Category: Health

  • Spicy Paleo Crockpot Chili

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    When I started Paleo I thought it would be a breeze. After all, I had pretty good willpower and success with both the Atkins and HCG diets. But this time I am struggling a bit. Perhaps it is because I’m working out for 45 minutes a day or maybe it’s because I’m missing out on… Read more

  • Swimming for Youth

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    Swimming is fun and lifesaving sport and an excellent form of exercise. As a form of exercise, swimming has many advantages. According to the CDC, swimming works the lungs, heart, joints and the muscles of the whole body. It is fun fitness activity that is primarily a summer sport but can be extended to year-round,… Read more

  • Walnut Tahini Vegetable Dip

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    I am always on the lookout for fascinating paleo sources of protein, and I believe this one is truly a frontrunner. It is a full-bodied paste that contains walnuts and tahini – two great protein-rich foods. Besides the nutrition features, it tastes amazing! Read more

  • Paleo Fish Stew

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    I love the convenience of a simple one-pot meal that simmers on the stove top. This recipe is an eclectic combination of herbs and spices. The broth—infused with onion, chiles, and cilantro—pairs wonderfully with the white fish. This recipe is great for those following a low carb or paleo diet lifestyle as there are very… Read more

  • Crockpot Pot Roast

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    Pot roasts always remind me of my Grandmother’s winter Sunday dinners. She made this meal in a roaster, allowing the herbs and spices to permeate the meat and vegetables. When she made this, she slow cooked it in the oven all day. The aroma was always such a warm and inviting smell that if I… Read more

  • Homemade Baby Food

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    Making your own baby food is simple and economical. Using fresh produce, grains, and lean meats can make delicious and nutritious baby foods for your baby and save money on prepackaged baby food. Plus, DIY baby food allows your baby the opportunity to eat the same food as the rest of the family. Read more

  • Homemade Paleo Coffee Creamer

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    Another difficult area for me since I began eating a Paleo diet is giving up dairy. I found that I initially craved cheese but that craving quickly subsided with the help of other nutrient dense foods such as almonds and vegetables. The one dairy product that I still struggle with not having is half and… Read more

  • Homemade Paleo Mayonnaise

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    One of the hardest parts of switching my eating to Paleo is letting go of some of my favorite condiments. Luckily, many of the store-bought condiments can be recreated healthier in the kitchen. Read more

  • Paleo Diet Food List

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    HAPPY 2014! I don’t know a more proper way to kick off the New Year than with a healthy lifestyle change. My husband and I, after dabbling in it for some time (well, really I was cooking this way for a while, he just did not realize what I was doing. Clever aren’t I?) have… Read more

  • Rhomboid Exercises for the Shoulder Blades

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    The rhomboids major and minor work collaboratively with other muscles of the back and shoulder to pull shoulder blades together. By strengthening the rhomboids, you can improve your posture, decrease shoulder tension and lessen mid-back pain. Continue Reading>> Read more