Paleo Porridge
Makes 10 servings. Prep time: 20 hours. Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin kernels 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup chia seeds 1/2 pound pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions Place the seeds, dates, sea salt and vanilla in a food processor and...Pork Chile Verde (Paleo)
Makes 12 servings. Prep time: 3 hours. Ingredients 4 pounds pork shoulder roast, trimmed of fat 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup coconut oil 3 cups yellow onions, coarsely chopped 2 cups green bell peppers, cut in 1″ pieces 1 1/2 cups...Protein Supplements – What kind and how much?
In this day and age, everyone is talking about protein. Wherever I go on my travels, I am asked routinely about protein. Let me preface by saying I will be addressing this from a protein supplement standpoint, not food. What kind of protein should I use? When...Quick Tips for Selecting Eggs & Meats
What type of eggs should I eat? Eggs are great in the denseness of nutrition. As a matter fact, they are one of the most nutrient dense foods today. They are high in protein, iron, choline, selenium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K2....Say Goodbye to Diets
It is time to abort the concept of dieting and make good nutrition a lifestyle. Health from the inside out does not automatically happen. Once we make up our mind to change the rest falls into line. If we fall off the track, we get back on the train, no regret or...Skip the Free Chips & Salsa
As I have crisscrossed the country, I have noticed a common theme in our restaurants and cafes. I like to call this “the great grain giveaway.” People seem to like the free bread and/or chips, so restaurants have certainly obliged with the focus on drawing more...The 14-Day Meal Plan: How to Effectively Give Up Old Eating Habits
When prescribing lifestyle alteration plans, I am often met with statements such as, “I am gonna have a hard giving up some of the things that I am used to eating. I know they are bad for me, but I really enjoy them.” How many of you have uttered these...The Complete Guide to Healthy Cooking Oils
There are an array of options when it comes to cooking oils. One of the most important factors that needs to be considered when choosing a cooking oil is its resistance to oxidation. Take note that oils can oxidize at both low and high heat. When oils are heated they...The Healthy Eating Out Plan
Being a person who really goes to the extreme in nutrition, I sometimes get asked questions that include the following: What do you eat when you go out? Do you ever cheat on your diet? Where do you go when you eat out? Believe it or not, I do eat out at times. I...The Link Between Nutrition and Leaky Gut Syndrome
The body’s digestive system is like a city’s power plant whose furnaces burn fuel and supply energy to all parts of the city. It all works something like this: the fuel must be the proper type or the furnaces won’t function efficiently. The power plant must also...The Right Way to Eat Fast Food
When we speak of value in regards to food, we are normally talking about a lot of food for little money. However, I believe we should consider in the equation the ‘value’ of the food itself. Is it quality and will it bring you nourishment? After all,...The Sherwood Breakfast Routine
There has been much debate on whether or not to eat breakfast, and finally exactly what to eat during breakfast. First, let’s define exactly the word breakfast. It is actually broken down into two words that are jammed together, break and fast. Simply put,...The Sherwood Meal Plan
We all want to be healthy, right? For Dr. Michele and I, this passion has consumed our lives. It’s not that we overvalue the physical part of wellness; it’s that we value the totality of wellness. Unfortunately, it takes a serious medical issue to serve as...The Truth About Ketosis & Low-Carb Diets, Backed by Science
A lot of people are confused by the term “ketosis.” You may read that it is a “dangerous state” for the body, and it does sound abnormal to be “in ketosis.” But ketosis merely means that our bodies are using fat for energy. Ketones (also called ketone bodies) are...The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition
If you are thinking about changing the way you look or feel by changing your lifestyle you have made a good decision. The human body you live in is magnificent. The DNA that makes up your genes is the blueprint to making this change. The foods we eat directly affect...Understanding the Digestive Process
There are three major types of food stuffs which must be broken down in the process of digestion. These are the macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Each day, roughly two and a half gallons of digested food, liquids and digestive secretions flow through...Understanding the Powerful Consequences of Food
Our lives are shaped by consequences. It begins early on in life when we first hear the word “NO.” Normally “NO” is a preemptive word to prevent us from something we don’t need to do or say. If we disobey the “NO”, we...Vitamin D Deficiency
Most Americans are indeed vitamin D deficient. The causes are multifactorial and include various reasons. 4 Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency Not enough direct sunlight. Even though the production of vitamin D is facilitated by sunlight on the skin, we are taught to stay...What Everybody Ought to Know About Diets
Vitamins, nutrients and nutritional needs are not the same in every person. This is what makes finding a nutritional plan that works for each person can be quite difficult. Have you ever noticed how diets have a high failure rate? This is another indicator that there...
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