Carbs

How often do you have people ask you why you don't eat "carbs"? (If you are following Paleo, Primal, or just cutting out "foods" with grains in them) I have this question asked to me weekly. I answer them with a simple, "Yes I do." Then they look at me weird and say, "Well... You don't eat bread, pasta, cereal, etc." I reply by agreeing with their statement. Trying to keep the reason why I don't eat "carbs" simple is sometimes a really tough thing to do. There is always that one person that is like a child constantly asking "Why?"


The L.A. Times published an article back on December 20, 2010 entitled "A Reversal On Carbs". The mainstream media is starting to listen to the warnings of a small group of scientists and nutritionists about the impact of grains, cereals, pastas, etc.


It's too bad the billionaire corporations have the means to keep misinforming the public just so they can pad their and the pharmaceutical company's wallets.


So what do you tell people when they ask you why you don't eat "carbs"?

Oils & Fats

Have you ever wondered what oils/fats are good to use for cooking? Which ones should be avoided at all costs? The following is a list of oils/fats that can be purchased at your local grocery or specialty store.

National Nutrition Month

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has the month of March as the National Nutrition Month. It started off as being a week back in the early 70's. Since 1980, it was extended to a month due to the public's interest on nutrition.

Now fast-forward to 2010. The ADA released new dietary guidelines to the American public with the hope of improving overall health. Here is the new guideline:

End Of The Challenge

I apologize for being late with this post. Andrew and I were in Montreal, well Varennes to be exact, this past weekend at a weightlifting workshop. It was held at Steve Dube's gym, FXV. It was a great experience.

I'm just curious how things went for you during this challenge. Please share your comments, feelings, etc.

Homemade Mayonaisse

The following recipe comes to us from Melissa who writes The Clothes Make The Girl. I'm sure this post would have been better suited at the beginning of the challenge. Oh well.

After reading some of the comments, an individual recommended only using the yolk instead of the whole egg. It made the mayo more fluffy and less runny.

Click here for the recipe.

So You Want To Gain Weight Eh?

A couple of women have approached me with regards to putting on weight. Only if we could all be blessed with having to ask that question. Hahaha.

Easiest answer... Eat more calories!

What Have Wheat And Grains Done For You?

Dr. William Davis, author of the blog Heart Scan Blog, recently did a poll and his readers replied in great numbers. Well, 538 replies. I still think that's pretty good. He asked people if they experience wheat re-exposure syndrome. The results weren't overly shocking, to me, as I experience undesirable gastrointestinal effects after eating any wheat or grain product. And the next day I feel like I'm hungover (I haven't had a drink in almost 11 years now).

I'm curious to see how you, CFK Nutrition readers, feel after consuming wheat/grain & sugar products. Feel free to pick an option in the poll section on the right and post a comment in the 'Comments Section'.

Oh yeah, Dr. Davis, if, by some far off chance, you are reading this, I hope you don't mind that I am using your idea.