One of the most common complaints one hears about from friends and family these days is not having enough energy. Energy drinks, bars and supplements, not to mention the ubiquitous presence … [Read more...]
Primal Body, Primal Mind Book Trailer
This is a promo video for the newly revised book, Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and a Longer Life Author Nora T. Gedgaudas, CNS, CNT Learn how anyone can … [Read more...]
Question About Raw Vs. Cooked Fat
Q: For a little while a few years ago I did a diet called the Primal diet by Aajonus Vonderplanitz, which is a raw meat diet. Anyway, I decided it wasn't really a good diet for me overall, but one … [Read more...]
"Primal" Primates Live Longer
Studies involving the use of caloric restriction for significantly improved health and longevity have been ongoing for about the last 75 years. Most of these studies have involved species such as … [Read more...]
Question about feeding your kids enough FAT
Q: What do I feed my children (2, 5, 8)? Carbohydrates do not agree with them at all and cause many digestive issues so I am comfortable putting them on a low-carb diet, but it seems that meat always … [Read more...]
Question about Primal Pregnancy…
Q: Any tips for a Primal Pregnancy and raising Primal Kids? A: When it comes to pregnancy the rules change a bit. Remember that activating mTOR pathways are the equivalent to activating … [Read more...]
Thai Salad with Spicy Dressing
Serves 6 The Salad ingredients: 1/2 head of Napa Cabbage, shredded 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken or seafood 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange) cut into matchsticks 2 large carrots cut into … [Read more...]
A Question about Fruit…
Q: Are all fruits forbidden with this eating plan? A: Consider that modern day fruit is NOT bred for its nutrient content so much as for its sweetness. Modern cultivated fruit is much larger and … [Read more...]
A couple of Kale Recipes that I love!
KALE SALAD 1 Bunch Kale, with the mid-rib removed and cut into small pieces. ½ teaspoon sea salt Juice of ½ lemon 3 Tablespoons olive … [Read more...]
Question about proportion of macronutrients
Q: Hi Nora, I recently finished your book and am having a hard time with the macronutrient proportions. With only having about 50g of protein and a handful of carbs, this is only about 240 calories. … [Read more...]