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Tapioca/yuca/cassava problem
Found Otto's cassava flour at the local nutrition store and had been hearing about how you could bake with it, substituting in most recipes cup for cup of wheat flour. One of my kids is gluten intolerant, so I thought this might make gluten free baking easier. I don't eat gluten free baked goods very often as they bother…
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Bummed
I have buckled down again to healthy eating. One thing that had me hopeful was my family's reaction to pancakes and muffins made with coconut flour and almond meal. It's not something I'd do every day. Once a week, maybe. But it turns out I can't digest that combination. If I just had something I could fall back on once or…
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IBS?
Anyone here have success or suggestions for paleo while dealing with IBS? Do you find it helps?
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Stress
In the middle of an incredibly stressful time, sitting bedside in hospital. This time, I'm managing to keep to paleo. It helped this morning that I was able to get bacon and eggs and organic raspberries in the hospital cafe, after a mostly sleepless night. The stress is making my joints stiff and painful, but not as much…
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Talking about carbs...
Huh. Was watching Youtube videos this afternoon, mainly because I've caught a cold (how did that happen?) and feel like vegging. I started out watching Paleo or primal themed videos, and stumbled on a string of "high fat low carb" videos. Then I watched this one -- and something she said rang true to me (at least, true to…
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Fat Bomb recipes?
I made fat bombs the other day. It was pretty simple: 4 TBS coconut oil, 2 TBS organic raw cacao powder, a bit of stevia. I am not thrilled with the stevia. I'd rather have the chocolate unsweetened, frankly. I might try again, adding a TBS of raw honey instead of the stevia (17g carbs/sugar, from what I found when I…
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skirt steak?
Managed to score five pounds of grassfed skirt steak @$4.99 per pound. It's in the freezer now in one pound packages. What's your favorite recipe for skirt steak? Is it like flank steak?
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Beginner bodyweight workouts?
Hello, all. I have been walking for exercise, slow walking, several times a day -- though I've taken the last couple weeks off, partly due to the nastiness of a neighbor spoiling my pleasure, long story better told another time -- and need to get going again. I've also been looking at bodyweight exercise. It seems like a…
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Is this true? (Why wheat is toxic... and it's not the gluten)
A friend sent me a link to this article: http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/real-reason-for-toxic-wheat-its-not-gluten/
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Okay, I know I said I'm leery of "paleo"-ized convenience/snack food, but...
I was experiencing an intense craving for something salty and crunchy, like potato chips. I think all the sweet potato chips I've seen are fried in sunflower or soy or safflower or canola oil. When this crunchy-desire has come over me before, I've compromised and eaten... Chex. Really sad stuff. Or maybe I should say SAD…
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tendon/ligament pain?
When I first went primal/paleo, I also ended up following very strict AIP (no eggs, nightshades, nuts, seeds, I forget what-all). My joint pain slowly resolved over six months or so, but as it went away I noticed tendon/ligament pain that had either always been there, hiding under the joint pain, or developed over the same…
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Great Lakes collagen?
I just ordered and received Great Lakes collagen hydrolysate and gelatin (the green can and the red can), hoping that this might help my joints. Does anyone here use either or both of these products? How do you use them? (Got some recipes you like to use the gelatin in?) Have you noticed any difference? I just stirred the…
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Free paleo book bundle on Amazon today
I don't know how long this is good for, and I can't vouch for the books, but the price is right, at least, to check them out and see for yourself if they're helpful. I got this in my email today from The Real Food Guide email list.…
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Paleo cookbook on sale
The Paleo 300 is on sale for .99 at Amazon.com -- I bought it but haven't looked at it yet. It's got good reviews. http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-300-Definitive-Everyday-Archive-ebook/dp/B00M8MZW3I/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1419105941&sr=1-1&keywords=paleo+300 I'm so bummed, "Primal Cravings" (Kindle edition) was…
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OT Grumble
Not for the first time, I wish the "Leave group" button was RED and not green. I keep clicking the button to access the group...
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Oncologist: exercise
Someone told me today that his wife's oncologist was offering her encouragement today, saying that "his ladies" have the best success in dealing with chemo and defeating the cancer of anyone he knows. His secret? He insists on an hour of daily exercise, no matter what, even if they're weak and/or upchucking from the chemo.
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Fat implicated in depression (not that I believe it)
This was part of a series on avoiding depression triggers: http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression-pictures/avoiding-common-depression-triggers.aspx?xid=aol_eh-emo_3_20140811_&aolcat=HLT&ncid=webmail12#10 Of course, they don't separate out the good fats from the bad. The picture is of someone eating French Fries. Not good…
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RunKeeper -- I love this app!
I downloaded RunKeeper to my smart phone and tried it out today, walking a circuitous route around my neighborhood. It tracked me (using the phone's GPS) and gave me an ever-available record of how far I'd walked and what my pace was, and at the end of the walk it drew me a map of my route and let me save my results. It's…
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Back at last!
Have been insanely busy the last couple months, capped off by a month-long vacation on the other side of the country. (National-level high school speech and debate tournament gave us a good reason to travel.) Actually managed to maintain my weight through the vacation, even with travel and crazy hours and catching meals at…
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Sticky topic - recipes?
Could we please have a sticky topic with recipes and links to recipes? I've read some pretty yummy recipes in this group over the past few months...
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Bunions?
I read recently a paleo testimonial about someone whose serious bunion went away completely. Has anyone here experienced that? I mean, I know a bunion is basically a swollen joint. I've known people who've had bunion surgery. I just avoid tight-fitting shoes and hope mine don't get worse. It would be really nice to be able…
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Kefir/kombucha
I brew my own. Here's a thumbnail description of how we manage. If you google "water kefir" and "kombucha" you can find lots of other info. Water kefir: Our grains have been going for about a year. We brew in half-gallon glass jars. For each batch: 1-2 cups water kefir grains 1/2 cup cane sugar 5 drops mineral concentrate…
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Frightening
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-bill-gates-backed-company-that-s-reinventing-meat-154012207.html
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Which is worse?
...eating after 9pm, or ending the day with 800 calories or less? Didn't have time for dinner tonight before rushing the kids off to their game. On my way home now and wondering if I should eat when I get there, or just call it a day.
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NSV: blood pressure
After eating paleo/primal for 2 and a half months, my BP has gone from 137 / 89 to 117 / 71. Not bad.
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Cholesterol and fat
I saw this link posted on my FB feed and out of curiosity I watched it. Now while I have trouble listening to people talking slowly and emphatically (makes me think of an elementary school), the info is pretty good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwkBB2Z6914&sns=em
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Suggestions for fussy teen?
My 16yo is celiac and probably casein intolerant as well, though her celiac manifests as nervous system disarrangement, and dairy doesn't, but seems to damage her gut (in that if she eats too much she's queasy for several days afterward and has trouble eating anything at all). This kid has so many dislikes -- seafood, a…
