It’s that time of year when the little ones get dressed up in super heroes and ghosts and go door to door in search of free candy. Halloween. If you are like me, you have fond memories of getting together with friends or family and gathering a giant bag of sugary goodness. Then the best … Continued
Kids vs. Vegetables If you’re a parent (and even if you’re not), you know this battle all too well. Kids vs. vegetables. If you’re one of the lucky few, your child truly enjoys eating a myriad of fruits and veggies. If you’re the majority of parents, you watch them turn their nose up time and … Continued
Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner. One of my favorite things about this time of year is the wonderful aromas. One in particular is the scent of cinnamon. The warm, inviting smell of cinnamon reminds me of delicious baked goods coming from the kitchen. Besides the spicy scent, did you know … Continued
The Crossroads Arts District is a very lively and colorful neighborhood near downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This awesome area is located directly south of the downtown loop and north of Crown Center. It is a neighborhood focused on art galleries and visual art. Full of renovated warehouses and industrial buildings, the rustic charm of this … Continued
What is Whole30? You may have been hearing a lot lately about the Whole 30 Diet. We are starting a Whole30 Challenge at Evolve this week. But what is Whole30? How is it different than Paleo? What is the goal? What does the food look like? Let me quickly explain. Whole 30 is … Continued
For the parents out there who have been through Halloween with kids, it is not easy. Personally, as a kid, I remember trying to make it a goal to fill my pillowcase completely with candy! I never succeeded, but if I had, it would have been about 22 pounds’ worth of sleepless nights, food cravings, … Continued
As we all know, the Paleo Diet is low on the carb scale. However, sometimes we need a little pick-me-up, a “craving” for something sweet. Instead of turning to processed junk foods, our Paleolithic ancestors likely turned to a piece of fruit. Although we say that some fruit is ok, it is not suggested to … Continued
The holidays are quickly approaching. Remember that New Years resolution you made yourself back in January? Have you made it? Do you need to lose some weight? How about 10% of your body weight? Want to put on some lean muscle? If so, you may want to check out our Whole30 Challenge. But time is … Continued
Holiday Nutrition As the the holiday season approaches us for 2016, I would like to help you progress through this period with your health and fitness in mind. The period between Halloween and New Year’s Day is filled with family get togethers, work parties, school functions, and of course it primarily revolves around food. Pot … Continued
People often question me about the abundant use of fats within the paleo diet. But do not be afraid; not all fats are created equally. I’m sure you’ve heard of the two main categories of fats, saturated, which are solid at room temperature, and unsaturated, which are liquid at room temperature (they can be further … Continued