Author: Anthony Gustin

This post is going to appear to many of you to be very off topic. Great! Why your low back hurts doesn’t seem too “paleo” from the surface. Food and nutrition are excellent, but they don’t encompass entirely what I consider “paleo”, as I’ve stated before. We need to widen our paleo and primal lens from food […]

This is going to be a part in our ongoing “How To DIY” section on the website to help you become craftier not only in the kitchen, but the rest of your life as well! We will be launching a new refresh soon with a dedicated section, but for now enjoy the first post on […]

With the big game day approaching, you better get ready with some big game day recipes! Even if you don’t like football, chances are you’ll be around some type of gathering. We have the half time show, commercials, socializing, and best of all – the snacks. So hey, if you don’t want to enjoy the […]

A recent trip to France still has me obsessing over how to recreate traditional French dishes in a paleo light. This is currently happening behind the scenes at the Dr.AG HQ, but will have to wait until the bugs are worked out.

Admittedly, I’m not a huge cookbook person. I feel like I’m pretty damn good at cooking myself and usually whip things up on the spot with more of an intuition than direction. However, every now and then a beast in the kitchen comes out with an amazing resource that I can learn from. Enter The Zenbelly Cookbook.

13% of the US population use Keurig cups or other single cup coffee EACH DAY. It was equally baffling to me the prevalence of single cup coffee use when traveling throughout Europe recently. Every hotel lobby, room and a good portion of restaurants were fully stocked with single cup machines. Old stale (usually flavored) coffee […]

Often when people switch to whole food (or paleo or primal based diets), they think of what they’re giving up, and not gaining. Well here is another reason to not think of giving anything up – three meat paleo lasagna.

The popular site, BuzzFeed, wrote a pretty great guide on getting started with the paleo diet in the New Year. The guide has a lot of fantastic information for people trying to make positive changes. However, there are some items in the article that I think could use a little help for paleo newbies. Here […]

Savoy cabbage is often overlooked when we’re talking about the cabbage scene, which makes me sad. Savoy cabbage is much more tender than green or red cabbages which are bitter and rubbery before being cooked.

Winter time is by far the best time for soup creations. Using some seasonal ingredients is always fun. Here we have roasted butternut squash and apple soup!

Meal prep has been something that has been lacking for a lot of my patients lately, so I thought this is a perfect way to get around that.

Some of my recipes are extremely detailed and have 183 ingredients of varying amounts. I’ve decided to make an easy one for you guys. Three ingredient Moroccan eggs in avocado!

Want some more healthy alternatives of fan favorites? Check out my Instagram! Alright, this is going to be the last in the line of Thanksgiving recipes, since you probably aren’t going to be prepping and planning past this one anyway. One of the most commonly requested dishes besides turkey is stuffing. Soggy bread mash. Definitely not paleo. […]

Want some savory Thanksgiving sides? Check out my Instagram! Might as well keep running with the Thanksgiving themed recipes to get everyone prepped for the big day! Here is another easy way to make a healthy alternative side dish that is sure to please paleo and non-paleo people alike. Plus, it has tons of garlic. Anyone (sans vampires) […]

What happens when you mix one of our most popular recipes, coconut milk custard, with another one of our amazing recipes, pumpkin pie bites? Pumpkin pie custard, duh.

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 30 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 1 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 28 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

I know, I know, paleo eggs benedict with butter… if you want to call it primal eggs benedict, go ahead. Not a big deal! Hollandaise just isn’t hollandaise without butter, sorry.

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 27 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 26 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 25 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 24 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 23 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 22 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

  Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 21 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 20 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 19 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 18 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

The following is a guest post from Dr. Tyler Tonso of BodyBalance Chiropractic and Wellness in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While paleo has gained notoriety and risen in popularity recently, there still seems to be confusion on the difference between the paleo diet and the Atkins diet. Some people think, “Meat and no carbs….so it’s the Atkins […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 16 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 17 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 15 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 14 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Ah, the paleo pancake. Quite an odd invention. Typically, no breakfast works for me. When I do want breakfast it is an extravagant brunch, but I guess every now and then you want some basics. Coffee. Pancakes. Football.

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 13 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 12 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 11 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 10 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 9 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 8 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 7 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 6 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Fall is upon us, so naturally you’re going to be flooded with recipe upon recipe of anything pumpkin flavored. Let’s stick to the basics here and make the staple of pumpkin pie as healthy as we can.

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 5 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 4 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 3 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 2 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

Looking to make healthier choices? Perfect! This is Day 1 of 30 of my 30 Day Paleo Plan. For more information on 30 Day Paleo as well as 30 Minute Paleo, check out the get started page. Post each day on your 30 Day Paleo journey to Twitter or Instagram and show me by tagging me with […]

More skillets over on my Instagram! There’s no surprise I love skillets. Proof is in the pudding with previous recipes and also with about 50 upcoming skillet recipes. Check out the Instagram page – full of skillets. They are easy, they look cool, they don’t leach weird chemicals in your food and you can cook and […]

One of the biggest things that people are missing when switching to a paleo diet is pasta. While my opinion is that this is completely unnecessary as you are usually after eating the contents ON the pasta and not the pasta itself, some people will still have that craving.

Ready for some more skillet sensations? Check the Instagram! The name is a little misleading for this recipe: Spicy Italian Breakfast Skillet. Yes, it is spicy. Yes, it tastes Italian. But NO – you do not have to have this breakfast skillet for breakfast. Maybe you want it for dinner. Lunch? Go ahead. Meals cooked […]

Want to see all the meat I cook? Instagram is a good place for that. One of the questions I always get is “how do I make a mushroom side for steak, you know, like how you get in restaurants?” Well, if you’ve ever asked that question, today is the day for you. There are […]

Alright new recipe time! Up next is Guajillo Chile Braised Chicken Legs. If you’ve never used braising before when cooking meats, you’re missing out.

Quite a few people have been asking for recipe that they can make in bulk and easily have for snacks or meals when on the go. Well, ask and you shall receive. Here we have crustless quiche!

From what I can gather, you either love lamb or you hate it. If you are one of the lucky ones who love lamb, this braised lamb ribs recipe is going to be your new best friend.

Summer time is almost over, so here is a recipe to bring to your next cookout, or to make ahead of time for meal prep on Sundays. Here we have brussel sprout salad with dijon mustard vinaigrette.

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, and 75% of Americans are deficient. It regulates over 1000 processes in your body and does much more than build strong and healthy bones. Check out our previous article for more information why vitamin D is so crucial. Up for review is PurePharma D3– one of their three available supplements. Do you […]

Next up in our Source Matters series is a guide to buying healthy seafood. Figuring out how to properly source these little monsters can be quite the ordeal. This post is an attempt to simplify the process of buying seafood for you. Check out our previous installments on beef, poultry, produce, dairy, and coffee. With […]

Sometimes the best meals are the ones where you have to do the least. This is where the magic of slow cookers come in.

There are people who eat healthy and enjoy helping others eat healthy, and then there are the paleo police. The paleo police seem ready to jump at any opportunity to throw you into paleo prison if every aspect of your life isn’t like a caveman’s. No other “diet” is as strictly scrutinized and patrolled as paleo. But […]

It’s always great to see and hear about people striving for proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. However, something I will never understand is planning to eat “cheat day meals”. You don’t cheat on your food. What you eat is different from your significant other, an exam, a poker game, or your taxes. For those […]

Next in our healthy guide in our Source Matters series is buying healthy dairy. You can check out our previous paleo guides on beef, poultry, produce, and coffee. Wait, do you hear that? Those are the paleo police sirens coming to lock me up in paleo prison! “Paleo” can be using whatever your body can for optimal performance, […]

This is a healthy buying guide and continuation of our Source Matters series. Feel free to check out previous installments on red meat, poultry, and coffee. Here I’ll highlight why, where and how to start buying healthy vegetables and fruits possible for maximum health benefits. Buying healthy vegetables and fruits isn’t really as easily as it sounds. For the most part, […]

I’ve been getting a lot of questions since our last post on why raw eggs won’t kill you and why you even need to be eating egg yolks. What is egg yolk nutrition? Are they safe? Healthy? You’ve seen it before: restaurants touting a healthier version of an omelet or breakfast sandwich, made only with […]

When I eat raw eggs, I often get disgusted looks and hear “Gross! Aren’t you worried about getting sick and dying from eating raw eggs?!” No. I’m not. And if by chance I hit the lottery and actually contracted a food borne illness, then actually had symptoms from it, I would deal with a few […]

Want to see the other grilled goods I have on tap? Follow me on Instagram! Summer series rolls on! Next up are the incredibly easy Grilled Garlic and Lime Spicy Shrimp Skewers. In total these only take about 5-7 mins to prepare and cook, so there’s no excuse to adding them late minute for your […]

Many people have heard of magnesium, but what does magnesium do, really? Why should we worry about it? Should we supplement? These are all important questions that we’ll address in this article. UPDATE: I was sick of not having an all-in-one night time supplement containing magnesium, so I made one. Click here to checkout Momental Mend and use code […]

Want to see other tasty grilled meats? Check out my Instagram page! The summer series continues! Here is another recipe for paleo beef kabobs that is easy to prepare ahead of time, throw in the cooler, then take out and throw on the fire or grill when camping. Kabobs are the best. You get to […]

Want to see how I attempt to drink and stay healthy? Then follow me on Instagram! If you’ve seen the other recipe for the Blackberry Tequila Mojito, you will know we’re not shy about posting paleo drinks and recipes up here on the site. I know this could get me thrown in paleo prison by the paleo police, […]

Often times, people let their diet go while traveling. Knowing how to stay healthy on the road can be a lifesaver. It will prevent getting sick, inflammation, and poor mood. However, it can be tricky for convenience reasons, reduced accessibility to good choices, or lack of knowledge. Here are seven ways to make better decisions and […]

Want to see other healthy treats I’m stuffing my face with? Check out my Instagram page! While I’m not the biggest fan of paleo treats for goal based nutrition, I understand that people still will have a sweet tooth and need to satisfy that urge from time to time. Plus, paleo treats can be an easy […]

Want to see how I stay eating well when camping? Check out my Instagram! Next summer series recipe is for grilled artichoke and pepper paleo stuffed mushrooms! These were cooked and photographed at a campsite and an easy thing to prepare ahead of time to throw on the fire when you get set up. I used […]

Want to see all of my summer time dishes? Follow my Instagram! Here we are, kicking off The Summer Series with a Summertime Strawberry Paleo Spinach Salad recipe! I’ll be launching a new recipe often from now until around the Fourth of July to help you get your grill/BBQ/summer get together as paleo as possible! Check back frequently for the […]

This isn’t the only meat I eat. Check out more on my Instagram page. Here we are! Day five of five! Happy Cinco De Mayo! Hopefully you’ve been stacking up all the previous recipes with this one, because they all work together! Not bad for a big paleo themed Cinco de Mayo bash! We’ve saved […]

Want to see what other sides I am munching on? Follow me on Instagram for all the insider details. Is there such thing as paleo coleslaw? Well, of course! Most coleslaws are made with disgusting inclusion of mayo. Not this one. Here’s a nice little paleo coleslaw side that is easy to whip up in […]

Want to see what other crazy drinks I come up with? Follow me on Instagram! Here is a little twist on the traditional mojito, replacing the sugar with blackberries and rum with tequila. Does it make it a paleo mojito? Well, kind of. Tequila is one of the only grain-free liquors – totally paleo(ish)! The […]

To see other Cinco de Mayo recipes, check out my Instagram! To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, we will be highlighting cinco recipes leading up to the holiday! First up – Roasted Paleo Ancho Chile Sauce! This is first because, really, you can use it on anything. Roasted vegetables, meats, eggs, etc. This sauce is incredibly […]

Is there a best way to cook an egg? If you’ve ever wondered how to cook eggs to maximize nutrition, you’re in the right spot. When you are cooking eggs there is definitely a hierarchy to extracting and preserving nutrients and making the egg as nutritious as it can be. Now that you’re an expert […]

When people think of vitamin D they generally think it does one thing – build bones. It turns out it does much, much more. Vitamin D controls over 1000 processes in your body. When you are completely deficient, you end up with dysregulation of mineralization in your bones called rickets. When you’re not at optimal […]

Interested in seeing other salsa and sauce creations I make? Follow me on Instagram! Farmer’s markets are starting to pop back up with spring officially in action and this recipe is a great way to put them to use. Few people realize how simple it is to make their own fresh salsa with little to […]

After water, coffee is the second most popular drink in this country and it is the second most traded commodity in the world. It serves a number of beneficial purposes, such as increasing alertness, physical endurance, mood, fat burning, insulin sensitivity, cognitive function and serves as a fantastic source of antioxidants. The list of benefits doesn’t stop there and will be highlighted even […]

Want to see the other vibrant and delicious sauces I make? Follow me on Instagram! This is a quick and easy parsley-based sauce to make that easily transforms a meal. Parsley being the main ingredient in this sauce makes it incredibly healthy. Parsley has a rich amount of vitamins C, K, A, and B12, reduces inflammation and helps promote proper […]

Recently I wrote an in depth article on how to buy healthy chicken and eggs. The next installment of the Source Matters series addresses how to buy healthy meats. These guidelines apply to all of the ruminants: cows, sheep, goats, bison, lamb and others – simply buying healthy meats. Rumination refers to the process of chewing up, […]

I am a skillet machine. The proof is over at my Instagram account. Alright, day four of the Cinco De Mayo Paleo Recipe celebration. We have been all over skillets here at The Paleo Fix household recently. What does that mean? Time for a paleo breakfast skillet. Not only do they taste amazing, but as […]

Do you want to see more amazingly healthy low carb treats I create? Follow me on Instagram! Here’s a fantastic way to fix the sweet tooth problem in a health conscious route. Light enough to eat with any topping or fantastic by itself. This recipe actually sprouted from wanting to find something creamy to put […]

The idea that calories in equal calories out and that counting calories matters will not die, no matter how much evidence and basic science is available to the contrary. There is typically not a day that goes by that I don’t hear someone reference balancing calories like their body is their checkbook. YOUR BODY IS NOT A CHECKBOOK. […]

Do you want to see more soups and stews that I whip up? Follow me on Instagram here!  The last month or so has seen the entire country either windy and rainy or freezing and snowy so this would be a perfect time for this paleo tom kha recipe. Bound to keep you warm just […]

Want to see all of the food I cook and eat? Follow me on Instagram here! This Smoky Paleo Hungarian Goulash is a meal hearty enough to stand on it’s own without any sides. Easy to whip up in a few minutes and let simmer for an hour or two while the flavors come together. […]

We just wrote a lengthy post on the importance of whey protein. This second guide will cover how to determine the best sources of poultry products: How to buy healthy chickens, eggs and everything in between. Buying healthy chicken and eggs can be quite the headache. Poultry products typically have some of the most wrongly marketed and deceiving labels of […]

Do you want to check out all of my food in Instagram? Follow me here! Here’s a simple trick that is extremely flexible with whatever type of berry is seasonal to your area. On the West Coast, blackberries grow like weeds. Want a great way to get rid of them? Turn them into paleo jam! […]

With the explosion of supplements and subsequent “proprietary blends,” it seems like a good time to reevaluate one of the staples that people spend so much money on: whey protein. The ubiquitous “protein shake” is downed over and over but are we really looking at where it comes from and how we best utilize this […]