Written by: Kevin Cann Carbohydrate loading is a dietary means that has been used to improve performance in endurance athletes. The theory behind carbohydrate loading is to maximize the stored amount of carbohydrates in our body, as glycogen, to yield more energy. This is done in two steps. The first Read more…
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The Carbohydrate Loading Conundrum
Posted by Christopher on Feb 8, 2012 in Anti inflammatory diet, Fitness, General, Uncategorized | 68 comments
Paleo Diet: Am I losing enough weight?
Posted by Robb Wolf on Feb 6, 2012 in Anti inflammatory diet, Autoimmunity, Celiac and Gluten-Free, CrossFit, Events, Fitness, General, Paleo Diet Basics, Paleo/Low Carb, Uncategorized, Weight Loss | 147 comments
Hey folks! Just quick one here. I’ve received about 50 private messages, twitter pings and other reach-outs this morning with the general theme being: “Hey Robb, I think I’m stalled on my WEIGHT LOSS…should I go ketogenic? Cut out nuts? Join an Ashram?” Folks are forgetting or ignoring the protocol Read more…
Trojan horses of Chlorella “superfood”
By: Roman Sasik, Ph.D. Chlorella is a genus of unicellular aquatic organisms that recently acquired a “superfood” status, in part because of its complete amino acid profile and a high omega-3 DHA and EPA fatty acid content. It has also been reported to lower blood pressure in humans, lower serum Read more…
New Year = New You!
Posted by Amy Kubal on Jan 4, 2012 in Announcements, Anti inflammatory diet, Autoimmunity, Celiac and Gluten-Free, Events, General, Healthcare, Intermittent Fasting, Paleo Athletes, Paleo Diet Basics, Paleo Education, Uncategorized, Weight Loss | 3 comments
Bulky sweaters, sweat pants, sweat shirts, elastic waistbands – it’s winter. Not only is this the season for comfort foods – but it’s also the season for ‘comfort clothes’. Unfortunately, when spring rolls around and it’s time to shed those layers of cloth we don’t always like the ‘permanent layers’ Read more…
A Merry Christmas and a Junk Free January
Posted by Matt Lentzner on Dec 25, 2011 in Announcements, Anti inflammatory diet, Celiac and Gluten-Free, Events, General, Paleo Diet Basics | 12 comments
Hi all. I hope your holiday season has been good so far. I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions in general, but I’ve got a good one for you if you’re at a loss as to what to do. Why not give up one “junk food” ingredient for Read more…
Iron fortified infant cereal: A formula for health problems?
Posted by Robb Wolf on Dec 20, 2011 in Anthropology, Anti inflammatory diet, General, Healthcare, Paleo Diet Basics, Paleo/Low Carb | 10 comments
This is a guest post by Catherine Shanahan, MD Author of Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food and Food Rules: A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Eating If you are a young mom, there’s a good chance your pediatrician has recommend that you provide an iron-fortified formula or cereal to your baby. But are these iron-fortified products Read more…
Paleo: The Solution to My Battle with Colitis
Posted by Christopher on Dec 19, 2011 in Anti inflammatory diet, Autoimmunity, Celiac and Gluten-Free, Healthcare, Paleo Diet Real Life Testimonials | 21 comments
Where do I begin? This journey started in October of 2004 when up until then I was a ‘normal’ teenage boy, going to grade 12 and playing as many sports as possible at school. I was the captain of both the volleyball team and the local A level hockey team. Read more…
Testimonial: Jonathan’s Journey With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Posted by Christopher on Dec 12, 2011 in Anti inflammatory diet, Autoimmunity, General, Healthcare, Paleo Diet Real Life Testimonials, Weight Loss | 23 comments
Gluten, gluten everywhere, but not a thing to eat This is the story of my issues with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), and worst of all, the misconceptions of “proper” or “healthy” eating habits. I would just like to say that even though I have these conditions, I have Read more…
Meal Management Theory
Posted by Matt Lentzner on Nov 16, 2011 in Anti inflammatory diet, Cooking, Paleo Diet Basics, The Liberty Garden | 32 comments
I had a boss once who used to drive me nuts. One day he gave me three tasks. My response was, “What is the priority of these tasks? Which one should I do first?” He would say, “Matt, they’re all important.” Even though I hounded him about it, he wouldn’t Read more…
Meat & Potatoes: Back on the Menu
Posted by Matt Lentzner on Nov 3, 2011 in Anti inflammatory diet, Autoimmunity, Celiac and Gluten-Free, General, Paleo Diet Basics, Paleo/Low Carb, Uncategorized | 107 comments
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention lately, meat and potatoes are okay to eat again. It’s a pretty comical situation, really. Meat and potatoes used to be the basic chow of every American – at a time when Americans were the healthiest and tallest people in the world. Read more…
