I Can See Clearly Now The ‘Grain’ Is Gone
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I Can See Clearly Now The ‘Grain’ Is Gone

May 31, 2014
“I can see clearly now the ‘grain’ is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-shiny day.” I frequently get asked why I went grain free (and subsequently Paleo) from people, so I thought I would use this blog to give you some insight. There are many reasons why I decided to jump into this lifestyle and not look back and some are explained here. So it has been ...
Grain-Free Green-Ola
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Grain-Free Green-Ola

May 31, 2014
The other day, my friend Jen — who is one of those people with good taste, a quick laugh, and the neat trick of making being cool seem effortless — was raving about this stuff called Greenola. It’s a commercially-produced, grain-free granola with bits of kale included in the salty-sweet nuggets. She let me try a bite, and I agreed: it was delicious! But it was also pretty pricey for a very small container. After I took a look at the ingredients list, I was sure...
what I’ve been eating
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what I’ve been eating

May 31, 2014
I'm not ready to start posting recipes yet, but I thought it would be fun to have another installment of "what I've been eating." In the last week I've had...Roasted chestnuts - this is the only time of year I ever see fresh chestnuts in the store, so I got about half a pound to try them out. I liked them best fresh from the oven, but cold is ok. They definitely have a unique flavor and texture.Fresh pomegranate - this is the time of year for fresh pomegranates, ...
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The Paleo Rodeo #217

May 30, 2014
Welcome to this week's edition of The Paleo Rodeo!The Paleo Rodeo is a weekly blog carnival featuring the best paleo-related posts by members of the PaleoBloggers e-mail list. The past editions of the Rodeo are collected on this page.What is "paleo"? As I say in Modern Paleo Principles:A "paleo" approach to health uses the evolutionary history of homo sapiens, plus the best of modern science, as a broad framework for guiding daily choices about diet, fitness, medicine, and supplementation. The core of paleo is the ...
Paleo, Pregnant and can’t give up cereal? Your not alone!
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Paleo, Pregnant and can’t give up cereal? Your not alone!

May 30, 2014
What is it about that morning, afternoon or bedtime bowl of cereal that is just so special? For western cultures, cereal is as much of a staple as meat, eggs and dairy. So much so, that entire grocery store isles are dedicated to the sales and marketing of these non-paleo products. The problem with cereal: Lectins and Phytic AcidIf your new to the Paleo diet you may be wondering, what the heck is so wrong with my bowl of whole grain organic nutty "0"'s anyway? Well, aside from...
What the heck is digestion anyway?
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What the heck is digestion anyway?

May 30, 2014
*Note from Sarah: Please welcome the newest member of the EP Team, Janece Matsko!!! You can find out more about Janece over at her blog, Grain Free Jane and be sure to find her on Facebook! Please enjoy Janece’s extremely informative first post: What the heck is digestion anyway? All energy on earth comes from the sun. Plants have a unique ability to convert this energy into matter in the form of carbohydrates. Humans have the ability to gain energy from a wide variety of sources. By consuming plants, ...
Gluten-Free Raspberry Crepe Cake
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Gluten-Free Raspberry Crepe Cake

May 30, 2014
I’ve been eating crepes for as long as I can remember. My mom was a flight attendant when I was little. When she was home all I wanted to do was spend time with her. And aside from taking my younger brother and I to the pool, what we mostly did together was eat. We lived in Maryland, but my mom is from the south, and she loves biscuits, grits, and pie. My brother and I became fans as well. I’m not sure how my mom got into...
Groceries + Weekly Menu
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Groceries + Weekly Menu

May 30, 2014
Goodmorning! I love sleep.I took an excursion with the kiddos this weekend to do some shopping at the new-to-me Aldi and Costco on this side of town. Tax on food is cheaper here, yay! Of course, both stores were humming on a Saturday.On the left, $43.25 at Aldi. On the right, $75.93 at Costco. I'll probably pick up a few more things mid-week.forgive my hasty photo. didn't realize it was blurry until later.As you can see, I bought some shelf-stable snacky stuff ...
Short Guys Really Aren’t More Attractive?
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Short Guys Really Aren’t More Attractive?

May 30, 2014
A while ago, I stumbled across an article that made me think twice about the evolution of human stature in terms of both natural and sexual selection. It wasn’t particularly well argued, but it did get me to think. One of the curiosities that popped into my head was the case of the African pygmies. […] Evolvify recommends this paleo diet compatible body hacking program...
Our gardens! Summer 2014
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Our gardens! Summer 2014

May 30, 2014
Many of you know that Bill and I LOVE to garden. Gardening is the other hobby that we share (along with cooking and taking food photos together). Bill has been actively gardening since he was 12 years old, which later on turned into a profession of landscape architecture. He graduated near the top of his class at Penn State, and spent several years after college designing beautiful gardens in the US, Dubai, Africa, India, and all over the world. I was talking with a family friends’ landscaper when Bill and I...
New Recipe! Quick Pan Seared Scallops
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New Recipe! Quick Pan Seared Scallops

May 29, 2014
When it comes to seafood, shrimp is a great choice. It cooks pretty fast, and you can eat it in a variety of ways. If you’re looking for something a bit different, however, scallops are a great option. Just as quick cooking and versatile, they are delicious when you’re looking for something a bit more upscale, yet still easy to cook. The key to cooking scallops is to not overcook them. If you do, they’ll become tough, rubbery, and generally unappealing. Serve these with your favorite vegetables, a salad, or...
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Podcast Episode #142: Almond flour, sun exposure, cast iron skillets, kids & fruit, natural hair dye, Diane’s Kitchen Tip

May 29, 2014
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: 1.  Diane’s updates [5:31] 2.  Liz’s updates [12:45] 3.  Is almond flour really that healthy to cook with? [19:05] 4.  Exposing more skin for optimal vitamin D? [26:47] 5.  Cooking with cast iron that’s been pre-seasoned with unhealthy oils […] The post Podcast Episode #142: Almond flour, sun exposure, cast iron skillets, kids & fruit, natural hair dye, Diane’s Kitchen Tip appeared first on Balanced Bites.
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Guest Post: Bravo For Paleo, Lemon Rosemary Chicken

May 29, 2014
Thanks for joining us again for another installment of our Wednesday Guest Blogger Series! We’d like to introduce you to Monica Bravo of Bravo for Paleo. We think you will love Monica’s fresh style, and easy-to-follow recipes as much as w ...Keep Reading The post Guest Post: Bravo For Paleo, Lemon Rosemary Chicken appeared first on Paleo Parents.
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Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast, Episode 92

May 28, 2014
Please enjoy Episode 92 of the Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast! Click here to listen or find us on iTunes. Please submit your questions to paleopodcast@gmail.com and if you have a spare minute, please be sure to leave us a review on iTunes!!  Thank you very much and enjoy! Mark Rogers co-hosts again today.  Here’s what we talked about: Vegetables, fiber, weight gain, and a Crossfit rant.  (19:04) Lots of vegetable oil or protein shakes?  (37:03) Exercise for multiple sclerosis.  (42:22) The EPLifeFit discount code ...
Adversity Training, Part 1 — You
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Adversity Training, Part 1 — You

May 28, 2014
We are a bunch of softies. Yeah, I’m talking to you. But present company included too, as in, me. What am I talking about? Oh, just how we are far less resilient, adaptable, and mentally tough than we were just a few generations ago. This phenomenon, this softening of the human creature, is at the root of every gripe about the younger generations. Take, for example, those “Millenials” we like to harp on these days. In general, if media is to be believed, they don’t like to ...
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The Paleo Kitchen: Review & Giveaway

May 28, 2014
; ♥  Make sure you read to the end and enter the Giveaway! ♥ As we’ve blogged and podcasted about numerous time, the Paleo Parents family is good friends with George Bryant and Juli Bauer – authors of The Paleo Kitchen (just released ...Keep Reading The post The Paleo Kitchen: Review & Giveaway appeared first on Paleo Parents.
Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast, Episode 93
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Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast, Episode 93

May 28, 2014
Sarah and I are back with Episode 93 of the Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast!  Click here to listen or find us on iTunes. Please submit your questions to paleopodcast@gmail.com and if you have a spare minute, please be sure to leave us a review on iTunes!!  Thank you very much and enjoy! Here’s what we discuss in this episode: My boyfriend thinks I’m fat.  (25:00) Paleo on a budget.  (41:19) I feel like a failure.  (48:04) The EPLifeFit discount code for 75{4dd43735419885e2296c717ac798d5bb3483a708b4c1340b99a8b965668bd4df} off your first ...
Are You Ready to Let Go?
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Are You Ready to Let Go?

May 28, 2014
Letting go is hard. But it leads to freedom. It leads to a decline in stress. And it’s a skill that is essential to living the life that you most desire. Leo Babauta has convinced me that the art of letting go is the key (if there is only one key) to a meaningful life. The one skill that makes everything else a whole lot easier. He convinced me an an ebook that he wrote that he is giving away for free. You don’t even have to subscribe...
slow roasted pork shoulder
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slow roasted pork shoulder

May 28, 2014
I keep meaning to get back to regular posting, but 4-month old babies keep you surprisingly busy. ;) There's not much time for cooking, much less writing blog posts! Luckily this pork shoulder has minimal hands-on time and will feed a small army. You prep it the night before you want to eat and just stick it in the oven the next morning.SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDERserves: lotsingredients:8-10 lb pork shoulder3 small onions or 1 large onion, sliced2 oranges, peel left on, sliced6 cloves of garlic, minced1 T fennel seedssalt ...