Archive of: Nutrition
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Last event of the Paleo Challenge posted April 9, 2011
So is Brandon the only one not taking it seriously, or the only not taking it too seriously? Which is the ‘right’ way? Here is what is up and coming this week at Bridger CrossFit: April 14, 15, and 16th – Guest Days 2.0 April 15th – 11.4 Open Sectionals starting at 6pm – Heat [...]
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Homegrown Paleo – Can I Grow That Here? posted April 4, 2011
By Leslie Allen “Can I grow that here?” is probably the number one question I hear from new gardeners. The answer is rarely a simple yes or no. The answer depends upon the life history of the plant, i.e. how it grows and reproduces, the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and the average last and first [...]
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Homegrown Paleo – Let Worms Eat Your Garbage! posted March 29, 2011
Many people never give a second thought to throwing kitchen waste into the garbage or grinding it up in the disposal. But all of that kitchen waste can be turned into an amazingly nutrient-rich amendment for indoor and outdoor plants via vermicomposting. Vermicomposting is a fancy term for composting with worms. Yes, worms! Worm composting [...]
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Italian Chicken from PBS posted March 27, 2011
This is my version of the a Italian Chicken recipe from Katie Brown Studio on PBS. What you’ll need: Chicken Thighs and legs (going for dark meaties here) Fat of Choice (Olive oil, coconut oil, butter, etc) Green Olives (read labels for gluten free) Capers (read labels for gluten free) Root veggies of choice (turnips, [...]
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Homegrown Paleo – Why you should grow your own food posted March 22, 2011
by Leslie Allen I have been gardening for a while now, and I love the values a garden teaches me –sustainability, gratitude and patience. However, it is my independence from the industrial food system that I value most. We CrossFitters thrive on independence from conventional wisdom, and growing your own food is another step away [...]
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Another Paleo Recipe posted January 27, 2011
Here’s a great dish I made for dinner last night: Braised Beef Brisket with a side of green beans sauteed with red pepper and onions. Braised Beef Brisket: 6 onions, sliced thin 6 cloves garlic 1 beef brisket (big!) 1 cup homemade chicken stock 2 bay leaves Dried Thyme Sea Salt and Pepper Fat of [...]
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Paleo and Your Pant Size posted January 6, 2011
By Kara Graetz Hey, hey! It’s day one of our Whole30 challenge!!! For those of you participating, congratulations!! These next 30 days will be tough, but transformative, and if you do it right, you’ll be thanking yourself in the end. In the info sessions, you were given a quick overview of the Paleo Diet. Your [...]
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Paleo Challenge Rules! posted January 4, 2011
In case you missed the info sessions….here are the “rules” on the Paleo Challenge. If you plan to participate, you can pick up your Bridger CrossFit Whole30 Success Guide in the gym. Make sure to pick it up before the challenge starts on Thursday! 1. Participants will be weighed, measured, and photographed prior to the [...]
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Beef and Broccoli posted December 14, 2010
I got this recipe from the Primal Blue Print by Mark of Mark’s Daily Apple. I thought it was going to be a little blah at first, but it actually is pretty dang good! 1# Flank or skirt steak, sliced 1/4″ thick 5 Tablespoons Tamari* 3 Teaspoons Ginger 1/2 Teaspoons Chinese Spice 2 heads of [...]
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Oil Overview posted December 8, 2010
In the last post, we took a look at coconut oil and its use in cooking. However, coconut oil is not the only paleo-approved oil. The following is a list of a few more paleo-approved oils. Paleo Approved Oils: Animal Fats: the saturated composition of these fats makes them temperature stable and excellent choices for [...]
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An Array of Ways to Eat Coconuts! posted December 8, 2010
Last week we took a look at coconut oil’s plethora of health benefits. Today, we’ll get to know some of the many wonderful coconut products that can transform what may seem like a boring Paleo-menu into quite the delicious affair. (Hint: click the bold links for brand recommendations). Coconut Oil: We covered that one pretty [...]
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Inflammation Causing Foods posted December 8, 2010
Conditions like heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, acid reflux, diabetes, poor digestion, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and kidney stones, among manyothers, are rooted in chronic inflammation of the body. One of the main causes of inflammation is not surprisingly, food. Therefore, eating an anti-inflammatory diet that eliminates these foods, can prove to reduce symptoms of these [...]
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Food Labels Decoded posted December 8, 2010
Food labels can be quite the mystery. Since knowing what is in your food is a critical characteristic of the conscientious eater, understanding food labels is of utmost importance. While, ideally, the Paleo lifestyle wouldn’t contain foods requiring ingredient lists; the reality is that there are quite a few packaged items that make eating Paleo [...]
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Spice Up Your Life: Turmeric posted December 8, 2010
By Kara Graetz In the last post, I talked about cinnamon as a smart and healthy way to spice up your life. Today, let’s learn about turmeric. Smart Spice #2: Turmeric Turmeric is a member of the ginger family. Its distinctly earthy, yet slightly peppery flavor, lends itself well to curry dishes, south Asian and middle eastern [...]
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