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My Thoughts On T. Colin Campbell’s “Whole” (With A Nod To The China Study!)

By melanieavalon / February 17, 2016

It’s perplexing to encounter antithetical nutritional advice from a voice overwhelmingly encompassing one’s overall worldview. I just finished reading T. Colin Campbell’s Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrtion, and I gotta say, it’s got me scratching my head. On the one hand, I could not agree more with Campbell’s framing metaphysics and epistemology. He believes consuming […]

I Think I Officially Need To Date An Intermittent Faster

Intermittent Fasting

Personal

Social

By melanieavalon / January 28, 2016

I have this fantasy. In my fantasy, I’m at some >daytime< social function with beautifully motivated people. While most munch on fancy hor’fevours, I abstain, filling food’s absence with words. Then this beautiful human being approaches me, blending the cold brilliance of Spock with the ethereal agility of Legolas, and the God-like physique of Adonis. […]

Reader Q&A: BulletProof Coffee!

Intermittent Fasting

Q&A

By melanieavalon / January 20, 2016

Ever wonder about that *thing* people do where they put butter in their coffee? Maybe you think it looks gluttonously weird, or perhaps you partake in the ritual itself. I’ve recently received two separate emails on the topic, so figured I might as well tackle the subject once and for all! Oh hi BulletProof Coffee! Hi […]

2015 Dietary Guidelines Review: The Good, The Bad And The Murky

Diets

Politics

By melanieavalon / January 13, 2016

Move over Star Wars and iPhones – this is the line for the Dietary Guidelines! Every 5 years, the government gives us their OFFICIAL recommendation for what constitutes the ideal dietary plan for health. In a world of food politics, conflicting studies, and warring mealtime paradigms, this moment of proclamation sets the definite tone for half a […]

2015 Reflections: Is Anything Certain?

Paleo

Personal

By melanieavalon / January 1, 2016

2015 was an amazing year in my health and fitness journey. I think the best day was the moment The What When Wine Diet hit #1 for all Paleo books on Amazon. I almost cried. Beyond that, I connected with so many people through the book and blog, and am so motivated to continue research and writing. I’m about […]

5 Ways To Minimize Christmas Party (Weight) Damage

Intermittent Fasting

Social

Weight Loss

By melanieavalon / December 24, 2015

Who doesn’t love the crescendo of this merry time of year, with all its commercialized cookie cutter Christmas spirit? It’s a time of friends, family, and peace on earth. It’s also a time of indulgences which we write off as collateral damage for next year. After all, what are New Years resolutions for, if not #dealing? […]

My Current Food Obsessions

Fruit

Paleo

Personal

Vegetables

By melanieavalon / December 6, 2015

I’m an obsessive girl. Moderation was never in the playing cards for me. In true Scorpio fashion, I hear a little fact or sense the inkling of a feeling, and run with it like there’s no tomorrow. This is a reason I’m (personally) pretty legalistic in my diet. Because for me, it’s all or none. If I […]

Intermittent Fasting Fears: Will I End Up Over Eating?

Intermittent Fasting

Studies

By melanieavalon / November 10, 2015

A common fear with intermittent fasting is that, by temporarily restricting your eating, you’ll become ravenously hungry and end up overeating way more than you would normally, doing more harm than good. Come meal time, all hell will break lose as you stuff your face to oblivion. Nobody needs that! But is this case? While doing research for my […]

On Birthday Cake Declination And Fruit Consideration

Fruit

Low Carb

Paleo

Personal

Sugar

By melanieavalon / November 9, 2015

CAKE It’s been 6 years in the making, but I believe this may be the first birthday completely free of cake temptation. Every prior birthday/ celebration/ etc. I’ve always battled a slight inkling of, “Oh maybe I should indulge on this special occasion.” #Funfetti But at this point, what I eat normally tastes just as fantastic as cake. Seriously. With Paleo […]

Does Intermittent Fasting Encourage Eating Disorders?

Intermittent Fasting

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By melanieavalon / November 8, 2015

You’d think the hardest thing about Intermittent Fasting would be the whole “not eating” thing. But actually, the “not eating” thing is kinda a breeze. Due to the metabolic adjustments of intermittent fasting and use of (essentially) never-ending fat as fuel, you actually have NO hunger when fasting. Energy levels soar, you lose weight, all while eating all […]