Monthly Archives: October 2011

Paleo Recipe: Farmer’s Market Pico de Gallo

Posted on October 12, 2011 by paleopassage

Every weekend during tomato season I make a batch of Pico de Gallo from the tomatoes I foraged that week from the Farmer’s Market (I would use the tomatoes from TMOTH’s garden, but he had a bad year with tomatoes).  I … Continue reading →

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Vibram Five Fingers: Fun and Funky or Fashion Faux Pas?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by paleopassage

Last year, while I was recovering from the overuse injury to my right foot, I did a lot of reading on Barefoot Running.  As a result, I was exposed to the related topic of minimalist shoes.  I may at some … Continue reading →

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So What is the Paleo Lifestyle?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by paleopassage

Some of you may be wondering what the Paleo Lifestyle is.  This post will provide a brief overview along with references in case you would like to do some more in-depth reading on this topic.  There are many resources available on the … Continue reading →

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Progress Report: Where I Lay it on the Line

Posted on October 9, 2011 by paleopassage

This post is the first in a series of monthly progress reports.  This is where I let it all hang out for the whole wide Internets to see.   This is where I show where I started, and where I am. … Continue reading →

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Food Fail

Posted on October 8, 2011 by paleopassage

Tuesday of this week I had my first instance of an adverse reaction to eating too much of something.  Up until this point I had been eating clean Paleo for 6 weeks. Almonds and dark chocolate with 70%+ cacao are … Continue reading →

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Paleo Thai Curry Recipe

Posted on October 7, 2011 by paleopassage

On Friday night I like to cook something that uses up all the produce in the refrigerator.  We go to the Farmer’s Market to forage for food on Saturday morning, and I like to make room for the fresh goodies … Continue reading →

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My Path to Paleo: Choosing my Route

Posted on October 6, 2011 by paleopassage

I had to examine myself very thoroughly to find the right path personally. Fritz Sauckel Many years ago I followed the Atkins low carb plan and had good success with it.  The science behind the diet made sense to me.  … Continue reading →

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My Path to Paleo: Reaching the Crossroad

Posted on October 5, 2011 by paleopassage

I don’t know what my path is yet. I’m just walking on it. Olivia Newton John The path that led me to explore the Paleo lifestyle had many twists and turns.    I come from pioneer stock.  My ancestors successfully made … Continue reading →

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How to Make Paleo Beef Jerky

Posted on October 4, 2011 by paleopassage

I like to keep Beef Jerky around as an emergency snack when traveling, or if I just run out of gas in the afternoon.  It’s a nice portable, high protein snack.  The problem is that most beef jerky contains gluten, … Continue reading →

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Beginning the Journey

Posted on October 3, 2011 by paleopassage

If we don’t change, we don’t grow.  If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living. Gail Sheey This blog was created to document my journey through the Paleo lifestyle.  I began following a ketogenic, low carb diet in July 2011.  … Continue reading →

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