Why Everyone Should Be Eating Organ Meat
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to eat organ meat: things like liver, kidney, tripe, heart, and even brain. What do these meats have that the muscle meat …
Why Grains Are Bad: Part 3, Nutrient Density and Acidity
Between their high lectin content and over-abundance of omega-6 fatty acids, we should have enough evidence for the wisdom of keeping grains out of our diet (see Why Grains Are …
Is Sugar Paleo?
One of the most frequent questions I get about my recipes is why do I sometimes use sugar? Aren’t we supposed to be avoiding sugar? Isn’t refined sugar the cause of the Diseases …
Beating Sugar Addiction
Hello. My name is Sarah and I am a sugar addict. It’s been 61 days since my last dessert. It’s not a joke. Sugar is addictive. And while sugar addiction may be nowhere near as …
Paleo Mayo and Ranch Dip
Once you master homemade Paleo mayonnaise (often called Paleonnaise), a whole new world of salad dressings and dips opens up to you. That’s why this recipe post is a two-for-one. …
Kale: Superfood and Delicious Too!
Kale is definitely a superfood. And as far as superfoods go, it’s fairly cheap and easily found. I find myself eating it more and more, raw tossed in a salad, chopped and added …
The Importance of Vegetables
Out of all the foods we could potentially eat, vegetables and fruit are some of the only items not mired in controversy: virtually every health authority agrees they should have a …
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. See What About Fat?, Carbs Vs. …
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 for 1:1 to 1:2). We’ve already …
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 for you, it’s critical for your …
