Paleoista
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My name is Nell Stephenson and a warm welcome to Paleoista.
My intention is to create a resource for anyone who is in that uncomfortable place where you are not feeling well but no one is asking you the right questions. I learned about a Paleo approach to eating in 2004 and for me, and it's been the single most important thing I've done that's changed my life.
Paleoista
1w ago
How many times have you heard it?
“Don’t eat too much red meat, it causes cancer”, or “Make sure not to have meat more than twice per week, in order to ensure you will not get too much saturated fat and risk heart disease” or whatever the recommendation may be.
Indeed, the assumption often tends to be that by default, a skinless, boneless chicken breast is the ‘healthier’ option versus beef.
Mainstream sources, such as WebMD, have recommendations such as “Chicken has well-documented health benefits, but different parts and preparation methods factor into how healthy your chicken-based meal tur ..read more
Paleoista
1M ago
When I think back to the early days of teaching my clients how to implement a Paleo Approach, I was, admittedly, quite dogmatic.
Maybe not as much compared to my two-year stint as a hard-core vegan ten years prior, but still, far from flexible to say the least.
When I think back to the early days of teaching my clients how to implement a Paleo Approach, I was, admittedly, quite dogmatic.
Maybe not as much compared to my two-year stint as a hard-core vegan ten years prior, but still, far from flexible to say the least.
And while I’ve continued to follow an authentic Paleo approach for nearly tw ..read more
Paleoista
5M ago
Natural Flavors. What comes to mind when you read this term? Perhaps a freshly squeezed lemon added to your mineral water, or a sprig of mint served as a garnish on your afternoon tea?
While those two examples are indeed flavors we can find in nature, oftentimes when we see this term on the ingredient label of a packaged ‘food’ (if we can even call it that), it’s anything but.
For example, guess what one of the most common natural flavors is?
MSG, an excitotoxin, a type of harmful chemical which tricks our brain into overeating while creating addiction, and linked with obesity, metabolic disor ..read more
Paleoista
5M ago
Yes, you read it correctly!
Both are parts of a healthy, Paleo Diet. One is a food, obviously, and one is a mineral, but the alliteration got the better of me.
Yet another example of why we need to balance our all our lovely fruits and veggies is to make sure we don’t let ourselves overdo foods that could potentially impair thyroid function, especially if you are already dealing with any sort of auto immune condition.
Some raw foods, such as too large portion sizes of sea vegetables and cruciferous vegetables, can overstimulate or slow down your thyroid.
The raw vegetables and fruits th ..read more
Paleoista
6M ago
When I first began grocery shopping, I thought I was doing the right thing by simply buying “Organic.”
Initially, I paid no attention to where any of it was coming from, be it near or far, nor whether or not it was in season.
A function of how spoiled we are in our country, with access* to literally any fruit, vegetable, meat or fish, any time of year, regardless of any of those would naturally have grown or lived in the same, local areas that we do.
As I became more educated, I began to look deeper than the Organic Certification into where the produce was coming from, just as I learned about ..read more
Paleoista
11M ago
When we go food shopping, there are lots of things to keep in mind, well above what is on your grocery list.
Perhaps we look for the word ‘organic’, the label ‘gluten-free’, the food we feel might be the healthiest, not to mention what the cost is.
Granted, in today’s world where time feels limited and perhaps budget does, too, it can begin to feel overwhelming when we add in confusion of the whole labeling conversation.
Let’s take a look at just one of many of these hot topics:
Grass fed.. and finished meat.
Many have at least heard of grass-fed and may have an idea of what it me ..read more
Paleoista
1y ago
It’s springtime! That means even for parts of the country that tend to be more limited in variety during colder months, we are heading into an abundance of choices when it comes to fresh veggies and fruit.
And while we are spoiled; we have access to pretty much any food we can dream of, from anywhere in the world, keeping it local is a better choice for many, many reasons.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables are fresher and tastier than out-of-season produce. In addition, they’re healthier, more affordable, and better for the planet. Produce bought out-of-season is picked before it has ..read more
Paleoista
1y ago
As a long time endurance athlete, I’ve eaten (and drank) my share of maltodextrin.
Maltodextrin Is a type of carbohydrate that comes in the form of a white powder from rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch. Its makers first cook it, then add acids or enzymes to break it down some more. The final product is a water-soluble white powder with a neutral taste. The powder is used as an additive in the foods above to replace sugar and improve their texture, shelf life, and taste. Its glycemic index is higher than table sugar (1) and is one of the most popular sweeteners used in sports nutrition produc ..read more
Paleoista
1y ago
If you’re wondering why you’re getting cavities despite what seems like excellent oral hygiene or you notice a growing sensitivity despite a lack of the usual suspects (sugar and cold) on your gums, you may need to go deeper than just your mouth… as well as the family dentist you’ve been seeing for years.
Imbalances in the types of bacteria throughout your digestive system may adversely affect your oral health, contributing to things such as gum disease and tooth decay. Other problems in the gut, such as acid reflux, may also adversely affect your teeth by exposing them to dangerous acid that ..read more
Paleoista
1y ago
New Year’s Eve Resolution: noun. : a promise to do something differently in the new year (1).
Sounds great! Starting tomorrow, as if by magic, what will you do differently?
Perhaps you’re going to stop eating sugar, stick to your plan of exercising regularly or finally complete that book you’ve been meaning to have published.
All of the above are just a few examples of common resolutions.
Countless studies show similar data; year after year, the most popular include various iterations of living a healthier life, Improving yourself or your happiness levels and reaching financial goals (2).
And ..read more