Recently I stayed with my mother in law for two weeks in Algiers, Algeria. She sure knows her way around the kitchen and I learned a lot from her (more to come). She had 9 kids and cooked from scratch for them everyday. She can take the simplest ingredients and make them takes like heaven….
Paleo Pan Seared Scallops with Sauteed Oranges
Paleo Pan Seared Scallops with Sauteed Oranges – Guest Post: This is a guest post from my trusty intern and nutrition student Coco. Make sure you go and like her facebook page! What is high in omega 3 fats, protein, and vitamin B12, but doesn’t have a brain? No, it’s not the Kardashian sisters… It’s…
Skintervention Tips, Endorsement and Giveaway!
Skintervention Tips, Endorsement and Giveaway! One thing I have been blessed with is great skin. I have had a little eczema around my mouth after age 30 but it comes and goes and is not so noticeable. I also have the skin bumps on upper arms that show if I do not get enough sun…
My Little Sister’s Paleo and Gluten Free Bridal Shower
My Little Sister’s Paleo and Gluten Free Bridal Shower – My little sister follows the paleo lifestyle the way I do, maybe not quite as strictly because she is pretty healthy and feels great. She loves traditional foods so I wanted to incorporate that into her bridal shower that I threw for her on Dec…
Paleo Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Paleo Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup – I want you all to have a healthy holiday and not go off the deep end with gluten stuffing and crappy cakes. I guarantee there is a million ways to substitute those comforting dishes from your childhood to make them Paleo and low carb friendly. Here are some of my…
Why Peanuts Are Not Paleo?
People always ask me if peanuts are suitable to the Paleo diet and if it is okay to consume them. Of course it is always up to the individual to try these foods and see how they feel afterwards. The point of going Paleo is to heal your gut on the inside which translates into…
Gluten Free, Paleo Travel: Charleston, SC
Recently I went to Charleston, SC for a family reunion. My little sister and I had a rental car and we had packed a cooler so I was confident I could get whatever I needed to stay gluten free and paleo. We stayed in a hotel a little outside the city but we scoped the…
Paleo and Gluten Free Restaurants in Nashville, TN
Because I have a gluten sensitivity I am always on the lookout for organic veggies and grass fed meats that won’t upset my system. By choosing restaurants that emphasize sustainability we can vote with our pocketbooks which will make this type of food more available for everyone in the future. If you have Celiac disease…
Paleo Low Carb Fudge (dairy free)
I was going on a picnic so I decided to make some ketogenic fudge that would be low in sugar and full of healthy fats. This paleo low carb fudge recipe was the hit of the picnic. Decide on the sweetener that you desire to fit your low carb or paleo diet. This paleo, keto…
Easy Paleo Bake and Take Frittata
Easy Paleo Bake and Take Frittata – Easy Paleo Bake and Take Frittata Ingredients: 6 Organic Soy-free Eggs 1/4 cup coconut cream or heavy cream 1/2 diced onion 2 cups broccoli, chopped (or green peppers, mushrooms, ect.) 2 Tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp Real Salt…
Zenbelly: Paleo Pop-Up Dinner Party
Zenbelly: Paleo Pop-Up Dinner Party Last Saturday night I attended a Paleo pop-up dinner party by Zenbelly organic catering which is owned my friend Simone Schifnadel. It was a great time for everyone involved. I had my own gang of friends but we saw other paleo peeps and made some new friends. The location was…
Is Lyfe Kitchen A Healthy McDonald’s?
Is Lyfe Kitchen A Healthy McDonald’s? Mike Roberts the former CEO of McDonald’s opened a healthier version of the restaurant recently in Palo Alto, CA appealing to people who care about what they eat and the planet. Roberts was famous for putting apple dippers on the menu at McDonald’s. The CEO is thinking big and…
Planting An Urban Patio Herb Garden In 4 Easy Steps
Have you considered planting an urban patio herb garden? I have always wanted an herb garden but I live in the middle of the city with only a tiny balcony. I had no idea where to start but fortunately my mom who has a green thumb came out to SF to save this city slicker. I…
How to Cook the Perfect Indoor Steak
How to Cook the Perfect Indoor Steak – My husband is a chef and he taught me how to cook the perfect steak so I wanted to share it with you. As a nutrition consultant I see people eating lots of white breast chicken and fake soy burgers. But I urge you to re-think your…
Weight Loss and Health Lessons from Downton Abbey
Weight Loss and Health Lessons from Downton Abbey – I have to admit lately I have been obsessed with Downton Abbey on PBS but I have always been a sucker for period drama’s. This mini-series is set in England in the early 1900’s before and during WWI. The show is about an aristocratic family who…
More Gluten Free Paleo Friendly Restaurants in San Francisco
More Gluten Free Paleo Friendly Restaurants in San Francisco – Eating out is a minefield of gluten contamination, rancid vegetable oils, pesticides, antibiotics and growth hormones. So I put together this list to make eating out a little less scary. We all have to let our guard down a bit and know that we can…
Paleo Friendly and Gluten Free Restaurants in San Francisco Part 1
Paleo Friendly and Gluten Free Restaurants in San Francisco Do you like to go out to eat, but always feel gross afterwards because of poor food quality? There are a few places that almost as good as cooking for yourself. These gluten free friendly restaurants have healthy, organic, and sustainable choices that won’t break the…