Carnivore Experiment

Ready, set, go! Ketogenic diets were all the rage in 2018, and carnivore has some promising popularity for 2019. In the spirit of the ever-evolving and tweaking nutritionist, I am going to try carnivore...aiming for 30 days. Due to celiac disease and mold allergies, I eat quite closely to this diet anyway (and I LOVE meat/fish)--so I don't think I will have any issues with compliance and I'm interested to see if I will feel any different. I can't recommend what I haven't tried myself (n=1), so we're starting off 2019 with this one. The plan will include any and all forms of animal proteins and fats, plus coffee, mineral/spring water. Did I mention I am a huge fan of fat? And, I love organ meat! I'll record the majority of my meals via Instagram with periodic blog updates as well. Yum, yum, yum!

Book Review: Paleo Girl

This book is a guide for girls to transform their health through a paleo/primal diet, fitness, and lifestyle behaviors. Topics covered include what to eat, fitness, sleep, puberty, motivation, and do-it-yourself recipes and products. While the target audience is young girls, the information is valuable to adults as well.

Check out my review of Paleo Girl: Take a Leap, Empower Yourself. Be Awesome.

Klenke, L. (2014). Paleo girl: Take a leap. Empower yourself. Be awedome. Malibu, CA: Primal Blueprint Publishing.

Book Review: Fat for Fuel

Dr. Mercola’s mitochondrial metabolic therapy program prescribes a high-fat, adequate protein, low carbohydrate diet built on eating the highest quality foods available. While the diet is not complicated, the implementation of it—if you follow all instructions and recommendations—is quite complex. Admittedly a very science-heavy book, Dr. Mercola recommends seeking the advice of a nutritionist to address any challenges one may be facing. This is great! I recommend this too!

A nutritionist can troubleshoot issues by asking questions about what is working, what is not, assessing a food journal, reviewing glucose readings, and then making customized recommendations to support your journey. Check out my review of Fat for Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your Energy.

Mercola, J., MD. (2017). Fat for fuel: A revolutionary diet to combat cancer, boost brain power, and increase your energy. New York: Hay House, Inc.

Picture: Terrine of foie gras and pork pate.