Paleo Memphis
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tyler-wainright Tyler Wainright
Getting a good night’s sleep is very underrated and, if you’re following a paleo/primal lifestyle, good sleep is the cornerstone of good health. Here’s a great infographic about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep from Frugal Dad.
Source: http://frugaldad.com
My latest paleo t-shirt is out - 100% Paleo is now available in my Spreadshirt shop. It’s a 4.5oz.,100% certified organic cotton tee for men and comes in 4 colors (white is an option but doesn’t work with the logo) It sells for $27.00.
I can also make it in a women’s tee if anyone is interested. Please contact me and let me know.
I’ve recently found some cool new fonts and I have a couple more ideas floating around in my head so stay tuned for more designs.
In this post I want to discuss the different kinds of magnesium available to help you make the right purchase.
I won’t get into all of them today but, there are at least 7 different types of magnesium (maybe more) available in oral supplements. They include magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, magnesium citrate, magnesium lactate, magnesium chloride, and magnesium sulfate. It’s no wonder many people get confused when shopping online, or in store, for a good magnesium supplement.
The following chart “compares the amount of elemental magnesium in different types of magnesium supplements” (Source: Magnesium Fact Sheet) The more popular types of magnesium are on the left and, the less popular types are on the right.
Magnesium Oxide is very popular in supplements - usually what you’d find at Target, Walgreens, your local grocery store, etc. - because it’s cheap to produce. However, it is poorly absorbed by the body and won’t do much for you. I made the mistake when I bought the cheap stuff from Nature Made before I knew better.
After doing some research I purchased Natural Tranquility - with magnesium carbonate and citric acid - from Vitacost for only $3-$4 more than the Nature Made stuff. When mixed with water it creates ionic magnesium citrate which has high bioavailability (a.k.a: a high absorption rate).
This type of supplement, magnesium carbonate and citric acid, is very popular and can be found in many, higher quality brands. I want to make sure that you’re getting the right kind of magnesium and help save you a few dollars in the process.
If you’re interested in learning more about magnesium, here are some great links:
- Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet on Magnesium
- Magnesium on Wikipedia
- The Role of Magnesium in Fibromyalgia
- Differing forms of Magnesium supplements
I’ll also do a post about the benefits of taking magnesium (hint: it’s almost as important as Vitamin D) in an upcoming post. Whether or not you follow the paleo diet, I think magnesium is important for many people.
Stay tuned.
I found this recipe on Everyday Paleo and I wanted to share because it’s so simple to make and very hearty. It’s so simple because it only has 4 main ingredients; frozen chicken breasts, a can of coconut milk, a can of diced tomatoes, and a cup of chicken broth. Then you add in a few seasonings, cook on low for 8-9 hours and you’re done. Super simple.
Also, if you have a bigger crockpot, you can easily double the recipe to feed a bunch of people or to give yourself a lot of leftovers. Just go easy on the garlic salt as some people have commented than it can be too much. However, definitely add the basil and Italian seasoning to boost this soup’s overall flavor. I ended up adding some Sriracha sauce to turn up the heat.
My wife did mention that, besides having tomatoes versus mushrooms, it didn’t taste too different from the paleo coconut soup we’ve made. That got me thinking that this recipe would probably be really good with some sliced Portabella mushrooms. I’ll have to try that next time.
Here’s a great info-graphic about the genetic dwindling of major food crops. I agree with the original post in that we need many more varieties of crops that can sustain ecological and atmospheric changes.
Biodiversity means a robust response mechanism against natural and man-made disasters. With our food supply’s genetic diversity dwindling, we risk catastrophic collapse of food systems if we don’t have the variations that can respond to such shocks.
Monsanto and other Big Agriculture players want this reduced scope because it allows them to corner the market, own patents and control what we eat.
Preserve heirloom varieties, cultivate what grows best in your area and share locally to ensure that we don’t subsume our independence and vitality to our corporate masters.
Note: This info graphic only leads up to 1983! I assume that the modern numbers are even less.
We create such dangerous problems.
My new design, “Paleo Dad”, is now available as a T-shirt in my Paleo Memphis spreadshirt shop. I’m still looking for a cool, commercial-free font that I can use to make a Paleo Mom design. Stay tuned.
In looking at alternatives to joining a Crossfit gym I came across MovNat. MovNat is described as:
…an effective fitness system based entirely on using the full range of our natural human movement abilities such as walking, running, balancing, jumping, crawling, climbing, swimming, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, and self-defense. MovNat is for everyone, it is progressive and safe, and supports physical competency and conditioning for any area of life.
Here’s a great article on MovNat in Outside Magazine titled The Workout That Time Forgot if you’d like to read more about it.
I’m intriged by MovNat because I’d like to become real strong. Not “really strong” but strong in a real, practical sense. Anyway, there’s a one-day MovNat workshop coming to Memphis on Sunday, April 1st and I’m hoping to meet others who are going or who have attended in the past.
I was a little disappointed that the event costs $229 (ouch!) for eight hours. That’s $28.63/hour which is cheaper than golf lessons but, I’m not sure I’ll have a spare $229 just sitting around. Part of what I struggle with is, “What will I get out of the 8 hour event?” Will I be educated enough to continue exercising this way on my own?
If anyone has gone or knows more about the workshops, please let me know!
Making some Creamy Turmeric Tea right now. I could use a good night’s sleep so, I’m hoping this will help.
What do you paleo parents do for your kids lunches? Any tips and/or ideas on more paleo-friendly lunches? I don’t expect to go completely grain free and 100% paleo with their lunches but I’d like to find some new, healthier ideas for their lunches.
With only two locations in the Memphis area, Humdingers is a great option if you’re looking for a paleo-friendly dining option. My wife and I went to the the Poplar location last weekend and I got the triggerfish and a side of asparagus. My wife got the crab cakes and a side of very delicious, grilled sweet potatoes. Both were very good!
The Humdinger’s menu consists of many options for you paleo eaters out there. Grilled chicken, fish, salads, and fresh grilled sides just to name a few. They also have options for your non-paleo counterparts with sandwiches and tacos. There’s even a few options for the kids.
If you’re out and looking for a quick-dining experience that won’t throw you off the paleo wagon, I’d recommend you check out Humdingers. Not too expensive and the food was fresh.
One last note, the Poplar location does not sell wine (as of 1.14.2012) but they do have beer. I’m not sure about the other location. If anyone know about the other location, please let me know.
