TPV Podcast, Episode 73: Transitioning Families to Paleo
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah answer questions about transferring families to a Paleo lifestyle. Listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean player below …
TPV Podcast, Episode 72: Paleo Philosophy Part 5
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah revisit the Paleo Philosophy discussion to chat about perfectionism. The show hosts discuss the 80/20 rule, Paleo police, their 20% and how to make …
Pecan Pie
I’ve always enjoyed pecan pie although also have always found it to be overly sweet, more like eating candy than eating a pie. Probably because it’s traditionally made …
TPV Podcast, Episode 71: Sugar Detox
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah welcome Diane Sanfilippo to cover sugar cravings and detox! Listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean player below Download …
Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe was inspired by a “cream” sauce that I created for a recipe in The Paleo Approach Cookbook. Similar to this recipe, the sauce uses cauliflower blended …
TPV Podcast, Episode 70: Blood Sugar Regulation
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle blood sugar regulation and some tricky questions surrounding insulin sensitivity! Listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the …
Salted Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Bark
One of the hallmarks of the Christmas season for me growing up was my mom’s baking. Butter tarts, shortbreads, chocolate truffles, molasses toffee, and orange-cranberry …
TPV Podcast, Episode 69: Paleo Philosophy Part 4
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah cover Paleo Philosophy Part 4, the lifestyle elements. Click the links to revisit Paleo Philosophy part 1, 2 and 3. Listen in iTunes or download …
Simple Roasted Green Beans
Fat, salt, green beans and heat… it’s a magical combination that turns a simple vegetable into something amazing. Looking for a simple side dish that can be …
TPV Podcast, Episode 68: The Best of Bloopers
A quick show featuring the best blooper moments from the first year of recording! Listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean player below Download this episode …
Veggiephobia: Why limiting your vegetable intake might be slowing down healing
I get a lot of questions from people who are tackling the autoimmune protocol and are frustrated that they aren’t seeing results. When we examine diet and lifestyle factors …
TPV Podcast, Episode 67: Autoimmune Q&A with the Primal Girl
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Tara of PrimalGirl.com, author of The Hidden Plague, to chat about Tara’s experience with adopting an autoimmune protocol and …
The Fiber Manifesto–Part 5 of 5: Busting the Abrasive Insoluble Fiber Myth
Throughout the research for my first book, I kept hitting on a recurring theme. Dietary fiber is essential for good health. But I also kept hitting on pieces of information that …
The Pros and Cons of Almond Flour: Rebuttal to “5 Reasons To Avoid Almond Flour”
I get asked surprisingly often to rebut or respond to posts or articles that criticize or question either some aspect of the Paleo diet or some frequently used ingredient. I have …
TPV Podcast, Episode 66: Quick Check-In
In this episode, Sarah is in the thick of final book edits, so the hosts do a quick check-in and update! Listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean player …
The Fiber Manifesto–Part 4 of 5: Fiber, Cholesterol and Bile Salts
Throughout the research for my first book, I kept hitting on a recurring theme. Dietary fiber is essential for good health. But I also kept hitting on pieces of information that …
Chunky No-tato Leek Soup
There are many different styles of potato leek soup, from the almost bisque like consistency of vichyssoise, to the more creamy thick pureed version most of us are familiar with (I …
TPV Podcast, Episode 65: Perspective & Change of Attitude
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by America’s Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich, a veteran of the health and wellness community who offers some wonderful new …
The Fiber Manifesto–Part 3 of 5: Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber
Throughout the research for my first book, I kept hitting on a recurring theme. Dietary fiber is essential for good health. But I also kept hitting on pieces of information that …
Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake
I have a new favorite Paleo flour: chestnut flour. I bought some just to play with it and it’s amazing! It’s very fine (like all purpose flour fine) and yields a …
TPV Podcast, Episode 64: Will Paleo Help Me
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah address a large number of health questions all centered around how Paleo can impact certain medical conditions and the symptoms that accompany …
The Fiber Manifesto–Part 2 of 5: The Many Types of Fiber
Throughout the research for my first book, I kept hitting on a recurring theme. Dietary fiber is essential for good health. But I also kept hitting on pieces of information that …
The Fiber Manifesto–Part 1 of 5: What Is Fiber and Why Is it Good?
Throughout the research for my first book, I kept hitting on a recurring theme. Dietary fiber is essential for good health. Yes, I know you’ve heard that it’s important to eat …
TPV Podcast, Episode 63: Rise Above
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah were going to have an epic soapbox show about some negative voices that have recently interacted with our community. Instead, they’ve decided …
TPV Podcast, Episode 62: Fertility & Early Pregnancy
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about boosting fertility, creating a healthy internal environment for conception and pregnancy, and managing the symptoms that come during the …
Teaser Excerpt from The Paleo Approach: Ketogenic Diets
There are many topics that I researched extensively for The Paleo Approach that I’ve been meaning to write about for the blog for ages. I have decided take some of these …
Olive Oil Ice Cream
If you have never had olive oil ice cream, prepare yourself: it will change your life. I’m not one for making broad sweeping statements about recipes, but this discovery so …
TPV Podcast, Episode 61: Supplements
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about their supplement routine, why whole food sources will always trump pill form nutrients, and how to address specific needs with your …
Teaser Excerpt from The Paleo Approach: Macronutrient Ratio
There are many topics that I researched extensively for The Paleo Approach that I’ve been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just gives me a firm …
Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Paleo Yorkshire Puddings and Gravy
I used to be quite famous (er, among my family members but I’m still sticking with the word “famous”) for my Yorkshire puddings. My father-in-law was British and …
TPV Podcast, Episode 60: Breastfeeding & Weaning
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle a number of breastfeeding questions from the queue, chat about the safety of kombucha while pregnant and breastfeeding, and share many tips …
Announcing The Paleo Approach Cookbook: A Detailed Guide to Heal Your Body and Nourish Your Soul
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that my original plan to write a complete guide to managing autoimmune disease and lifestyle was overly ambitious, and the …
Maple-Walnut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I’ve been wanting to create a treat with a maple and walnut flavor for a while (inspired by childhood memories of maple-walnut ice cream) and it’s actually been a …
TPV Podcast, Episode 59: Nutrient Density & Cravings
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Mira and Jayson Calton from Calton Nutrition to chat about micronutrient deficiencies, food cravings, and proper supplementation.The …
Paleo FAQ: “Can I still do Paleo if I can’t afford or source grass-fed beef and organic produce?”
I’ve had a number of questions lately from people who are considering following the Paleo diet, but feel that they can’t “do Paleo” because they have …
Bacon-Apple Chicken Burgers with Maple-Cranberry Sauce
There’s something glorious about fall that makes me want cranberry sauce smothered chicken or turkey. Maybe it’s an association with Thanksgiving? Regardless of the …
TPV Podcast, Episode 58: Quick Check-In
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah do a quick check-in with each other, as there was a last minute schedule conflict with this week’s guests. The two hosts give a teaser on …
Cinnamon-Apple 2-Minute Mug Cake
Tomorrow is the first day of Fall, which has us planning our annual apple orchard trip. This will be our third year to take a day to drive up to the foothills of the North Georgia …
TPV Podcast, Episode 57: Sleep Troubles
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah chat about improving sleep quality and how to prioritize your responsibilities to reduce stress and allow for better quality sleep. Listen …
Battered Fish
My very fist summer job, almost two and a half decades ago, was at a Fish & Chips shop. It was a little hole in the wall, that served mostly take-out but had three tables for …
TPV Podcast, Episode 56: Fitness & Recovery
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah chat about their new fitness regimens, how physical fitness has impacted their health journey, and what they are focusing on now and why. They also …
Book Review: Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook by Irena Macri
The Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook is the first cookbook by Ireana Macri of the blog Eat Drink Paleo and what a debut! With just over 100 recipes, Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook is a general …
Chocolate Hazelnut (Zucchini) Cupcakes
Several years ago, I was at a birthday party and the cupcakes were frosted chocolate zucchini muffins. I remember being impressed that you couldn’t taste the zucchini, but …
TPV Podcast, Episode 55: Food Quality and Priorities
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Kendall Kendrick from Primal-Balance.com to chat about food quality and how to prioritize your food choices. Listen in iTunes or …
Book Review: Against All Grain by Danielle Walker
I have this big stack of cookbooks on my kitchen counter waiting for me to have time to review them (and another big stack of resource books on my desk). For me, I don’t …
Ground Pork and Winter Squash Frittata
I have a secret. I have successfully reintroduced eggs back into my diet. Okay, it’s not a secret anymore! I seem to only be able to handle the soy-free organic …
TPV Podcast, Episode 54: Paleo Meals; What’s easy, quick and cheap?
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Diana Rodgers, the mastermind behind Sustainable Dish and Radiance Nutrition, to tackle a series of questions focused around the …
What Are Nightshades?
At the Ancestral Health Symposium, I was offered some jerky. I said something like “oh, I’m highly sensitive to nightshades so I probably can’t eat it”. …