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Can Violet Light Help With Myopia? A Study Weighs In

Got horrible vision? A daily dose of sunlight could help. An NIH study reveals sun’s violet light (VL) can prevent myopia, otherwise known as short- or nearsighted vision. The number of people who are nearsighted (unable to see objects far away) has doubled worldwide in the past 50 years, and researchers...

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Turmeric Pulled-Pork Curry and Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

Recipe and images courtesy Brent Totty This curry recipe creates an unparalleled depth of umami flavor with sautéed garlic*, turmeric, full-fat coconut milk and pressure-cooked, pasture-raised pork. While pressure cookers and the Instant Pot live in the yellow zone of the BP roadmap, if you’re in the green to green-yellow zone...

Gluten-free Quesadilla recipe with vegan cheese

Gluten-free “Cheesy” Butternut Squash Quesadilla

Recipe and content provided by Courtney Swan This gluten-free, vegan quesadilla recipe is inspired by my childhood. Cassava flour tortillas take me back to my formative years, when I could eat flour tortillas without abandon. It was a time before I was diagnosed with a wheat allergy that would sadly...

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Savory Paleo Breakfast Bowl With Sweet Potato

Recipe and content provided by Courtney Swan Breakfast bowls aren’t just for breakfast. You can make this Paleo breakfast recipe for lunch or dinner, too, especially on the days when you’re fasting with Bulletproof Coffee. There’s a substantial amount of fat and protein to keep you full for hours and...

Paleo steak bowl with cauliflower rice and avocado

Korean Beef Bowl With Kimchi

Recipe & content provided by Brent Totty Whip up this Paleo-friendly Korean beef bowl for a healthy and easy dinner recipe. Kimchi is a fantastic source of natural probiotics for the body, and has kept the guts of many Koreans thriving for generations.  The fermentation process also minimizes oxalates, an...

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Roasted Delicata Squash With Paprika Aioli

Recipe and images courtesy Brent Totty With a few flicks of a knife and a hot oven, you’ll be on your way to a delicious, seasonal dish packed full of vitamins, healthy fats, and fiber with this crispy delicata squash recipe. Removing the seeds and extending the roasting time of...

salted dark chocolate tart

Salted Dark Chocolate Tart

Recipe courtesy Courtney Swan No need to feel guilty with this dark chocolate tart recipe. Coconut and chocolate both have amazing health benefits and are equally as delicious. Chocolate doesn’t just taste good, it makes you feel good, too. It affects your brain by causing the release of the “happiness...

Paleo sushi rolls with purple sweet potato

Purple Sweet Potato Salmon Sushi Roll

Recipe courtesy Courtney Swan Purple sweet potato sushi is colorful and functional. What first began as an effort to replace the traditional white rice with a more blood-sugar-stable and vitamin-rich carbohydrate turned out to be almost too pretty to eat. It also makes this sushi roll recipe completely Paleo-friendly. Steaming...

gluten-free paleo avocado toast with salmon

Sweet Potato Salmon Avocado Toast

Recipe & content provided by Brent Totty On days you decide to do breakfast or host a morning brunch, serve this simple, gluten-free, Paleo-friendly avocado toast recipe. Thinly sliced sweet potato, lightly pan-fried in ghee, topped with cilantro-avocado mash, a soft-boiled, pasture-raised egg, wild-caught salmon (high in vitamin B12) and...

paleo steak bowl recipe

Paleo Steak Bowl

Recipe courtesy Ryan Carter This hearty Paleo steak bowl is perfect for breakfast, dinner or any time in between. It’s also super-quick for those times you need a meal in a hurry. Pastured eggs, that is, eggs from hens allowed to roam and forage naturally, are worth the extra penny....

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Currant Meyer Lemon Scones

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi This Paleo-friendly, egg-free recipe is a new take on a timeless combo — tart and sweet (though definitively not kryptonite like Sweet Tarts). Pungent currants pair perfectly with the naturally sweet Meyer lemon in these scones. OK, sounds delightful, though what about nutritional value?...

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Spinach Empanadas

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi A tasty and unique take on the traditional spinach empanada — this recipe is Paleo-friendly, as well as gluten- and dairy-free. The key to the crust lies in its almond nut flour, containing the following macronutrients per ¼ cup: 14 grams fat; 6 grams...

cranberry almond tart

Cranberry Almond Tart

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi Looking for a festive holiday dessert recipe that won’t derail your performance? This Paleo-approved homemade cranberry almond tart recipe features almond flour as the core ingredient in the pastry and cranberries as the filling. The gist on cranberries: When in-season, whole, organic, and in-season...

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Study: Drinking 3-4 Cups of Coffee a Day Linked to Longer Life

Good news for coffee drinkers: New research suggests that a daily java habit is more likely to help your health than harm it. That’s no small finding, considering that coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages on the planet — to the tune of two billion cups per day....

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Keto-Friendly Bulletproof Coffee

There’s no better way to reset your body after a day of splurging than with a cup (or three) of buttery, keto Bulletproof Coffee. This creamy concoction of Brain Octane Oil (a super potent form of MCT oil), grass-fed butter and coffee powers the body with healthy fats. Brain Octane...

pumpkin scones recipe

Paleo Pumpkin Scones Recipe

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi If you’re looking for a goodie to gobble in the morning without the sugar crash, go for this delectable pumpkin scones recipe. As long as they’re made with fresh pumpkin rather than canned—which is likely contaminated with BPA as well as other harmful ingredients—you’re...