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Blog December 30, 2014

How I’m Preparing For Pregnancy AKA My Preconception Diet

True story: to freak me out and annoy me, my husband used to awkwardly rub my belly and in a disgustingly creepy voice whisper to me, “I’m gonna put a baby in there.” It was the worst. But now we’re actually planning on getting knocked up in 2015. I’ve talked a lot about preconception diets, how important they are, how I plan on doing one before I get preggo, etc. Actually, we both are doing a preconception diet. Don’t forget that dudes need to do this too! It’s just as important for the husband to take steps to detoxify as well as nourish himself to be able to make a healthy baby. It takes two to tango ya’ll, in more ways than one. Why You Need To Do A Preconception Diet When Dr. Price traveled the world studying indigenous cultures, he discovered that they prepared for pregnancy from three months…

Blog December 23, 2014

Chick-fil-A Is NOT Healthy Fast Food

A little while ago, I asked people on my Facebook page what the deal was with Chick-fil-A. I’ve never been there (it came to the DC area after I stopped eating junk food) and I was really having trouble understanding why it’s so popular. It’s fast food, after all. Much to my surprise (and dismay), a slew of people commented saying that they choose (and love) Chick-fil-A because it’s healthier fast food. One woman commented that she’d pick it up after work because it was a healthy option when she didn’t feel like making dinner. Another women said she frequently took her kids there because it was food she felt good about feeding them (yikes). And then one guy commented “daring” me to go after Chick-fil-A. I thought this was funny, and decided to expose Chick-fil-A for what it really is: junk food. No better than McDonald’s, Burger King or…

Blog November 5, 2014

Slow Cooker Lamb Shank

Lamb is easily one of my favorite meats. Lamb shank is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. It’s not only incredibly healthy. Lamb shank is also reasonably priced and tastes awesome. I love lamb, and every time I say that I think of this guy: Lamb isn’t just a great source of protein but is also high in omega-3s, B12, CLA, selenium, B3, and zinc. It’s a particularly great protein if you’re planning on getting knocked up (which I am) or if you’re already knocked up. I now plan on eating this slow cooker lamb shank several times a month. So many nutrients! I served it over a mixture of mashed Japanese yams and white potatoes. It was seriously amazing. Slow Cooker Lamb Shank Lamb isn’t just a great source of protein but is also high in omega-3s, B12, CLA, selenium, B3, and zinc. It’s a particularly great…

Blog October 30, 2014

How To Detox For Pregnancy

Scott and I are planning to get knocked up sometime in 2015. Back in the day, like, way back in the day – the time of our ancestors – people actually prepared their bodies for pregnancy. They did not take it lightly and they did not consider it something that should be done randomly. They considered it sacred. So sacred in fact that there were even specific foods reserved for a couple trying to get pregnant and pregnant women. These foods were extremely nutrient dense and included things like liver, fish eggs and egg yolks. But the big difference between us and our ancestors is not just the food, it’s the fact that we are bombarded with a ton of toxins everyday. We need to take time to remove these toxins before pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy, healthy birth and healthy baby. Here’s how to detox for pregnancy. Good…

Blog September 16, 2014

Gluten-Free Moussaka

This Healthy Moussaka is a delicious gluten-free version of the classic Greek dish. It’s still rich-tasking like the original and ideal if you’re health conscious and on a grain-free diet! Healthy Moussaka with Gluten-free Bechamel Sauce: I LOVE me some Greek food. It’s my absolute favorite type of food and I could literally eat it every day. Every time Scott and I have date night, I try to make him go to Parthenon with me (my favorite Greek spot in DC). I am obsessed. The great thing about Greek food, which is especially important when dining out, is that they use olive oil instead of other rancid vegetable oils like canola and soy. They use olive oil when they cook, in their dressings, to flavor food, etc. So I know that I don’t have to worry about GMO veggie oils (unless it’s not…

Blog September 4, 2014

20 Minute Meal: Lamb Steak, Salad and Mash

Truth be told, most of the time I don’t love coming up with new and exciting recipe ideas (actually, I’m not sure I even do that in the first place). But my point is – complicated meals aren’t really my thing. While I love to cook, at the end of the day I mostly just want to eat something delicious and as fast as possible. I definitely don’t want to bake anything, measure, or cook something that takes a ton of time (unless it’s been simmering in my crockpot all day). That’s why I love twenty minute meals like this. They’re so easy to prepare and are super healthy. The idea that it’s impossible to cook healthy food in under twenty minutes just isn’t true. That’s what I call an excuse. And guess what? This meal was under $5 and was 100% organic. The lamb steak came in a pack…

Blog August 25, 2014

25 Paleo Breakfast Ideas With Egg-Free Options!

I often get asked what I eat for breakfast or if I have any advice on diversifying someone’s breakfast menu. The truth is, I almost always eat eggs for breakfast. I tried yogurt and berries recently but it didn’t fill me up (though it might fill you up). I find that people usually think fruit, nuts or a low-fat smoothie is an acceptable breakfast option. WRONG. You want breakfast to be full of fat and protein to keep you full and keep your energy up. And if you workout in the mornings or have a strenuous job, you should probably incorporate some healthy carbs into your breakfast equation. So here are some breakfast ideas, some of which were gifted to me from my amazing Facebook community (they’re the best). There are also several egg-free options, though I will never understand how anyone who isn’t allergic to eggs would ever give…

Blog July 23, 2014

Guest Post: 8 Must Have Foods In Your Daily Diet

I’m a planner, when I jump into things I like to have a structured plan on how it’s gonna go down. Several years back when I started making dietary shifts, many people would say, “just eat real food.” That sounded like a good idea in theory but isn’t all food REAL food, am I eating make believe food then? As I continued to learn and research, I began to understand what exactly real food is. It’s food that comes from the Earth, is whole, natural and unprocessed. Real food consisting of humanely raised grass-fed meat, vegetables and fruit that are local and seasonal, unrefined oils and fats; the food that has been in our world for millions of years. To take all the guess work out of it, and provide a step-by-step action plan (as you know I love!), here are the Top 8 MUST-HAVE foods in your daily diet. By incorporating each of…

Blog April 7, 2014

The Best Pre-Wedding Diet & Workout Routine

First, let me say that I don’t believe in diets. But in its simplest form, a diet is just the basis of what you eat. So while I say diet to simplify things, I mean lifestyle. Diets are temporary and usually involve counting, restricting and guilt. I do not endorse diets in my practice or my life. It’s all about a healthy lifestyle, which is why I’m releasing my e-book next month on how to eat like your ancestors for glowing skin, beautiful hair and radiant health. Make sure you’re signed up for my newsletter for the details! Yesterday it dawned on me that my wedding is a short three months away. My diet is already pretty clean and my workout routine is pretty basic, but some days I just skip it altogether. But because I want to be in the best shape possible for my wedding, with glowing skin…

Blog April 4, 2014

Potato Nachos

I’m kind of in love with the white potato. It’s taken a lock of flack over the years; people said it was unhealthy, it didn’t have a good nutrient profile, that it would spike your blood sugar, that it wasn’t as healthy as a sweet potato. You can read my article on white versus sweet potatoes HERE. But the humble white potato will always be my favorite. For all the guff its taken, most of it is unfounded. The white potato isn’t just delicious, it actually is a healthy food! It’s a vegetable after all. It comes from the earth, it has vitamins and minerals, and it’s pretty damn healthy if you’re not frying it in vegetable oil. So I combined my two loves: the white potato and Mexican food. I don’t love corn, and I don’t eat corn. So corn chips were definitely out. And potatoes worked out beautifully.…