Becoming Healthier

Lately, I've been incredibly intrigued with the Paleo lifestyle. I fully believe that what medical doctors and the government are telling you is"healthy" and "good for you", is not. It's actually leading to your demise. Why do I believe it? Well, It makes sense. And I've tried the Paleo way,and I feel (and look) better because of it. I'm about to embark on my Whole30, so I've been doing a lot of research and recipe-hunting tonight. I'm inspired. I'm excited. And I can't wait for the challenge. I'll keep you posed on the progress.

So what is Paleo? Well here's a simple explanation that I found over at Dialed-In Nutrition. I think it's the easiest to understand:

The Caveman or Paleolithic Model For Nutrition

Modern diets are ill suited for our genetic composition. Evolution has not kept pace with advances in agriculture and food processing resulting in a plague of health problems for modern man. Coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and psychological dysfunction have all been scientifically linked to a diet too high in refined or processed carbohydrate. Search "Google" for Paleolithic nutrition, or diet. The return is extensive, compelling, and fascinating. You will improve health, appearance and longevity when eating fresh, unprocessed whole foods

If you want to know more, I'd encourage you to "Google" it. Or pick up a book. Robb Wolf and Sarah Fragoso have been incredibly helpful in my learning and living of the Paleo lifestyle. They both have books and blogs and podcasts to help.

Hope you check it out, even if it's just to learn more.

Knowledge is power, people.

Travels

We finally got to go on our family vacation we've been planning for over a year. We returned Friday from a week in GORGEOUS Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. What a beautiful city. The views alone were enough to put you at peace with the world. The ocean could have been clearer, but they had just been through a tropical storm, so I'll cut them some slack.

We snorkeled, shopped, hiked, sunned ourselves, drank and ate. Oh boy did we eat.

I've always loved Mexican food, now I'm pretty sure I'm IN love with Mexican food.

There's this restaurant called Pipis...a little of the beaten path, but hands-down best restaurant I've ever eaten at. Impeccable service. Incredible food. Great entertainment. Fresh guacamole made right at your table. Best chicken fajitas I've ever had in my life (and I've had plenty my friends). Phenomenally HUGE and equally delicious margaritas. And fried ice cream that is literally to die for. If you're ever in the neighborhood, you have to try it. You'll be glad you did.

Being in a different country sure makes you thankful for what you have when you return.

However I've returned to a suitcase that needs to be unpacked, groceries that need to be purchased and a life that needs to be organized, so I best get to that.