This is one of my favorite desserts ever, and you can make it into any flavor you want – it doesn’t have to be coffee-flavored or chocolatey.
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I was in the grocery store a couple days ago, and a woman was pushing a pram (a stroller, for those of you who don’t speak British). Her son (I assume) – about 5 or 6 years old was sitting in it and yelling over and over and over again, “Can I watch TV when we get home? Can I watch TV when we get home? Can I watch TV when we get home?”
He apparently knew what he was doing, because the poor woman finally snapped out a very loud and emphatic “YES.”
During this entire time, the checkout assistant was silently scanning item after item of processed food (cereal boxes, frozen meals, sodas, etc.) from the woman’s cart. Beep. Beep. Beep. Barcode after barcode after barcode.
Yes. I was literally about to go insane.
And yet I feel kinda sorry for the woman and the kid, because I really do wonder how much better behaved and less hyper that kid might be with a bit of proper food and nutrition. I’m not trying to judge, but I do wonder.
My adventure didn’t quite end there, though. As soon as the woman left, the assistant turned to my groceries, and I could tell that something changed in his eyes (I think, in retrospect, that it was fear).
I think he was terrified that my food had no barcodes. Just a bunch of thin, clear, plastic bags.
“What’s this?” The assistant turned and asked me as he fumbled for his code book.
It was basil.
The most shocking news of the century…exercise is actually pretty good for you.
Yup, you can do it wrong or overdo it, but that’s more the exception than the rule. In particular, lifting weights and strength-training is seriously beneficial, no matter who you are and whether or not you want to look ‘muscular.’ Lean tissue is just healthy, period.
So do you know the #1 reason why exercise doesn’t work? Because you don’t do it consistently.
You get tired. You get bored. The gym is too expensive. It’s raining outside. Or Snowing.
And you bail.
Natto may not be a food with which you are intimately familiar, unless you’re really into Japanese cuisine. In fact, you may not even know what natto is.
Simply, natto is a fermented form of soybean.
It’s often eaten for breakfast with a bit of rice but can also be found in sushi and other Japanese foods.
Natto has a very pungent smell that deters some people from eating it. Moreover, the fermentation process makes the soy beans form stringy strands.
Traditionally natto was made by fermenting the soybeans in straw, but nowadays, fermentation is done in much more sterile conditions, for better or worse.
It’s easy to forget just how easy salads are! Throw everything into a bowl, add olive oil and vinegar (balsamic, apple cider, lemon juice, lime juice), and toss.
I am sooo into curry right now!
They’re delicious, full of flavor, packed with nutrients, and so easy to make!
This fish curry has quickly become one of my all time favorites.
Get this…Americans eat about 30% more “processed fruit” than fresh fruit.
What the heck is processed fruit?
I know what processed grains look like (flour and stuff). The differences between processed and fresh meats are pretty obvious (deli versus butcher). But processed fruit? Where’s that in the store?
This question might seem a bit out of the blue to you, but I’ve been reading a lot about fruit. Here’s Why…
I know it sounds odd, but fruit seems like sugar and water to me. And I think that processed sugar is addictive, leads to overeating, and is toxic when consumed in even moderately large amounts.
And so I can’t help but think that fruit may not be ideal.
It’s summer and there are a lot of fruits in season, and I wanted to make the most of it before winter rolls around again!
Imagine if you had a home chef who would cook every single meal for you, make it delicious, and also keep it 100% Paleo…
Would you ever fail to eat completely healthy and Paleo food in that situation?
But of course, most of us don’t have a personal chef (I certainly don’t), and because of that, we often end up eating out. A LOT.
Over 40% of Americans eat at a fast food restaurant at least once per week. And that’s just fast food – not even counting regular restaurants which are rarely healthier or more Paleo. And if you weren’t worried enough about American eating habits, over 10 billion donuts are consumed every year.
If you’re looking for some Paleo restaurant reviews, check out this list of restaurants we’ve reviewed.
I really wasn’t sure what to call this dish – it’s kind of a salad, but I like it served warm.
And if you’re wondering what potatoes are doing on a Paleo blog, then read this: Why Aren’t Potatoes Paleo?
Tell me the truth: You get a little bit excited every time you hear or read about a new trick that might help you get in better shape or lose weight?
Don’t worry…your secret is safe.
Except that it’s not a secret. The whole bloody world still wants an easy solution to getting healthy.
I just hopped on Amazon and went to the “Weight Loss’ category. It’s organized by “New and Popular,” and the first 24 results are 23 supplements and 1 protein bar.
I really don’t know what I expected.
And yet, I understand.
I spent 15 years of my life reading about nutrition and fitness, and I spent almost a decade experimenting with diets, all with varying, but disappointing levels of success.
I wouldn’t wish that upon anyone, which is why I present to you the Lazy Dieter’s Guide to Paleo Diet Basics…
(Not really.)
I wanted to make a more traditional Chinese fried rice recipe, and so I decided to add in cubed carrots and peas. If you want a spicier and more fancy recipe for cauliflower rice, then try this one.
If you’re wondering whether peas are Paleo, then check out this article (same reason as green beans). If you’re wondering about soy sauce, then check out this article.
This Paleo Chinese fried rice recipe is great as a whole meal by itself. But if you want an easy side dish, then try making white cauliflower rice instead – it’s perfect to accompany curries or stews.
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There is a way to potentially prevent 99.9% of bipolar disorders in the world.
This same method could also potentially prevent more than 25% of all cardiovascular deaths.
Those estimates are probably high, and yet here’s what is most striking about this potential solution:
1. It’s easy.
2. Almost nobody thinks that any potential harm would result.
So pardon me if I’m a bit flabbergasted at why this isn’t getting just a little bit more attention.
I decided to make a simple quail egg salad with soft boiled quail eggs, butter lettuce, grape tomato (because they’re the same size and shape as quail eggs), grated carrots, and bacon bits. You can essentially add quail eggs to any salad you want.
If you’re wondering what quail eggs are and why you should (or not) eat them, check out these 3 Little Known Facts About the Health and Taste of Quail Eggs.
They’re in recipes, on restaurant menus, in stores, and on Facebook. It’s like the world went quail egg crazy!
Are they healthier? Do they taste better? What is it???
So, I thought I’d cook them to see what all the fuss was about.
Along the way, I did some digging (on the internet) and found these 3 little known facts about Quail Eggs.
Check out this easy quail egg salad as well.