Welcome to Paleo at Christmas time and a big Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all at Heavy2Healthy.net. Right now in many households around the world that they are all talking about starting their diet the day after tomorrow. Never mind eating healthy now they are all for January or the end of December and right now doesn’t actually matter at all. But why … [Read more...]
Is Couscous Paleo?
We often get asked if couscous is paleo? Before we can answer that question we need to discuss what couscous is and how it is made. So what is couscous? There are two main types of couscous – Moroccan and Israeli. The Moroccan type comes from Northern Africa and is very small granules of semolina and have a similarity to quinoa and a density closer to rice. The Israeli … [Read more...]
Is Dark Chocolate Paleo?
We get asked a lot if dark chocolate is Paleo. This question is very common because everyone knows that chocolate is a highly processed food. So the question is, is dark chocolate paleo due to the numerous health benefits that have been linked with the cacao component of chocolate? Read on … We all love chocolate – I don’t know anyone that doesn’t! and if there is anyone … [Read more...]
Are White Potato’s Whole 30 Approved?
Here at Heavy 2 Healthy we often get asked if white potatoes are whole 30? It’s a common question because they can be consumed in so many different forms and are used for a wide range of dishes. So there is some confusion amongst the whole 30 community. But are they allowed on whole 30? Read on… French fries, potato chips, mash, baked and roasted potatoes are all varieties … [Read more...]
The Art Of Paleo & Weight Loss
Welcome to the art of Paleo and weight loss. When I think of Paleo the first thing that springs to mind is that it is a lifestyle choice rather than a form of weight loss. Actually, I hate actually saying that because when you start talking about “lifestyle choices” you sound like one of those crazy people that has been brainwashed. But in reality that is what we are talking … [Read more...]