Our Thoughts on Dr. Cowan's Vegetable Powders I can’t tell you how many times we’ve had people reach out to us and say “No matter what I do or how I cook them, I just don’t like vegetables.” Coming from a vegetable lover like myself, I can’t say that I totally relate - but I know that vegetables can be a big stumbling block for people. So I was totally intrigued when Dr. Cowan’s Garden reached out to us. Dr. Cowan’s Garden makes nutritious vegetable powders. Founded by Dr. Thomas Cowan, these powders aim to make eating more vegetables easier. As a holistic physician, it didn’t take Dr. Cowan long to realize that eating small ...

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Nom Nom Paleo: Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now Recipes Reviewed When I first started getting interested in Paleo, Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo was one of my go-tos. Whether it was her blog or her cookbook - Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans - Michelle and her crew (husband Henry and two boys Owen and Ollie) were my guide in taking those first steps into the Paleo world. I think a lot of people would agree with me on that. Thankfully, for all of us Nom Nom fans out there, Michelle and Henry are back with a new cookbook - Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now Recipes. And let me tell you ...

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What are Infinity Jars? We get to review a lot of cool products on this site. There are so many great Paleo-friendly brands out there, and it’s fun for us to let you know about them. We haven’t had the opportunity to review food storage products - until this point. Infinity Jars reached out to us and asked if we would like to try some of their glass jars. At first, I was a little hesitant. What could be so great about these jars? I have plenty of mason jars at home, anyway. But then I started looking into what sets Infinity Jars apart from your standard mason jar. And, there’s a few key factors that puts these jars above your ...

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When it comes to paleo snack bars, there's a lot of options out there. We're going to cover our favorite in this article - RXbar.  I don’t know about your local grocery store, but the snack bar aisle at mine has about a million different options. And while I appreciate having options just as much as the next person, it can also be way overwhelming.  Not only are there a million different flavors, textures, and types to choose from, but the last thing I want to do is read through the ingredients list of every single one that catches my eye. But snack bars - even the ones that claim to be “health food” - can sneak some sketchy ingredients in ...

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UPG Reviews: Keto Brownie If you’ve been to your local grocery store lately, you may have noticed just how many protein bars or healthy snacks are available to purchase. Not only can the sheer number of options be overwhelming, but it can also be hard to know which ones are worth your money. Our series of product reviews here on UPG helps you wade through all the noise. We were recently able to get our hands on a few samples of a new product - KetoBrownie. What is Keto Brownie? Keto Brownie was created by Nick who, like any successful entrepreneur, noticed that a product he wanted wasn’t available to him. When he realized there ...

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Kettle & Fire Organic Chicken Bone Broth Remember when we reviewed Kettle & Fire’s Organic Beef Bone Broth last year? (If not, click this link and read all our thoughts.) Spoiler alert - we liked it. A lot. Lucky for us, they’re back with a new product. It’s just as potent for healing your gut, aiding in digestion, tightening your skin, and supporting your liver. We’re really excited about this: Organic Chicken Bone Broth. When we talk about using food as medicine, bone broth falls right into that category. It has incredible healing properties. Seriously, it’s the ultimate healing food. Need a refresher on ...

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One of our goals at Ultimate Paleo Guide is to ensure that our readers stay up to date about the Paleo-friendly companies putting amazing products out into the world. We recently learned about Crowd Cow - a company that we want to be on your radar. Crowd Cow Have you ever went to the grocery store and desired to know from where exactly the beef came? Or maybe you’ve desired to buy directly from a rancher, but the process is intimidating or not available where you live. This is how Crowd Cow was born. Two friends, Josh and Ethan, had these same feelings. They decided to CrowdFund a cow, so that 50 people could each buy a little piece of a ...

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Paleo By Maileo Reviewed We know both your time and money are valuable. With the explosion in popularity of the Paleo diet, there are so many new Paleo products on the market. We want to ensure that you are an informed consumer, so we always jump on the chance to try new products and let you know our thoughts....the good, the bad, and the ugly.   Check out our other product reviews here. I recently was sent a subscription box by Paleo by Maileo. More on that in a second. First things first, what the heck is Paleo by Maileo? Paleo by Maileo I’ll be honest. When I first heard the name of this company, I had to fight ...

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One of the most frequently asked questions we get at Ultimate Paleo Guide is about protein powders. And for good reason. There are about a million products on the market. And, if I’m being brutally honest, most of them aren’t that great (ok, they’re pretty awful) from a nutrition standpoint. Many protein powders or workout supplements in general are highly processed, usually loaded down with artificial sweeteners, and are not regulated by the FDA (which means that manufacturers don’t need approval before selling their product). Not to mention, the most popular protein powders are whey-based. Whey is a protein derived from cow’s milk, so ...

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What goes around comes around - this saying is true in many aspects of life, and the nutrition world is no exception. Bone broth (also called stock) has been around for ages. Chances are your grandmother’s grandmother used this magical elixir in her kitchen daily. The power of its healing properties has long been revered. In the past couple of years, though, it seems like everyone has jumped back aboard the bone broth train. There are even bone broth bars (like Brodo in NYC and Broth Bar in Portland) popping up in cities across the U.S. And there is definitely some validity to the movement. There’s a reason why chicken soup is ...

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