Our guest today is Michelle Tam, founder and co-creator of the renowned Nom Nom Paleo universe. Dubbed the Queen of Paleo Cooking, she’s co-authored several cookbooks, The New York Times bestselling Nom Nom Paleo, Food for Humans, Ready or Not, and her most recent Nom Nom Paleo: Let's Go!. 
She is devoted to sharing paleo, gluten-free and Whole30 recipes, kitchen tips and tricks with a focus on ancestral health, quick and easy eats, and staying paleo while on the go.
We chat about her initial discovery of paleo and how it successfully addressed digestion issues earlier in her life before delving into the ways the wide-reaching career that’s come from it has impacted how she and her family eats on a daily basis.
Along the way, we also get some great kitchen gadget recommendations, talk about boundaries and social media expectations, and hash out a Cracklin’ Chicken recipe that will work for any busy family.
More than a pure paleo evangelist, she thinks people should figure out what works for them in terms of diet, and actually pay attention to how food makes them feel. It’s a fresh take, and one that we’re hearing more and more of in the space as we move away from strict regimens and all-for-one wellness advice.
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How Michelle discovered paleo in 2010
The at-home fitness revolution that was P90X
Remembering the olestra nightmare 
Good results with the “primal” diet 
Becoming a paleo evangelist 
Shortcuts to deliciousness 
Singing the praises of https://nomnompaleo.com/spice-blends (Magic Mushroom Powder)
Quick cooking gadgets and recommendations
Cooking with kids in the kitchen
The digestion issues Michelle overcame 
Knowing yourself and being a mindful eater
Appreciating the https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/?hl=en (Glucose Goddess) and her blood sugar hacks
Lifestyle for diet – and diet for lifestyle
Influencing kids to eat healthy, real foods
Being frugal with grocery shopping 
Recommending Costco, Thrive Market, and Trader Joe’s
Michelle’s go-to recipes (Cracklin Chicken’)
Glass, stainless steel, plastic, and silicone 
How her books are written and illustrated 
Being content to wind down the hustle 
Loving on the https://smittenkitchen.com/ (Smitten Kitchen)
Putting boundaries on social media expectations
Social media and connection, or lack or it  

Resources:Website: https://nomnompaleo.com/ (nomnompaleo.com)
Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087RSQ4J6?binding=kindle_edition (Nom Nom Paleo)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomnompaleo/?hl=en (@nomnompaleo)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nomnompaleo?lang=en (@nomnompaleo)
App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nom-nom-paleo/id507051584?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 (Nom Nom Paleo)
Shop: https://nomnompaleo.com/spice-blends (Nom Nom Paleo Spice Blends)
Cook: https://nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex (Nom Nom Paleo Recipes )
Cook: https://cookanyday.com/ (Anyday glass microwave steamers)
Cook: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Vortex-Plus-Rotisserie-10/dp/B07VHFMZHJ?th=1 (Instant Vortex Plus air fryer)
Cook: https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-ZCC10-Uncooked-Premium-1-0-Liter/dp/B00007J5U7?th=1 (Fuzzy Logic rice cooker)

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Be Well By Kelly is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media).
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