Have you ever perused the produce aisle at your local health food store and came across a strange potato-like food, branded as jicama? Are you curious about how to even pronounce the word?
What exactly is this mysterious food? A fruit or vegetable? A starch?
We’re going to go over exactly what it is and yes, how to pronounce it. We’ll discuss its nutritional value, how you can eat it, and whether or not it’s paleo and keto-friendly.
Any question you’ve ever had about jicama and its uses are going to be answered below.
What Is Jicama?
Jicama (hee-cama) is native to Central and South America as well as Mexico. It can be ...
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Keto Chicken Masala
I kind of hate the question "What's your favorite food?" because it's so hard for me to choose.
I love food - obviously. I made a career out of it. And my love for food runs deep - seriously, like alllll foods.
But sometimes people just want a specific answer. So when I have to get specific with it, I almost always choose Indian.
Indian food is delicious in every way. I love the tangy, spicy, savory, satisfying mix of it all. The smells and the bright colors of the dishes are to die for, in my humble opinion.
But with all that heavy rice and thick sauces, Indian food isn't the most keto-friendly of foods. So if you're an ...
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Stovetop Spring Frittata
HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THIS CREATION?! I know I might seem biased since this *is* one of our recipes, but seriously - this stovetop spring frittata is so dang visually appealing.
Frittatas are kind of the jack-of-all-trades of breakfast dishes. What I mean is that you can pretty much throw anything in it and it's going to work.
When I have produce in the fridge that I need to use up, I usually end up cooking it down in some oil and fragrant spices, adding eggs, and frittata-ing it up.
Yeah, I just made frittata a verb.
This particular version features all those amazing vegetables that you'll find at your farmer's market right ...
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Can we all agree that sheet pan dinners are the way to go? This chicken fajita version will make all your Mexican restaurant dreams come true.
And of course - it's all Paleo - so it's even better than going to the Mexican restaurant because you can avoid the chips, queso, and tortillas completely.
I'll be honest with you, tortilla chips are so hard for me to say "no" to when they're in front of me. I love them that much. So if I do find myself at that type of restaurant, I usually just go ahead and tell the waiter not to bring any to my table (if that's cool with whoever I'm eating with...if not, I just practice self-restraint. It's ...
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Your Guide To Keto Restaurants
Eating has always been a social activity. It’s ingrained in
us and in our culture to share food with the ones we love.
It’s such a good feeling to sit around a table and break bread (figuratively, of course, if you follow paleo or keto…ha) with friends, family, co-workers, or partners.
Speaking of diets, that’s where eating can become a
bit more complicated. Most often, we have people who want to stick to a
specific way of eating but they’re just not sure what they should eat. What are
the foods to pile on your plate and which ones should be avoided?
That’s why we’ve created so many (SO MANY) resources to help
with this. ...
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Dark Chocolate Almond Blondies
Decadent, dark, and delicious - all of these adjectives perfectly describe these dark chocolate almond blondies.
If you thought your days of blondies were done, surprise! We've got a 100% paleo recipe for you that will satisfy your craving for this dessert.
And you already know, with the combination of almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and dark chocolate, it's going to be insanely good.
Like I think my mouth just watered typing that out.
Want to take this recipe up another notch? Make your own almond butter! It's way cheaper - and as long as you have a high-quality food processor, blender, or Vitamix, you should be ...
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Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
If there was a mascot for Paleo comfort food, this recipe might just be it.
Let's be honest - pesto is downright delicious. It's fresh, satisfyingly fatty, and oh-so-garlicky. Traditional pesto recipes call for cheese. Fortunately, for all of us reading this blog, we don't *need* cheese to make a delicious pesto.
Since dairy is not considered paleo-friendly, we might not be able to eat pesto out at a restaurant if we follow the paleo guidelines strictly. But we can make a downright delicious version right at home - without the cheese.
Yay!
Our version is as simple as you can get - basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, and olive oil. ...
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Paleo Blueberry Muffins
Do you ever get the desire to bake? I'm not the biggest baker in the world, but it will hit me every now and then...especially if I've just been watching The Great British Bake-Off.
Have you watched this series on Netflix yet?
If you haven't, I'm a little jealous because you get to experience the joy of having your eyes opened to the cutest, friendliest, sweet-as-pie baking show on air.
The premise is similar to any other cooking show except for the fact that the contestants and judges have to-die-for accents and everyone is SO. FRIENDLY.
Sure, the stakes are high (everyone is fighting to be crowned Britain's top amateur ...
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Cocoa vs Cacao: What’s the Difference?
Have you ever looked at a label for “cacao” and thought it was a misprint by a company actually selling cocoa? We can assure you it wasn’t a typo and your eyes weren’t deceiving you.
These two words get mixed up more often than one would think. But they’re worth differentiating, considering one of them is a byproduct of the other. As similar as they sound, there are plenty of differences to be aware of.
We’re going to clear up any confusion between the two for you right here. What are the similarities? What are the benefits? Stick around and we’ll give you the rundown.
What Is Cocoa?
Cocoa, like cacao, is the name of the ...
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What I Eat In A Day – Keto Edition
The keto craze is at an all-time high right now. And it shows no signs of slowing down.
From Kim Kardashian to Jenna Jameson, even the most abstract (we’ll call it that…) of celebrities are hopping on the keto train.
It’s no wonder why keto is all the rage. While everyone has different reasons why they love keto, the most common praise is that you see results - and fast. Because of the drastic reduction of carbs, most people see a pretty quick drop off in weight.
Obviously, that’s a huge selling point.
Keto Benefits
But there are other benefits worth talking about because health and wellness goes way (weigh?) beyond the ...
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