Paleo

By melanieavalon / August 10, 2014

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Changing habits is hard. Especially when those habits involve food. And the super palatable, refined, processed foods we eat today function psychology like an addiction, so that surely doesn’t help matters. But while going Paleo may be an uphill journey, it will be worth it. I wouldn’t be so enthusiastic about Paleo if it hadn’t literally changed my life. (I didn’t […]

Paleo

By melanieavalon / August 9, 2014

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Dining at restaurants Paleo-style actually isn’t that difficult once you get the hang of it. Most restaurants have some sort of meat dish on the menu, as well as vegetables. You just gotta think outside the box! Paleo is also super easy because you don’t have to gauge calories or scrutinize portion sizes {sigh of relief}. Here’s some tips and […]

Fiber

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Supplements

By melanieavalon / August 5, 2014

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Let’s zero in on fiber for a second. I like to think of fiber as a Reality TV star: quite famous, but of questionable merit. While not as deleterious to our health as the low-fat paradigm, the whole EAT MORE FIBER thing is a bit misleading. Fiber refers to indigestible carbohydrates found in the cell walls of plants. Fiber adds no […]

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By melanieavalon / August 5, 2014

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The Paleo world brims with grey areas, differing opinions, and questions. Here are my personal opinions on some common ones. As always, experiment and do what works for you! And if you’ve got a question not addressed here, post in the comments or Contact Me! PROTOCOL QUESTIONS (3) What Should My Macronutrient Ratio Be On A Paleo […]

Plant Antinutrients

By melanieavalon / July 30, 2014

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Oh hey Lectin! (AKA.: Gluten’s nefarious cousin lurking in the corner.) Lectins are a protein found in plants. They function as a part of the plant’s natural defense system. They’re particularly concentrated in grains (primarily wheat, but also rye and barley). They also reside in legumes and tubers such as potatoes, beans, and soy. Lectins are notably resilient to […]

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Plant Antinutrients

By melanieavalon / July 27, 2014

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I’m Joining the Club! When I found out a few weeks ago that I’m allergic to wheat, I jumped for joy. It was like my official invitation to the gluten-free club. I was no longer the “poser”  I felt like up until that point. (Like: “Hi! I don’t eat gluten because… umm… it’s bad. Can I sit with […]

Studies

By melanieavalon / July 25, 2014

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My mom hates Brussels sprouts, which is why she never made them for us growing up. I didn’t try one of them until a year or so ago (and LOVED it personally). But if you don’t like Brussels sprouts or broccoli or a few certain other green veggies, there may be a scientific reason for that! Cruciferous vegetables […]

Personal

By melanieavalon / July 25, 2014

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Many months of my early teen years were spent in the company of a friend named Accutane. While I’d hardly go within a mile of it now, the drug did indeed change my skin type from oily, acne-prone madness, to clear as a whistle. I also got the advantage of less oily hair, but the disadvantage of sunburn. […]

Standard American Diet

By melanieavalon / July 24, 2014

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“Bet You Can’t Eat Just One!”  Ever had that moment where you simply had to eat another one of those pre-packaged cookies or slice of suspiciously colorful sheet cake even though you weren’t really hungry or, in all honesty, it didn’t taste that amazing. Guess what! It’s not all in your mind! Well, it is….but that’s the point. Addiction to “junk […]

Intermittent Fasting

By melanieavalon / July 23, 2014

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1. Arm Yourself With Knowledge
 Know that you will NOT die if you don’t eat for a few hours. If you think what you’re doing is harmful or antagonistic to your body, fasting will become a huge hurdle in your mind. Read articles and do research to understand what’s actually happening in your body during a fast. (As Olaf […]