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23 Fall Salad Recipes

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A special thanks to Aimee McNew at Paleohacks.com for today’s Whole30® recipe roundup. Autumn is abundant with hearty and savory foods, but that doesn’t mean salad season has to be over. The best thing about autumn salads? You can get a bowlful of plentiful veggies in hearty mixes that often work better as the main dish, rather than a skimpy side! These 23 Paleo recipes for fall salads are filled with seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apples, pecans, and warm herbs and spices like ginger and nutmeg. Then, you’ll drizzle everything in warm dressings with autumn ingredients like sweet maple syrup and tangy apple cider vinegar ! These naturally one-pot salads come together quickly and easily, so you can enjoy them for quick weeknight dinners or prep them for lunches the night before work or school. Warning: You’re going to want to try every single one of these bountiful salads! 1. Autumn Spinach Salad This simple, savory salad pairs classics like chicken, bacon, and apples and d...

Body Image Like A Cavewoman

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I was talking with a friend recently about body image. She had said she was “5 pounds heavier than normal” and didn’t know whether she should put the effort in to tone up again or just settle in where she was for a new phase of life. I said to her: “Imagine you are a cavewoman. Would a caveman think you looked hot?”* “Hell yes!” she said with a laugh. Well that’s all that matters! *or another cavewoman depending on their sexual preference! Your Body From Their Perspective Most people see your body as a normal, healthy body. Would your doctor call you healthy? Fact: Doctors do not care about “the last 5 pounds.” They want to see someone who has a low risk of disease, good cardiovascular health, and a happy mental state. (I’m generalizing, but work with me.) Would a survey of 100 people check “healthy” for you if they saw you in a party dress or your workout clothes? “Healthy” does not mean low body fat. The definition of healthy in the dictionary is “enjoying good health.” E...