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Grow up. I am familiar with Paleo. I have never followed a Primal diet so I have never read about it in depth. Knowing about one thing isn't dependant on being familiar with the other. Considering people know like to create specialty diets for just about every deviation, expecting to be familiar with them all is…

Grow up. I am familiar with Paleo. I have never followed a Primal diet so I have never read about it in depth. Knowing about one thing isn't dependant on being familiar with the other. Considering people know like to create specialty diets for just about every deviation, expecting to be familiar with them all is…

Thank you!

What is the difference between Primal and Paleo, if you don't mind me asking?

I understand it just fine, thanks. Still not for me.

My nutritionist recommended that I get 20g several times a day and try to have protein in each snack I eat. She didn't say anything about not going over a certain amount or anything like that- just try not to be under.

You might want to check out raw food blogs or boards. I don't eat protein bars so I don't know recipes off hand but whenever I want info on a no-bake option, the raw food people always have suggestions! One option might be to add hemp hearts to whatever bar you make. The kind I use has 15g of protein/4 tbsp (or something…

In my opinion, it depends on how you want to eat and what your focus is (losing weight or improving your diet or both) and if you have any other health issues going on. I personally want to try to stick to whole foods (and cut out processed stuff) as much as possible so if I do treat myself to something with added sugar,…

I have tried sprouted grain breads and found it didn't aggravate my wheat/gluten intolerance like other breads. I think it's a great suggestion to find that "middle ground". Thanks for the link!

I already have a lot of problems with wheat and gluten so I thought paleo might be an easy option for me. I can get extremely tired after eating a lot of the time, depending on what I eat. I looked into/briefly tried the paleo diet but wasn't impressed. Maybe if legumes were included I'd be more willing to switch but I…

I just sprinkle them on whatever I'm eating. I'm simple!

Does this depend on what you eat with it? Because I always have a couple servings of fruit and veggies in the morning but I tend to eat a really full breakfast with lots of protein and healthy fats too. I find that I never crave sweet things during the day and that I always have lots of energy/never end up starving or…

I think that could work for some people. I don't tend to eat a lot of sweets (I eat lots of fruits/berries/ for snacks instead of chips or crackers which tend to make me sick) so I find this is true for me. However, if it was my weakness food (salty stuff, chips, cheese) if I had even a small bit, I'd want to eat it all…

Oh cool! I'll look into that as soon as I'm more awake :) Thanks for the tip!

Yeah, I checked out the diary. There is some crazy amounts of sugar going on! My suggestion is to stop drinking all the sugary stuff! Most of your diary is sweet drinks or liquids, period. Maybe try drinking unsweetened fruit based ice tea instead? I did that to help me give up pop/soda. Also, this is just my personal…

I just joined and this is something I noticed! I don't eat things with a lot of added sugar very often but when I tried to track my sugar, I couldn't believe how quickly I went over. I eat a lot of protein, vegetables and fruit and my sugar was insane(according to them). I figure I'll give it some time eating the way I am…

Yeah, I don't get it. Pizza is mainly carbs. Wouldn't that just add to the concerns? Wouldn't eating more seafood or avocado or something be a better suggestion?

I interpreted this as a general reaction to the fact that the same debate happens every single time anyone posts about carbs/grains/etc. Everyone believes that they have the research and evidence that proves their opinion is right. However, people do well on grains and obviously some people believe they do well without…

I think the major complain people have against GMO is that it's often controlled by corporations (like Monsanto) who do not have a good track record with respecting agriculture.

I recently invested in Veganomicon and Appetite for Reduction. I've been trying test a new recipe every day. LOVE them so far! I also really enjoy her writing style. It makes them fun to read too.

The PPK has amazing recipes!

I love tacos so I use veggies with big leaves (lettuce/cabbage) instead of shells. There are also lots of gluten free/wheat free breads available too. If I eat pasta it's made of quinoa, which is delicious and has protein in it. Corn and rice are also popular. Plus, some would argue that 'real' tortillas are made from corn…

Congrats on your progress so far! If you like popcorn (I saw it a bit in your diary), you could try popping the kernels in an air popper/stovetop or paperbag in the microwave instead of getting the packaged stuff. I love chips and have been using pop corn as my replacement and I will add a bit of salt or butter (a pinch of…

two thumbs way up. Some things work for some people, some things work for others.

I have trouble with wheat (still figuring out if it's wheat or gluten) so I tend to avoid it, although sometimes it is difficult. I find sprouted grain breads don't bother me in the same way. Silver Hills or Ezekiel's are both brands I like. However, I still limit that to an occasional thing. If you were curious whether…

I like cabbage with some lemon juice and pepper. I also sometimes use it as shells for tacos or taco salad (instead of tortillas).

Good idea! Seafood is really easy to prepare too. There are packs of lobster and crab flavoured pollack that you don't even need to cook. You can add them to pasta or with a bit of sauce and veggies.

Greek yogurt is great and high in protein. If you eat smoothies or anything you can just add a scoop in with it. Cottage cheese is also good. I also use hemp hearts which are a good source of protein and easy to sprinkle on anything you eat. If you use your whey in a smoothie, add some hemp hearts and will it add omegas,…

I just joined and would love to have more friends!

Maybe try incorporating a protein shake or smoothie with protein powder?