Eating Paleo

chadwick · October 2014

earlier today i thought you know i'm gonna stop by the elk & bison farm & pick myself up a pound of ground elk & a pound of ground bison. last time i was there it was $5 per lb for both elk & bison.
today fucking ground elk & god damn ground bison is $9 each per lb

$20 fucking dollars for two damn pounds of healthy ass grub
well that'll be small ass portions & better last all darn week
got a turkey the other day, buncha fish & chicken too.

hay, feed & diesel fuel all through the ceiling making that elk & bison high dollar meat
i thought of getting a frozen elk heart i was looking at there, thought i'll throw it in the crock pot after stuffing the thing fulla onions, garlic & whatnot. maybe some other time..... or maybe not

rr165892 · October 2014

chadwick said:
earlier today i thought you know i'm gonna stop by the elk & bison farm & pick myself up a pound of ground elk & a pound of ground bison. last time i was there it was $5 per lb for both elk & bison.
today fucking ground elk & god damn ground bison is $9 each per lb

$20 fucking dollars for two damn pounds of healthy ass grub
well that'll be small ass portions & better last all darn week
got a turkey the other day, buncha fish & chicken too.

hay, feed & diesel fuel all through the ceiling making that elk & bison high dollar meat
i thought of getting a frozen elk heart i was looking at there, thought i'll throw it in the crock pot after stuffing the thing fulla onions, garlic & whatnot. maybe some other time..... or maybe not

Time to go hunting Iowa boy.

Ps.you can rock out to the new SlipKnot while you are amongst nature.

unsung · October 2014

spacekaddette said:
I just started doing paleo. So far, so good. Just need some websites that have some great recipes.

Check out nomnompaleo.com

I use that one most. I avoid the blogs that do pancakes and other baked goods because it's pretty much just substituting coconut flour for reg flour.

spacekaddette · October 2014

chadwick · October 2014

huh i'll be damned. egg & banana pancake. i'll try this sometime soon. lately all my meals are with walnuts. lastnight: elk burger w/ one baby porta bella mushroom diced & g. onions put into the burger as it cooked, walnuts, g. onions or leek & carrots diced up & surrounded the meat. when nearly done i threw in two handfulls of spinach. put the lid back on & bam, good grubbin

every morning im having one egg, g. onions, walnuts, sausage or pork, cabbage & carrots diced up & go. w/ a banana, few grapes & oj

check out this excellent snack: apple cut up, grapes (these are red grapes) walnut pieces & cinnamon. thrown around in a bowl. son of a... is it ever good

been on this diet now approaching a week. been swimming 2 hrs or 2 hrs & 5 min everyday. it's fucking wonderful! hard as a damn rock & losing weight. i've done this program before & then i was dropping 1/2 a pound - 1 pound daily. soon i'll be anorexic skinny. just kidding. that'll never happen unless hell freezes over

heck i've even got a 1/2 a 5th of coconut rum out there in the kitchen. testing one's willpower & determination is a high in itself

& welcome back to sleeping like a fucking log zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

riotgrl · October 2014

brianlux said:

unsung said:

rgambs said:
The biggest source of nitrates for most people is leafy green vegetables. Vegetarians sometimes have low stomach acid which contributes to increased sensitivity to nitrates.
I thought wine contained sulfites, not nitrates.
My bad, you are correct. I'm working mids, my mind is mush.
Ditto. It said "nitrates" and my mind read "sulfates". But nitrates and nitrites are nasty shit too- not good for the body and can definitely contribute to migraines. Best to avoid those chemicals (amongst a host of others, of course.)

Actually, nitrates have gotten a bad rap. There is a lot to be said for eating pastured, cured meats. Humans have been doing it for thousands of years. Our past need to preserve food meant the use of salt to keep the meat fresh. If you're getting meats cured with salt (preferably sea salt) then nitrates shouldn't pose a problem. In fact, sea salt (not the iodized, Morton's salt) has been criticized when we need it for basic cellular function. Science is reevaluating its position on foods role in chronic disease. Have you seen the recent Time magazine article on butter? The reevaluation says that butter is far superior to margarine.

Here's an interesting article on the use of salt (nitrates).
href="http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer">takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer

After following a no processed food diet following paleo/Weston Price principles for the past 2 years, I am healthier than ever. My weight has stabilized and I am in much better health (the WAY I feel AND my numbers). And I eat bacon/lard/meat/eggs every day. Very few grains, lots of fermented foods, and lots of veggies. Daily exercise, when I can.

unsung · October 2014

chadwick said:
huh i'll be damned. egg & banana pancake. i'll try this sometime soon. lately all my meals are with walnuts. lastnight: elk burger w/ one baby porta bella mushroom diced & g. onions put into the burger as it cooked, walnuts, g. onions or leek & carrots diced up & surrounded the meat. when nearly done i threw in two handfulls of spinach. put the lid back on & bam, good grubbin

every morning im having one egg, g. onions, walnuts, sausage or pork, cabbage & carrots diced up & go. w/ a banana, few grapes & oj

check out this excellent snack: apple cut up, grapes (these are red grapes) walnut pieces & cinnamon. thrown around in a bowl. son of a... is it ever good

been on this diet now approaching a week. been swimming 2 hrs or 2 hrs & 5 min everyday. it's fucking wonderful! hard as a damn rock & losing weight. i've done this program before & then i was dropping 1/2 a pound - 1 pound daily. soon i'll be anorexic skinny. just kidding. that'll never happen unless hell freezes over

heck i've even got a 1/2 a 5th of coconut rum out there in the kitchen. testing one's willpower & determination is a high in itself

& welcome back to sleeping like a fucking log zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Goodjob!

brianlux · October 2014

spacekaddette said:
Yeah, I've been on her site. Also, the app Yummly is pretty good.

By the way, you can make pancakes with just eggs and bananas. I think they're really good.

That sounds crazy but I looked up a recipes (really simple- one well mashed ripe banana, two beaten eggs) and it actually sounds really good! Definitely going to try them- thanks!

riotgrl said:

brianlux said:

unsung said:

rgambs said:
The biggest source of nitrates for most people is leafy green vegetables. Vegetarians sometimes have low stomach acid which contributes to increased sensitivity to nitrates.
I thought wine contained sulfites, not nitrates.
My bad, you are correct. I'm working mids, my mind is mush.
Ditto. It said "nitrates" and my mind read "sulfates". But nitrates and nitrites are nasty shit too- not good for the body and can definitely contribute to migraines. Best to avoid those chemicals (amongst a host of others, of course.)

Actually, nitrates have gotten a bad rap. There is a lot to be said for eating pastured, cured meats. Humans have been doing it for thousands of years. Our past need to preserve food meant the use of salt to keep the meat fresh. If you're getting meats cured with salt (preferably sea salt) then nitrates shouldn't pose a problem. In fact, sea salt (not the iodized, Morton's salt) has been criticized when we need it for basic cellular function. Science is reevaluating its position on foods role in chronic disease. Have you seen the recent Time magazine article on butter? The reevaluation says that butter is far superior to margarine.

Here's an interesting article on the use of salt (nitrates).
href="http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer">takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer

After following a no processed food diet following paleo/Weston Price principles for the past 2 years, I am healthier than ever. My weight has stabilized and I am in much better health (the WAY I feel AND my numbers). And I eat bacon/lard/meat/eggs every day. Very few grains, lots of fermented foods, and lots of veggies. Daily exercise, when I can.

Yeah, I've read that about butter- def. better than margarine. I gave both up and all cow dairy years ago. My body seems to do better on goat or sheep's milk/cheese and even those in only small portions. But sorry, riotgrl, you'd have to go a long way to convince me bacon is healthy but hey, what ever works for you and makes you feel good- that's great. :-)

unsung · October 2014

I've gone through 50 lbs of bacon and 55 dozen eggs so far this year and my total cholesterol is 124.

Yes, I do keep count of what I've eaten all year.

Haven't had a pop/cola in three years, no milk in almost two years, margarine since forever. I have had raw milk though.

unsung · October 2014

riotgrl said:

brianlux said:

unsung said:

rgambs said:
The biggest source of nitrates for most people is leafy green vegetables. Vegetarians sometimes have low stomach acid which contributes to increased sensitivity to nitrates.
I thought wine contained sulfites, not nitrates.
My bad, you are correct. I'm working mids, my mind is mush.
Ditto. It said "nitrates" and my mind read "sulfates". But nitrates and nitrites are nasty shit too- not good for the body and can definitely contribute to migraines. Best to avoid those chemicals (amongst a host of others, of course.)

Actually, nitrates have gotten a bad rap. There is a lot to be said for eating pastured, cured meats. Humans have been doing it for thousands of years. Our past need to preserve food meant the use of salt to keep the meat fresh. If you're getting meats cured with salt (preferably sea salt) then nitrates shouldn't pose a problem. In fact, sea salt (not the iodized, Morton's salt) has been criticized when we need it for basic cellular function. Science is reevaluating its position on foods role in chronic disease. Have you seen the recent Time magazine article on butter? The reevaluation says that butter is far superior to margarine.

Here's an interesting article on the use of salt (nitrates).
href="http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer">takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer

After following a no processed food diet following paleo/Weston Price principles for the past 2 years, I am healthier than ever. My weight has stabilized and I am in much better health (the WAY I feel AND my numbers). And I eat bacon/lard/meat/eggs every day. Very few grains, lots of fermented foods, and lots of veggies. Daily exercise, when I can.

A lot of Paleo people eat fermented foods, I can't touch it.

chadwick · October 2014

this really is good stuff. thank you, unsung, for putting this thread together. it took me several days or longer to even open "paleo". i saw it here, i just never clicked on it. the very day i opened it, i began doing it. it was the light switch type thing. you know it's right when the power switch or light switch or light bulb comes on. bam good to go

exciting

brianlux · October 2014

unsung said:
I've gone through 50 lbs of bacon and 55 dozen eggs so far this year and my total cholesterol is 124.

Yes, I do keep count of what I've eaten all year.

Haven't had a pop/cola in three years, no milk in almost two years, margarine since forever. I have had raw milk though.

Thank you, unsung and riotgrl. I will enjoy the hell out the few times each year I eat bacon. Not gonna be a staple for me but I'll bacon-toast to you both next time I do have some.

Yeah, unsung, soda pop is bad stuff.

lolobugg · October 2014

it's been 6 months since I have touched a soda. went strict paleo for a while and dropped about 25-30 pounds in two months. I have started adding back tortillas and rice and still seem to be maintaining the steady weight. 5'11" 150 lbs and I feel great. it is def not a fad diet. it works. you will feel better once you cut out all the processed crap that makes up 90% of your local grocery store.

bjo1015 · October 2014

lolobugg said:
it's been 6 months since I have touched a soda. went strict paleo for a while and dropped about 25-30 pounds in two months. I have started adding back tortillas and rice and still seem to be maintaining the steady weight. 5'11" 150 lbs and I feel great. it is def not a fad diet. it works. you will feel better once you cut out all the processed crap that makes up 90% of your local grocery store.

I had similar results. For the past 5 months I have been following a diet close to paleo that was low carb, no sugar (not even fruits), no dairy, and the daily recommended amount protein (basically a ketogenic diet). I lost 50 lbs in 5 months and just recently started to phase grains and fruits back into my meals. I eat a ton of vegetables and have discovered things that I never would have considered trying before (rutabaga and turnips) and plan to continue to eat those things instead of potatoes a majority of the time.

I have felt better than ever with the lack of processed foods and sugar in my diet. I sleep better, have more energy, and fewer lower back problems. I tried losing weight by following a "balanced" low fat diet and exercise, but could never lose more than 10 lbs. Now that I lost 50 lbs, a balanced diet and exercise should allow me to maintain my 145 lbs. I do allow myself a cheat day once a week to splurge on things I enjoy like pizza and sweets.

lolobugg · October 2014

bjo1015 said:

lolobugg said:
it's been 6 months since I have touched a soda. went strict paleo for a while and dropped about 25-30 pounds in two months. I have started adding back tortillas and rice and still seem to be maintaining the steady weight. 5'11" 150 lbs and I feel great. it is def not a fad diet. it works. you will feel better once you cut out all the processed crap that makes up 90% of your local grocery store.
I had similar results. For the past 5 months I have been following a diet close to paleo that was low carb, no sugar (not even fruits), no dairy, and the daily recommended amount protein (basically a ketogenic diet). I lost 50 lbs in 5 months and just recently started to phase grains and fruits back into my meals. I eat a ton of vegetables and have discovered things that I never would have considered trying before (rutabaga and turnips) and plan to continue to eat those things instead of potatoes a majority of the time.

I have felt better than ever with the lack of processed foods and sugar in my diet. I sleep better, have more energy, and fewer lower back problems. I tried losing weight by following a "balanced" low fat diet and exercise, but could never lose more than 10 lbs. Now that I lost 50 lbs, a balanced diet and exercise should allow me to maintain my 145 lbs. I do allow myself a cheat day once a week to splurge on things I enjoy like pizza and sweets.

congrats, man
yeah I eat dark chocolate a lot.... have to admit.
and turnips are so good!!!
asparagus and avocado are also staples.
the "food pyramid" is a joke. can't believe people still think lots of grains are good for you.

EDIT: btw.. I never gave up fruits, in fact I eat a lot of fruit. you should have no problem if you add it back. apples every day, blueberries and balance it with some trail mix. gets that metabolism going strong.

chadwick · October 2014

been 8 days & feeling great. with all the swimming i'm doing, this is ridiculous! i shoulda been doing this all along. sleeping for me resembles a rock or a brick. when i'm not swimming & i'm eating like a dumbasshole, sleeping is terrible for me.

lolobugg · October 2014

chadwick said:
been 8 days & feeling great. with all the swimming i'm doing, this is ridiculous! i shoulda been doing this all along. sleeping for me resembles a rock or a brick. when i'm not swimming & i'm eating like a dumbasshole, sleeping is terrible for me.

congrats, man!!
it is a wonderful and healthy way to live.
I'm 36 and I feel and look better than I did since high school

riotgrl · October 2014

unsung said:

riotgrl said:

brianlux said:

unsung said:

rgambs said:
The biggest source of nitrates for most people is leafy green vegetables. Vegetarians sometimes have low stomach acid which contributes to increased sensitivity to nitrates.
I thought wine contained sulfites, not nitrates.
My bad, you are correct. I'm working mids, my mind is mush.
Ditto. It said "nitrates" and my mind read "sulfates". But nitrates and nitrites are nasty shit too- not good for the body and can definitely contribute to migraines. Best to avoid those chemicals (amongst a host of others, of course.)

Actually, nitrates have gotten a bad rap. There is a lot to be said for eating pastured, cured meats. Humans have been doing it for thousands of years. Our past need to preserve food meant the use of salt to keep the meat fresh. If you're getting meats cured with salt (preferably sea salt) then nitrates shouldn't pose a problem. In fact, sea salt (not the iodized, Morton's salt) has been criticized when we need it for basic cellular function. Science is reevaluating its position on foods role in chronic disease. Have you seen the recent Time magazine article on butter? The reevaluation says that butter is far superior to margarine.

Here's an interesting article on the use of salt (nitrates).
href="http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer">takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer

After following a no processed food diet following paleo/Weston Price principles for the past 2 years, I am healthier than ever. My weight has stabilized and I am in much better health (the WAY I feel AND my numbers). And I eat bacon/lard/meat/eggs every day. Very few grains, lots of fermented foods, and lots of veggies. Daily exercise, when I can.
A lot of Paleo people eat fermented foods, I can't touch it.

Fermented salsa and jalapenos are amazing! Easy way to get some fermented foods without that really sour taste that can be off putting! I have a hard time eating some of it but I canned 20 lb of tomatoes as fermented salsa and it is already gone! Guess I'll be doing 60 lb next summer

unsung · October 2014

I'm willing to check that out, thanks. One thing I really want to do is to start canning as well.

riotgrl · October 2014

unsung said:
I'm willing to check that out, thanks. One thing I really want to do is to start canning as well.

This one is my favorite but it uses whey (dairy - although I use raw milk yogurt to get my whey).

mommypotamus.com/cultured-salsa-recipe/

This one is good if you're dairy free. Both are tried and true!

tasty-yummies.com/2013/09/03/fermented-salsa-gluten-free-vegan/

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