Eating Styles

5 Reasons Why Your Paleo Diet Is Pathetic

Posted by HealthfulMama on Mar 4, 2013 in Latest in Health & Nutrition, the Body Electric, Thoughts to Action | 47 comments

I can’t get away from it. The Paleo. It’s everywhere. My natural grocery store has a display devoted to Paleo cookbooks and reference texts. The blogosphere is all but saturated with titles like Paleo Hacks, Paleo on a Budget, Everyday Paleo, and The Paleo Plan. My damn Pinterest feed is littered with Paleo affirmations. Hell, I’ve even tried to cash in on the fad, labeling some of my recipes as “paleo/primal friendly.” But no matter how often I see the “benefits” of the Paleo diet spewed about from various sources, frankly, it seems like a crock. And...

Healthier Eating: It Ain’t Always Simple

Posted by HealthfulMama on Oct 22, 2012 in Thinking Globally, Thoughts to Action | 2 comments

I giggle a little when people step onto dietary soapboxes and tout their particular eating style as the healthiest, or the best, or the simplest, or the quickest way to poop like a caveman. Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly guilty of the food claims, and most of my writing is directed towards making changes in the dietary health arena. But I think some Americans are a bit out of touch with food issues in this country, and certainly how difficult it may be for their peers to make fitting changes. A few weeks ago, a guest blogger posted this infographic on my site. It brings up the...

“I Can’t Eat That”: A Guide to Diverse Eating Styles & Dietary Restrictions

Posted by HealthfulMama on May 2, 2012 in Resources, Steps to Healthier Eating | 2 comments

I’ve run the gamut of food options and I’ve eaten in every one of the succeeding styles, or a combination of them, at some point in the past seven years or so. I believe that everyone should try on different eating hats to find the one that suits, investigating the style that makes her feel the best and makes her body work the most efficiently. Oftentimes, though, the following dietary restrictions aren’t for experiment or trend, but truly a lifestyle choice or a medical necessity.School yourself on some common diet types: Dairy-Free Definition: Diets which eliminate...