01/20/10 by Derek | Blog, Nutrition | 10 Comments »
The New Food Pyramid
So we are about three weeks into this whole paleo challenge, and I’ve noticed a progression in the gym:
Week 1: “I can’t eat bread and sugar!? What am I supposed to eat!?”
Week 2: “I’ve dropped 6 pounds already! This is awesome!”
Week 3: “I tried this new paleo recipe -insert recipe here- it was delicious!”
Hopefully week 4 will bring some of you a new outlook on your food.
Some of the recipes people have been telling me about sound great (samples for the trainers are always appreciated). Darcy has a good one for Paleo Candy Bars; we are in negotiations with her right now to trade them for her membership. A few of you have been raving about the Roast Sticky Chicken found in our recipe section (try out some of the links found there to websites for more recipes). A couple of you asked about the Apple and Pork Roast I was bragging about (I held the sugar and added sweet potatoes)… yea, I love my crockpot. Here are some yummy breakfast options Kristin H. sent me.
So, you can see that whole, “What am I supposed to eat!?” question is easily answered. The possibilities are endless. I told someone today that I eat more variety and better tasting food now then before I started eating paleo. It’s about eating real, fresh food; not foodlike products made in a factory, packaged with a health claim on it.
So try some new recipes and let me know how they go!
04/06/09 by Derek | Blog, Nutrition | 5 Comments »
I’ve had a few questions about going Paleo recently. Where does dairy fall in the Paleo Diet? Strict Paleo omits dairy altogether. Think about it for a second…what animal drinks milk from another animal? What animal drinks ANY milk as an adult? Kinda’ against the laws of nature if you ask me. There is also an insulin response from milk, and that is what we’re trying to minimize here. Also, many people are lactose intolerant, and MANY more are intolerant to a lesser degree and don’t even know it. You may be able to digest milk fine, but the symptoms can vary from person to person…everything from psoriasis and eczema to acne and arthritis. People live with these things all their lives and never think milk might be the causative factor.
So, do I drink milk? Yes I do, because it’s delicious and I love it! I went sans dairy for a while and didn’t notice any difference in my body composition, performance, and any other measures. But that’s just me. Will dairy derail your Paleo progress? I would say more than likely not. The grains and sugars are the real enemies here. But remember, if your going to drink milk, go for the whole kind. Anything else is more processed, and taking the fat out intensifies that insulin response.
Another complaint I get is Paleo is so hard! Well, that is a lame excuse. It is easy and affordable. I eat A LOT and am a poor Mo Fo. Which means I shop exclusively at Costco. Here are a few staples of my diet:
Trident Salmon Patties: (Wild Caught). At $13 for a pack of 12, this is poor mans Salmon. I cook 2 of these bad boys up, throw on a slice of cheese, and go to town! No buns!
Hunk-O-Turkey: Costco also sells a large chunk of deli style turkey meat. This is the stuff you see behind the counter at the grocery store before they slice it. They run about $19 for one (not sure how much they weigh, but they are big) and it lasts a long time. I usually cut it in half and throw one in the freezer so it doesn’t go bad. I slice it up and it goes on my 2 minute salad.
They also have a big tub of organic spring mix salad for $4. This is the same price you pay for a small tub anywhere else. See the salad above.
And one of my favorites…2 whole young chickens, for $10. See the roast sticky chicken recipe (scroll down), it’s delicious. Just one chicken serves 4 or 5 people.
There is a lot more, but this should keep you busy for the week. Do you have any Paleo recipes you want to share? Post ‘em to comments or email them to me!
While you’re cruisin’ the net, be sure to check out Alex’s blog. She has jumped on the Paleo bandwagon, and her and Jarod tell me they love it and have never felt better. I have definitely noticed Jarod’s performance improve in the gym as well.
Questions? Post to comments or ask me directly. Be sure to check the nutrition tab up top for more recipes/guidance.
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