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How to Enjoy Mystic Monk Coffee and Lose Weight at the Same Time
Mystic Monk Coffee is a brand of coffee roasted by real monks in Wyoming, who use their coffee sales to fund their religious life and build a Gothic church. But what makes this coffee even more special is its potential health benefits. According to recent studies, drinking more coffee could help you keep the weight off and lower your risk of diabetes. How does Mystic Monk Coffee do that?
How to Shift Your Mindset for Effective Weight Loss
Losing weight can be a daunting challenge for many people. But experts say that the key to success is not just dieting or exercising, but changing your mindset. A positive and realistic attitude can help you achieve your goals and improve your health. In this article, you will learn how to shift your mindset for better weight loss and get expert tips and advice on how to develop a healthy mindset that can make a big difference in how you approach your weight loss journey.
I Can’t Lose Weight! What Does Mindset Have to Do with Weight Loss
Most people have a very hard time losing weight and keeping it off. We all have experienced the ups and downs of weight gain and weight loss. But how do we really lose that weight and keep it from coming back. One women shared how she successfully conquered that challenge. 159 lbs worth.
5 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Without Diet and Exercise
These easy methods below don’t require a lot of time or intense workouts and don’t even require you to follow a fad diet. The only question is if you have what it takes to try these seven simple methods for shedding those pesky pounds.
Tired of Yo Yo Diets?
Thousands of Women have lost weight using this popular diet plan. Will YOU be one of those women who finally lose that ugly fat that keeps hanging around in all the wrong places.
Find out what has been working for thousands of women today. Go Vote Now and find out for yourself…
How to Lose Unwanted Belly Fat in a Day
Not all diets are equal, Here is a Belly fat diet that claims you will lose unwanted belly fat in a day. Within three days, people started commenting on my appearance. They said something looked different but really good. I didn’t exercise, calorie count, weigh or measure! Yet, I feel so amazing today!
What’s for Lunch? Your Choice!
When you are looking for a nutritious meal on the go, fast food restaurants can be a minefield of less healthy, high-calorie choices.If your looking to lose that unwanted fat that seems to keep finding it’s way on to your body, look no further then to your lunch choices.If you…
Once a Week Plan, then Shop for Your Meals & Snacks
When is comes to weight loss fueling your body with healthy food has to be a habit. But in a world of long workdays, exhausting commutes and temptingly easy junk food, consistency can seem impossible to anyone without an iron will. That’s why preparation is key to every weight loss program.“When It…
You Must Do This to Reach Your Weight Loss Goals
If you not keeping track of what you eat, how do you expect to lose weight? Recent studies suggest that regularly writing down everything we consume in a food journal can help us lose double the weight! Isn’t that what you really want? Lose Weight FASTER!The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and…
Cacao Pumpkin Smoothie
This smoothie recipe is rich and satisfying yet super healthy because it’s packed with fiber, protein and antioxidants! It’s brimming with festive flavors of the season and you can enjoy it every single day if you like! It’s even a mood booster to make you a “right jolly ol’ elf!” Cacao Pumpkin…
4 Health Benefits of Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets can be healthy, You just have to do them the right way!
Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables
This teriyaki chicken has become one of our ultimate favorite meals. It takes hardly any time to put together, it is an extremely versatile dish and it is super yummy.
Study Suggests Genetic Changes Linked to Weight Gain are Mostly Reversible
An ambitious new study published this month in Cell Systems, however, promises to shed some new light, enumerating for the first time the thousands of changes in genes and various biological systems that may occur after even a small amount of weight gain, and which may — or may not — be reversed if the weight is then dropped.
Spirulina for Health and Weight Loss
Among the various spirulina benefits, the most notable one is Weight Loss.
Paleo vs Keto Diet, Which Low-Carb Diet Is Right for You?
There’s no shortage of trendy diets out there, some of which are more legitimate than others. The sheer volume of weight loss methods on the internet, however, makes it difficult to keep track, let alone tell which ones are legit and which ones are bogus.On the surface, the Keto diet and the Paleo…
What Is The Volumetrics Diet, Can It Help You Lose Weight?
What Is The Volumetrics Diet, Can It Help You Lose Weight
Being Called ‘Fat’ In Early Teens Tied to Later Eating Disorders for Girls
For teen girls, being called “fat” by friends or family may contribute to later developing eating disorders, and the harsh word from family members seems to carry the most weight, a recent U.S. study suggests.Being Called ‘Fat’ In Early Teens Tied to Later Eating Disorders for GirlsWeight stigma – the…
Keto Baked Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
This Keto Baked Fish recipe is for those that don’t like fishy fish. You know what I mean, that really overly fishy flavour – so many people say they don’t like it.
5 More Weight Loss Tips to Add to Your Diet
Chuck that C.R.A.P. out of your bodyWondering what C.R.A.P. is? Well, it is a group of food that does no good to your body. C for caffeine, R for refined sugar, A for alcohol and P for processed food. If you remove these four food groups from your life, you…
Paleo, gluten-free trends thrive at Kitava in SF
Kitava specializes in diet trends popular in Silicon Valley, serving gluten-free, keto and paleo dishes. The previously delivery-only startup opened its first brick-and-mortar location last week in San Francisco and has expanded its services to include catering.
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
This creamy low-fat soup gets its creamy texture from pureed sweet potatoes and goes perfectly paired with a light sandwich or salad. Since Creamy Sweet Potato Soup can be prepared quickly, in just under 15 minutes, it’s perfect to make in the morning to take to work.
10 Amazing Before & After Weight Loss Pics That Are Hard to Believe Show the Same Person
Losing weight is no picnic. In fact, you could argue it’s even harder to stay motivated during the cold time of the year. After all, the chances of people judging your bikini look are significantly lower. But whether you’re shedding pounds or simply trying to stay in shape, Bored Panda has put…
Live Longer by Changing Your Diet
Aging has always been considered an inevitable process. But the discovery that the aging process itself could be ‘hacked’ has led to the concept of ‘health span’ as opposed to merely ‘lifespan’. A long life is not necessarily marred by disability and death and specific dietary interventions in particular may…
Mixed Berry Keto Cheesecake
I love cheesecake. I would even go as far to say it’s my favorite dessert. This recipe called for an egg-based cheesecake. I know, it sounds a little weird at first. But I like eggs! And hey, it’s still cheesecake…in some form. Keto form, to be exact. I also love…
She Had To Eat The Whole Cake So She Wouldn’t Be Embarrassed!
I’m a fat arse myself. At the time of this story I weighed around 100kg, over the next few years my weight slowly went up to 139kg/306lb and finally started to eat better and lose weight in December of 2017. I’m down to 102kg/225lb now and aim to lose another 40kg.I…
Confident Enough to Post My First Progress Pics
So for the first time in many years, I’m feeling pretty good about my body. but my confidence in regards to my appearance is higher than it’s ever been. As for how I got to this point:
Paleo Babies and Toddlers
If you’re a young couple raising your first kiddos Paleo, you may be asking what can I introduce and when? Trust us, you’re not alone. Many parents find it difficult to keep their kids eating healthy Paleo foods from infancy to the time they move out! So, let’s address these…
Spiced Apple Pumpkin Butter
This Spiced Apple Pumpkin Butter is made with all the spices you remember from your childhood of the holidays. I have a hard time not sitting down with a spoon and eating it all for myself.
Organic Brussels Sprouts with Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake Mushrooms Translated from Japanese, “shii” refers to the tree on which these mushrooms originally grew, while “také” simply means mushroom. These little beauties are venerated not just because of their primordial origin, but because of the many health-boosting properties they contain. Shittake Mushrooms are famous for their rich texture…
Rosemary Tomato Pork Ribs
Pork ribs are among our favorite cuts of meat.
The taste is sublime and the health benefits are outstanding.
Honey: The Sticky Truth
It’s still mostly fructose. As I mentioned in my lecture on the realities of food addiction, I am often asked whether honey, a common staple in contemporary Paleo Diets, is beneficial. Typically I recommend a diet low in sugar to most clients, because of the addictive and rewarding properties of…
Is Mesquite Bean Flour Arguably Paleo?
Mesquite is a different subfamily of the “legumes” the Mimosoideae not the fabaceae, and the food part derived from mesquite is not the seed, but rather the pulpy part of the pod wall. Ethnobotanist Richard Felger claimed indigenous populations could obtain their 50g of protein per day from birds, lizards,…
The Reality of Food Addiction
On a scientific level, can food be addictive?1 The short answer, is yes.2 Food addiction is widespread,3 from the increasing obesity pandemic,4 to junk food marketing slogans like “I bet you can’t eat just one,”5 to the global popularity of coffee chains. But what makes food addictive? There are many…
Greek Lamb Keftedes with Paleo Tzatziki: Summer Picnic Perfection
In Greece, keftedes are seasoned meatballs, typically served with tzatziki. Tzatziki is a thick cucumber yogurt sauce, blended with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and dill. Traditionally, Greek yogurt contributes a distinctive texture, but is much less important concerning taste. The dominant flavors are cucumber and garlic. So, how can we…
Insectivory 101: The Intentional Eating of Insects
Insectivory is the intentional eating of insects. It is common in many cultures around the world and likely contributed essential nutrition to our ancestors throughout evolution. Sound gross? Sure, at first, but many insects are very nutrient-dense and may be coming to a grocery store near you. One component of…
Paleo Lamb with Rosemary
The height of the summer season is upon us and that means it’s time to fire up the BBQ and get adventurous with meats you may not typically prepare. While visiting beautiful Lake Tahoe, our family found organic, free range lamb. The trick with this Paleo Lamb with Rosemary dish…
Endurance Athlete’s Secret Weapon: The Paleo Diet
I ran the ACU (Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners) 100Km National Championship. I lead the race the entire time, finished in 08:47:18 hours,and won by 23 minutes! I ran this race with a total of 850 calories of a fat/carb/protein blend, finishing the race as strong as starting it. In the…
Dill Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting is an easy, quick, delicious approach to preparing vegetables. You might think cauliflower roasted in the oven becomes dry, but dry heat from the oven removes moisture from the vegetables, thereby concentrating their flavors. In fact, cauliflower is about 92% water, so after roasting it’s moist and tender.1 Like…
Metabolic Syndrome and the Brain
Metabolic syndrome is an increasingly prevalent problem, not only in developed countries, but in developing countries as well.1, 2 The cluster of risk factors, which comprise metabolic syndrome, are usually thought to be strictly related to obesity.3 However, research shows that metabolic syndrome is correlated with severe cognitive dysfunction as…
Hidden Toxins in Food
Is Your Food Really Healthy?
Epic Fail inside Biosphere 2.
The scientists almost died from eating a healthy diet.
Can Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements Increase Disease and Death
Studies have been indicating that consuming vitamins and minerals can cause health problems and even death.
Don’t believe it?
Here is the list of studies…
All Day Energy Cherry Mint Turkey Balls
Turkey is a great source of protein and high-quality fat. Paired with steamed vegetables or a fresh, garden salad, our Cherry Mint Turkey Balls offer enticing flavors and clean-burning, all day energy. Wait a second. Doesn’t eating turkey induce sleepiness? This urban legend, most likely inspired by our inclination for…
What Exactly are You Eating?
Believe the Label? How inaccurate and deceitful is the food industry? Food companies operate similarly to tobacco companies, no surprise, since Philip Morris bought Kraft Foods in 1988.
Szechuan Coconut Pork Stew
Pork is a food particularly rich in B-vitamins. While many suggest cereal grains to be high in B-vitamins, and critics claim their exclusion can promote vitamin deficiencies, they’re implicitly referring to B-vitamins. But are cereals really so rich in B-vitamins? Uncooked cereals are, but when a 100-gram portion of raw…
Smoked Trout Salad
A subtle hint of smoky flavor paired with poached quail eggs makes this trout salad a mouth-watering summer dish.
Sleep Loss: Why It’s Making You Fat
What is the skinny on sleep?
Too Much or Too Little Sleep, can it make you fat?
Island Chicken
Chicken is one of the most versatile foods on The Paleo Diet menu. This summer island chicken is simple and easy to prepare and can be either baked or grilled. Be sure to use free range, organic chicken to ensure a healthy meal. Pair with a Paleo salad and fresh…
Real World Eating Paleo, Real World Results
Eat Like a Norse Man or a Cave Man, two diets head to head.
Maybe it should be their Axe to your Spear…
Carrot Coconut Lemongrass Soup: An Athlete-Friendly Recipe
In The Paleo Diet for Athletes, we lay out a comprehensive dietary strategy for performance athletes based on the principles of the Paleo Diet, but with minor adjustments.1 Athletes push themselves to physiological extremes rarely experienced by our distant ancestors. Accordingly, they have slightly different nutritional needs compared to non-athletes….
Flour Fortification with Folic Acid: Good Idea or Bad Idea
Folic Acid never previously existed on our planet prior to 1947. Why is this man made compound forced on you?
What damage is this man-made compound creating?
The Perfect Teeth of Hunter-Gatherers?
Could the Foods you eat be causing you dental problems?
NO, THAT’S NOT POSSIBLE… right?
Wild Game and Trout
Have you every experience the incredible taste of fresh wild Trout?
It’s unbelievable…
Red Meat is a Superfood
Red meat is medicine.
If you don’t eat it, you may likely join many in the population who are B12, vitamin D and zinc deficient.
Persian-Inspired Dried Lime Chicken
If there’s one culinary treasure that continually amazes me, it’s dried limes. Their subtle complexity and delectable tanginess are always impressive, but what surprises me most is their relative obscurity; few people in the West seem to know they exist. While this is unfortunate, at least you can wow your…
Omega-3 vs. Omega-6: Rethinking the Hypothesis
When you’re eating a meal, you’re probably not thinking about macro-nutrients, like carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The vast majority of individuals following a Western diet aren’t consciously thinking is this food essential to the human body? It is important to note, however, that while there is no such thing as…
Bacon: Is There Anything Left to Discuss?
Over the past few years, craze over bacon has surged in the Paleo community, but is it Paleo or isn’t it? It seems like just about every bacon issue under the sun has been argued, discussed and disputed on Paleo blogs, websites and cookbooks. I have little to add to…
Ginger Tuna Ceviche
Ceviche hails from the coastal regions of Central and South America.
Recipes vary, but most feature fresh fish, shrimp, squid, or other seafood marinated in citrus juices.
Our recipe works for fatty fish and whitefish alike, but the kick of ginger pairs especially well with tuna.
Copper River Salmon
Fresh, wild salmon is always a Paleo favorite, but the Copper River Salmon appears in local grocery stores only in the spring for a few weeks. Take advantage of this delectable fish, loaded with Omega-3’s.
Celtic Sea Salt (Sel Gris): Not Even a Pinch Paleo
Did you look into keltisch seasalt? (sic). I’ve read that it’s full of minerals and has the same balance between minerals and elements as our blood. “Celtic” sea salt, most commonly known as Sel gris or gray salt in French is harvested from seawater in the estuaries near the town…
Accidental Thai Noodles
Accidental Thai Noodles are an epicurean dream blended with a medley of herbs and spices.
Paleo Eating in the Great Outdoors
It’s that time of year when the kids are out for summer break, vacations are being planned, everyone is spending more time enjoying the outdoors, and our lives have taken on a different pace. Along with the beautiful weather comes more time spent outside of your familiar kitchen and more…
Calamari Salad
We came across a delicious summer recipe on the back of a package of cooked, sliced calamari.
Calamari Salad is the perfect fresh dish to share on a warm evening with friends!
Spicy Salmon with Avocado and Yams
Spicy salmon with avocado and yams balances your omega-3 intake with healthful fats.
Chicken Breasts with Portobello Mushrooms in White Wine
We love to create new ways to prepare chicken, one of the more versatile meats enjoyed by Paleo Dieters.
Paleo Empty Nesters
One of the most profound moments in the parenting adventure is the day the last child moves out of the family home and into a life of new-found independence and adventure. So many emotions will be running through your minds and hearts as you and your partner fondly bid farewell…
Easy Baked Kale Chips
When compared to all other vegetables Kale ranks superior in antioxidant concentrations.
Give our baked kale chips a try – an easy baked, delicious snack
Getting Real About Paleo: Quantifying Hunter Gatherer Food Choices
I suspect that many of you may not know that in December of 2013, I retired from Colorado State University (CSU) after 32 years of service that began in the fall semester of 1981 when I was a rookie professor, straight out of graduate school. At that early point in…
Believe it or Not: Some Shellfish Contains Carbohydrate
If you happen to have nutritional apps or software1 that allows you to analyze your diet or the specific foods that you eat, you can determine the exact amount of protein, fat and carbohydrate present in any food. Protein, fat and carbohydrate are called macronutrients and are found in both…
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Spicy watermelon salad is a spicy twist on a springtime favorite.
Paleo Parenting A Little More Mashed Up
Being a new parent is really hard. There is very little time for yourself, and most likely, that time is spent washing bottles and baby clothes, or taking a beloved five minute shower. When my son was born it seemed like I would never again find the time to cook…
Ancestral Fire Production: Implications for Contemporary Paleo Diets
In our world, fire is such a basic element that we almost never give it a second thought. You click upon your gas powered kitchen range and instantly a circular blue flame emerges to fry your eggs, boil your water or steam your veggies. Your summertime barbecue or campfire is…
Bison Roast
A crock pot, grass-fed bison roast does just that. Plenty for dinner and then some for lunches in the week to follow.
Plenty for dinner and then some for lunches in the week to follow.
Eat. Drink. Repeat.
For most Paleo enthusiasts, managing meals while juggling our busy lives is key to our health and fitness. The Paleo Diet Team gives you the typical 24 hour dining experience from our family kitchen. From appetizers to dessert here’s a look at how to keep it real on a daily…
Newlyweds Go Paleo
You’ve found the love of your life and have committed to spend the rest of your lives together. With all the excitement that comes with planning a special celebration to mark the day that launches you into the next stage of your life, your focus on healthy eating takes on…
Busting Breakfast Blunders
When initially transitioning to a Paleo lifestyle, most people have numerous questions regarding what to eat for breakfast. If you’ve been eating cereal, milk, and toast every day of your life, it’s time to change your thinking and habits. A variety of meats and seafood, vegetables, and fruits, should be…
Going Nuts: All the Bolts
Do you find yourself having difficulty shedding weight on your Paleo regime? Or perhaps you’re still experiencing GI distress or frequent breakouts even though you’ve cut out the gluten, the dairy and the legumes. Too many nuts, or the wrong type of nuts could be causing the problem. Nuts can…
What About The China Study?
Dr. Cordain,I am an undergraduate student that’s dabbled with both the Paleo Diet and vegetarianism for several months now. I hope you can answer a question that’s troubled me greatly. I’m having trouble coming to terms with what I see as contradictory data on diet. I read the Paleo Diet…
Raw Chocolate Covered Walnuts with Berries
Chocolate covered walnuts are the decadent Paleo Diet treat you have been craving!
Fly the Nest Paleo Style
Beginning with the day we arrive on the planet and ending when we make our final exit, our lives evolve in stages. Our first years can be characterized by a complete dependency on other human beings, without whom we could not survive. As we grow and develop from childhood through…
Liver and Onions
Organ meats are packed with protein and unique flavors. Make them a regular part of your Paleo Diet to achieve maximum health and vitality for quality living. How did I come to discover this gem of a dish? Working waiting tables to help put myself through college. This liver and…
Run with the Hunt: How Do Your Workouts Compare?
Very few modern people have ever experienced what it is like to “run with the hunt.” One of the notable exceptions is Kim Hill, Ph.D., an anthropologist at Arizona State University who has spent the last 30 years living with and studying the Ache hunter-gatherers of Paraguay and the Hiwi…
Is Stevia Paleo?
Is Stevia Paleo? I have attempted to find an answer for this and the information I’ve found is conflicting at best. Please advise! Jeff Maelán Fontes’ Response: Dear Jeff, There’s some scientific evidence to support the notion that Stevia is safe, even in type 2 diabetes patients.1, 2 Furthermore, it has…
How to Cook Steak
Spring marks the start of warm weather, a welcome relief as the cold months of winter begin to fade away. This means it’s time to fire up the barbecue and get those sizzling steaks ready for a protein packed feast. Frequently we are asked to share our advice for the…
Paleo Jerk Chicken
Paleo jerk chicken adds a punch of fragrant and fiery spices for added kick to your menu.
Modern Paleo: Finding the Medium Between the Best and Reality
Dear Dr. Cordain and Dr. Fontes Villalba, I read with great interest your paper entitled: “The Western Diet and Lifestyle and Diseases of Civilization” at dovepress.com/the-western-diet-and-lifestyle-and-diseases-of-civilization-peer-reviewed-article-RRCC-MVP Carrera-Bastos, P., Fontes-Villalba, M., O’Keefe, J. H., Lindeberg, S. and Cordain, L. (2011). The western diet and lifestyle and diseases of civilization. Research Reports…
Mediterranean Diet vs. Paleolithic Diet vs. Standard American Diet
Dr. Cordain, Yours and Maelán Fontes Villalba’s position is both convincing and very interesting. But you agree that there are also studies showing protective effect of whole-grains? I have another hypothesis – maybe complementary to yours: Perhaps it is before all drastic technological treatments applied to raw food edible materials…
Why The Paleo Diet is Ergogenic
Many athletes worldwide, including those in the CrossFit community have adopted the Paleo Diet because they have observed that it helps them to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat and train at greater intensities. These characteristics ultimately result in enhanced performance. In a nutshell, there are four basic reasons why…
The #1 Sneaky Trick that Makes Us Fat
If we’re all so smart, why are so we fat? You’ve probably heard a thousand times how important hormones are for weight loss. You probably already know that insulin—aka “the fat storage hormone”—is produced by the body whenever blood sugar rises. Blood sugar rises the most whenever you scarf down…
Decrease Your Carb Intake, Is It The Right Thing to Do?
The media is constantly bombarding the American public with messages to eat fewer carbs. And while Americans could certainly use an overhaul on their carb habits, eating less isn’t necessarily the answer, nor is it required when you follow this one simple “carb rule”: Eat less sugar, eat more fiber….