There is very little evidence, if any, that suggests we need to alter our cholesterol levels for health and longevity. At one time, a preponderance of “evidence” suggested that a high-fat diet, especially saturated fat, was the culprit. However, follow-up studies...
Eating Strategy
Week 2: Tracey's Paleo update
Prior to starting this experiment, Johnny mentioned that sweets would eventually taste different and that eventually I would crave a bowl of strawberries in place of dessert. Well, I'd say he's a little right so far:) Yesterday I had a taste of Emma's chocolate...
First Week Completed -Tracey's Paleo Experiment
Friday through Sunday - definitely more challenging. Friday: started work at 6:30 and had few breaks till leaving at 4:30. 2 Hard boiled egg and 1/2 an avocado peppers and sugar snap peas Almond butter Steamed green beans and broccoli Medium Paleokit Roast Chicken...
Day 3 and 4 of my Paleo Experiment
Encountered a few predictable challenges over the past couple of days - a typical day with my 2 year old (read not much thought given to my needs), cravings for comfort food and dinner out. In terms of a typical day, we were out of the house but no where that I have...
Day 2 for Tracey
So far so good. A bit more challenging as my day was everywhere rather than in one place. Required a bit more thought and restraint but totally manageable. Today's menu: Half an avocado and 2 scrambled eggs apple, nuts and seeds americano grilled chicken breast,...
Day 2 of My Paleo Diet
I'm proud to say that I haven't cheated on the diet, even though it's only been a day and a half. My cravings for sugar and more carbohydrates isn't too bad, but again it's only been a day and a half. I did feel light headed and weak during my workout today. I did...
Do You Know Jacque About Hunger?
The literature on obesity is not only voluminous, it is also full of conflicting and confusing reports and opinions. One might well apply to it the works of Artemus Ward: "The researches of so many eminent scientific men have thrown so much darkness upon the subject...
"Fad" or Fact: Low-carbohydrate eating and health
Since 1863, following the writing of William Banting's Letter of Corpulence, physicians would advise their obese patients to avoid carbohydrates, particularly sweets, starches, and refined carbohydrates, and this would continue for the part of the twentieth century....
Chili Soy Carmelized Fennel Medley
Courtesy: Clean Eating Magazine, Nov/Dec 2009 Serves: 4 Hands-on Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: *1 large fennel bulb *1 tbsp plus 2tsp olive oil, divided *1lb broccolini (about 1 bunch), tough ends trimmed *2 medium carrots, skin peeled, and...
Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients 3/4 cup French green lentils 6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (from about one 2-pound whole pumpkin) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish Paprika 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 4 cups...