a paleo diet typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering. the aim of a paleo diet is to return to a way of eating that’s more like what early humans ate. this mismatch is believed to be a contributing factor to the prevalence of obesity, diabetes and heart disease today. a number of randomized clinical trials have compared the paleo diet to other eating …

while both the paleo and vegan diets restrict certain food groups, i consider the pegan diet to be more paleo with a “vegful” twist. and i really like the emphasis on fruit and vegetables,” she says. the day before i started a pegan diet meal plan, i alerted my family to this impending new diet. but a grass-fed hamburger started as ground beef, so isn’t that kind of the same thing? i became preoccupied with food—probably because i wasn’t giving …

skip the not-so-healthy bottled stuff; all you need are a handful of ingredients to bring out the best in your greens. in lieu of a list, take a page out of us memory champ chester santos and think up a crazy story that features the items you need to buy. and don’t turn on the news or the radio—just sit silently and have a cup of coffee or tea and allow your mind to wander. the process forces you to …

beef is nutritious and a good source of vitamin b12 and iron (4). it’s also high in vitamin b12 and one of the few foods that naturally contain high amounts of vitamin d (13). this cabbage is high in vitamins c and k and contains a decent amount of folate (20). however, most fruits are nutrient-dense and deserve a place in your low-calorie diet. they are very high in fiber and folate while also containing a good amount of b …

but in reality, that is just part of the equation. years ago, i met a former professional athlete and we began to talk about the strength and conditioning programs that the athletes prepare for the rigors of their seasons. “there’s nothing in here that is a magic elixir but you should pay attention to the nutrition guidelines…which you probably won’t.” and he was right. so in the nutrition side of the house, you need to ask yourself a few questions. …