(originally posted December 8, 2011) As one of my yoga teachers is fond of saying “Do it so that you like it, so that you like doing it”. And I …
Eggplant and Wild Mushroom Stuffing
When I think of big turkey dinners, I think of stuffing. It has always been my favorite part, the dish that I look forward to. And, while I have …
Minted Zucchini
Minted zucchini is a lovely and simple vegetable side dish. I like it served with grilled lamb or fish for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. That pairing …
Breaking the Habit of Dessert
It wasn’t that long ago that I was in the habit of having a (usually small, sometimes huge) sweet snack in the evenings after the girls were asleep. …
Paleo Pasta
I think pasta is actually really easy to modify for a Paleolithic diet. Noodles are just a vessel for sauce, after all, and there are plenty of …
What IS a Paleolithic Lifestyle?
(originally posted November 15, 2011) A Paleolithic lifestyle is about more than just nutrition. It’s about getting ALL of your Paleolithic ducks in …
Strawberry Arugula Salad
When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all: peppery arugula, sweet strawberries, spiced pecans, the tang of goat cheese (if you …
Gray Area Foods
The idea behind a Paleolithic diet is that you avoid foods that cause gut irritation and foods that cause hormone imbalances and insulin sensitivity …
Holiday Trifle, Paleo Style
This fabulous take on a holiday classic is actually relatively low-sugar (less than a cup in the whole thing!)My idea for this recipe started as I …
How Many Carbs Should We Eat?
Could there possibly be a more controversial topic than how many carbs we should be eating?! One of the perks of following a Paleo framework is that …
Braised Kale, Three Ways
Who knew? I LOVE kale! I remember eating it as a kid because it grew wild in our garden and we were quite poor. But now, as an adult, I actually …
Why Is Sugar Bad?
Over the past century, few foods have overtaken our food supply quite like sugar and sweeteners. Yet despite decades of research, the relationship …
Potatoless Potato-Leek Soup
Potatoes are a gray area food. Some people include peeled potatoes in their Paleolithic diets and some don’t. My preference is not to, especially …
Trouble Sleeping?
After following a Paleolithic diet, I think prioritizing sleep is probably the most important thing you can do for both your short- and long-term …
Garlic-Margarita Whitefish
While some people might find whitefish bland or boring, I actually find that it's an incredible base for many delicious flavors! My Nightshade-Free …
Avocado Banana Chip Salad
The inspiration for this salad comes from way back when my toddler was first introduced to solid food. I used the book Super Baby Food book by Ruth …
Hearty Beef Stew
This recipe was a special request from one of my Twitter followers, @DianaVitti, a few winters ago. It's perfect for cold weather, when you're craving …
Which Fats Should You Eat?
The Paleo framework should settle around roughly balanced macronutrients; 30 to 40 percent fat is a healthy and comfortable zone for many people. …
Carrot-Parsnip Muffins
This recipe starts with the carrot cake recipe that my mom found in the archives while doing a paper on traditional French Canadian cuisine for a …
Why Grains Are Bad–Part 2, Omega 3 vs. 6 Fats
Two important facets of the Paleo diet are to avoid foods that irritate our gut and to eat a balanced ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids (aiming …
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had to create a Paleo version of the Whole Foods peanut butter chocolate chip cookie for my daughters. They love the chewy, soft texture, the …
What About Fat?
There is one diet myth that persists beyond all others, that dietary fat will make you fat and clog your arteries. Not only is dietary fat not bad …
Bacon-Braised Brussel Sprouts
Prior to discovering to Paleolithic nutrition, the only way I ate Brussels sprouts was smothered in cheese sauce. I actually like Brussels sprouts as …
Why Grains Are Bad–Part 1, Lectins and the Gut
The idea that grains are harmful is one of the most fundamental tenets of the Paleo diet. But, the rationale for avoiding them is often misunderstood, …
Pumpkin Pie Squares
I love pumpkin, and have created many Paleo pumpkin-related recipes (including pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie coffee …
Happy Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving, I am extra grateful for the ability to cook in my kitchen. This is because, for the full week and a half prior to Thanksgiving, my …
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage
One of my biggest challenges with eating Paleo is keeping variety in vegetable side dishes. I seem to crave more vegetable variety now, maybe …
Natural Sugars and their Place in Paleo
We have been eating exponentially more sugar over the last century, especially in the last three or four decades. This increase is largely because …
Baked Spiced Sweet Potatoes
This seems hardly fair, to create an entire recipe for just these little sweet potatoes. But these are such a tasty side dish to just about any meat …
Coconut Macadamia Banana Muffins
Both my daughters love bananas, but eating half a banana is a common occurrence. So, we tend to have a lot of leftover bananas in our house. I take …
Parchment Salmon With Herb Butter
This is a recipe that makes enough herb butter for about 16 portions of fish. I spoon tablespoons of the herb butter onto a big sheet of tin foil, …
Paleo Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are a fairly simple chewy cookie that is rolled in cinnamon and sugar prior to baking. I was inspired to create a Paleo version of …
Roast Chicken and Chicken Bone Broth
You get two recipes for the price of one, today. I wanted to post a recipe for Chicken Bone Broth before we get too immersed in the flu season, but …
Budget Paleo: Priorities and Strategies
In a perfect world, our diets would consist purely of pasture-raised meat, free-range poultry, wild game, wild-caught fish, and organic, locally-grown …
Veggie Frittata
Breakfast for dinner is a wonderful way to save money on your grocery bill from time to time. My favorite way to do this is with frittatas! …
Almond Coconut Bars
This is the recipe that got me through Halloween this year without eating a single fun sized candy (for the first time since I had enough teeth to …
Paleo Pumpkin Chili
When I cut into our big pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern this year, the pumpkin smelled so good! It’s a funny thing about eating very strictly Paleo: …
So, What Exactly IS Paleolithic Nutrition?
I generally find that most people back away slowly when I start talking about this great new way of eating I’ve found. My husband acts like I’ve …