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Before you decide that this article has some sort of agenda or that I’m bankrolled by the dairy industry (yes, I’ve actually beed accused of that) let me just clarify that I’m sharing this information for a few reasons, one being that veganism is a hugely popular diet and people should really be aware of the pitfalls of it. The other being that I was a vegan and it basically wrecked my health (you can read more about that here). My intention is not to bash veganism, but to be honest with you – because so many others are not (or, they’re just unaware of the facts below). I share this information with you not because this is my opinion, but because this is the reality of a plant based diet. So before you decide to leave a hateful comment, know that I’m coming from a good place. People deserve…

Sometimes, I think our ancestors knew more about nutrition than modern day health professionals. Okay, I sort of think this constantly, especially health professionals that promote low-fat, processed foods over nourishing, traditional foods humans have been eating for thousands upon thousands of years. Like bone broth. Our ancestors ate every part of the animal. They made use of the hide, made tools from the teeth, made broth from the bones and feet. This broth left them with a mineral-rich, gelatinous substance rich in collagen – which is the most abundant protein in the body. While I love me some bone broth, the reality is that I don’t always drink it. Whether that’s because I live in DC and these swampy summers leave me wanting to bathe in ice more than drinking a cup of hot broth or because I just don’t have any on hand. Supplementing with collagen is one…

Got Turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving? Make Turkey Pot Pie Soup! Every Thanksgiving, I’m left with a ton of turkey. I usually make things like turkey pot pie and sandwiches out of it. This year my mother in law called and asked if we really needed a turkey if only a few of us actually ate turkey. I DO! I almost shouted into the phone. I’m so adamant about getting a turkey because I love, love, love making broth with the carcass. Turkey broth is one of my favorites, but I only get to make it once a year. And I’m not about to give that up. For a recipe check out my post on how to make bone broth. Anyway, so I’m racking my brain trying to think of what the hell to make with the massive amount of leftover turkey meat I have. I made paleo & grain free…

The holidays are inevitably a stressful time of year. But we don’t need to make it any more stressful on ourselves by freaking out about food choices. I can’t tell you how much bad advice I’ve seen circulating the internet on how to stay healthy this holiday season. They include: eating tiny portions at Thanksgiving and not going back for seconds going on a sugar detox amping up your gym schedule avoiding specific “fattening” foods saying no to dessert I know that when this advice is given, it’s good intentioned (at least I think it is). But it causes more stress and promotes the idea that the holidays and dinners, parties and the food during the holidays is somehow something that needs to be dealt with. It’s food. Not your creepy uncle from Kansas (no offense to Kansas). Food is not something that should induce stress. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable.…

Since I love me some Asian food but can’t handle the ingredients in most Asian restaurants, I’ve become pretty good at creating my own Asian inspired dishes. I’ve found that at a lot of restaurants, they use MSG, GMOs, vegetable oils and high fructose corn syrup. And I’ll be honest, while it tastes awesome, it makes me feel like shit. Luckily, this is super easy to make and not at all time consuming. It tastes great and is the perfect option when you’re craving some Asian style noodles. If you’re wondering why this recipe is labeled paleo and I used white rice noodles, read my article on why white rice is healthier than brown rice and why it’s a paleo approved safe starch here. To make it traditionally paleo, just swap the rice noodles for kelp noodles, spiralized zucchini, even spaghetti squash. They’re all great! Paleo Asian Noodles With Shrimp…