I was talking to a client today and we were discussing methods that could be used in place of the microwave (which you know we DO NOT use or recommend!) for reheating food in a hurry. The conventional oven is great, but it can take quite a while and occasionally it will dry out the
Real Food Diet
Chipotle vs. Moe’s – and the coconut oil campaign
Have any of you have been following the discussion over on Primal Toad about Moe’s Southwest Grill winning out over Chipotle for most primal friendly fast food? There’s been some lively discussion over whether or not Moe’s Southwest Grill (www.moes.com) IS better than Chipotle (www.chipotle.com) as it’s come to light that although Moe’s (currently) serves grass-fed beef
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Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Excitotoxins, MSG and its hidden names
What is MSG? MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a processed food additive. It is an extremely dangerous neurotoxin (excitotoxin) that shrivels and kills brain cells in the hypothalamus and has been linked to migraines, seizures, ADD/ADHD, heart palpitations, tremors, and MANY other symptoms that can even be fatal. I know it was partly responsible for my
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Beverages
When Water Gets Boring-Ten Healthy Beverage Substitutions
WATER. You know it’s good for you– and you know you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces everyday (but no more than about 100 oz) But what about when water gets boring? You’re aware of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial colors and contaminated water and aluminum, BPA-lined cans. You’ve decided to stay
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Cultured Foods & Condiments
A Guide to Healthy Cultured and Fermented Foods
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fermented & Cultured Foods Cultured, or naturally fermented foods are very traditional foods, having been consumed by our ancestors throughout the ages Vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, etc), fruits (chutneys and preserved fruits), beverages (water kefir, kombucha, beet kvass, etc), grains (sourdough bread), dairy products (dairy kefir, yogurt, crème fraiche, sour cream,
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Real Food Diet
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Meats
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Meats Choose meat that has been raised locally and sustainably, without the use of hormones or antibiotics, and from animals eating their native, species-appropriate diet. If you cannot find grass-finished meat, grass-fed/grain-finished meat can be substituted, but is not optimal. Beef, bison/buffalo and lamb should be grass-fed and grass-finished, not
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Main Dishes & Entrees
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fish and Seafood
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fish & Seafood Choose only wild-caught fish whenever possible. In some cases, it may be more expensive, but it is better for you. Farmed fish is generally not the healthiest choice, with the exception of some shellfish. It’s best to choose sustainable seafood. Visit www.seafoodwatch.org to learn more. Oily fish,
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Egg Dishes
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Eggs
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Eggs Purchase eggs from pastured hens raised locally- from small farms or even a friend’s backyard flock. Or, raise your own chickens! Pastured chickens have access to the outdoors, sunlight and pasture or grass. They eat not only grass, but grubs, worms and bugs and generally these chickens do not
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Basics & Staples
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Dairy Products
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Dairy Products Raw or unpasteurized, unprocessed milk is something that nourished generations of our ancestors. Choose raw milk, raw cream, raw butter and raw cheese where available. Raw dairy offers many benefits over pasteurized dairy including enzymes, beneficial bacteria and vitamins/minerals not found naturally in pasteurized milk. Raw milk has
