Book Reviews

Reviews of nutrition and paleo books we have read

What I Ate in July

What I Ate in July

Welcome to this month’s “What I Ate” post.   There is such a lot in season in July in the UK, the farm shops around me are full of gorgeous produce and there are cherries, strawberries and raspberries being sold at the sides of the…

What I Ate in June

What I Ate in June

Welcome back to my “What I Ate…” series. It’s June and the sun has been shining here in the UK. As a result we’ve been eating outside almost every night – especially since my husband installed a wood-fired outdoor oven recently!   I try to…

What I Ate in May & My Bone Broth Experiment

What I Ate in May & My Bone Broth Experiment

Welcome back to my “What I Ate…” series. It’s been a busy month this month.   On 6th May we hosted one of our Paleo Cookery Classes and on 20th May a 1-day Life Makeover Course. Email hello@paleo-britain.co.uk if you are interested in coming along to…

Wine: “Drink Less but Better”

Wine: “Drink Less but Better”

  Many of us like to have a drink in the evenings or at weekends, whether we use it to wind down after a busy day or just to catch up with a friend of loved one over a nice glass of wine.    …

What I Ate in April

What I Ate in April

People often ask me what I eat. So I thought I would start a series of blog posts detailing what I eat and why, month to month.   Please don’t take this blog post as me telling you what you should eat. What works for…

Book Review: Primal Nutrition – Paleolithic & Ancestral Diets for Optimal Health, by Ron Schmid

Book Review: Primal Nutrition – Paleolithic & Ancestral Diets for Optimal Health, by Ron Schmid

Ron Schmid is a naturopathic physician who has worked for many years with many patients, and believes in using nutrient-dense wholefoods to heal the body from illness.   Part 1: An Ancestry of Primal Nutrition The book starts with a summary of the amazing work…

Book Review – The Potato Hack: Weight Loss Simplified

Book Review – The Potato Hack: Weight Loss Simplified

  The Potato Hack is based on a diet described in an 1849 medical journal simply called “Potato Diet”. It’s exactly as it sounds – basically this is a diet where you eat nothing but potatoes, for as many days as you need to lose…

Book Review – The Gut Makeover by Jeanette Hyde

Book Review – The Gut Makeover by Jeanette Hyde

The Gut Makeover is a 4 week plan to help you “Nourish Your Gut, Revolutionise Your Health and Lose Weight”.   As soon as I started the book I knew it was going to be an interesting read as Jeannette Hyde has reviewed all the…

Book Review – Easy Paleo Meals: 150 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Family Favorites

Book Review – Easy Paleo Meals: 150 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Family Favorites

What we put into our bodies has an enormous effect on our well-being, acting as far more than just a means of sustenance, a fact that esteemed author Kelly V.Brozyna knows only too well.   An acclaimed food blogger and author, Kelly has used foods…