Health and Nutrition Coaching
"The government has spent hundreds of millions telling Americans to exercise more and eat less. But the country is getting heavier every year. It's time to change the way we think about fat. " Gary Taubes 5 things I took from Why the Campaign to Stop America's Obesity Crisis Keeps Failing." by Gary Taubes (in Newsweek) 1. The conventional wisdom energy balance theory is wrong This is not new information to me and is a recurring theme in Gary's book Good Calories, … [Read more...]
Today here is a slightly non-traditional post from me - however it still covers being healthy, food, and exercise. As most of you that follow my blog know, I do Crossfit and think its a great workout, way to get healthy, and amazing physical challenge. If you haven't found a Crossfit near you, check out some of the media coverage of the regionals competitions, I promise you'll be intrigued and inspired - the level of athletes at these competitions are amazing! This past weekend I was … [Read more...]
We recently had a party were a friend brought over a Paleo lasagna made with butternut squash instead of noodles and it was delicious as well as a big hit at the party. I decided to recreate it last week for dinner and added my own twist. Following Dr. Terry Whals's example of getting 9 cups of vegetables a day, I added some additional veggies to this already veggie friendly grain and gluten free version of lasagna. This is an easy meal to throw together, you just need some time in the … [Read more...]
Do you think that food is powerful enough to heal or cure disease? Dr Terry Wahls cured herself from secondary progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), where she had reached a point of degeneration to the point that she was only able to walk short distances with 2 canes and had to be in a reclined, zero gravity chair for the majority of the day. Watch her full video (it's under 18 minutes) on Tedx now, she has a compelling … [Read more...]
Yes there is an "s" in Brussels Sprouts :) These are a favorite in my house and something that I make at least once a week and are really good too! I posted a picture on facebook of some chicken kabobs we made - they were delicious and got a recipe request for the sprouts. One thing you can do to get healthier is to add more vegetables to your diet, and Brussels Sprouts are a good one so try this out and see if it's something you add to your weekly cooking menu. They are quick, easy, and … [Read more...]
Many of you know that I recently got back from a long vacation, we spent 17 days away from home traveling to New Zealand and Australia. Often people take a vacation from their normal eating pattern and workout routine when they are on vacation, which may be OK if you're gone for a long weekend, but 17 days is a slightly different story. So now you're probably wondering: did you stay Paleo while on vacation? Did you work out? Did you spoil your vacation because you were trying to fit … [Read more...]
Want to learn about the Paleo diet, its health benefits, and how to implement it into your daily life? Come to the Paleo 101 workshop at Crossfit Delaware Valley this Thursday (4/19) at 8 pm, presented by Larry Palazzolo and Laura Pappas (of CF KoP). Click on the link HERE to register. Curious about Crossfit and Paleo - check out this recent write up in the NY Post … [Read more...]
I have to admit that this recipe was delivered to my inbox via the Nourished Kitchen mailing and I was immediately thrilled by the 2nd half of the cookie name, "Against All Grains." I'm not 100% in agreement about "Anytime" but overall these cookies are a good thing to have in your arsenal of Paleo-ish treats. I like that they are sweetened with dried fruit and applesauce and don't have added sugar through honey or maple syrup like many Paleo approved treats do. However, like … [Read more...]
This year I'm partnering with Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative to help provide me with fresh, seasonal, local, and certified organic produce starting in the spring and bringing me through to the fall. Joining a CSA is a great way to support your local farmers, get high quality food conveniently, and to experiment and try some new things. Crossfit King of Prussia has registered as a drop point, so if you're a gym member how much easier can it get, you can select Crossfit King of Prussia … [Read more...]
In my last post about Paleo Fx I mentioned that there were quite a few things for me to investigate more. The conference was jam packed with really great information presented by talented speakers both in the Paleo community and in the medical community. One of the things that I found really interesting was the number of people that had a clinical practice, either as a MD (like Dr. Jack Kruse and Dr. Lane Sebring) or as a functional practitioner (like Chris Kresser). The overwhelming … [Read more...]
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