Making Paleo Practical

We bought a food slicer to reduce food waste.  It is such a plus.  We have plenty of sliced vegetables and meat on hand for quick meal making.  I can whip out an omlette or salad very quickly.  We don't buy expensive cold-cut meats anymore. Sometimes cold cuts are too salty and just gross tasting.  But real food always tastes better.


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Brain Breakthrough

When Your Brain Misfires

Feeling like you hit a plateau?
Feeling tired and rundown?
Feeling frazzled and overwhelmed?

Even when you are trying to stick to a healthier eating plan, some days just seem difficult.

Mark's Daily Apple has 8 suggestions to pursue to reverse  a negative trend and get your brain out of a rut.

Often we are dealing with strong addictions to wheat and sugar.  Keep at 72 grams of carbs a day to maintain balance.  Opt for fruit when the sweet tooth attacks.  (For more information on the 72 gram plan, ask me at your next adjustment.) Often when craving sugar, your body is really craving fatty meat!  A salt craving may mean a physiological need for salt.

When feeling overwhelmed, the body has extra needs for nutrients.  When the adrenal glands are overworked we reach for the comfort foods, when really should have a plan in place to avoid binge eating.  Schedules need to be more flexible so proper meal planning can take place.  Rest and vacations are nessary.  Again, more salt is needed due to the rise in cortisol disturbs electrolyte balance.

Over-working out is also a stress on the body that needs adequate nutrient replenishing.

Lack of sleep is also a very popular problem.  Staying up too late to meet obligations is draining.

And, peer pressure is always lurking about making us feel anxious over social situations.

If you can evaluate these 8 areas and plan a response, natural improvements can be seen.

READ Mark's Daily Apple Here


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There is a Major Need for Paleo Care

Modern Medicine has its Limitations.  
Despite the advances of modern medicine the pharmo-centric approach has failed to address the complex degenerative diseases plaguing Western societies. “Magic Bullets” for cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, cancer and infertility are oddly lacking given our remarkable understanding of the pathogenesis of these and other diseases. 


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Dr. Lisa is a member of the Paleo Physicians Network




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Charles Barkley is Hungry on W.W.

Of course he is.  He is very hungry.
 He is not on a paleo program.
A low fat diet isn't going to make you happy.

Visit the video blog here to see his video from SNL.

Paleo on a Budget

Just some thoughts from my experience:

Living on a budget hasn't been this popular since victory gardens, possibly.  How many internet sites boast ways to save money on food.  I remember when Amy Dacyczyn was on Phil Donohue's show talking about her tightwad ways.  

When people think of the Paleo lifestyle they think they have to load up on meat which is expensive.  That isn't quite accurate.

1.  Eating carbs makes you waste food.  When we are in a hurry, what do we eat?  Most quick convenience foods are high carb and processed.  When we eat fast foods, the good food left in the refrigerator tends to go bad and ends up in the trash can.  How much food do you toss out?

2.  Save up to $60 week by staying home. We order out at least once week, sometimes twice a week.  Why? Because we are tired after work and not in the mood to perform another chore: making dinner.  Proper planning is key.  Knowing ahead of time what you will cook and preparing some of it earlier in the day with a crock pot, for example, makes the chore less of a chore.  How often do you order out and then after it is eaten you admit to yourself it wasn't that good and you feel awful about it?

 3. The same goes with lunch.  Even if you stick to a budget and pay for a $5 lunch, going to restaurants and drive thrus will add up to $25 a week.....$100 month.  Eat the leftovers that you might end up throwing out.

4.  Overeating is more likely a sign of dehydration, not hunger.  Drink water.  It's easy.  For people who say water tastes awful, get a filter.  It tastes awful because you have a carb craving.  Also, quit the donut shop runs and skip the energy drinks.  

Okay..... we know buying junk food is not the best idea.  How do we cook Paleo on a budget.

5. Plan, plan, plan.  Collect paleo recipes from blogs, the library, etc.  Make it a game to discover new meals.  Read her for more great suggestions http://paleodietlifestyle.com/paleo-on-a-budget/

6. Use the freezer for meats and stock up on sales.  

7. Go to the grocery store more than once a week.  Why? So you can pick up less food so it won't go to waste.  (Yeah, I'm big on the waste thing).  Shopping at least twice a week means you are getting fresh vegetables and fruits.  Fresh vegetables are good for the brain.  It feels good to smell fresh food.  Fresh produce is more filling and healthier than canned.

8.  Eggs, eggs, eggs.  Eat 2-4 eggs some time during your day.  It will keep you satisfied and energized.  They are not expensive.  You can drink them raw in a protein shake.  Keep boiled eggs on hand (takes planning, yes,)

9.  Eat everything.  I'm not as good at this as I should be.  Use all parts of meat.  The bones are full of nutrition when used in a soup.  Fat can be used for cooking vegetables.  Even the less desirous cuts of meats (which cost less) can be prepared well so they are tasty.  (Check out http://paleodietlifestyle.com/choosing-cooking-meat/ ) Peel less of the vegetables and eat the skins.  Eat the stems of broccoli and cauliflower. Get an inexpensive food processor or blender for great soups.

10.  Get involved in meat shares and community supported agriculture.  

11.  Use less medicine.  Well, I am a chiropractor and promote drug free health care.  When you eat well, you don't run to the doctor as often.  Most of us have insurance so the co-pays are not a big bite of the budget, but think about it again.  Even the occasional prescription drug is overpriced.  You won't be buying them anymore.  Over the counter drugs can add up over time.  Skip them when you can.  Another big caveat is when eating a cleaner diet, body aches go away.  Exercise for recreation is more fun.  

12.  Stop paying for things that make you hungry and less active.  How much cable TV do you really watch?  Wii consoles are a big investment but they also require upgrading and purchasing  more games also adds up.  I'm not trying to take a way people's fun but look at all the clutter that collects in our homes?  

13.  Can you eat Paleo on $40-80 a week? Check out the folks on this discussion boards: http://paleodietlifestyle.com/paleo-on-a-budget/

Paleo is a mind-set. It is not just a walk down the grocery aisle.  It encompasses your entire philosophy of life.  

If you have anymore ideas.  Please add them in the comments section.

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Christmas Shopping for the Paleo Enthusiast

This blog article has good ideas for gift ideas for you Paleo Lifestyle Enthusiast.  CLICK HERE TO READ.

If you are going on a trip this article will help you decide what foods to take with you: 

CLICK HERE TO READ.

When you still cannot give up fruitcake, here it is Paleo style:

CLICK HERE TO READ.

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How to Need Less Supplements

I've talked with people who buy over $300-$400 worth of supplements a month so they can have better health. I've also talked with people who go to Kinney's or WalMart and buy an antioxidant for $7.00. Who is healthier?

Did you say neither? I hope so.

It is an disputable fact that we need supplements because the food supply is grossly adulterated all the way from the farm to the store and then your home.

Soil nutrients are depleted, processed foods are made from GMO corn and other grains. Sugar use has skyrocketed in the last century giving us some pretty addictive desires for unhealthy foods. Even our mass farmed livestock are over fed grains and chemicals for a better profit outcome.

All that said, even with a steady diet of home cooked foods and fresh produce (as fresh as we can get from the store) we need to supplement with high quality vitamins, minerals, and adaptogenic nutricueticals.

I truly believe a good supplement routine is necessary for optimal health. Do you need to spend $300-$400 dollars a month? No. If you are ask yourself this: Am I feeling better? It is possible you still have nagging health issues.

Should you go to Kinney's and WalMart and buy what is on the shelves? No. You must have more on the label than a cheap price. A supplement company should be researched for its raw materials, bio-availability, and purity testing.

We know we need to make a small investment in supplements but how do we narrow down the choices?

The most important factor is your daily diet. At this point, evaluate how close you are to the Paleo-Primal diet. I say this because if you are not, you are probably taking needless supplements to help you with health issues related to your diet.

If you think your diet is healthy, visit my Myth of the Month website. And stick around on my new Time to GO Paleo blog. More is coming.

When you fix your diet, you will need less supplements.

Ask me about it at your next visit. We will discuss if you are getting enough protein. A poor protein balance can throw off Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium . More minerals won't fix it. Protein intake will. We can talk about replacing grains with high fat foods that make your appetite happy and your waistline smaller.

See you at the table...the chiropractic table.

Dr. Lisa

Your Health Freedom Advocate

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Myth of the Month

Time to Go Paleo