I've just returned from an amazing trip to Indonesia (I went to Bali, the Gili Islands and Lombok), which turned out to be a great Paleo adventure. As a “developing Country” I was surprised how many differences I noticed compared to how things are done here, in the “developed” World. The surprising thing was how […]
When people mention estrogen they are more often than not referring to estradiol which is the major form of oestrogen in both men and pre-menopausal women. Today we will talk about estradiol which is the hormone that has the most wide-ranging effects on both woman and men. What is estrogen? It’s actually a catch-all type […]
A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Whether you want to finally lose some weight, get fit or get on top of some health issues – there's no time like today – right now – to dive into the Paleo Diet Where To Start Have you got any lingering treats left […]
It's nearly the end of the yea, which can only mean one thing – it's time for New Year's Resolutions! Other than the usual quitting smoking* here are my Paleo related goals for next year. I'd love to hear yours too! Sleep I'm realising more and more how important sleep is. It impacts everything. No […]
How are your Manganese levels? Does following a Paleo diet guarantee optimal micro nutrient levels? This week I'm focusing on manganese – and most importantly, how to make sure your levels are sufficient. What actually is Manganese? Did you see the word and thought I had spelt magnesium incorrectly? It is actually a trace mineral […]
How's your Paleo diet going this Christmas? Did you keep it Paleo, or did all the SAD traditional food get the better of you this Christmas? No matter what your intentions or plans, at this time of year it can be easy to get swept along with family and friends – and find yourself eating […]
Continuing looking into deficiencies, this week falls to choline. What actually is choline and what is the effect of being deficient? Even on a strict Paleo diet, is it still possible to be deficient? The precursor for acetylcholine is choline, which is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for memory and it is a very important […]
Whilst you can follow a healthy Paleo Diet with little more than a chopping board and a few pans, there are some great kitchen gadget and tools that surely any foodie would love in their kitchen. Here’s my list. What’s on yours? 1. Dehydrator I've had good results making jerky and kale chips in my […]
I’ve been listening to Jimmy Moore’s podcasts and reading his blog for a few years now. But I’d never met him. I’m always interested to meet people in real life, because often the “online persona” they’ve created is very different to the reality. Jimmy Moore recently left Australia after his trip over for the Low […]