sauerkraut is delicious but also beloved as a wonder food by Paleo followers everywhere. Made from cabbage and salt fermented at room temperature for about a week or two; Sauerkraut literally means “sour …

You can drink all the wine that you want… But if you’re going to drink it (and I occasionally do), then lets at least be clear about why we’re doing it. This is a drink about which there has been a lot of debate in …

Most of us probably grew up with at least some exposure to honey. Maybe you watched a certain bear in a red shirt take a scoop out of his “hunny pot”. Or perhaps parents and grandparents gave you a spoonful of the liquid gold when …

  There are very few foods that have been as demonized as salt has been over the past 40 years. It’s claimed that salt increases blood pressure, raises your risk of heart disease, and makes a stroke more likely. And those claims are made by the …

  Did you know that mushrooms aren’t plants? In fact, mushrooms and humans are kind of related—we belong to the same genetic kingdom, albeit distantly. I’ve always wondered why people were so eager to eat them? Undoubtedly quite a number of people met their ends after …

Whether they’re red, blue, filled with seeds, or crushed into a smoothie; berries have been hailed as a superfood by scientists and consumers alike. And what’s not to love? The whole berry family is packed with antioxidants. They are rich in nutrients that help to …

For thousands of years, humans have been collecting milk. Maybe because we knew that drinking our mother’s milk was such a great idea; We figured we’d start gathering it from animals, too. Then we turn it into cheese and butter and we’ve got a whole array …

  There’s no doubt that eggs are a popular part of the Paleo diet. They’re packed with a host of vitamins and minerals that do a body good. It’s been that way for as long as humans have been around and hungry. Which is, of …

Almond milk has been around since medieval times. Used as an alternative to cow’s milk, almond milk has been used for cooking, baking, and a straight-up drink. Unlike animal milk, this milk-like drink made from ground almonds contains no lactose or cholesterol. It is helpful …

For years, people have touted the benefits of dark chocolate as a great reason to indulge one’s sweet tooth. And who doesn’t love an excuse to take a few extra squares of the sweet treat? With chocolate being such a pervasive (and delicious) part of modern …

  If you’ve been keeping an eye on food trends over the last few years, you may have noticed that the world of oils has been going through quite the roller coaster in the press. We’ve seen the rise of canola oil as “the world’s healthiest …

When it comes to convenience, it’s tough to beat deli meat. Ham, turkey, salami, prosciutto, roast beef, and dozens of other options are sold in almost every grocery store, and they require no preparation whatsoever to eat. Traditionally, lunches and sandwiches rely heavily on such …

  Until 2013 (when salmon surged ahead), tuna was the second-most popular seafood consumed in the U.S.. And it’s not only in the U.S. that tuna is a favorite, so what’s the deal is tuna paleo or not? If you’ve ever been to a sushi …

  One comment I often get from people who are just starting to clean up their diets is that they miss crunchy foods. Things like panko, breadcrumbs, crispy breaded foods are hard not to miss. And it’s true. When you cut out all chips, crackers, …

If you go to the dairy section of any grocery store, you’re likely to see rows and rows of yogurt. From Greek, plain, flavored, snack-size, and more—lined up like stout little soldiers waiting to be put into someone’s cart. They come in greens, blues, reds, …