As great as it is for you, I understand that some people think that plain water can get boring. There are many readers who reach out to us and request some ways to spice up their H2O.
This recipe will do just that. Raspberry lemon is one of the most beloved flavors. When the fresh fruit is added to filtered water, you get a light, refreshing way to add a little zing to your water routine.
If raspberry lemon isn’t your jam, you can experiment with any combination of flavors you’d like. Strawberry mint is one of my favorites.
You can drink as much of this fruity water as you want, as it’s got no sugar, carbs, or additives. If ...
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Must Watch: Food Documentaries on Netflix
Must Watch Food Documentaries on Netflix
So you’ve watched all the episodes of The Office, Parks and Rec, and you might have binged watched Stranger Things in a weekend.
(Oh, is that just me?)
Either way, if you’re on the hunt for something new to watch, I’ve got you covered. Here are some of my favorite food documentaries on Netflix.
Fed Up
This documentary played a major role in my decision to adopt a Paleo lifestyle. A 2014 documentary narrated by Katie Couric, Fed Up is described as “an examination of America's obesity epidemic and the food industry's role in aggravating it.”
Food Choices
The food we choose to eat ...
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Poppy Seed Summer Squash and Carrot Salad
One of the greatest benefits of summer is that there are so many fruits and vegetables that are in season and highly abundant. Just go to your local farmer’s or produce market and you’ll be delightfully surprised by all the produce you can get for awesome prices.
Or, if you’ve ever grown your own garden before, you likely know just how abundant certain vegetables can be. You’ve probably tried to pawn summer squash and tomatoes off on your friends and family just so they don’t go bad!
Luckily, this delicious recipe is one that helps you use up all that extra squash you may have. The combination of mellow summer squash, tart apple, ...
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Butter – Cavemen Didn’t Eat It…Should You?
Butter and Paleo - Where Do We Stand?
Can you eat butter on the Paleo diet? Cavemen didn't do that.
I’m going to be honest here - sometimes, the whole “eat as a caveman would…” does more harm than good. I’m not going to go into the specifics as to why that logic is flawed - Google can easily tell you that.
But, while eating as our ancestors did is a good guideline to follow, I think it can divert focus away from our ultimate goal which is eating for HEALTH.
The Big Question
One question that we get often is regarding butter.
Is butter technically Paleo? It is a dairy product, so no it’s not.
Did cavemen eat ...
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Rice: Is it Paleo?
Rice: Is it Paleo?
Is rice Paleo? So you know that grains are a no-go on the Paleo diet. Still have questions about that? Be sure to check out our guide on grains to familiarize yourself of the “why.”
But what about rice? Is that technically a grain? Can you eat rice while following a Paleo diet?
Rice is a grain
First things first. Rice is a grain. Plain and simple.
Again - read all about why grains are excluded on the Paleo diet if you don’t know the reasoning behind it or if you need a refresher.
Ok, now that we have that out of the way, we can get into the more nitty gritty. Even though it is a grain, more and more Paleo ...
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Balsamic Chicken Salad
Yes, you can still have a salad if you want to grill out — you just have to make sure what you’re grilling turns out great.
This is simple, healthy, delicious, and lets you take advantage of eating outdoors without overdoing it.
Grilling the chicken, marinated in a simple concoction of olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and spicy Dijon mustard, ensures that the chicken is juicy and bursting with flavor.
Topping this delicious chicken on top of a simple salad takes the meal to a whole new level. If you have hesitant veggie eaters in your family, convince them to give this salad a shot. They won’t be ...
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Should You Eat Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil: What's the Deal?
By now, you’ve probably seen the controversy around coconut oil. If you somehow missed it, let me give you a quick rundown of the situation.
If you’ve been in the Paleo world (or basically the general wellness sphere) for any amount of time, you have probably noticed that coconut oil is a favorite oil among health experts.
It has been recommended in cooking, baking, frozen treats, smoothies, for your skin, for your hair, etc. And, as with anything that becomes popular in our society, the memes and parodies followed. For a laugh, here’s a video made by YouTube star JP Sears about the endless uses ...
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Honey Ginger Lemonade
There are some flavor combinations that just make sense. Honey, ginger, and lemon is one of them.
Ensuring that you use raw honey is the first important step in ensuring that this lemonade rises to its true potential. Raw honey means the honey hasn’t been heated up and processed.
Most of the honey available in a grocery store is processed and devoid of nutrients. Buying your honey locally (from a bee farmer even!) ensures that the honey is as fresh as possible and packed full of health-promoting nutrients. High quality, raw honey has long been used in traditional diets and has been shown to have antimicrobial and antibiotic ...
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Recipe Roundup: Paleo Condiments
Your Guide to Paleo Condiments
Paleo condiments are a hot topic. What's Paleo-friendly and what's not? Have you ever looked at the ingredients list on a bottle of store bought salad dressing? If not, you may be in for a surprise.
Here’s an ingredients label for a store-bought brand of French dressing.
Soybean and/or canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, AND sugar. Yum.
(I really hope my sarcasm came through on that statement :) )
There are some things that are almost guaranteed to be better for you (and better tasting) to make at home rather than buying at the store. Condiments are, by far, one of those ...
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Citrus Grilled Shrimp
For many people, the grill signals the start of summer. The days are sun-filled and the nights are warm and long. There's nothing better than inviting some friends over and sharing laughs over a delicious meal.
Kick off the grill season appropriately with this recipe for citrus grilled shrimp. It's a true crowd-pleaser.
This dish is not only delicious, but it’s so easy too. And let’s be honest, we all could use more easy recipes in our recipe arsenal - especially when entertaining a crowd.
Citrus and shrimp make a wonderful flavor combination. The tanginess of the lemon and lime is taken up a notch with a touch of ...
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