Newsflash: low-fat diets are not all that they’re cracked up to be.
For years Americans have been told to avoid fat, especially saturated fat, in order to lose weight and achieve optimal health. As the low-fat craze of the 1990’s influenced dietary intake, Americans health continued to decline with increasing rates of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity.
Now, the low-fat theory may be on its way out due to the latest research and data. Recently, the belief that saturated fat is a primary cause of medical problems such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes has been contested. Newer research has shown that saturated fat is not as ...
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About Megan McGrane
The Paleo Diet and your Thyroid
Here’s an alarming fact: Thyroid disorder is an increasingly common chronic health condition, especially among young women.
The thyroid can either become over or underactive, both of which can pose health problems. Medical therapies—such as oral hormonal therapy—is used to increase or decrease the activity of the gland, to attempt and keep the hormone levels in an optimal level. While there are no current dietary therapies that can remedy thyroid hormone imbalance, the paleo diet has been touted by many to aid in decreasing the inflammation that is thought to contribute to thyroid dysfunction.
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Health Benefits of Whey Protein
Adding a protein powder to your diet is good, but the options of protein is so overwhelming that it can be quite complex to choose which one is the right choice for your diet. Whey protein is a commonly used protein powder supplement. But what exactly is whey?
Whey protein is derived from the liquid parts of cow’s milk. Whey is produced by skimming off the solid parts in milk while retaining the protein rich liquid, which is the whey. Whey protein is a relatively inexpensive and complete form of protein that can be added to smoothies and recipes to increase your protein intake.
There are three types of whey protein that ...
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Is Chocolate Paleo?
The short answer is maybe. The answer to this question truly depends on what version of chocolate you are consuming.
Let’s start with a better question: What is chocolate? Chocolate is derived from cocoa beans that come from the pods inside the fruit of the cacao tree. These beans, also called cacao nibs are roasted to bring about the deep rich and bitter flavor we know as chocolate. Naturally chocolate is a bitter rich flavor that is complex and perhaps different from the traditional ‘chocolate’ taste you may envision from childhood. Milk chocolate is likely not paleo, but perhaps dark chocolate and raw cacao are paleo.
Are there ...
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Grocery Store Help: Understanding Labels
Checking labels in the grocery store is a necessity when following a Paleo diet. Labels can be overwhelming, so here are a few things you need to check before checking out.
Read the Ingredient List
Are there more than 10 ingredients? Can you pronounce the ingredients? Think again before placing the item in your cart.Following a Paleo diet is most beneficial if you eat wholesome, natural foods that come directly from the source. If you need to have a few packaged items make sure the ingredients are natural and all things that you recognize.
Check the Fat
And I don’t mean look for the fat content to ‘count’ fat grams. Healthy ...
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Benefits of Eating Paleo Beyond Weight Loss
The Benefits of Eating Paleo Beyond Weight Loss
Let's talk about the benefits of eating paleo beyond weight loss.
While many people often first seek out a Paleo diet for the benefits of weight loss, there are many perks beyond dropping a few pounds. Even if you’re a part-time Paleo devotee, you can still enjoy the many benefits of eating paleo.
Anti-inflammatory Benefits
The Paleo diet, and specifically an autoimmune Paleo diet, have been touted by many diet devotees as a key to slashing body inflammation. Inflammation is known to be associated with medical problems like heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions are ...
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Foods That Heal: What to Eat to Reduce Inflammation
Joint swelling, ‘puffiness’ and inflammation can leave you feeling less than your best. Inflammation can be painful, uncomfortable, and is considered to be an underlying mechanism of many chronic illnesses like heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and many others. Here are five foods that can help you slash inflammation.
Turmeric
This golden powerhouse spice is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is one of the most common inflammation fighters common in ancient ayurvedic medicine. The more you are able to reduce inflammation, the more you can help reduce swelling. The benefits of circuiminoids, the molecular compounds in ...
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Holiday Strategies for Your Paleo Diet
Let go of ‘perfect’
Hanging onto the thought that every meal and every bite of food has to be “Paleo perfect” is a surefire way to make your holiday season less than enjoyable. Letting go of nuances that you can not control can be helpful when you are staying Paleo during holidays. Maybe the butter isn’t grass-fed, there is Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top of a dish, or an added ingredients you are unsure of. Breathe. Unless it is something are allergic to, try to do your best and let go of the idea that every meal, every bite, has to be perfect. Just do your best and stay on track with the main parts of your meal Remember protein + ...
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Holiday Gifts for the Paleo Foodie
Do you have a loved one who is a Paleo devotee? Perhaps you are looking for a great holiday gift item for the Paleo foodie in your life. Here are a few great ideas!
A Vitamix, Blendtec or other high speed blender
While the initial investment may seem hefty for a top of the line high speed blender your loved one will get incredible mileage from this kitchen device. You can make soups, nut butters, nut milk, smoothies, puddings, sauces and more with a great high speed blender.
A gift card for Thrive Market
Thrive Market is an online shipping marketplace for health foods that are offered at a fraction of the price.
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Habits and Strategies to Do When You Hit A Weight-Loss Plateau
Even the fittest person or most disciplined eater has hit a plateau with their weight loss or fitness goals. These plateaus happen when we need to make a few changes to our routines. Here are few strategies to help you shake things up!
Keep your meals well rounded so you cut down on snacking
Mindless snacking or even having too many healthy snacks can cause you to hit a weight loss plateau. Make sure you are keeping your meals nutrient dense with protein, vegetable and healthy fat at each meal so you can stay satiated until your next meal. Here are a few easy Paleo snacks under 200 calories.
Keep your carbohydrate commensurate with your ...
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