Must Watch Food Documentaries on Netflix
So you’ve watched all the episodes of The Office, Parks and Rec, and you might have binged watched Stranger Things in a weekend.
(Oh, is that just me?)
Either way, if you’re on the hunt for something new to watch, I’ve got you covered. Here are some of my favorite food documentaries on Netflix.
Fed Up
This documentary played a major role in my decision to adopt a Paleo lifestyle. A 2014 documentary narrated by Katie Couric, Fed Up is described as “an examination of America's obesity epidemic and the food industry's role in aggravating it.”
Food Choices
The food we choose to eat ...
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The Ultimate Paleo Guide to Butter
Can you eat butter on the Paleo diet? Cavemen didn't do that.
I’m going to be honest here - sometimes, the whole “eat as a caveman would…” does more harm than good. I’m not going to go into the specifics as to why that logic is flawed - Google can easily tell you that.
But, while eating as our ancestors did is a good guideline to follow, I think it can divert focus away from our ultimate goal which is eating for HEALTH.
The Big Question
One question that we get often is regarding butter.
Is butter technically Paleo? It is a dairy product, so no it’s not.
Did cavemen eat butter? Nope, they sure didn’t.
Regardless of this, though, we ...
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Rice: Is it Paleo?
Rice: Is it Paleo?
Is rice Paleo? So you know that grains are a no-go on the Paleo diet. Still have questions about that? Be sure to check out our guide on grains to familiarize yourself of the “why.”
But what about rice? Is that technically a grain? Can you eat rice while following a Paleo diet?
Rice is a grain
First things first. Rice is a grain. Plain and simple.
Again - read all about why grains are excluded on the Paleo diet if you don’t know the reasoning behind it or if you need a refresher.
Ok, now that we have that out of the way, we can get into the more nitty gritty. Even though it is a grain, more and more Paleo ...
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Should You Eat Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil: What's the Deal?
By now, you’ve probably seen the controversy around coconut oil. If you somehow missed it, let me give you a quick rundown of the situation.
If you’ve been in the Paleo world (or basically the general wellness sphere) for any amount of time, you have probably noticed that coconut oil is a favorite oil among health experts.
It has been recommended in cooking, baking, frozen treats, smoothies, for your skin, for your hair, etc. And, as with anything that becomes popular in our society, the memes and parodies followed. For a laugh, here’s a video made by YouTube star JP Sears about the endless uses ...
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IIFYM: The Hot New Diet Trend
IIFYM: The Hot New Diet Trend
Popular among bodybuilders and CrossFit athletes, IIFYM seems to be THE DIET right now. With an emphasis on macronutrient balance, IIFYM followers say that they can achieve optimal athletic performance and body composition goals with this approach.
The field of nutrition is ever-changing. Educating yourself about current diet trends is part of figuring out what approach works best for YOU. Keeping that in mind, let’s dive into the IIFYM approach.
What Does IIFYM Stand For?
IIFYM is an acronym that stands for “If It Fits Your Macros.” It is also referred to as flexible dieting. This approach is built ...
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Ways To Bust The Weight Loss Plateau
The Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau
Weight loss plateaus - however common - can be frustrating. For many people who’ve adopted a Paleo diet, it’s a common story. For a while (a few weeks, months even..), the weight sheds immediately and drops at a steady clip. Eventually, though, they get to a point where the scale is no longer budging.
They’ve hit the dreaded weight loss plateau.
I know that this can be frustrating - infuriating maybe. Take a breath. I’m here to tell you that even the most diligent dieters experience this. It’s incredibly normal. In fact, it’s kind of a good sign.
I know, that sounds crazy…but hear me out. As I’m ...
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Green Beans: What’s the Deal?
What’s the deal with green beans?
I know what you’re thinking…how can a site dedicated to all things Paleo even include recipes with green beans – a legume! Aren’t legumes forbidden? What is this madness?!
Green beans are a legume
Give me a second to explain. Yes, green beans are indeed a legume. And, yes, legumes are not “Paleo.” That being said, green beans fall into a gray area of Paleo – kind of like grass-fed butter or fermented yogurt. We like what Michelle from Nom Nom Paleo says about green beans on the Paleo diet:
“Before anyone gets on my case about whether green beans are Paleo, I eat them when they’re in season because ...
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Vitamin E: Top 5 Paleo-Friendly Foods
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that can be found in various foods. While there are eight different chemical forms of the vitamin, only one form is preferentially used by the human body - alpha-tocopherol.
Why is Vitamin E Important?
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. This means that it helps protect our cells from free radical damage. It specifically helps protect certain fats in our body. Because it helps fight off free radical damage, the vitamin may help slow the aging process in your cells. In short, Vitamin E’s antioxidant potential helps in the fight against problems such as inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
The ...
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What The Heck Are Giblets?
Everything You Need to Know about Giblets
What the heck are giblets?! When you first step into the Paleo world, you may suddenly start reading or hearing words that you have never heard before. Don’t worry - you’re not alone in this! In fact, we get asked about certain words and terms so often that we’ve started a whole series.
Check out our articles on ghee, tallow, MCT oil, and head cheese.
This week we’re focusing on giblets. What are they, where do they come from, and should you eat them? Don’t worry - we’re going to cover it all.
What The Heck Are Giblets?
Giblets are what you most commonly find inside your ...
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Is Quinoa Paleo? A Deep Dive
Quinoa is a popular food item these days and many people seem to be convinced that it falls into the category of paleo-friendly foods. We decided to take an in-depth look at this food to determine whether or not it fits into the paleo diet plan.
What Is Quinoa?
Quinoa (pronounced "keenwah") is a seed that is harvested from a species of a plant called goosefoot. It is officially a seed and part of a group of pseudocereals, making it neither a cereal nor a grain, and more closely related to spinach and beets than to cereals or grains.
It is because of this unusual categorization that many people are confused as to what quinoa actually is ...
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