Category Archives: paleo diet

I Heart Green Runners

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

Oh Thursday, you can only mean one thing: It’s time for Runners Lounge “Take it and Run” Series. This week they ask: Are you a green runner? How you make your running habit green? (i.e. environmentally friendly.) hmmmmm… (thinks for … Continue reading →

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Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free And Still Tasty

Posted on September 3, 2008 by

I am in love with this zucchini bread recipe. It’s simple, relatively cheap and oh-so-tasty. The best part is that it’s paleo-diet friendly. Basically if you’ve got anyone with a grain, gluten, or dairy sensitivity, this would be a perfect … Continue reading →

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Paleo Diet: Grocery List

Posted on August 6, 2008 by

The Paleo Grocery Store Strategy: I’m continuing my mission to clean up my eating habits and my cupboards. In the process I’ve come up with a few good rules to shop by. Even if you’re not following the paleo diet, … Continue reading →

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Posted on July 31, 2008 by

If you told me in April of 2007 that I’d become a three-time marathon finisher, Boston Marathon qualifier, and someone who ran 1/2 marathons for fun (in less than 18 months), I’d have said you were nutty. Because last April … Continue reading →

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Gimme Cavewoman Food – TIART

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

I have an odd habit of sneaking looks into other people’s fridges, cupboards and into their shopping carts at the grocery store. Yes, I know it’s strange, but I’m curious to see what other people eat on a daily basis. … Continue reading →

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Making it Work.

Posted on July 8, 2008 by

The Paleo Diet seems extreme. No dairy, no bread, no sugar, no soy. It seems like eating out would be impossible. “Can you go out to restaurants?” or “do you eat meat?” a friend recently asked me. The answers to … Continue reading →

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Track Running and Breakfasts of Unusual Size

Posted on June 25, 2008 by

Since joining the local running club I’ve made it my mission to show up for their track practice every Tuesday night (I’ve done 3 or 4 so far). Speed work and I have a love/hate relationship. I hate to run … Continue reading →

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Eating like a Cavewoman

Posted on June 23, 2008 by

“I’d like to order a medium-sized Italian salad, with extra chicken. And instead of the vinaigrette dressing, can I please have olive oil… on the side? And can I also get artichoke hearts on the salad.? Oh, and is there … Continue reading →

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Update: Top 10 in my Running Life

Posted on June 18, 2008 by

So – I’ve been bad about blogging lately, but I’ve been oh-so-good about running. Here’s a quick top ten of recent running developments. 10. I found the shorts of my destiny. No more uncomfortable bunching. No more frustration with a … Continue reading →

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Apple Blueberry Dessert

Posted on May 15, 2008 by

I’m attempting to type with one hand as I devour a tasty dessert. It was the first hot run for me here in Portland and this dessert is really hitting the spot. You’ll love it too, I think.  It’s perfect … Continue reading →

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Muffin Recipe

Posted on May 5, 2008 by

Here is a flourless, sugarless, totally tasty alternative to traditional muffins. It’s a real winner and it tastes better than the picture. I’ll be the first to admit, the muffins can be kind of unsightly, but they are very very … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

The Race Report I’ve got some time to write a recap of the Boston Marathon. I’m suffering from some post-marathon insomnia. I am exhausted and sore, but sleep won’t come. Here’s the recap of the day. Watch out. It could … Continue reading →

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The Best Part of Waking Up

Posted on March 21, 2008 by

The best part of waking up is having a big bowl of steaming squash. I am kind of in love with this as a breakfast food, although I realize it’s not for everyone. In fact I realize it’s not for … Continue reading →

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The Non-Traditional Breakfast of Champions.

Posted on March 10, 2008 by

The Paleo-eating experiment is going well and I’m becoming a modern, office-dwelling cavewoman – at least foodwise. I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t follow it strictly. Sometimes the sly french fry and Friday donut sneak into my … Continue reading →

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