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Louisiana Girl in a Paleo World

By Monica Bravo 1 Comment

Today’s testimonial is written by one of my closest friends, Christina Grishman. She gives more proof that it TRULY is possible to eat Paleo in college and in nursing school. 

paleo in college

Living in a city like Baton Rouge, I found myself constantly surrounded by a myriad of late-night drive-thru restaurants, a plethora of fro-yo shops and local Louisiana kitchens, all of which compose the backbone of most college students’ diets. Approximately six months ago, I decided to make a lifestyle change after I researched information regarding the Paleolithic Diet. Typically, this nutritional plan, also referred to as the “caveman diet,” consists mainly of vegetables, eggs, fruit, nuts, fish, and grass-fed pasture raised meats.  It excludes grains, dairy products, legumes, potatoes, processed oils and refined salt and sugar.  

Before becoming a modern-day “cavewoman,” I maintained what I thought to be a relatively healthy diet. Frequently, my eating regime would include protein, some dairy products, whole-wheat foods, hummus, pita bread, a variety of salads and fruit. (Many of these foods include hidden sugars, processed flours, etc.) Consequently, during the first few days and weeks of my transition to the Paleo Diet, my body underwent a detoxification process. I experienced daily cravings; however, I made sure not to give in to these “diet crashers.” I kept reminding myself, “mind over matter,” and after a brief period of time, the cravings for “carbs on carbs on carbs” diminished successfully.

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Filed Under: Testimonial Tuesday Tagged With: before and after, Paleo, Primal, success

Paleo Blueberry Muffin Recipe

By Monica Bravo 211 Comments

Starbucks blueberry muffins… Mmmm.. Imagine having a blueberry muffin without any grains, refined sugar, or fake ingredients?! I got you one! Here’s my Paleo Blueberry Muffin Recipe.

Better than Starbucks, Paleo Blueberry Muffin Recipe

This summer (2013) as I was taking trips to North Carolina, Disney, and Destin, my roommates were recipe testing. Yes, Paleo recipe testing, because they’re amazing! One of my roommates sent me a picture of these and said “These muffins are the best thing I’ve ever tasted!!”. I didn’t believe them until I had one myself, and they seriously are the best treats!

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Favorites, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: food, Paleo, paleo dessert, paleo recipes, Primal, recipes

High Temperature Eye of Round Recipe

By Monica Bravo 1 Comment

There are certain cuts of meat I really enjoy, and the eye of round is one of them! Try to cook the eye of round this way for a change. 

eye of round recipe 

It all started when my roommate and I started getting roast beef from Whole Foods. If you haven’t had their roast beef made in house, you are missing out! Unfortunately their roast beef is not grass-fed and very expensive, so I vowed to stop buying it and make my own. This eye of round recipe is as simple as it gets, and the result is extremely tender.

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Filed Under: Dinner, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: Paleo, paleo recipes, Primal, Recipe

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Monica Bravo Hi, I'm Dr. Monica Bravo! I am a Resident Physician working towards being a Board-Certified Dermatologist. I'm a real foodie enthusiast, aspiring cook, and long time food blogger. I want to help my readers eat healthier, one meal at a time! Read more!

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