How to stay MOTIVATED to make great food choices
Wondering how to stay motivated when all you want to do is sit on the couch with a bag of Skittles in one hand and the remote in the other? Before I drop a few thoughts, I need to clarify something: you probably know how I feel about “dieting.” In short, I’m not a fan. And in this […]
Purely Primal Q&A!
This post also appears at the Purely Primal Skincare Guide blog! Happy Skincare Saturday! We got some great questions for our Q&A feature, and we’re answering them right here on the blog. For more information on each topic, be sure to check out the Purely Primal Skincare Guide. Today’s Q: Do you know of a good moisturizing […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #178: The Autoimmune Solution with Dr. Amy Myers
1. What’s new for you from Diane [2:21] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Amy Myers [4:15] 3. Autoimmunity in America [11:23] 4. Environmental toxins that contribute to autoimmunity [19:28] 5. Heavy metals, dental amalgams, and MTHFR [26:48] 6. Specifics about Dr. Myers autoimmune protocol [36.44] 7. Issues with infections in autoimmunity [43.00] 8. Contributing factors […]
Safe Spot Treatments!
This post also appears at the Purely Primal Skincare Guide blog! Are there alternatives to harsh spot treatments? If you’ve watched my blog video on what to do when you get a zit, you know I’m a fan of a few natural spot treatments for blemishes. (And one a little less natural, but useful under […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #177: Digestion Basics, Nutrition Career, Bumpy Skin, and more
Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [5:09] 2. Shout Out: Dr. Amy Myers and her new book, The Autoimmune Solution [10:46] 3. Shout Out 2: Balanced Bites podcast [13:02] Listener Questions: 4. Not eating paleo yet; doctor says I have signs of IBS. Do you think he’s right? [18:48] 5. […]
Modern Farm Girls 009: Chickens
On this episode of the Modern Farm Girls Podcast, we talk about Diana’s upcoming book, The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook, chicken breeds, and egg varieties. Diana & Liz catch up on instagram, widgets and roosters. The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook Pre order campaign Raffle for those who have pre- ordered The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook Pili nuts from […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #176: Bacne, SAD in Boston, AIP & Time Saving Kitchen Tips
Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:40] 2. Shout Out: Jen Sinkler [10:58] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: Autoimmune paleo diet article [22:51] Listener Questions: 4. Holistic dermatologist, the Clarisonic, and cystic back acne [31:12] 5. Autoimmune shopping list has the very items I avoid; tell me why? [37:34] […]
How to stick to your diet (it’s not what you think)
Okay, people. We need to have a serious talk. A serious talk about HOW TO STICK TO YOUR DIET. This is so very important, because most strategies just don’t work. That’s why so many people fail when they adopt a new diet. Seriously. Too many people are walkin’ around this planet, justhisclose to diet failure. Just one bite of a sticky bun, […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #175: Chipotle Talk, First Time Crossfitters and Bulletproof Coffee
Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:49} 2. Shout Out: Bill and Hayley for Make it Paleo 2 [7:32] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: Chipotle’s Carnitas shortage [12:13] Listener Questions 4. Looking for a specific past episode of the podcast [23:24] 5. Substituting coconut oil while cooking [27:31] 6. Tips […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #174: All About Nutrition Challenges, Part 2
Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:57] 2. Shout Out: Melissa Joulwan and her Well Fed magazine [11:30] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: US News & World Report on the Paleo diet [14:06] Listener questions 4. I’d like to try the 21-Day Sugar Detox, but I feel like I’d fail […]