The immune system of the body acts as a defense mechanism against disease and infections. When the immune system of the body is weak, it becomes easy to fall ill from flu and cold. In order for you to stay healthy and keep your immune system in top form, you need to eat foods rich … [Read more…]
The winter months often are the hardest for people to get outside and exercise. The colder temperatures put a damper on long walks, and for those with cardiovascular disease who are in a Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, it can be a challenging time. However, dressing for the colder weather will make exercising during those months … [Read more…]
Whether it is a vegan diet, a gluten-free diet, or, dare we say, the paleo diet, everybody seems to be stopping themselves eating something to live healthily. Is that necessarily the way to go, though? After all, healthy living should apply to the mind, as well as the body. More diets are – let’s face … [Read more…]
We are very excited to announce that Primal Crunch Granola is now being produced and sold in Belleville, Trenton, The County, Brighton, Napanee and Kingston! This grain-free, gluten-free product is our healthy alternative to traditional breakfast cereal. Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and a handful of berries, and this high fat meal will keep you … [Read more…]
The thought of changing eating habits to a Primal style is frightening to a lot of people. Change in general is frightening, but even more so when it goes against the message that has been promoted by our food guides and marketing campaigns built around the food industry. The idea of completely eliminating foods we … [Read more…]
In many ways, Living Primal’s nutrition philosophy seems standard and run-of-the-mill. We advocate the elimination of processed foods, partially hydrogenated (trans) fats, sugar, artificial sweeteners and added salt. Most people get where we’re coming from here, as it’s generally accepted that these gems (let’s face it, we can’t even call them food!) don’t contribute favourably … [Read more…]
When shifting from a conventional diet to a primal style, the major motivation for most people is usually weight loss. This is understandable. Most of us have a few pounds to shed and seeing the dial on the scale drop is an easy way to measure how well our lifestyle changes are working. However, weight … [Read more…]
The potential benefits of adopting a primal lifestyle seem almost limitless. I’m always amazed to hear how differently it impacts people in their day-to-day lives. Ask a handful of primal followers what the best part is, and I’m certain to get a handful of different responses. People tell me constantly that they finally have control … [Read more…]
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when embarking upon any change, and lifestyle change is certainly no exception. To that end, we have borrowed a concept from business coach Steven Covey called The “Big Rocks” of Life. When trying to fit a bunch of big rocks, gravel, sand and water into a jar, he argues that … [Read more…]
We checked in with Skye, a graduate from one of the very first Eat Real Food Bootcamps (ERFB), to see how she is feeling six months after the program. Watch her full video or read a quick summary of Skye’s experience. If you’re inspired by her story, then our recently improved bootcamp, the Eat Real Food … [Read more…]