Fruit vs Vegetables (The Benefits of Both)
I can almost guarantee you grew up with your folks telling you to finish your vegetables. When you were hungry and wanted a snack, have a piece of fruit, was often the answer. We know without a doubt that vegetables are an absolutely essential part of our daily Paleo diet, but what about fruit? How…
Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs – High Carb, Low Carb and No Carb
Carbs, carbohydrates. The swear words of the nutrition world. Love them or loathe them there are are great deal of opinions, philosophies and thoughts about this particular macronutrient. They even receive labels as to whether they are good carbs or bad carbs, as if they have personalities. Speak to any fitness trainer, dietitian or doctor…
Sea Salt Vs Kosher Salt (Is One Healthier Than the Other?)
Salt has perhaps one of the most interesting histories of all the possible seasonings available to us in the modern age. Salt was in fact one of the most sacred and precious trading commodities at one time. In Roman times a soldier was partially paid in salt and if he was deemed a poor soldier…
Paleo and Acne – How the Paleo Diet Can Help
For many people thinking about acne brings back horrible memories of adolescence and a feeling of having no control over the changes happening to your body. The sheer amount of adverts depicting teenagers and ‘pimples’ illustrates how much of a problem it is. But what about adults who are still suffering? Grown ups who still…
Paleo and Eczema – Food Allergies, Inflammation and Gut Health
Whether it was the kid at school who always seemed to be itching , someone in your own life, or even you yourself, the chances are you’ve come across eczema before. There are many people who report that the Paleo diet helps with the symptoms of the condition and also helps prevent flare ups. This…
Paleo and Osteoporosis – Paleo-Friendly Foods for Healthy Bones
When I start mentioning bone health most people start picturing glasses of milk and other dairy products. Of course starting the Paleo diet means leaving milk and other dairy products behind. Surely then this is worrying? Where will I get my calcium? What about bone issues like osteoporosis?