I had a boss once who used to drive me nuts. One day he gave me three tasks. My response was, “What is the priority of these tasks? Which one should I do first?” He would say, “Matt, they’re all important.” Even though I hounded him about it, he wouldn’t prioritize them. This is what’s… Continue Reading
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Health in a Package…
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
Meat & Potatoes: Back on the Menu
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention lately, meat and potatoes are okay to eat again. It’s a pretty comical situation, really. Meat and potatoes used to be the basic chow of every American – at a time when Americans were the healthiest and tallest people in the world. I was a youngster in… 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
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
Eating right during pregnancy and breastfeeding “Why is it so important?
I highly encourage new mothers to nurse their babies. I think that nursing is the surest way to feed your baby, taking advantages of the hundreds of thousands of years our bodies have been figuring out what our babies guts need to become established and keep them healthy. Along with obvious advantages nursing has, like creating a… 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
Paleo Pumpkin Chili over Spaghetti Squash
One un-intended but very cool outcome of writing a book and doing all this blogging has been contact with old friends from high-school and growing up. The following recipe is from my pal Brandy who is an avid CrossFitter and pretty damn good Paleo-Chef-in-training. Pumpkin Paleo Chili on Spaghetti Squash w/ Butternut-sage Drizzle. (It honestly tastes better to me… 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
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