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Basic Zucchini Noodles

June 12, 2014
Go ahead and say it! It’s OK to complain a little among friends. At first, saying “no” to pasta – and replacing it with vegetables! – is no fun. I understand. We all go through it. But here’s the thing: We have choices. Tasty choices. There’s no reason to give up the fun of twirling long, strands of yumminess on a fork. With a little patience, some ingenuity, and the loving support of vegetables, you can have all the joy of noodles without the troublesome anti-nutrients of grains. With ...
An Open Letter to Kids and Teens (and Infant Prodigies)
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An Open Letter to Kids and Teens (and Infant Prodigies)

June 12, 2014
In light of the recent release of Paleo Girl – a new Primal book that helps teens navigate the crazy world of flawed dietary and fitness advice, and get a jump start on healthy living – I’m republishing this article I originally wrote and published in December 2011. If you want the next generation to grow up in a healthier world, share this article with your friends and family. Let’s give the young adults in our lives the knowledge they need to be successful! Dear youngsters, You’re going...
Paleo Girl: The Evolution of a Yo-Yo Dieter
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Paleo Girl: The Evolution of a Yo-Yo Dieter

June 11, 2014
It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading! My story isn’t entirely unique or the most profound physical transformation you’ll ever see; and it’s not strictly a tale of finding the right diet, shedding some pounds...
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Measuring Paleo Weight Loss (Without Going Crazy)

June 11, 2014
In Part 1 of this series, we covered all the reasons why you shouldn’t panic over tiny temporary fluctuations in weight, and why it’s OK that Paleo weight loss slows down after a week or so. There are a thousand reasons why you might have gained some “scale weight” without... The post Measuring Paleo Weight Loss (Without Going Crazy) appeared first on Paleo Leap | Paleo diet Recipes & Tips.
I made donuts out of Plantains…true story
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I made donuts out of Plantains…true story

June 11, 2014
I've been shying away from recipe posts as of late. I'm just not very good at being patient enough to measure and time everything I do and man, I'm no expert in the kitchen. This one however was a full stroke of luck. It's delicious. Filled with Paleo friendly healthy carbs and starches and is a great way to satisfy that sweet tooth. These donuts are also a healthy option if you're dealing with carb cravings and food aversion in the first trimester. Feel to switch up the recipe and ...
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Is Your Diet Too Restrictive? Take This Quiz And Find Out!

June 11, 2014
I’ve written before about the dangers of blindly following an overly restrictive diet. While many people benefit from adhering to strict Paleo (at least for a short period of time), the truth is that most people out there will do far better on a less restrictive, flexible approach that is tailored to their individual needs. Following an overly restrictive diet isn’t only difficult, but it’s often an unsuccessful approach to improving one’s health. What’s worse – you end up negatively affecting your overall quality of...
The Best Way to Learn Is To Do
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The Best Way to Learn Is To Do

June 11, 2014
Take action. Shove your ass in the game. Get tackled. Get dunked on. Miss a 3 foot putt for birdie. If all you do is watch from the sidelines or worse yet, from your couch, then your learning will be stagnant. You become the best at what you do by learning. It truly is that simple. No one can teach you better than you actually doing it. In order to illustrate this, I’m going to briefly discuss examples from my life. Reading a lot of books Through high school I...
Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Seafood Pasta
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Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Seafood Pasta

June 11, 2014
Many years ago, pasta cooked with seafood was my solution when I wanted something that tasted great without spending much time in the kitchen. Pasta cooks quickly and is delicious; seafood cooks even more quickly and is even more delicious. It’s almost like cheating in the way that you can have a memorable meal in a manner of minutes. While pasta is rarely on our dinner table these days, we still miss the convenience of a quick Italian-style dinner. So from time to time I’ll whip something...
Setting Out and Starting Out
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Setting Out and Starting Out

June 10, 2014
I remember graduating from Longwood University like it was yesterday. Those last papers, senior week, and packing up that college apartment that had truly become my home. It was a whirlwind of meaningful moments and books with dog-eared pages. Underneath my cap and gown, I wore a dress borrowed from my best friend Emma; and my parents brought me a bouquet of flowers.It doesn't feel like four years have passed, but then again, sometimes it does. Two offices and a coffee shop. One master's degree. Three cities, two ...
Real People, Real Paleo: Natalie Bridges
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Real People, Real Paleo: Natalie Bridges

June 10, 2014
“Real People, Real Paleo” is a series of posts written by real people who were inspired to share their paleo story with you.  There is such diversity in the challenges that bring us to a paleo diet and lifestyle and in what we hope to achieve by adopting them.  These stories are intended to be a place of inspiration, written by real people, showing the diversity of our needs and our approaches to this way of eating and living, and explaining how each individual’s implementation of paleo meets their needs.  ...
Simple Summer Salad
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Simple Summer Salad

June 10, 2014
bursting with goodness Getting back into the kitchen took a while after Dog’s death. On the first attempt, I opened the fridge and dissolved into tears. The second time, I made it as far as the chopping board before falling apart. (we ate a lot of meals out last week). The problem is that no other place in the house has as many memories for me. Even now, a week later, I can still almost see him out of the corner of my eye – impatiently waiting for his ...
Recipe: Paleo Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries
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Recipe: Paleo Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries

June 10, 2014
This is one of those recipes that isn't actually a recipe, you just make it one lazy Sunday and love it so much that you write it down to remind yourself to make it again. Because I have this little hand-held spiral vegetable slicer, these sweet potato fries were a bit on the thin side and almost would have made a better topping on a salad or something instead of an actual side dish, but man are they delicious. Garnished with some fresh cilantro and some Sriracha mayo, they...
I Went…I Ate…I Moved On
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I Went…I Ate…I Moved On

June 10, 2014
Last week I took a road trip with my son from North Carolina to my home state of New Jersey. It was my son’s spring break, and I figured it was a great time to visit my family and give us all an opportunity to spend some time together. My father is currently going through a health hurdle, and I wanted my son and me to be there to lend some support. While I was there I wrote the following that was shared with a Facebook group that I ...
My Whole30 Recap
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My Whole30 Recap

June 10, 2014
For the 2nd time this year, Ron and I participated in the Whole30 program.  We started a month before the official August 1st start date because we knew that the month of August would involve some (ours!) birthday celebrations.  We actually ended up eating “on plan” 56 of the 60 days, and 48 days straight. […]
If I could write a letter to my younger self
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If I could write a letter to my younger self

June 9, 2014
I am the mother (and mother figure) to six beautiful, talented, hysterically funny, amazing girls, age 7-17.  They make me laugh, cry, and want to throw things across a room. I adore these beings more than the air I breathe. But I noticed something lately. I have been overhearing little comments about “thigh gaps” “abs” and seeing their friends’ social media complaints; “why did you post that?? I look so dumb there! My eyes are different sizes,  I have a giant pimple! My hair looks ratchet! (Which I ...
Good Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction and Men’s Reproductive Health
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Good Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction and Men’s Reproductive Health

June 8, 2014
Previously I discussed how the Paleo Diet could be beneficial for couples with infertility problems. Let’s not forget infertility is a two sided coin involving health issues which may affect sexual activity and reproduction in both males and females. In this blog I will focus upon a number of recent scientific studies which confirm that male reproductive health (including sperm quality, quantity and erectile function) are closely associated with diet and overall health. Infertility affects 10-15{4dd43735419885e2296c717ac798d5bb3483a708b4c1340b99a8b965668bd4df} of reproductive aged couples in the U.S.1, 2 as well as 60-80 million couples worldwide...
Eat your Boogers, Spanish Sunshine and Reflections on Motherhood
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Eat your Boogers, Spanish Sunshine and Reflections on Motherhood

June 8, 2014
Hold the phone! It's May and I've totally fallen off the wagon with blog posts. It's been a busy spring here in Midwife land....I've caught a lot of babies recently and even squeaked in a week- long climbing trip to Spain (I wish I could have stayed a month!). While I work on a more intelligent post, here's a few things of things that have caught my attention lately. Mark Sisson's Post on "How to Establish a Healthy Gut in your Primal Baby ". I've talked about this ...
My "Quick" Response to, "Being Gluten Free is Dumb – and Gluten Intolerance May Not Even Exist"
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My "Quick" Response to, "Being Gluten Free is Dumb – and Gluten Intolerance May Not Even Exist"

June 8, 2014
Title image from the original article, to read it, click hereIt seems like the recent explosion in gluten awareness, growing gluten-free menus, and increasing options for those who would like to avoid toxic plant proteins is inspiring a backlash. These "gluten deniers" are vehemently opposed to the idea that gluten should be avoided by anyone who isn't bleeding out of their intestines (ie. has diagnosed Celiac's disease").One such gluten denier named Casey Chan wrote a piece titled, "Being gluten free is dumb—and gluten intolerance may not even exist....
Salmon Seaweed Curry
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Salmon Seaweed Curry

June 8, 2014
I recently used up the package of dulse flakes that had taken up permanent residence in our pantry.  I’m embarrassed to say that I  purchased that seaweed back when we were members of the Life Grocery Coop in Marietta, and that was back when I worked off of Powers Ferry Road when I could make a quick […]
Apple Pumpkin Latkes
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Apple Pumpkin Latkes

June 8, 2014
You see that yummy ad right up there? Yeah, cookies are off limits right now but if you weren’t crazypants like we are and did a no-sugar through the holiday thing, you can go check them all out. But don’t tell me how awesome they are, because I’ll cutchoo. The only sugar we’re allowed to have (and only because we CrossFit) is one serving of a green apple and one serving of an approved starch (sweet potato, butternut squash, pumpkin) per day. Which basically means...