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PALEO SUMMIT – 26 Feb to 04 March

Posted by The Coach on February 19, 2012

Is the Paleo Diet the Answer?

Or is it Just Another Fad?

24 researchers, doctors, and diet experts turn back the clock to unearth ancestral solutions for our modern health scourge. The answers are ancient history…but certainly not extinct.

For 8 Days, You Will Learn the FACTS about All Things Paleo from the Best of the Best Experts — for FREE!

Beginning on Sunday, February 26th you will have an all-access pass to the research, experiences, and ideas of a who’s-who of the health world.

Not only will you become familiar with a ton of Paleo science and perspective — such as the evolutionary evidence for the optimal human diet — but you’ll also learn how to implement a new (err, old) way of eating and living that works for you.

The Paleo Summit Schedule is Loaded!

Go here for more info or to register now for free!

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Minding Your Mitochondria

Posted by The Coach on December 11, 2011

YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!

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Is The Penny Finally Dropping Out There…

Posted by The Coach on December 11, 2011

Big props to the GMHBA Health Fund (Disclosure: this is my private health fund). In the latest edition of their member magazine “Great Health” they have an article on the benefits of consuming eggs, “The Good Egg”.

In the article they outline the nutritional benefits of consuming eggs:
- 2 average eggs provide two-thirds of the day’s requirements for vitamin B12, iodine, pantothenic acid (vit B5), riboflavin, vitamin A and vitamin E and 20-25% of the day’s requirements for protein, folate, iron and phosphorus.
- Eggs also provide zinc and are one of the only food sources of vitamin D and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly the long chain DHA and EPA.

The article also addresses the common myth about eggs and increased blood cholesterol. The article cites a 2007 study by well-known Australian dietitian Sharon Natoli, that found there was no association between egg intake and the risk of cardio-vascular disease (CVD) and stroke in most people. Natoli, S. et al. Nutr and Diet 2007

Even the Australian National Heart Foundations’ 2009 Position Statement on Dietary Fats recommends that within a low saturated fat diet, individuals may consume 6 eggs per week without adversely affecting CVD outcomes. This recommendation is based on the fact that a number of studies have shown no relationship between eating up to 6 eggs per week and CVD incidence in any population including those with metabolic syndrome, diabetes or hypercholesterlemia. The most recent studies have shown eggs have little effect on total (TC) and LDL – cholesterol. National Heart Foundation, Position Statement: Dietary fats and dietary sterols for cardiovascular health, 2009.

We have noticed a slow change in nutritional recommendations coming from places like Dietitians Australia and the National Heart Foundation with a move away from the carb-loaded days of the past 20 years. There is a long way to go before we see big improvements in the health of our populations, however we applaud any change in the right direction and any publicity of such. Good work GMHBA Health Insurance!

Egg

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Paleo Spiced Nuts

Posted by The Coach on November 6, 2011

I just knocked this up and thought I’d share. Always bear in mind though that nuts should be enjoyed in moderation. Remember if you were gathering them in the wild, you wouldn’t be smashing down 250g in one sitting. You’d get sick of collecting and shelling that many!

2/3 cup Almonds
2/3 cup Pecans
2/3 cup Walnuts
1 tsp Chili
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Celtic Sea Salt
1 tblsp Olive Oil

Dry fry the nuts over medium heat until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, combine up the spices
When the nuts are done, coat in the olive oil then coat in the spice mix
Store in an airtight container

Paleo Spiced Nuts

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A Practical Approach to The Paleo Diet

Posted by The Coach on November 6, 2011

Here‘s a great 5 – part write up on going Paleo with loads of links that’ll send you into a rabbit hole of Paleo exploration! :-)

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Paleo Smoothies

Posted by The Coach on September 7, 2011

I was asked today about Paleo smoothie options so thought I’d knock out a quick step by step guide.

Step 1
Start with a base of coconut milk, almond milk or water

Step 2
Add some fruit. I like to use frozen berries or frozen banana. The frozen bananas make the smoothie quite creamy. Just remember to peel them before freezing ;-) You could also use pineapple, mango, anything that’s in season. I normally use about a 3/4 cup for a 300ml smoothie.

Step 3 
(This step is optional but if you don’t add some protein, make sure you down this smoothie with a protein source of some sort)
Add your protein. I normally go for powdered egg whites. You could also use the frozen egg whites available in the freezer section of most supermarkets. Some people are cool with throwing in some raw free-range, organic eggs but some people are worried about the risks of Salmonella poisoning. The choice is yours. If you do use raw eggs, stick with good quality free-range, organic eggs.

Step 4
Add your choice of fat. I like to throw in a big teaspoon of almond butter or ABC (Almond, Brazil, Cashew) Spread. You could use Flax or Coconut Oil, whatever you think will mix well and taste nice.

Step 5
(Another optional step)
You can also add a huge array of flavourings. Honey, cacao nibs, cacao powder, herbs or spices like cinnamon etc. Use your imagination

So there you have it. 4 steps to almost an almost unlimited combination of Paleo Smoothie Recipes. Get creative and play around with it all.

Jase

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The Benefits of Coconut

Posted by The Coach on September 7, 2011

Thinking about coconut draws to mind images of a tropical beach, pina coladas and indulgence.  Unfortunately, many health professionals hold to the idea that the saturated fat in coconut is unhealthy and intake should be minimized if not avoided. Read the rest of this story over at My Athletic Life

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Water. Are you drinking enough?

Posted by The Coach on August 4, 2011

Take your body weight in pounds, halve it and drink that many ounces of water per day. Easy :-)

Okay, we’ll make it clearer. Here’s an example.
Let’s say someone is 85kgs. That’s about 187lbs (multiply the kgs by 2.2)
Now halve it. That’s 93.5. That’s how many ounces of water you need per day. 93.5 ounces.
You can convert that to litres to make life easier. Divide it by 28. That gives us around 3.3 litres per day for a person around 85kgs.

How much should you be drinking?

Are you?

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Chorizo and Spinach Scramble

Posted by The Coach on July 22, 2011

A breakfast staple in the Donaldson house :-)

Ingredients
Olive Oil
3 Free-Range Eggs, beaten
1/2 cup Spinach, chopped
3 small Gluten Free Chorizo Sausages, sliced (about 60gms)
1 tblspn Ajvar Hot Vegetable Relish (optional)

Method
Heat the oil in a pan.
Add the spinach and sausage.
Fry it over medium heat for about 5 mins.
Add the egg and Vegetable Relish
Scramble it all together until the egg is cooked.
Serve

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Another Cool Paleo Site to Check Out…

Posted by The Coach on June 28, 2011

“We’ll talk news, research, controversy, food, fitness, pros and cons, and whatever else comes up in the world of eating and moving like our ancient ancestors—Conventional Wisdom be damned! I thoroughly enjoy tearing apart cherished, precious ideas, especially when they’re my own.”

PALEO PERIODICAL

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