As I wrote about yesterday, I'm currently trying to avoid tomatoes and undertake a low-salicylate Paleo diet. I usually use a lot of tomatoes in my cooking, as they are a great base for sauces and meals. My favourite dishes, ragu, bolognese and chilli all use lots of tomatoes, so I've been experimenting to find […]
Salicylates occur naturally in plants as a defence mechanism, to protect the plant against any threat such as disease or pests. Most people have no issues with eating plants containing Salicylates – but some people however can experience all sorts of problems from these natural chemicals, from migraines, hives, IBS, asthma and even sleep issues […]
Initially I was really impressed when I saw Coconut Oil Spray for the first time in Coles, my local grocery store. But on reflection, Coconut Oil spray seems to be a bit of an oxymoron, don’t you think? Why Spray Cans? Spray cans of cooking oil became popular to enable the low-fat brigade to cook […]
It’s nice to eat out at a restaurant occasionally. Sticking to your Paleo Diet shouldn't be a reason to avoid eating out! If you’re going out with a group of friends, try to have some influence over the restaurant you go to. Some restaurants offer so many more Paleo friendly options than others. The Menu […]
Bread. On a Paleo diet – it is one of the first things to go; whereas on a SAD diet it is a staple. It’s no wonder giving up bread is such a shock to people considering a Paleo Diet. “I couldn't live without bread” “I’d never be able to give up bread” “What do you eat […]
What are the correct portion sizes on the Paleo Diet? Portion sizes seem to create a lot of confusion when people transition from a SAD diet to a Paleo diet. Conventional wisdom diet plans (Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Tony Ferguson, Lite & Easy, Lighter Life, Slimming World, Slimfast… in fact, pretty much all of them) […]
Exciting news! There are now Paleo meetup groups in every state in Australia! Wherever you live, you can now meet up with local people who eat the same way as you do. The meetup groups arrange local dinners, barbecues, picnics, talks – you can even suggest a meetup of your own to the group. Meetups […]
Coconut Oil is by far the best oil for cooking with. It has a high saturated fat content (this is a good thing) and can withstand far higher heats, meaning it won’t oxidise and go rancid in the same way that other oils would. Coconut Oil has got so many health benefits when eaten and […]
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that is full of good bacteria – so great for your digestive system. It's really easy to make too… Ingredients: – • 3 litres of distilled water • 125g Sugar • 4 tea bags (try Pekoe, Oolong, Black or Green) • Kombucha mushroom (also known as a Scoby) – […]
I was very interested to read that the top Tennis Player Novak Djokovic has a gluten-free diet – and credits it with making significant improvements to his performance. Given that gluten intolerance can manifest as aches, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, it makes a lot of sense for athletes in particular to avoid gluten. Especially as […]