D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) )

[passthemanna]

made some really good muffins for my picky boy. I didn't really measure but here's what I used:
dry:
ground raw almonds
ww flour (bout 1/2 cup)
organic rolled oats (about 1 cup)
some oat bran
baking powder
baking soda

wet:
banana
apple sauce (steamed apple w/skin)
blackstrap mollases
lots of sesame seeds & flaxseeds ground
frozen pineapple
raisins
cinnamon
ginger
cloves
nutmeg

shredded beets, carrots and zucchini in the vitamix, then mixed everything together in a bowl & added cocoa. baked at 325-350 ds and dd loved them
going to use coconut flour next time and add dates.

[Katigre]

Originally Posted by mamasara

I totally get that. But, for me, it doesn't work. I really am getting enough protein and fat. Insane amounts. This morning for breakfast, I had 5 eggs cooked in coconut oil, with a banana. My belly is so, so full and I'm practically sitting on my hands to stop myself from going to get a bowl of cereal. The mornings that I have oatmeal, I always add walnuts and ground flax seed. I try to eat fat/protein with every meal, even if it doesn't include meat.

It honestly sounds like you're getting lots of protein but NOT enough fat . What you listed for breakfast has a little bit of fat (the CO) but nothing else there is fatty.

[simplegirl]

Speaking for myself (not kids) would a spoonful of coconut oil be sufficient amount of fat if I felt I weren't getting enough?

[LilacPhoenix]

I took my old favorite crockpot chili recipe that used almost all canned ingredients, and substituted fresh ingredients. It's in the crockpot now for lunch tomorrow. I'm half excited, half scared to see how it comes out

[mommychem]

Originally Posted by cmljll

I took my old favorite crockpot chili recipe that used almost all canned ingredients, and substituted fresh ingredients. It's in the crockpot now for lunch tomorrow. I'm half excited, half scared to see how it comes out

Details please

[LilacPhoenix]

I wrote down everything in it and how I prepped it all, but I won't share what I did until I try it tomorrow Then I'll probably post it and critique it Might not be till Friday... Busy couple days coming up... I'll at least give a thumbs up or down tomorrow

Fresh produce, ground beef, dry beans, and spices are the only things in it!

[Niki]

I wish I could afford all organic meat. I feel guilty everytime I buy regular meat at the store. I tried going back to vegetarian for a week or so, and it didn't go well. I don't know what changed with my body, but I NEED meat to feel normal. The other day I started feeling a bit shaky, like low blood sugar, until I chowed down on some pork chops. I felt great after that. Back to Primal I go.

[crunchymum]

I had some yucky food days while we were gone on our family mini vacation.


So, my mom is here this week, and she's mostly vegetarian... Do you all have any ideas of what I can plan that will be least offensive to her while still keeping with primal stuff? I have to grocery shop today. I'm planning on making simple curry tonight to use up a bunch of the veggies I have...

[justbreathe]

Originally Posted by Katigre

It honestly sounds like you're getting lots of protein but NOT enough fat . What you listed for breakfast has a little bit of fat (the CO) but nothing else there is fatty.

The eggs have about 20-25 grams of fat, plus the CO, plus a few grams in the "milk" for my coffee. Seems like a decent amount for just one meal to me.

Originally Posted by passthemanna

isn't quinoa a seed not a grain? would you need to restrict that? Maybe you're not getting enough nutrients. What if you add some berries or green smoothie to your breakfast? Dr fuhrman says you need to meet 3 criteria to feel full- Without running to grab my book I think it's nutrients, volume, and calories.

That's always been my understanding about quinoa as well but every paleo/primal person I know lumps it in with grains and stays away from it. *We* restrict it b/c it's so pricey.

I think hydration may actually have something to do with it. I've found that when I'm not getting enough fluids, I crave sugars and grains more.

Originally Posted by crunchymum

So, my mom is here this week, and she's mostly vegetarian... Do you all have any ideas of what I can plan that will be least offensive to her while still keeping with primal stuff? I have to grocery shop today. I'm planning on making simple curry tonight to use up a bunch of the veggies I have...

How is she with fish? You could do a simple salmon with grilled asparagus and something else (sweet potatoes go well, if you're able to have them)

Can you do beans? I can't ever remember if primal or paleo or neither can have beans?

[Mamaka]

For those wondering about gaining weight while eating paleo, guest post today on paleo parents talking about this.

[LearningMama]

Originally Posted by Mamaka

For those wondering about gaining weight while eating paleo, guest post today on paleo parents talking about this.

Thank you! This is exactly what I need for my husband.

[Mamaka]

[LilacPhoenix]

I got my Mother's Day presents yesterday! ELAD and Make It Paleo

[tempus vernum]

Originally Posted by mamasara

The eggs have about 20-25 grams of fat, plus the CO, plus a few grams in the "milk" for my coffee. Seems like a decent amount for just one meal to me.

I read somewhere that a 160 pound person on paleo/primal or GAPS should be getting around 112g of fat

I'm pretty sure I eat WAY more than 112g of fat a day - I weigh about 160 and wear a size 8. I don't have weight to gain or lose. I am pretty solid (i.e. not flabby) and I'm content with my figure. . . . so I feel comfy giving thoughts on this

Someone asked about a spoonful of coconut oil to boost fat. Whenever I was hungry in the beginning, I ate a spoonful of coconut oil (probably 4 to 7 times a day). I found it REALLY helped me to not be hungry constantly. Now it's evened out but it may be the way I eat too. . . I eat a large pat of butter on 2 to 3 things per meal plus I cover my eggs with coconut oil and cook with it and of course add it to foods, cover my chickens with it, etc. I try to pour olive oil on my food every meal. You get the picture right?

We probably go through several pounds of butter a week and almost 1/2 Gallon of coconut oil a month.. . not to mention avacados, coconut butter, olive oil, etc

[mommychem]

Originally Posted by SonshineMama

I read somewhere that a 160 pound person on paleo/primal or GAPS should be getting around 112g of fat

I'm pretty sure I eat WAY more than 112g of fat a day - I weigh about 160 and wear a size 8. I don't have weight to gain or lose. I am pretty solid (i.e. not flabby) and I'm content with my figure. . . . so I feel comfy giving thoughts on this

Someone asked about a spoonful of coconut oil to boost fat. Whenever I was hungry in the beginning, I ate a spoonful of coconut oil (probably 4 to 7 times a day). I found it REALLY helped me to not be hungry constantly. Now it's evened out but it may be the way I eat too. . . I eat a large pat of butter on 2 to 3 things per meal plus I cover my eggs with coconut oil and cook with it and of course add it to foods, cover my chickens with it, etc. I try to pour olive oil on my food every meal. You get the picture right?

We probably go through several pounds of butter a week and almost 1/2 Gallon of coconut oil a month.. . not to mention avacados, coconut butter, olive oil, etc

No wonder I'm struggling over here - plus I'm tandem nursing too. I felt much better when I was eating gobs of cashew butter, coconut oil, butter, etc. but we cut out dairy and I don't know that I made much effort to replace all the butter I used to use . I've gained weight whereas I was about your size a few months ago. Thanks!