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Why is the word “Paleo” is on the lips of every nutritionist and health expert? Simple: Because it’s the fastest growing “diet” in the world right now. From celebrities, chefs, elite athletes... even fitness experts--everyone is eager to try it. And for good reason! No other diet or eating plan provides so many benefits so fast. By simply eating real, unprocessed natural foods that our ancestors ate, you’ll gain: - A Lean, Muscular Body - Increased Energy - Clearer Skin - Enhanced Libido - Greater Mental Clarity - All Day Stamina - Better Workouts - And more This isn’t about taking a miracle pill to lose weight overnight… it’s about teaching you exactly which foods to eat to nourish and fuel your body.  Once you learn how to properly do this, your body fat will take care of itself! Some see near-miraculous (we’re talking life changing!) changes in the first month alone. In fact, Talk to anyone who’s actually eaten Paleo for even a full month and chances are, they’l

I've run across some VERY interesting studies recently on the relationship between coconut oil (or any type of coconut fat, includingcoconut milk and cream) and how it can affect your body fat... The findings may surprise you! A 2009 study published in the Journal Lipids consisted of testing the effects of either 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or 2 tablespoons of soybean on a group of 40 women over the span of 28 days. Results showed that the group that ate the coconut oil had a decrease in abdominal fat, while the soybean oil group actually showed a slight increase in belly fat.  Additionally, the group that ate the coconut oil showed increased HDL ‘good’ cholesterol levels, while the soybean oil group had decreased HDL cholesterol and increased LDL ‘ bad’ cholesterol. The Journal of Nutrition published a study where researchers investigated all studies relative to medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that are abundant in coconut fat and weight management. The studies showed t

March 14th is Pi Day! That's right, in just 2 days (3/14), we celebrate the infamous number 3.14159265359, or 3.14 for short ;) But that's not all this magical month has in store for us. Is March 14th the nerdiest of all holidays? Why Pi day Is Numerology’s Favourite Day? On 3/9, Jupiter went retrograde in Scorpio (introspection time), and on 3/17 the Pisces New Moon rises, inspiring you to find completion, closure, and gratitude. This sequence of events will perfectly prepare you for when Aries bursts onto the scene on 3/20, marking the Equinox and the start of a new astrological year! Now's the time to take a step back, breathe, and think deeply about what you want and where you see yourself in the future. Get started by exploring the mysticism and magic of Pi → Normally consigned to the exercise books and calculators of math geeks, scientists and high school students, on March 14th the incredible, irrational and infinite number Pi hits the big time! If you