Curry Chicken Salad with Mixed Greens Ground, a local Hood River coffee shop, breakfast, and lunch spot serves many gluten-free and dairy-free options. They make a great curry chicken salad on organic mixed greens, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrot,…
Barlow Pass-Twin Lakes This is a great hike that follows part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) past two beautiful high elevation lakes with views of Mt. Hood. The elevation gain is minimal on this hike so I usually…
Paleo Diet Basics A helpful Link: I have included a helpful link for all of my patients whom has listened and still have no idea what a paleo diet is. In general, eating Paleo means eating veggies, fruits, meats,…
Porcupine Creek Big Sky, Montana I just trail ran Porcupine Creek this morning outside of Big Sky, Montana. It was beautiful! The air was dry, there was a slight breeze, and I only ran into one person and her dog.…
Paleo School Lunch Grain-Free and Dairy-Free School Lunch Ideas I came across these healthy, quick and easy school lunch ideas the other day while researching for my boyfriend's 7 year-old son. We have recently decided to take him off dairy…
Paleo Ranch Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Ranch Who said ranch dressing can't be healthy? Here is a recipe I came across when discussing options with a patient who was having a hard time giving up ranch. There are options to make many…
Fitness Stand-Up Paddle Board I really think I need to buy one of these! This is such a great idea. I have been hunting for a paddle board recently. Every time I see one, something inside of me tells me…
Top Spur to Mt. Hood Hike To McNeil Point Dave and I completed this hike plus an extra 1000 ft gain to about 9000 feet. If you tare looking for a challenge and a few hours to exercise, I…
Pure Coconut Wraps My new favorite addiction! Pure Coconut Wraps! I look forward to working in Hood River just so I can spend my lunch break enjoying a sandwich wrapped in pure coconut! Yes, these wraps contain about 60 calories…
Paleo Kids Recipes Not only is the paleo diet extremely helpful for keeping cholesterol down, giving people more energy, and keeping weight down, it is also very beneficial for children as well. Unfortunately, in our society most children's food is…