For those of you thinking about jumping into CrossFit or have already started, make sure you are following the nutritional guide below.

The CrossFit dietary prescription is as follows:

Protein should be lean and varied and account for about 30% of your total caloric load.
Carbohydrates should be predominantly low-glycemic and account for about 40% of your total caloric load.
Fat should be predominantly monounsaturated and account for about 30% of your total caloric load.
Calories should be set at between .7 and 1.0 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass depending on your activity level. The .7 figure is for moderate daily workout loads and the 1.0 figure is for the hardcore athlete. Continue Reading »

Sometimes the hardest part of starting anything new is the initial gathering of information. It gives you the confidence and knowledge to support your actions to yourself and others. These posts are a great jumping off point. They have a lot of the things you will need to know to get over any speed bumps you may come across while beginning the Paleo diet.  Click on the titles to go the respective posts.
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If you have ever tried creating one, you know; Meal planning is not easy. Especially when you are on a diet that restricts certain foods. This area of dieting is usually where we give up, or cheat and stop by the drive-thru on the way home from work. Here’s the thing… You don’t have to create them yourself. Continue Reading »

Food is something we all eat, enjoy and take pleasure in sharing with our close ones. But some of us are not lucky enough. Suffering from a food allergy is nothing short of a nightmare. The simple process of eating food can turn into a tortuous task that requires close inspection and lots of attention for such folks.
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Okay, picture this. Your door bell rings and you open it to find your great grand ancestor from the Paleolithic era standing outside and staring right at your face. Continue Reading »

Food is something that all living things need to survive. But imagine the same food which is the key to survival, transforming into a toxin that can poison you.

We all are well aware of food allergies and problems that arise out of these allergies. Have you ever thought about how miserable these folks who suffer from food allergies can be? Imagine having to check each bite and watching each morsel for fear of starting one of those terrible allergy attacks.

Food allergies are not equally displayed, and some folks may have acute allergies, while others may have chronic allergic symptoms. Acute allergies are like the rapid action force troops. They come on swiftly, create a huge havoc and disappear from the scene by either causing death or recovery.
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Do you remember the last time you saw a picture of a caveman? What was the first impression that popped into your mind? Well, let me tell you what I felt.
I was looking at the muscular physique and ferociously strong appearance of the Cavemen. Of course, they were no where close to our current generation in terms of looks, but I’m sure you would agree; some things are more important than looks.
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Health and fitness are not synonymous. Unfortunately, many athletes are fit but unhealthy. Frequent illness, injury and overtraining reduce performance potential. The Paleo Diet for Athletes significantly improves health long term. Compared with the commonly accepted athlete’s diet, the Paleo Diet: Continue Reading »

People living with Celiac Disease are afflicted by deterioration of their stomachs each and every time they eat gluten and other types of proteins that are typically located in grains and oats. Whenever these materials are ingested, the tiny villi found in the stomach that absorb nutrients become compressed and unable to function effectively.
Most who have this problem often have symptoms of malnourishment, intestinal discomfort, constipation, and many other indicators. Men and women with this particular condition have to be really mindful with the things they eat and often have to be on certain diets or meal plans. You will find several paleo diet benefits for Celiac Disease that should be evaluated.

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