What is Pink Fruit/Dragon Fruit?
Hylocereus undatus (also known as pink fruit or dragon fruit) is a member of the Cactaceae family. This includes all species of climbing cacti.
The scientific Latin name of the fruit is derived from several words. Hyle means woody, ceurus is waxy, and undatus describes something wavy.
As a type of cactus, hylocereus undatus thrives in dry climates. These plants produce fruits in four to six cycles per year.
This plant is referred to by names referencing its large, white flowers which bloom only during the evening. These include: moonflower, Cinderella plant, and Lady of the Night.
The oval-shaped ...
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Can You Microwave a Sweet Potato? (And Other Info About This Root…)
A sweet potato, also known as ipomoea batatas, is a type of plant. The dark red, brown or purplish roots are the edible part of the plant.
Sweet potatoes are one of the OG Paleo superstar foods. And rightly so, it's delicious, nutritious, and super versatile.
If you have ever had questions about this root, this article is going to answer all of your questions. And chances are, you'll be craving a sweet potato when you're done. :)
So, Can You Microwave a Sweet Potato?
Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can be enjoyed raw. As the name suggests, they have a sweet flavor that is ideal for all sorts of dishes.
But sweet ...
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Paleo Vs Keto – An In Depth Look
Paleo, Keto, low carb - high fat, Atkins, etc. Low carbohydrate diets are definitely all the rage right now.
Celebrities like Halle Berry and Vanessa Hudgens have sang the praises of the ketogenic diet while Kim Kardashian has endorsed Atkins, and Jessica Biel and Kristin Cavallari are Paleo fans.
But with some much information out there, the whole “low carb diet” thing can become confusing.
If you’re reading this on our site, chances are you are already interested in the Paleo diet. That’s great - we’re kind of big fans of it, too.
This article aims to clear up the confusion about Paleo and Keto. What are the similarities? Where ...
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How Can The Paleo Diet Help Prevent Liver Fat?
Your liver is important...
Your liver is one of the hardest-working, multi-tasking organs in your entire body. Its roles include:
detoxifying the blood and cleansing the body of accumulated chemicals, alcohol, excess hormones, medications and toxins
regulating blood composition to balance levels of protein, fat and sugar
producing bile and enzymes needed for the digestion of fats
breaking down and expelling excess hormones to prevent imbalances
storing extra nutrients including iron, vitamins and minerals
helping to balance electrolyte levels (like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium)
What causes fat to accumulate ...
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What Is Resistant Starch?
How Does Resistant Starch Work?
Resistant starch is a form of starch that is not completely broken down by the intestines.
Instead of being absorbed, bacteria in the intestine turn resistant starch into short-chain fatty acids (SCFA).
The small intestine breaks down most starches, a process that converts them into sugar. These types of starches get fully absorbed by the small intestine.
Resistant starch is termed as “resistant” because it is able to resist digestion. During the digestion process, resistant starch travels to the large intestine.
Once in the large intestine, intestinal bacteria begin working to ferment it. In this ...
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Medium Chain Triglycerides – What You Need To Know
What Are Medium Chain Triglycerides?
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of dietary fat.
Dietary fats consist of molecules made up of carbon atoms. These individual carbon atoms compose linked chains. The chains range in length from 2 to 22 carbon atoms.
Long Chain Fatty acids (LCTs) are the most common form of fat consumed in the average diet. LCTs have chains that are 12 to 18 carbon atoms long.
MCTs are unique as they have considerably smaller chains. On average, MCTs have chains made up of 6 to 10 carbon atoms.
MCTs resemble the dietary compound carbohydrates more than a form of fat. This gives MCTs an advantage ...
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The Lowdown on Fructose
What Is Fructose?
Fructose (also known as fruit sugar) is a form of sugar belonging to the hexose class of sugars, which include any sugar that contains six carbon atoms. (Source)
Fructose is a sugar that is found naturally in most fruits and certain vegetables, and is one of the least carcinogenic nutritive sugars.
Fructose is found in significantly higher quantities in fruits than in vegetables. Reducing sugars, which are a combination of glucose and fructose, are the primary source of soluble carbohydrates found within most fruits as well as seedless raisins.
Although certain vegetables do contain fructose, it is in much ...
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Paleo Protein Powders
“Is protein powder Paleo?”
This is one question we get repeatedly, and it’s almost always followed by, “can you recommend some brands?”
This post aims to clear up the confusion for you.
First things first, let’s assume that we all understand that, even though cavemen did not have access to protein powder, that doesn’t mean we CAN’T eat it in our modern world.
The whole “eat everything a caveman would” is so mid-2000s, right?
That being said, not all protein powders are created equal. And, we don’t advocate for all of the protein in your diet coming from protein powder. It’s always a good rule of thumb to get the majority of ...
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Your Paleo Guide to Iodine-Rich Foods
Your Paleo Guide to Iodine-Rich Foods
How much do you know about iodine? As a general rule, I think it’s important to know about the different micronutrients that our body needs to function optimally and what foods from which we can get them. Iodine is one of these micronutrients! I like to approach food as medicine, so knowing which foods are rich in iodine ensures I give my body exactly the amount it needs.
Iodine is Vital for Your Body
One such micronutrient is iodine. This mineral is vital for numerous processes in your body including cellular metabolism, regulating thyroid function, and ensuring our body develops properly. ...
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Ultimate Meal Prep Guide
Meal prepping - you’ve heard this is the key to any successful diet change. But what if you’ve never done it? What if you don’t even know what it is exactly?
If this is you, we’ve got you covered.
This guide is for anyone who is completely new to the meal prep game. We cover it all + answer our most frequently asked questions.
What is meal prepping?
Let’s start with the basics.
Meal prepping is the act of preparing food in advance so that it makes eating easier through the week. This can include shopping for ingredients, preparing the food, and portioning it out for the week ahead. Depending on the person doing it, it can ...
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