Welcome to the category of my blog simply called ‘Healthy Tips.’ Many times, when I write articles for various publications, I need to find sources for the story as seen in Yahoo Shine (click here) or PBS (click here) about staying healthy. I was looking for experts and non-experts to chime in and give their favorite ‘tips’ to help kids and adults lead a healthy lifestyle.

The feedback for various stories was amazing. The sources had some fantastic points of view that could not be ignored, and I thought their opinions should be viewed on the Your Health Journal web site.

So, enjoy my new series, with some ‘great’ insight from some ‘great’ people giving exceptional and educational points of view.

The one healthy tip I can give for the new year is to go back to the way our ancestors ate. The caveman diet, also known as the Paleo diet, has helped people across the country feel better by not putting over-processed foods into their bodies. Instead, focus on eating lean meats, fruits, nuts and vegetables and only choosing products where you can pronounce the names of all the ingredients on the label. By eating cleaner foods, your body is able to get the nutrition it needs to feel and look its best.

Kimberly Crossland, AMRAP Nutrition Paleo Advocate