Paleo Coco-Apple Cookies
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Paleo Coco-Apple Cookies

June 2, 2014
Have I told you that I have an apple tree? It lives on my front yard. Small children come and steal apples from it as I stare out at them in excitement that I can provide fresh food for the neighbourhood. I try not to look creepy, but something tells me that peering out from behind a curtain inside the house is not the way to go about this. Don't leave now! I have something yummy to share!
Final 24 Hours of Paleo Girl Special Offer
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Final 24 Hours of Paleo Girl Special Offer

June 1, 2014
This is just a quick reminder that today is the final day of the special offer period for the newly released book Paleo Girl by Leslie Klenke. It ends at 11:59 PM PDT tonight, June 13. If you’ve been meaning to pick up a copy, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet, this is your last chance to grab a copy and get the free bonus gifts, including: a $10 gift certificate to PrimalBlueprint.com, a free eBook title Paleo Girl IRL, a signed copy of the book, and more. You ...
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Everyone Seems To Be An Expert On Fat People

June 1, 2014
Early on in this blog, I did make some comments about diet and nutrition conferences I went to. I didn’t have the courage to say it outright, but I was hinting that the people at these conferences were fat. The reason I mentioned it, is because frankly I felt threatened. Here were people who ate diets like mine, diets I thought were the solution to being fat, that would help people lose weight and certainly not allow them to gain weight in the first place. And people eating this way, ...
Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail meatballs
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Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail meatballs

June 1, 2014
Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail MeatballsThese cocktail meatballs are the perfect combination of BBQ flavors with sweet tangy apple! They are perfect as an appetizer since they will please most guests.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 3 (as a meal) or 6 (as appetizer)Ingredients:Meatballs1 pound ground beef¼ onion, finely diced1 egg1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltSauce½ onion, chopped1 apple, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup tomato sauce¼ cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons coconut aminos1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons mustard½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltdash red pepper (optional1. In a large bowl, mix ...
Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Fruit and Nut Bars
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Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Fruit and Nut Bars

June 1, 2014
I get really proud of myself when I make a “crunchy” dessert. This dessert is literally sort of crunchy, but I’m talking about the health nut, hippie crunchy. You know, like granola. Anyway, I love when I make a healthy-ish treat. Something that really could be called “Paleo.” We don’t like to call our desserts “Paleo” because they are usually pretty intense. Like as close to the real deal as possible, and I’m not saying that to brag, I’m saying it ...
Sambal Terung (Malaysian Roasted Eggplant with Chili Sauce)
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Sambal Terung (Malaysian Roasted Eggplant with Chili Sauce)

June 1, 2014
My second recipe of the week also comes from Southeast Asia, this time from Malaysia. Sambal Terung is a roasted eggplant dish, covered in sambal (a spicy chili-based condiment). Like Tuesday’s recipe, this is a dish that comes together easily and would allow me to focus on the main dish of the night (in this case, I was going to make Beef Rendang). I personally like this dish because it carries a deep, exotic flavor with minimal hands-on time; you’ll mostly spend your time soaking and...
10 Paleo Food Prep Tips For The New Year
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10 Paleo Food Prep Tips For The New Year

June 1, 2014
1. Start by cooking yourself a pork shoulder. Your average pork shoulder at your market will be 4 to 6 pounds. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to cook in your slow cooker, and provide savory pulled meat that is very flexible in a meal plan. Try this recipe for a standard crock pot pulled pork. 2. Bulk cook sweet potatoes in your crock pot. Why tend to an oven when the magic crock pot can do stuff for you. Wrapping them in foil is optional as well, yet it will caramelize the potatoes better...
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James Norris – How to Hack Your Life, Productivity and Sleep

June 1, 2014
Today we’ve got a brand new episode of the PaleoHacks podcast for you all about productivity, brain hacks, improving sleep, and more. Now, some of you may be daunted by the term ‘biohacking’ – but it is much simpler than it sounds, and can help improve your life dramatically. Most of my personal health breakthroughs came from self-experimentation – because ultimately the best learnings come from actually trying things on yourself, and seeing what works for you! In this episode, Clark & James discuss ways to improve ...
What Not To Say To Grieving Pet Owners
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What Not To Say To Grieving Pet Owners

June 1, 2014
this was posted on my facebook wall by Amy. Isn’t it beautiful?! Last week we lost Dog and since I have a blog and writing has always been my go-to coping strategy, I shared some of his story with you guys. I got an outpouring of love, warmth and comfort in response. Like a lovely virtual hug. Sincere, heartfelt thanks to all of you who read that post and took the time to send me a little note of support. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to ...
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Jordan Harbinger On How To Get Out Of Your Own Way

June 1, 2014
When it comes to getting healthy, all of the tips, tricks, and biohacks are worthless unless you get your MIND right first. If you have the wrong mindset, if you have a victim mentality, or just an all around bad attitude around your health, then you will ultimately sabotage your ability to get healthy. Very often (in fact, almost always) the biggest obstacle to your success — not just in health — is yourself. With that thought in mind, today’s podcast guest, Jordan Harbinger, talks with Clark about the ...
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The Paleo Rodeo #218

June 1, 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 ...
Is a Paleo Diet Safe During Pregnancy?
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Is a Paleo Diet Safe During Pregnancy?

May 31, 2014
Is the Paleo Diet Safe for Pregnancy? I get this question all the time! My simple answer is YES! How could a diet rich in wholefoods from clean sources not be beneficial for you and your growing cavebaby? Studies focused on pregnant women and nutrition go back to the 1930's when food shortages were linked to an increased rate of miscarriage, stillbirth and birth defects. It is now a long standing belief that the maternal diet has a direct correlation to the health and wellbeing of both the mother and ...
Week End Ramblings
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Week End Ramblings

May 31, 2014
my daughter was thrilled to find a tiger lily on the same day she was watching the movie Peter Pan(that's the princess's name in case you didn't know)Thursday:It might be a 2 cups of coffee kind of day. Or not. Maybe a nap instead. Yeah, right, I think my kids will prohibit that.The dark rain makes me just want to curl up with a good book.A nice contrast once in awhile in the normally sunny summer.I'm reading Eat the Yolks right now. (affiliate link)I need to finish ...
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...