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Industrial-farm raised meats are not the best choice; for example, grass-fed beef or cage-free chicken or eggs are a better choice. Eat grass-fed beef and organic, locally grown foods whenever [...]

Beer is made from grain and is not gluten-free. To REALLY follow this diet, go no alcohol for 30 days. BUT IF the prospect of no alcohol is what is going to keep you from doing this know that [...]

Water is the best drink – drink plenty of it! Other acceptable choices are unsweetened coconut water (during and after workouts primarily), seltzer water, and unsweetened tea (and some coffee). [...]

White Potatoes or corn are never a good choice for a starch. Sweet potato or cooked carrots are acceptable starches but should be consumed in limited quantity – limit intake to one serving, or [...]

Limit snacking on nuts and nut butters if fat loss is your goal. Note: Peanuts are a legume not a nut. Neither peanuts nor peanut butter is allowable on Paleo.

If losing body fat is your goal, limit your intake of fruit to once a day or less. The best time to eat fruit is right after a workout or mid-afternoon. Some fruits, such as pineapple and banana, [...]

If you are still hungry, eat more veggies and drink some water. If this is a regular issue with you, you are probably not getting enough fat in your meals and you should choose protein sources [...]

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. A general guideline is 3 meals with 2 snacks, but 4 meals with 2 snacks, or even 5 small meals may be necessary for more active athletes.

Make a loose fist. That is the size of your serving of protein. Fill up the rest of your plate with veggies and (optionally) some fruit. Give it a sprinkling of nuts or seeds.

No. Southern Strength & Conditioning classes are open to Southern Strength & Conditioning members and visiting crossfitters only.