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Beets & Greens!




16
Apr
This recipe makes a full flavoured side dish for just about any main. Full of colour, fresh herbs and incredibly nutritious Swiss Chard, making this a regular event in the kitchen is a must! Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss chard 1 beet 1/2 onion 1 clove garlic 1 green onion 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 slices organic nitrite free bacon 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley  Method: Cut your beet into...



Pork Roast with Apples




03
Apr
It's been a while since I've posted a recipe! Busy times here and making quick meals often leaves me forgetting to take pictures of them.  I grabbed a lean pork roast from our butcher a little while ago and took it out to make this weekend. I had no idea what to do with it, having never really eaten much in the way of pork roasts before. I googled up a recipe and without a second thought gave it a go. I cannot...



A Primal Playground Success Story

31
Mar
Farley Albert Farley's life changed when he and his wife undertook our 3 month nutrition coaching program. Before this, a typical day would start with an enormous bowl of cereal. He was a regular drinker of soda and beer and would sit down at night to a movie and some microwave popcorn or potato chips. His weight had increased over the years to point where, last November, he was weighing in at 305 lbs....



Jennifer’s Paleo Journey



13
Mar
After a few months of thought, one of our students, Jennifer, took on the Paleo Challenge last month. She's commented a few times on our Facebook wall with her progress. Each and every time with insight and full blown hilarity. She was kind enough to take time out of her ridiculously busy schedule to chime in on her first month of transformation...and what effect it has had on her entire family. Thanks...



Chicken & Mushroom Pesto on Zucchini Noodles




06
Mar
PESTO!!!!!! I love it. You'll smell like garlic for 2 days but is just makes me so happy. I crave it. I love it. It's easy, quick, tasty and FILLING. For this recipe I satueed chunks of chicken thigh with tasty cremini mushrooms and onion then blended the sauce in over zucchini noodles. Here's what I did. What You Need: 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/2 onion 10 cremini mushrooms 5-6 medium...



Primal Lasagna




28
Feb
Hmmmmm....lasagna. Ken and I used to each have our own killer lasagna recipes in our pre-paleo days. Each one packed with noodles and factory cheese. We've significantly enhanced the recipes...now we are using real food. :) As usual, when making a good lasagna, you need to invest a bit of time. With this recipe, the time really goes into letting the meat sauce simmer as long as you can. It just makes...



February Vitamin D Supplement!



23
Feb
I can't believe it! The sun was out today and it was WARM. Here in the Greater Toronto Area we are having what must be the nicest day since October.  The weather report says it's 5C here, but with the sun, a light wind and chirping birds it actually feels a lot warmer. I seized the opportunity to go for a walk and soak it up. I can't tell you how amazing it feels just to be out, breathing fresh air with...



Primal Playground Caption Contest!



16
Feb
We promised contests and prizes and here's our first one for our Primal Playground February Challenge! We're looking for the most clever and creative caption for the photograph below. We'll short list the ones we feel are the best and let you vote on them on Facebook! Watch the video below and get your thinking cap on.  The winner will receive The Paleo Diet, by Dr. Loren Cordain.  If you haven't...



Paleo Orange Ginger Chicken with Turmeric Mushroom Cauliflower Rice




16
Feb
This recipe takes a bit of prep, but it's a very nice way to flavor your chicken if you are looking for a change. What I loved most about this was the cauliflower rice. I'm always trying to find ways to change it up...because plain old cauliflower rice is the same as plain old regular rice. The flavor of the turmeric and mushrooms together in this was so savory. A definite repeat. What you need: 2...



College Life and Paleo Eats



13
Feb
Making the change from the SAD diet (Standard American Diet) to one centred around real, unprocessed foods, requires a bit of a logistics change for most people. You may need to plan out your meals a little more often at first or you may need to replace your 'comfort' foods or 'go-to' quick meals with paleo versions.  Last week, Josh wrote to us with a few questions about making his transition. He's...