recipes

"What's for dinner?" It's a question many people dread because eighty percent of the time they don't know the answer. Hopefully that's not you, but if it is, you're in for a treat. These recipes ... Continue Reading

Summer is meant for outdoor family fun. What better way to break a sweat than to grab the family and go to the nearest park and play? Primal play is one of the greatest things we adults can do for ... Continue Reading

Beyond community and health, living the paleo lifestyle has introduced me to the world of dairy- and sugar-free ice cream. Yes, it is true. For the first time in my life, I am able to enjoy a bowl of ice ... Continue Reading

Living in southern California, all year is popsicle season. But by summer I am ready to have at least one a day, especially after a workout. I often find myself wishing for a cold treat to cool my body ... Continue Reading

Simplistically delicious. This small phrase is my new theme for summer food as well as my garden. I’ve recently begun to incorporate easy-to-grow garden plants like red or rainbow chard, kale, and peppers ... Continue Reading

Did you celebrate National Donut Day on June 5? I know I did! I practice flexible dieting, and in honor of this wonderful holiday, I decided I would most definitely be fitting a donut into my ... Continue Reading

Lately, I’ve been struggling to find side dishes that are outside of my norm yet still incredibly easy. I tend to get into a routine and end up eating the same exact sides, meal after meal. A trip to the ... Continue Reading

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo Da Vinci As a Hardstyle kettlebell coach this is pretty much my training mantra, but it also applies to cooking, especially fish. There are ... Continue Reading

Sweet potatoes offer nutrients that are essential to performance, with potassium leading the way. Every good sweat fest needs electrolyte replacement, and a hearty meal with sweet potatoes is the perfect ... Continue Reading

When I was a child, my grandmother would serve me a healthy dose of vegetables alongside a homemade meal and exclaim proudly, “Eat up, Kari-dear, it’s good for what ails you!” I never understood what that ... Continue Reading

Any dog lover out there knows when you throw a dog a marrow bone they immediately go crazy. There's a reason the marrow attracts them. This readily available, cost-effective superfood offers unmatched ... Continue Reading

I've been living a Paleo lifestyle 1,100+ days and recently began a ketogenic journey. I made the decision because I had a meniscus injury in December and wanted to decrease the ... Continue Reading

Paleo and primal eating are huge in the world of sports and fitness now, with bacon being held as the divine ambrosia. This has inspired ranges of apparel extolling the virtues of the piggy treat and even ... Continue Reading

I live in an area that hosts a lot of pheasant shoots, so there is an abundance of great value meat from those and from rabbits, too. Game meat in general tends to be an excellent value, high-quality ... Continue Reading

When I first entered the paleo world, I was most excited about bacon. The thought of bacon being in my regular diet and not just being a treat for special occasions was mind-blowing. It quickly became my ... Continue Reading

I am first and foremost a food guy, and I strongly believe the key to a healthy diet is variation and moderation. So even when cooking for a purpose like "post-workout," my goal is to produce and eat ... Continue Reading

The holiday season not only wreaks havoc on our wallets, but it also affects our daily routines. The stress many of us feel to incorporate all the holiday cheer into our daily life can create unhealthy ... Continue Reading

Wow, what a mouthful. A mouthful of words, and if you fancy, a mouth full of the most delicious sweet potato fries you'll ever eat. Try to let them cool first! After having shoved a few too many ... Continue Reading

There are a million smoothie recipes out there on the Internet. For anyone who wants to start adding nutrient-dense, whole food-based smoothies into his or her daily regimen, it can be confusing and ... Continue Reading

Exercise is about two things: effort and expending energy. If we want to get the most out of our workouts and our valuable time, then we need to fuel them both. Where do we get the fuel? ... Continue Reading

Very few soups are more Italian and more loved in my family than wedding soup. It's pure, unadulterated Italian comfort food. This soup with the little meatballs makes everyone smile. Once I began ... Continue Reading

Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight, aid your recovery, or just jumpstart your day with a nutritious breakfast, protein smoothies are an efficient and convenient way to fuel your body for ... Continue Reading