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14th December 2010
at 4:48 pm
[...] The Paleo Challenge is underway!! expand(document.getElementById('ddet695551802'));expand(document.getElementById('ddetlink695551802')) As you’ve probably noticed, we started the Paleo Challenge last Sunday. If you’re not involved but interested in progress, you can snoop on our blog here: http://www.crossfitdenver.com/2010/01/crossfit-denver-paleo-challenge-2010-blog/ [...]
I learned today that hard-boiled eggs with no salt are HORRIBLE. Tastes a little like flour mixed with elmer's glue. No more of those.
11 pounds down and ready to start doing metrics!
So I'm approaching a milestone. In May of last year, I started the Zone. I was 276 at the time. I saw some success, got down to 260-ish, then the holidays came. When I started Paleo I was about 256. As of this morning I'm 245.5. The lightest I've weighed in the last roughly two decades was 239.5 in 1999, just before a surgical procedure I got. Never been able to get back to that. That's scale weight, so I'm not paying too much attention to it, but my energy level is still huge, so its very encouraging to lose the fat without adversely affecting my workout. Anyway, breaking 240 has been a goal of mine for a while now, and it looks like I'm about to do it without even really trying all that hard with Paleo. I need to come up with another goal, I'm not sure scale weight is going to do anything for me anymore. Although it is nice to see the body composition changes.
Overall I'm finding level 1 paleo is pretty easy to follow and I'm definitely going to continue after the challenge is over. Three cheat meals makes it easy to have a life but still get some great improvements in overall health.
Hey, I started door to door organics again. The prices are comparable to whole foods, and they deliver fruits and vegetables right to your door. Drop off is once a week, and they get the most local, in-season fruits and vegetables available (Colorado has a short growing season, so the rest of the year, some stuff isn't local) You can set preferences so you never get stuff you don't like, and they send you an email a few days before delivery to tell you whats coming and ask if you want to change anything. They also sell free range beef and wild salmon and other stuff. If its warm out, they put ice packs in your box so it doesn't get warm. The medium box is a better deal than the small but its a lot, so I ordered it for every other week.
Also, Vitamine Cottage as a lot of different kinds of raw nuts (Steve, they have raw, unsalted macadamia nuts) and dried fruit that doesn't have additives. And their nuts and dried fruit are cheeper than whole foods. They also have cheep almond butter (but the almonds are roasted and salted so not quite paleo)
So today I think was my first day starting to notice some energy gains. I did Cindy, and while my push-ups and pull-ups were normal or maybe a tiny bit improved, my squats were GREAT. I knocked out all 15 squats with no rest or even pausing, every round for 12 rounds. I know this is a small thing, but I hope it is an indication of bigger things to come. My legs usually get achy after a lot of squats, and right now they feel great.
Day #7 – One week down and I am still with it! That is a sign of success in of itself. I have added in a little salt for seasoning and some beans for additional protein. I know this it not true Paleo but I have lost 10 lbs already! These results are definitely motivation to keep going. My energy levels still seem low but I’m hoping with a greater focus on protein this week that I will be able to overcome that one.
I have felt GREAT all week long until yesterday. I was tired and irritable, and then the cravings started! I managed to get through the afternoon without killing anyone or consuming sugar. When I got home (bypassing the liquor store, of course), my boyfriend reminded me that I'm always tired and cranky on Thursday evenings (rest day is Friday), so maybe I just needed to rest.
Feeling good today!
Alex, the beans thing is to do with them being toxic if consumed raw. I'm NOT a nutrition geek, but bscially they contain lectins, and it has to do with that whole leaky gut syndrome, whatever that is. Basically, if you can't eat it raw, you shouldn't eat it. Not that you have to eat everything raw, but it should be an option.
Day #5 – The headaches have gone away! I’m surprised how much I am not craving coffee. I went to a Pho restaurant last night for dinner and ordered Pho with no noodles but with double meat – still very tasty. The hardest part I am finding right now is getting enough protein during the day. Any suggestions on a protein “quick-fix”? Has anyone found a source of unsalted jerky for those who do not own a dehydrator? Also, I’m still do not understand why legumes are out. I understand that cavemen did not have access to them and that they have less protein than lean meat, but what is bad about them? It seems like an easy way to fill up on protein without always eating meat.
I totally agree with the comment regarding feeling better post workouts. That is probably the single benefit that I have really noticed to this point. I've also noticed that getting out of bed is a little bit easier, but I have a suspicion that might be b/c I haven't had any alcohol either. I really think a single night of drinking can affect sleep habits for several days. Note to self...
Anyhow, I would also totally agree that my appetite for a large meal has gone away. Last night after the workout I went home and ate a paleo-kit. That's it. I was a little extra hungry this morning, but normally I'd eat a lot more than that. I've found that boar's head turkey or chicken breast in the deli is awesome! I cut up a tomato and some avocado and wrapped it in some of the sliced meat. Straight Dope! (which is good).
The worst part of this diet is the cravings for something salty or sweet. But the important thing to note is the difference between a psychological craving (all the garbage food we used to eat) and a physiological craving (ie getting substantial calories). So far I would say I've had no problem discerning the few. It may grow tougher as the brain has a tendency to trick itself... we shall see.
I have definitely noticed that I am eating less and having less cravings. I am losing weight. But I also get dizzy and feel weak and tired. That is scary to me. It happened before when I was on a similar diet. Suggestions? I am eating plenty.
Also, I absolutely love going to savory spice shop http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/ They have all sorts of delicious spice mixes that are salt free, including delicious salt free curries. They also have ground vanilla bean and really awesome cinnamon. I recommend going there if you are having a hard time with bland food. Spices are generally cheeper than the grocery store, and are freshly ground right in the store! Most people who work there are former chefs or just really big food snobs so if you have specific questions, they are good at answering them.
Had a great lunch yesterday that I thought I’d share, and it was real easy to prepare. I bought some lean turkey patties the other day…so I grilled two of them up, cut up some avocado, and thinly sliced some carrots. I rolled it all up in Romaine lettuce with a little EVOO and lemon squeeze for flavor…it was surprisingly good. I think this might be a go-to recipe for me…cause it tastes good and was easy to prepare.
I think I’m adjusting well to not eating the pasta’s breads, etc…I am starting to eat more during the first part of the day and slow down towards night. Last night I got home after 6:30 class and I was starving…I cooked up about 1 lb of Antelope steak, mushroom, onion, and spinach, asparagus side…I thought I was going to eat it all but I got full a lot quicker than I used too…had to refrigerate about half of it. I don’t know if anyone is experience anything similar…but I know for the first few day’s I always felt hungry….now not so much.
Also quick side note…I don’t feel as tired/sore as I did in previous weeks after a tough WOD like last nights. Other than a hurt shoulder (my bad form on HSPU’s).
At one of the Q&A sessions last weekend, I mentioned Larabars. They are made from fruit (mostly dates) and nuts with no artificial ingredients and are made locally. These are really tasty and on sale (today at least) at King Soopers for 10/$10. Almost all of the varieties are Paleo-friendly. These are not a low calorie food, but they are great in an emergency, post-workout or when you're Jonesing for candy.
I've been expecting huge carb cravings but I'm not having them yet. I find that when I get hungry, if I snack on some unsalted nuts, jerky, paleo kit, or something of substance (but not much of it) I'm happy for at least a couple hours. I wonder if the diet Pepsi actually made me hungry and eat more, because usually by this time in the afternoon I'm ravenous.
Oh, and I think I'm finally losing the caffeine withdrawal, the headaches aren't to horrible right now.
Here's another recipe, from someone on the main site:
1 inch cinnamon stick
5 dried thai chiles (I like things pretty hot, adjust down if you don't)
1 tsp. mustard seeds
3 cloves
2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tbls. coriander seeds/ground coriander
1/4 tsp. black peppercorns
3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, safflower, whatever)
1 red onion
1 tbls. chopped ginger
1 tbls. chopped garlic
2 pounds chicken meat, cut into chunks
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
Salt to taste (if you do that)
Instructions:
In a dry skillet, toast the spices and chiles until fragrant. Don't burn them. Allow to cool, then grind to powder, and set aside
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pan. Fry onion in oil until golden brown. Do not blacken the onions. When onions are brown, add the ginger and garlic, fry for 1 minute. Then add the spice mixture, plus salt if used. Fry for 2 more minutes
Then, add the chicken, saute until golden brown. Finally, add the coconut milk, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer until meat is fully cooked and sauce thickens to your liking. About 15 minutes for me.
I served it over grated and sauteed cauliflower with a little curry powder.
Also, if buying and grinding whole spices is too much for you, just use about 1/4 cup of your favorite curry powder. Though I do really recommend whole spices if you have a choice. Good luck!
I have a sample meal plan...more for a lady, although I'm sure quantities can be increased for a man...if anyone would like a copy, let me know. It is a full 7 day week and is designed as a "lean out" Paleo meal plan.
I do fine as long as I have protein with every meal (and I usually eat five meals each day). I don't care much for eggs, so breakfast is usually a piece of meat and a piece of fruit. I'm trying to keep the fruit to mornings only (near workout time). The rest of the day is veggies and meat. I drink tea in the mornings, water all day, and usually seltzer at night.
Mrs. Dash does not contain salt (or MSG). Most of the varieties are just spice blends, however some do contain citric acid, and I now realize I don't even know what that is.
Most brands of salsa contain vinegar and salt, however Herdez brands will save you the vinegar. And salsa is pretty easy to make.
Mark's Daily Apple has good recipes (and links to blogs with recipes), though you'll want to make some substitutions as Mark Sisson is less concerned with salt and fat than Cordain. Still, this one looks good: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/moroccan-chicken-casserole/
I'm making elk chili this week. Adding a can of pumpkin so it will be slightly higher carb. I need heat and serve meals for lunch, so this is probably it. If I'm able to make the potluck, I will bring a sample.
I also want to make spaghetti substituting shredded zucchini for noodles. And cauliflower makes a good mashed potato or rice substitute.
Day 3 going strong…made an omelet for breakfast with mushrooms, onions, asparagus, and spinach with a little olive oil, and chili flake. Wasn’t too impressed with the flavor (going to have to tweak a little) - have some fruit in my office in case I get the urge to eat (haven’t yet though)
Yesterday was horrible though, I was hungry all day…2 hardboiled eggs for breakfast, apple and veggie salad for lunch (olive oil and lemon squeeze)…dinner was ok as I made a pad Thai spin-off with a lot of onion as the base instead of noodles. Used Elk meat, and pork loin…with some carrots, little basil, jalapeno and chili flake – egg to top it off…turned out to be pretty tasty…but I still felt hungry when I went to bed.
I think the hardest thing so far…is missing my coffee in the morning, and missing the carbs from cereal and bread. Plus I’ am going to try and cook extra at night in order to have meals prepared for the next day (which I think will be hard to do as well). I find myself craving all the crap I was eating before, I’m thinking the fats and carbs I ‘am not getting are what is making me hungry.
Has anyone researched a good website for paleo recipes? I’ve looked but a lot of the recipes have small amounts of items not associated with the diet.
For dinner I had a tuna steak seared in walnut oil with green onions and parsley. Also had asparagus grilled in aluminum foil with pepper and olive oil.
Breakfast- paleo-kit with a grapefruit and banana.
Feeling pretty good. The only temptation I really find is at work they have all this garbage food laid out. I made a habit of grabbing a handful of trail-mix every time I walked by it... I don't think I crave it, but just feel like I need to grab a handful when I walk by.
today was breakfast paleo kit and an apple. lunch massive spinach salad at mad greens, lime/olive oil dressing on it. paleo kit afternoon. paleo kit at 6:45. dinner was 1 pound white meat chicken with a can of olives, dill garlic seasoning and 3 kiwi and an apple. oh and i must have opened the fridge about 86 times hoping to find something to cure my beer craving...to no avail. eating paleo at home i am finding is relatively easy for me.
Day #2 – The day went pretty well although I don’t think I got enough protein as my energy level was pretty low. I found myself at Subway for lunch (more out of necessity and not of choice). They offer to make any of their subs as salads but I wasn’t sure how to proceed. On one hand I needed protein which some sliced turkey or roast beef would have provided. However, theses meats are processed and have a high amount of salt. Not sure which path to take I choose to forgo the meats and stick to just the vegetables.
I read an article recently that posited that when man discovered fire and cooking meat, that we began to diverge from other hominids. Our jaws have grown smaller and less powerful than monkeys and apes due to the fact (the suggest) that it is easier to eat cooked food because heat breaks down the bonds in the food. If you've ever tried to eat raw meat, you'll know its a trial. In any event, they've found lots of evidence of fires/cooking in Paleolithic sites, so YES, they cook. And I doubt they ate horseradish or mustard. Sorry
I had a hard time figuring out what to eat for breakfast. I like to eat the same thing every morning, and I don't like it to be savory. I need some substance. I like oatmeal! So, I substituted butternut squash and it is delicious! I cut up the butternut squash in to chunks and boiled it for 20 minutes. Then I mashed it up, added flax seeds, blueberries and bananas. I love it! Question: can I have flax seeds? Also--NO salt? Or just less and less...?
Is there any kind of mustard or horse-radish that is legal? I would way prefer that in Tuna than mayo.
Last night I grilled up some chicken breasts with black pepper. I cooked them perfectly so they were good, but not as good as they'd have been with some Montreal seasoning. I cooked enough to save over the next couple days, but that made me wonder- did cavemen cook their food? Breakfast- orange and a paleo-kit.
Alex, I share your pain. Mine is caffeine withdrawal for the most part. I didn't have a diet Pepsi yesterday, and it wasn't too horrible. But now I'm back at work/at my desk, so it will be harder.
I had sushi last night, I had this dinner scheduled for a while, so that's a cheat meal. Not a horrible one, but I did have a little rice (in the rolls). Today will be my first "hardcore" Paleo day, we'll see how the carb cravings go.
alex, a paradigm shift that will be worthwhile. salt = flavor for most people. that's why virtually every processed food out there has way too much! fresh lemon, lime, ginger, garlic, chile, jalepeno, pepper can all be good too. just to reiterate, if you have a to have some black coffee or tea, go for it. try to wean off it yes. but if you do everything else by the book having those 2 is fine is the big picture.
Day #1 – My head is killing me! I know that it is a combination of missing caffeine and carbs but it still hurts. After the workout today I bought the Paleo Diet book and a bunch of vegetables. I made a beef and vegetable soup for dinner that was better than expected but soooo severely lacking in flavor and substance. I have spent 13 years as a professional chef and have been trained in the importance of salt and acids to maximize flavors in food. To not have added any salt to my dinner seemed sacrilegious. Although I am hungry I am actually not looking forward to the next meal. I know that this will be one of the hardest paradigm shifts that I will need to make.
my breakfast = a scramble of 2 free range eggs, with chopped onions, asparagus, broccoli, seasoned with garlic, dill, chile and jalapeno flakes, cooked in olive oil and half an avocado mixed in...yummy
thanks to everyone who attended our paleo presentation. there were some very good questions. a couple of thoughts in answer to those questions.
... questions about what can i eat and what can't i eat. simply put, when following the paleo diet, the further you stray from eating lean cuts of meat, non-starchy vegetables and fresh fruits, the more you lose the essence of what we are trying to accomplish. think of what you eat good and bad as an exponential equation. the more you eat, (not to be repetitious), lean cuts of meat, non-starchy vegetable and fresh fruits in combination with one another enhancing your body's acid/alkaline balance...the better your results. There were many questions about soy products, sauces, seasonings, coffee, coffee creamer, mayonnaise, tamari, soy sauce, eggs, bread, pasta, grains, alcohol etc.... all non-paleo! The more you eat of these in combination with one another, the exponentially worse your results. some examples: coffee. bad. creamer. bad. coffee + creamer = exponentially worse! salt. bad. trans fats. bad. highly processed grains. bad. salt + trans fats + highly processed grains = worse! we are trying to avoid the unnatural combinations of food often found in the typical american diet.
14th December 2010
at 4:48 pm
29th January 2010
at 7:55 am
11 pounds down and ready to start doing metrics!
So I'm approaching a milestone. In May of last year, I started the Zone. I was 276 at the time. I saw some success, got down to 260-ish, then the holidays came. When I started Paleo I was about 256. As of this morning I'm 245.5. The lightest I've weighed in the last roughly two decades was 239.5 in 1999, just before a surgical procedure I got. Never been able to get back to that. That's scale weight, so I'm not paying too much attention to it, but my energy level is still huge, so its very encouraging to lose the fat without adversely affecting my workout. Anyway, breaking 240 has been a goal of mine for a while now, and it looks like I'm about to do it without even really trying all that hard with Paleo. I need to come up with another goal, I'm not sure scale weight is going to do anything for me anymore. Although it is nice to see the body composition changes.
Overall I'm finding level 1 paleo is pretty easy to follow and I'm definitely going to continue after the challenge is over. Three cheat meals makes it easy to have a life but still get some great improvements in overall health.
Just my thought for the day...
25th January 2010
at 1:39 pm
Randy, can you post some jerky recipes?
21st January 2010
at 9:10 pm
https://colorado.doortodoororganics.com/about/ourfarmers.php
Also, Vitamine Cottage as a lot of different kinds of raw nuts (Steve, they have raw, unsalted macadamia nuts) and dried fruit that doesn't have additives. And their nuts and dried fruit are cheeper than whole foods. They also have cheep almond butter (but the almonds are roasted and salted so not quite paleo)
21st January 2010
at 2:02 pm
There are recipes here: http://www.paleoplan.com/recipes/ You can still access them even if you're not a paying customer.
11th January 2010
at 1:49 pm
I'm optimistic!
And 7 pounds down...
11th January 2010
at 11:54 am
The Paleo Potluck last night was a lot of fun. Everything was delicious! Thank you, Jessica, for hosting! I look forward to the next one!
11th January 2010
at 7:27 am
8th January 2010
at 2:47 pm
Jaimie, I want to try your breakfast squash dish! I have had butternut squash maybe once in my life!
8th January 2010
at 2:36 pm
Feeling good today!
Alex, the beans thing is to do with them being toxic if consumed raw. I'm NOT a nutrition geek, but bscially they contain lectins, and it has to do with that whole leaky gut syndrome, whatever that is. Basically, if you can't eat it raw, you shouldn't eat it. Not that you have to eat everything raw, but it should be an option.
7th January 2010
at 9:16 pm
7th January 2010
at 1:47 pm
Anyhow, I would also totally agree that my appetite for a large meal has gone away. Last night after the workout I went home and ate a paleo-kit. That's it. I was a little extra hungry this morning, but normally I'd eat a lot more than that. I've found that boar's head turkey or chicken breast in the deli is awesome! I cut up a tomato and some avocado and wrapped it in some of the sliced meat. Straight Dope! (which is good).
The worst part of this diet is the cravings for something salty or sweet. But the important thing to note is the difference between a psychological craving (all the garbage food we used to eat) and a physiological craving (ie getting substantial calories). So far I would say I've had no problem discerning the few. It may grow tougher as the brain has a tendency to trick itself... we shall see.
7th January 2010
at 10:08 am
Also, I absolutely love going to savory spice shop http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/ They have all sorts of delicious spice mixes that are salt free, including delicious salt free curries. They also have ground vanilla bean and really awesome cinnamon. I recommend going there if you are having a hard time with bland food. Spices are generally cheeper than the grocery store, and are freshly ground right in the store! Most people who work there are former chefs or just really big food snobs so if you have specific questions, they are good at answering them.
7th January 2010
at 9:50 am
I think I’m adjusting well to not eating the pasta’s breads, etc…I am starting to eat more during the first part of the day and slow down towards night. Last night I got home after 6:30 class and I was starving…I cooked up about 1 lb of Antelope steak, mushroom, onion, and spinach, asparagus side…I thought I was going to eat it all but I got full a lot quicker than I used too…had to refrigerate about half of it. I don’t know if anyone is experience anything similar…but I know for the first few day’s I always felt hungry….now not so much.
Also quick side note…I don’t feel as tired/sore as I did in previous weeks after a tough WOD like last nights. Other than a hurt shoulder (my bad form on HSPU’s).
6th January 2010
at 3:21 pm
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at 11:29 am
5th January 2010
at 3:15 pm
Oh, and I think I'm finally losing the caffeine withdrawal, the headaches aren't to horrible right now.
5th January 2010
at 3:04 pm
I would love to check out your 7-day plan at some point!
Darcy
5th January 2010
at 2:12 pm
1 inch cinnamon stick
5 dried thai chiles (I like things pretty hot, adjust down if you don't)
1 tsp. mustard seeds
3 cloves
2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tbls. coriander seeds/ground coriander
1/4 tsp. black peppercorns
3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, safflower, whatever)
1 red onion
1 tbls. chopped ginger
1 tbls. chopped garlic
2 pounds chicken meat, cut into chunks
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
Salt to taste (if you do that)
Instructions:
In a dry skillet, toast the spices and chiles until fragrant. Don't burn them. Allow to cool, then grind to powder, and set aside
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pan. Fry onion in oil until golden brown. Do not blacken the onions. When onions are brown, add the ginger and garlic, fry for 1 minute. Then add the spice mixture, plus salt if used. Fry for 2 more minutes
Then, add the chicken, saute until golden brown. Finally, add the coconut milk, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer until meat is fully cooked and sauce thickens to your liking. About 15 minutes for me.
I served it over grated and sauteed cauliflower with a little curry powder.
Also, if buying and grinding whole spices is too much for you, just use about 1/4 cup of your favorite curry powder. Though I do really recommend whole spices if you have a choice. Good luck!
5th January 2010
at 2:03 pm
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5th January 2010
at 12:40 pm
I do fine as long as I have protein with every meal (and I usually eat five meals each day). I don't care much for eggs, so breakfast is usually a piece of meat and a piece of fruit. I'm trying to keep the fruit to mornings only (near workout time). The rest of the day is veggies and meat. I drink tea in the mornings, water all day, and usually seltzer at night.
Mrs. Dash does not contain salt (or MSG). Most of the varieties are just spice blends, however some do contain citric acid, and I now realize I don't even know what that is.
Most brands of salsa contain vinegar and salt, however Herdez brands will save you the vinegar. And salsa is pretty easy to make.
Mark's Daily Apple has good recipes (and links to blogs with recipes), though you'll want to make some substitutions as Mark Sisson is less concerned with salt and fat than Cordain. Still, this one looks good: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/moroccan-chicken-casserole/
I'm making elk chili this week. Adding a can of pumpkin so it will be slightly higher carb. I need heat and serve meals for lunch, so this is probably it. If I'm able to make the potluck, I will bring a sample.
I also want to make spaghetti substituting shredded zucchini for noodles. And cauliflower makes a good mashed potato or rice substitute.
5th January 2010
at 10:25 am
Yesterday was horrible though, I was hungry all day…2 hardboiled eggs for breakfast, apple and veggie salad for lunch (olive oil and lemon squeeze)…dinner was ok as I made a pad Thai spin-off with a lot of onion as the base instead of noodles. Used Elk meat, and pork loin…with some carrots, little basil, jalapeno and chili flake – egg to top it off…turned out to be pretty tasty…but I still felt hungry when I went to bed.
I think the hardest thing so far…is missing my coffee in the morning, and missing the carbs from cereal and bread. Plus I’ am going to try and cook extra at night in order to have meals prepared for the next day (which I think will be hard to do as well). I find myself craving all the crap I was eating before, I’m thinking the fats and carbs I ‘am not getting are what is making me hungry.
Has anyone researched a good website for paleo recipes? I’ve looked but a lot of the recipes have small amounts of items not associated with the diet.
5th January 2010
at 9:14 am
Breakfast- paleo-kit with a grapefruit and banana.
Feeling pretty good. The only temptation I really find is at work they have all this garbage food laid out. I made a habit of grabbing a handful of trail-mix every time I walked by it... I don't think I crave it, but just feel like I need to grab a handful when I walk by.
4th January 2010
at 9:45 pm
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4th January 2010
at 11:00 am
Last night I grilled up some chicken breasts with black pepper. I cooked them perfectly so they were good, but not as good as they'd have been with some Montreal seasoning. I cooked enough to save over the next couple days, but that made me wonder- did cavemen cook their food? Breakfast- orange and a paleo-kit.
4th January 2010
at 8:06 am
I had sushi last night, I had this dinner scheduled for a while, so that's a cheat meal. Not a horrible one, but I did have a little rice (in the rolls). Today will be my first "hardcore" Paleo day, we'll see how the carb cravings go.
3rd January 2010
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2nd January 2010
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2nd January 2010
at 9:04 pm
... questions about what can i eat and what can't i eat. simply put, when following the paleo diet, the further you stray from eating lean cuts of meat, non-starchy vegetables and fresh fruits, the more you lose the essence of what we are trying to accomplish. think of what you eat good and bad as an exponential equation. the more you eat, (not to be repetitious), lean cuts of meat, non-starchy vegetable and fresh fruits in combination with one another enhancing your body's acid/alkaline balance...the better your results. There were many questions about soy products, sauces, seasonings, coffee, coffee creamer, mayonnaise, tamari, soy sauce, eggs, bread, pasta, grains, alcohol etc.... all non-paleo! The more you eat of these in combination with one another, the exponentially worse your results. some examples: coffee. bad. creamer. bad. coffee + creamer = exponentially worse! salt. bad. trans fats. bad. highly processed grains. bad. salt + trans fats + highly processed grains = worse! we are trying to avoid the unnatural combinations of food often found in the typical american diet.