Saturday, 19 Jul 2014 6:00 PM
Bring a paleo dish to share and your own beverage (if you want). I'll provide some 100% agave tequila, club soda and a ton of limes, for paleo(ish) margaritas. Kids are welcome too – my daughter will be there.
Sunday, 21 Sep 2014 2:00 PM
This will be a paid event ($20) to implement a consulting service in a group setting. Outstanding contributions from attendees will be appreciated with a free pass to a subsequent meeting. Practitioners, too. Topics will include lifestyle, nutrition, supplements, diet, sleep, quantified-self technology, self-empowerment and any topic from any of my past Dialog Dinners hosted by Joni Sare, or blogs from <a>www.Project Wellbeing.com.</a>
Three dates per month: the second Monday, the third Sunday and/or the fourth Thursday. Pick one that is most convenient, or attend all three. The Sunday is for longer time and easier transportation. I hope this is flexible enough that at least one date will work for you. If none of these work, please let me know.
This is intended to be a working group, where progress over time is part of the process.
To ensure a safe environment, all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement that binds them against discussing any other person's health issues and meeting comments.
There is no requirement for implementation. You can sit and listen for informational purposes only, if that is what you wish.
If you do not know me and would like a general introduction, watch “Nutrients for Better Mental Performance” on the Google TechTalk Channel on YouTube. Or just type “Steve Fowkes” at the YouTube prompt and select something else.
Saturday, 19 Jul 2014 4:00 PM
Bring a snack and beverage to share while we review and discuss the new book, Perfecting Paleo! Ashley Tudor, the author who penned Sweet Potato Power, is back with another brilliant publication to help us enhance our Paleo lifestyle! The book is simple and concise and will help us tailor a Paleo approach based on our goals and needs. Let's get together and exchange our thoughts on the material in the book and how we can apply it to benefit our awesome lifestyle! Please have the book read by the date of the meetup and prepare a review of the points that resonated most with you.
Sunday, 13 Jul 2014 3:00 PM
Since Kris' couponing presentation at Whole Foods was such a resounding success, she is back at it again! This time, Kris will guide us through a successful shopping trip at Sprouts. Can anyone say double ad Wednesday?! Well, Kris has even more tips and tools for us to save big at Sprouts and how to make our dollars stretch every time we shop.
The location will be determined depending on how many people RSVP. If there is a small number of us, we can meet inside a Sprouts store. However, if there is a large interest, we may need to conduct this gathering at a more accommodating venue. We will do our best to choose a spot in close proximity to a Sprouts location so we may begin our shopping strategies right away!
Saturday, 12 Jul 2014 4:00 PM
Aloha! Let's celebrate summer with a tropical feast! Anita and Ray have graciously offered to lend their pool and grill for us to have a fun backyard barbecue. The pool is fenced and only 5 feet deep so our cave kids can be safe! Feel free to bring some meats and veggies to grill, fruits or salads, or refreshing beverages. Some suggestions include:
*grass-fed steaks, burgers, or hot dogs
*salmon or other fish
*veggie kebabs
*fresh melons, berries, or other cut fruit
*zucchini “pasta”
*coconut milk based coleslaw
*tossed salad
*raw veggies with salsa, guac, or pate
*fruit infused sparkling water or other “mocktails”
Of course, other suggestions are welcome as well! Please ensure that your dish contains no grains, dairy, legumes, corn, soy, or peanuts to be respectful of our food sensitive community. 🙂 Please include the dish and any guests you plan to bring when you RSVP. Don't forget your bathing suits! 😉
Saturday, 28 Jun 2014 5:30 PM
Do you like Japanese, Thai,or Chinese food? Are you ready to take on the challenge of making it super low in carbs? That means, besides the usual paleo no-no foods (grains, beans, soy, seed and vegetable oils, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, dairy…)… no starches or starchy thickeners, no sugars (no honey, maple/coconut/palm sugar or other syrups, no balsamic vinegar, fruit juice, fruit other than berries, beets, mirin, rice wine, etc.) and minimal onions, carrots, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
You can use coconut aminos and sea salt to replace soy sauce. Use unseasoned rice vinegar if you use rice vinegar … Email me if you have questions about ingredients or a dish or need a recipe.
Ideas for protein dishes:
* Paleo Ketogenic Asian-style beef short ribs
* Paleo/Ketogenic nor-maki rolls/sushi
* Paleo/Ketogenic Mu Shu Pork
* Paleo Egg drop soup or Tom Ka Gai
* Paleo/low carb vegetable stir fry, salad, or lettuce wraps
* Ketogenic/paleo Thai Chicken, wings, or meatballs
* Asian Tea Eggs
Ideas for sides:
* Cucumber Salad or Seaweed Salad (remember, no sugars!)
* Cauliflower Rice (Chinese, Thai, or Japanese)
* Paleo Low-Carb Asian Slaw
* Low-Carb Broccoli, Bok Choy or Asparagus Stir Fry +/- mushrooms, celery…
* Other low-carb vegetable dishes
* Kelp noodle salad or Miracle Noodle or No Oodle dish
Bring your own beverage. I will have iced green tea and water. If you know how to make ketogenic (asian-inspired) desserts, all the power to you, if not, maybe I'll make one! If you want sake or beer, bring your own.
NOTES: If you RSVP and cannot make it, PLEASE un-RSVP ASAP so someone else can attend. My living room is small, so 15 really is the limit unless you want to stand. I do have cats and carpets so keep that in mind if you are allergic.
NOTE: Please bring folding chairs! I don't have enough for everyone!
Let's make it fun! There will be a drawing for a couple of paleo or primal books at the potluck. Feel free to bring an Chinese or Japanese decorative things you have….or you could hunt for some at the Asian market, if you feel inspired!
Dinner served at about 6 or 6:15 pm. Please arrive before then to set up your dish and bring a card with a list of the ingredients; bring recipe if you like too!
Thursday, 26 Jun 2014 6:30 PM
Thanks for honouring your RSVP! 🙂
“We would love to invite you to an exclusive event pre-opening. We will be trailing our menu, which includes a huge range of Paleo, Raw Vegan and Grain Free options. We will have mains and desserts to try ‘on the house' but drinks including organic coffee, our ‘shotgun' butter enriched coffee, organic smoothies, protein shakes and slow juices will be at ‘Mates rates'. Come in and meet our chef Lara who is 80/20 Paleo, our owner Nic who is aspiring to be a coffee-consuming yogi and the rest of our vibrant staff. Fit Inn is a healthy food eatery opening in North Fitzroy supplying great tasting and nutritious food supporting people towards a fit and healthy lifestyle. Our vision is to amaze people with the incredible colours, smells, flavours and sustenance of clean and healthy food that we hope will blow your mind. Our concept will allow you to eat our delicious meals in house, at home, at work or on the go. The Fit Inn experience allows you to build their your meal and put it together when you are ready to eat ensuring that it is fresh, alive and vibrant. We will have a lot of Paleo meals, also Raw Vegan and the place will be refined sugar and almost entirely grain free.”
Thursday, 18 Sep 2014 7:00 PM
Smart Life Forum meets the 3rd Thursday's of each month, in Palo Alto. Hosted by the Silicon Valley Health Institute, these meetings take place at the Cubberly Community Center. Typical topics are health, nutrition, diet and alternative medical modalities.
See www.SVHI.org for the speaker of this month, or look at the comment section immediately below this message.
Who comes to these meetings:
People who like the more technical side of health and wellness, and people who just want some good sound nutrition answers to their questions.
Saturday, 19 Jul 2014 7:00 PM
The Red and Green Dinner in my tiny studio is a multicourse dinner that elevates severely restricted diets to fine dining status. We celebrate delicious food and connect with friends, without sacrificing our health.
We get the freshest, local and/or organic, highest quality ingredients available and use animal products, including rendered fats and organ meats. This dinner will be 100% free of gluten, dairy, grains, beans, eggs and nightshades. Some seeds and/or nuts, as well as ghee, might be used. Contact us if you have a request or need a detailed breakdown of ingredients.
Sample menu:
• Pineapple Kvass
• Beef liver and strawberry pate / Roasted cauliflower “hummus” / Cassava bread / Crudités
• Sunrise salad: Jicama, golden beets, carrots, pepitas. Tarragon dressing
• Pig trotter and fig terrine. Lacto-fermented scallion. Horseradish dressing
• Taro and mushroom soup. Wild cod. Lemongrass, ginger, cilantro
• Beef heart skewers. Kale, fennel, scallion, olives. Citrus marinade
• Banana tapioca “crepes”. Tropical compote. Vanilla ice cream (coconut milk)
• Chilled Chai latte
Always BYOB if you'd like!!
Check out the pictures from past dinners here and here.
Only 12 spots available. You can RSVP over here ==> RedGreenDinDin.eventbrite.com
You should join us if:
• You're wondering what's this Paleo stuff everyone is talking about.
• You have tight dietary restrictions that make it almost impossible — and rather depressing — to eat out.
• You are curious about food in general, and about meat in particular.
• You're game for a fantastic meal, in an unlikely setting.
• You're considering taking on Autoimmune Paleo, GAPS, SCD or some other elimination/provocation protocol, and are wondering what the heck would be left to eat.
Note: If you ARE on one of these protocols and have NO flexibility whatsoever, please contact us about specific ingredients. We'll do our best to accommodate you!
The Red and Green Dinner is $75 by Jul 6th and $85 after, but did I mention there are only 12 spots available?
RSVP ==> RedGreenDinDin.eventbrite.com
Sunday, 22 Jun 2014 11:00 AM
Let's roam through the greenest part of the five boroughs, and get down with nature along the river. While moving through nature we can do a little wild foraging also. I know a few nice mulberry trees that are at their peak now.