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Welcome to Balanced Bites. I’ve created this page to give you a basic tour/jumping-off point from which to get acquainted with my philosophy and the educational materials that I provide.
ABOUT ME
Read about my philosophy and credentials here.
Read about my path to a real-food/paleo diet here.
Check out my book, Practical Paleo that will be released this summer on Amazon.com here.
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The Balanced Bites Podcast: Episodes are currently available in iTunes, Stitcher & Blog Talk Radio.
Postcast Episode Archive (topics listed in each)
WANT TO BUST SUGAR & CARB CRAVINGS?
The 21-Day Sugar Detox may be just what you need.
Since it’s inception in April of 2009, my 21-Day Sugar Detox program has helped thousands of people bust their sugar and carb cravings, increase energy, improve sleep quality and lose weight. The program is designed in three Levels, introducing Level 1 participants to a life without refined foods, but not excluding all grain, legume and dairy products. Level 2 goes on to exclude grain and legume products while Level 3 is a strict Paleo diet with additional modifications specific to The 21-Day Sugar Detox’s goals for participants in breaking their sugar and carb addictions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Blog archive list of FAQ posts here.
Fats: Which to eat & which to ditch. | FREE PDF GUIDE TO: Fats & Oils.
*Please read the post before you download!
What are safe cooking fats & oils? | FREE PDF GUIDE TO: Cooking fats & oils.
*Please read the post before you download!
Bacon: Health Food or Devil in Delicious Disguise?
How will I get calcium on a Paleo diet?
What are dense sources of carbs on a Paleo diet?
The Dish on Sugar & Sweeteners. | FREE PDF GUIDE TO: Sugar & Sweeteners.
*Please read the post before you download!
Priorities for eating Paleo on a budget. | FREE PDF GUIDE TO: Food Quality.
*Please read the post before you download!
Can Americans trust Dr. Oz for nutrition advice?
My nutrition challenge is over… now what?
My top 6 picks for fats & cheap eats in San Francisco.
HOT TOPICS
Fats & Oils
Fats: Which to eat & which to ditch. | FREE PDF GUIDE TO: Fats & Oils.
*Please read the post before you download!
Is Canola oil paleo?
Bacon: Health Food or Devil in Delicious Disguise?
For the Love of Almonds (and some omega3/6 fats talk)
On the USDA Food Pyramid/Food Plate
We’ve been fed a pyramid of processed food bricks.
On Sugar & Sweeteners
The Dish on Sugar & Sweeteners. | FREE PDF GUIDE TO: Sugar & Sweeteners.
*Please read the post before you download!
There is nothing honest about Truvia.
On Conventional Wisdom & “Healthy Foods”
Can Americans trust Dr. Oz for nutrition advice?
Quaker Oats for breakfast, diabetes for lunch?
Kashi Cereal vs The Incredible, Edible Egg: REALLY?!
Breakfast Scmreakfast: My Take on Self Magazine’s List of “Best Breakfast Choices”
We’ve been fed a pyramid of processed food bricks.
FOODS YOU SHOULD BE EATING (BUT MAY NOT BE)
Easy Recipe: Mineral-Rich Bone Broth
Easy Recipe: Chicken Liver Paté
Easy Recipe: Raw Sauerkraut | Bites I Love: Fresh, Raw Sauerkraut – A Probiotic Food.
5 Things to Love About Coconut Oil
What the Heck Can I Do With Coconut Butter?
