Chronic muscular, joint or bone pains can be caused by a number of different factors besides injury. Whether increased exercise, high levels of stress, bad sleep, nutritional deficiencies, food allergies, hormonal changes, dehydration or autoimmune disorders, these can all lead to muscular aches and pain.
At one point or another, especially during older age, almost everybody experiences some degree of discomfort. It’s not a surprise considering we put our muscle tissues, ligaments, joints and bones through a lot every single day. Chronic pain can come on slowly and last for years and lead to a poor night’s sleep, inactivity or lack of ...
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Archives for September 2015
Paleo Cauliflower Recipe: Crispy Cauliflower Cakes
Are you looking for a unique and healthy side dish? Well, this paleo cauliflower recipe is a prefect option. Cauliflower, like broccoli, is also loved by many.
Cauliflower has many health benefits such as vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of choline, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus, and biotin.
To try this amazing dish, you can start by cutting the cauliflower into florets then place the florets in a food processor and pulse until they become a rice like texture. Transfer the riced cauliflower to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl and microwave on high ...
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Paleo Foods That Fire Up Your Metabolism
Spending hours in the gym is not the only way to jump-start your metabolism. Feed yourself with energy-burning foods to crank up your metabolism. Can this be true? Yes.
Your metabolism, or how much energy your body expends at any given time, is ruled by concrete factors like genetics and body composition. From spices and oils to healthy fats and proteins, here are a six Paleo-friendly foods that will get your engine going.
Peppers
Hot peppers contain metabolism-boosting capsasin. This spicy compound brings heat to your dish and also can stimulate fat-burning powers. Add a few jalapenos to your next dish or sprinkling some chili flakes on ...
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Your Part-Time Paleo-Friendly Guide
“If you change 20 percent of the foods you eat, you’ll see absolutely massive results, particularly when you starting to improve your diet for the first time.
I’ve talked about this in multiple places, but cutting out grains and dairy will get you 80% of the way there. Everything after that is simply tweaking.”
-Joel Runyon UPG founder, Impossible.com
Changing your diet can be confusing and committing to a Paleo diet can be intimidating. The thought of giving up grains, dairy, legumes, sugar and alcohol for life sounds pretty terrifying, even to most devoted Paleo doers.
What if I told you that you could do 20 percent of ...
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Coconut Crusted Chicken Salad
Making your favorite Chicken Salad in coconut crust.
As healthy eaters, we are used to having lots of salad. And Chicken Salad is a favorite dish of almost everyone. It has a lot of variations from different style of cuisine such as European style, Asian style or American style. No matter what type of cuisine you used your chicken salad to be, everyone would still love the taste of how the chicken blends with the other ingredients you add in.
Typically, it is made with leftover or canned chicken. It may also be used for sandwiches. Chicken Salad is usually mixed with mayonnaise, hard-boiled egg, celery, onion, ...
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The Autoimmune Warrior: Q&A With Health Coach Megan McGrane
Megan McGrane, an emergency room physician assistant at night, went through a slew of health problems in 2012, which led her to an exciting career in health coaching.
While practicing emergency medicine at night, McGrane finds her passion to help women achieve their health goals during the day.
“I having the opportunity to be one of the providers able to help people in that setting, because for many people the day you have to come to the Emergency Room is not a very good day and getting to care for folks is the best part of my job. On the other side of the coin I get to work one on one with coaching clients on my days away from the ER and ...
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Grocery Shopping Tips and Tricks
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or lost in the grocery store. If you’re new to cooking, meal planning or are just trying to stick to your paleo diet, a few helpful tips can make grocery shopping a breeze.
Plan Ahead
Have a plan for what meals you want to make and take a grocery list with you to the store. This will help you only buy the ingredients you need, and keep you from wasting money bybuying items you won’t eat. Stick to your list to help you avoid buying foods that you shouldn’t eat. It is easy to throw a few ‘extras’ into your cart that may not align with your paleo meal plan. Plan out your weekly meal prepping session with ...
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Roasted Beetroot Hummus
Roasted beets are a year-round, must-eat staple in the house. Beets are filled with good-for-you nutrients and bring out their natural sweetness when roasted. Combine that with a little Tahini, lemon juice, and zucchini, and you have a true Paleo treat. Who says you need beans to make hummus?! Serve this beautiful dip with some carrot sticks and your guests will be amazed.
Roasted Beetroot Hummus
2 Beets ((peeled and cut into quarters))1/4 cup Olive oil ((plus more for drizzling))1 Zucchini ((peeled and cut into chunks))1/4 cup Tahini1/2 Lemon ((juiced))Salt ((to taste))5-6 Carrots ((peeld and cut into ...
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Paleo Back to School Lunches
Jumping back into the school year may be stressful, but making fresh, healthy paleo lunches does not have to be. With the right tools and a few go-to ideas, packing lunch can be a breeze.
Having a thermos or well-insulated container for warm lunches or a great lunch box like an aluminum bento box will set you up for success. This keeps storage simple and organized. Also having a stainless steel water bottle is a must. I like to think of lunch as having two parts: Mains and Sides. All you need is one main with one or two sides and you are done.
Mains
Having a ‘main dish’ does not have to be hard. Here are a few simple ideas that ...
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Serving Size Breakdown: 3 Easy Tips for Portion Control
You can watch what you eat every day, but if you’re not careful about your portion sizes, then you most likely will have a difficult time getting the results you want.
Generally speaking, tracking your calorie intake isn’t necessarilythe best way to lose weight. Smart food swaps and portion control, on the other hand,can help you reach your weight loss goals.
How? Outside of controlled environments such as clinical studies, getting even reasonably accurate information about calorie intake is very challenging.
People underestimate how much their eating most of the time. Usually the result is a huge difference between the amountsthey’re ...
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