As of today there are only 43 shopping days left until Christmas!! Okay, whatever you do – DON’T PANIC! I get it, you have like 50 people to shop for and know what you’re actually getting for maybe 3 of them. Seriously though, don’t sweat it! Let’s look at this logically. Coworkers, teachers, hair dressers,… Continue Reading
The “Reverse Challenge”: A Personal Experiment
Recently I convinced Rebecca, my wife, to transition our family to a more Paleolithic style of eating. I have been on a journey of personal discovery and education while over here in Afghanistan and I figure why not give this a shot, eating paleo that is. I started this way of eating almost by accident when I… Continue Reading
Fear and Loathing at the Dinner Table
This post was written by Amy Berger. Amy is working on her Masters Degree in Nutrition and holds a Bachelors in Creative Writing. She has put together an excellent primer on all things antinutrient. Enjoy! Phytates, oxalates, and goitrogens, oh my! If you’re new to the world of antinutrients, these harmful substances can seem as… Continue Reading
Testimonial – “What if this is bad?”: Proof that Paleo Works
I started the paleo diet in February to try to help with lymphocytic colitis (it worked). As I kept my body happy with coconut oil, grass-fed beef, vegetables and all the other paleo goodies, there was still a little voice in the back of my head saying, “what if this is bad?” I’d always had… Continue Reading
Make the Most of the ‘Off-season’
The last ‘big’ races/events are over for the season – triathlons, cycling, marathons, the Games – all done for another year. It’s officially the ‘off-season’; the time for our bodies to rest, recover, and start preparing for the next go. While the ‘off-season’ is commonly associated with athletes, it truly applies to all of us. … Continue Reading
Don’t Be “That Guy” (or Gal)…
This may come as a complete shock to some of you – brace yourselves, seriously, SIT DOWN!!! Okay, contrary to popular belief in the paleo circle, not everyone is as passionate about the subjects of diet, nutrition, training, and health as we are. In fact, a vast majority of people are completely oblivious. Exhibit A:… Continue Reading
Myra’s Story: “You don’t have to be perfect…”
The only thing I can see as a “starting factor” to my eating disorder is that I began taking birth control about the same time and started dealing with depression off and on. I have been battling with bulimia, bingeing and purging, since I was 19. Now, almost 32, I look back and wonder how… Continue Reading
Robb’s Angels Take on the American Dietetic Association Conference – Mission #1
It all started as an idea – an idea that turned into Robb’s Angels’ debut mission. Last Sunday and Monday the Angels set out to make some waves at this years American Dietetic Association (ADA) Conference in San Diego. (As an aside the Association will be changing its name to the Academy of Nutrition and… Continue Reading
ADA Conference Day #1 In Pictures
Robb’s Angel’s had an AWESOME first day at the American Dietetic Association Annual Conference. We’ll have a post with all the details soon – but we want to let you see some of what’s going on here now! Here’s a look at day #1 from the Expo floor – ENJOY! Stay tuned for the… Continue Reading
Look Out! Here We Come!
This coming Saturday marks the kick-off of the American Dietetic Association’s Food & Nutrition Conference in San Diego and guess what?? There is going to be a Paleo presence!!! Yep, “Robb’s Angels” (Sorry Charlie…), the paleo dietitian dream team, is heading to the conference. But, we’re not just going to the ‘big show’. Oh, no. … Continue Reading
