The Doing our Best Paleolithic support thread

[ShineliketheSon]

Are there other paleolithic eaters out there???? I"m new to this but loving it. I started dong it two weeks ago due to 5 years of candida issues and then just a few days ago found out it is an acutal diet and found a GREAT website with recipes and one stating the allowed/disallowed foods. Wondering if we could start a support thread or if there is one allready that I can't find? THanks!

ETA I also wanted to add that I LOVE this diet but personally do not believe in the evolution theory usually linked to this diet...I believe in creation. I do the diet cause it works for me (so far ) Just so there isn't any confusion

ETA We Welcome everyone but ask that you respect that we all have different bodies and different needs (financianl, time, support or lack of from family etc) so it's natural our diets will be different and therefor all judging should be left at the door...After all you can't do it all and we all have different priorities that make our different choices. Let's support eachother in an area that is difficult to change in our processed foods world :

[dogmom327]

Me! I switched over a little over 2 months ago. I'm not perfect (very dark chocolate is my cheat) but I do pretty darn well most days.

I switched for two reasons: food sensitivities in my newborn (dairy, sugar, gluten) and to address my candida issues which have plagued me for 10 years and TF wasn't ultimately helping.

Subbing for ideas and support

[FairyRae]

Have you see this site? http://paleofood.com/

I think it's awesome! (I'm not paleo, but am gluten and dairy free, and often go totally grain free when I feel not so good. I feel awesome every time I eat a totally paleo diet...)

Watching this thread with interest!

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by dogmom327

Me! I switched over a little over 2 months ago. I'm not perfect (very dark chocolate is my cheat) but I do pretty darn well most days.

I switched for two reasons: food sensitivities in my newborn (dairy, sugar, gluten) and to address my candida issues which have plagued me for 10 years and TF wasn't ultimately helping.

Subbing for ideas and support

YAY! Oh my on the 10 years of candida...I thought 5 was bad! I'm going hard core. The only thing I venture off with is plain organic yogurt...I believe in probiotic cultures and need to put the good stuff back...I feel soo much better after eating alot of it so I know it works for me. I have a almost 5mo and I quit dairy (other than the yogurt) a while back for her. Glad you are intrested here!

Originally Posted by FairyRae

Have you see this site? http://paleofood.com/

I think it's awesome! (I'm not paleo, but am gluten and dairy free, and often go totally grain free when I feel not so good. I feel awesome every time I eat a totally paleo diet...)

Watching this thread with interest!

YUP, that's the site I get all my recipies off so far. I forgot to link it in my thread but will at the top. THanks! Glad your watching

So I just started doing the sweet treats with organic unsweetended coconut and honey...is this a bad idea with the candida??? I've been off all sweets other than fruit for 2 weeks now. Of course, I'm using this stuff in moderation but also don't want to regress KWIM?

[deditus]

We are working towards paleo. I believe it is the diet our bodies are designed for. We eat mostly meat, veggies, fruit, nuts, and fat, with some "not allowed" stuff like beans, maple syrup, tubers, and some buckwheat and rice. Like I said - work in progress! Dd is gluten, dairy, and soy intolerant, we suspect dh has celiac disease, and I am just all around a wreck, so we think this is the best diet to help us heal and stay healthy.

[crunchy_mama]

We try to be paleo as well. Have been working on this a few years now. I have months that are really great and then some really bad days. Thankfully now the mistakes do get fewer and farther between. It has been more of a challenge lately as with my budget as my budget has been cut a lot and I am getting big and pregnant and my energy levels go up and down. So, trying to keep it as simple as possible. Beans are for sure in my life right now as they help stretch the budget and I would much rather be beans than grains. potatoes are as well and no I don't feel guilt about them- seems to work for me just fine and with trying to stretch the budget without grains I have to make some concessions

today was well except 1 waffle made w/ rice and tapioca flour- I had an afternoon crash after an incredibly crazy day. I stopped at one though. However, breakfast was homemade sausage and veggie hash(beets- potato- and onions), lunch was chicken- romain- tomatoes and sunflower seeds- snack- chocolate coconut chia seed pudding- and supper was yummy roast w/ potatoes, carrots, and onions.

[dogmom327]

Originally Posted by ShineliketheSon

YAY! Oh my on the 10 years of candida...I thought 5 was bad! I'm going hard core. The only thing I venture off with is plain organic yogurt...I believe in probiotic cultures and need to put the good stuff back...I feel soo much better after eating alot of it so I know it works for me. I have a almost 5mo and I quit dairy (other than the yogurt) a while back for her. Glad you are intrested here!

You might consider using fermented veggies instead of yogurt as a source of probiotics. Of course this is very individual but I found that I really had to walk away from dairy to see big improvements.

[nym]

subbing to this as I am trying to get into this form of diet... I have been grain free for almost a month, and am trying to refine it a little more now..

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by deditus

We are working towards paleo. I believe it is the diet our bodies are designed for. We eat mostly meat, veggies, fruit, nuts, and fat, with some "not allowed" stuff like beans, maple syrup, tubers, and some buckwheat and rice. Like I said - work in progress! Dd is gluten, dairy, and soy intolerant, we suspect dh has celiac disease, and I am just all around a wreck, so we think this is the best diet to help us heal and stay healthy.

WElcome! I think the allowed/disallowed list might be differnet depending on what website you go to as everything else...I just liked the one I posted cause it was allready what I was doing and is a good guide for me.

Originally Posted by crunchy_mama

We try to be paleo as well. Have been working on this a few years now. I have months that are really great and then some really bad days. Thankfully now the mistakes do get fewer and farther between. It has been more of a challenge lately as with my budget as my budget has been cut a lot and I am getting big and pregnant and my energy levels go up and down. So, trying to keep it as simple as possible. Beans are for sure in my life right now as they help stretch the budget and I would much rather be beans than grains. potatoes are as well and no I don't feel guilt about them- seems to work for me just fine and with trying to stretch the budget without grains I have to make some concessions

today was well except 1 waffle made w/ rice and tapioca flour- I had an afternoon crash after an incredibly crazy day. I stopped at one though. However, breakfast was homemade sausage and veggie hash(beets- potato- and onions), lunch was chicken- romain- tomatoes and sunflower seeds- snack- chocolate coconut chia seed pudding- and supper was yummy roast w/ potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Welcome!!! There will be no judging here!!! I need to put that at the top. We all have different bodies and different needs (financianl, time, support or lack of from family etc) so it's natural our diets will be different...You can't do it all! (especially while pregnant!)

I don't do the organic grass fed only meat or all organic veggies/fruits. I'm just not there yet, and may never be. It is a huge expense and I'm not prepared to make that sacrafice. I will be doing a homestead organic farm co-op here but it doesn't start again till May. I may add things like beans back into my diet later, as well as splurge occassionally when out to eat or holidays or parties once I feel the candida is truly under control. Right now I have to go all or nothing to get started

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by dogmom327

You might consider using fermented veggies instead of yogurt as a source of probiotics. Of course this is very individual but I found that I really had to walk away from dairy to see big improvements.

I"ve thought of that...can you get fermented veggies from teh stores? I seriously have no cooking/canning/gardening experience. I grew up on canned veggies and fruits, meat and potato and alot of stuff from the box which is in turn alot of what I've fed my family (though frozen or fresh veggies/fruits not canned ) So I've read that normal pickles at the store are not actually fermented? But really I feel great with the yogurt, it has been what makes me feel better for a month or so since I started eating it twice a day. But may be interested in dropping it.

Originally Posted by nym

subbing to this as I am trying to get into this form of diet... I have been grain free for almost a month, and am trying to refine it a little more now..

Welcome!!!! Grain free for a month...WAY TO GO!!!

ETA I'm so proud of myself! I acutally made meals from recipes today! This is a BIG thing for me. And they were all paleo. We had apple for breakfast (on the go) Spinach/mushroom omlet with kiwi and grapes for lunch, bannana with almond butter for snack, paleo meatballs with fresh veggies for supper and nut/dried fruit/honey dessert. I'm just so excited about this!!!

[dogmom327]

Originally Posted by ShineliketheSon

I"ve thought of that...can you get fermented veggies from teh stores? I seriously have no cooking/canning/gardening experience. I grew up on canned veggies and fruits, meat and potato and alot of stuff from the box which is in turn alot of what I've fed my family (though frozen or fresh veggies/fruits not canned ) So I've read that normal pickles at the store are not actually fermented? But really I feel great with the yogurt, it has been what makes me feel better for a month or so since I started eating it twice a day. But may be interested in dropping it.


Welcome!!!! Grain free for a month...WAY TO GO!!!

If yogurt works for you that's great! No judgment here...I just know I thought I was doing fine with raw dairy but felt better once I was off it. The whole experience has been really weird honestly.

It is really hard to find truly fermented veggies in the store but depending on where you live, it might be possible. Doing your own though is super easy. For example, to make sauerkraut, you cut up cabbage, mix in some salt and then work the cabbage with your hands for about 8-10 minutes. Stuff it in a jar so it's under the brine that was created when you worked the cabbage (the juice comes out) and leave it for a week or two.

It's so awesome to see other people doing well going grain free and working towards primal/paleo....it's encouraging to me to keep up what I'm doing and know I'm not alone

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by dogmom327

If yogurt works for you that's great! No judgment here...I just know I thought I was doing fine with raw dairy but felt better once I was off it. The whole experience has been really weird honestly.

It is really hard to find truly fermented veggies in the store but depending on where you live, it might be possible. Doing your own though is super easy. For example, to make sauerkraut, you cut up cabbage, mix in some salt and then work the cabbage with your hands for about 8-10 minutes. Stuff it in a jar so it's under the brine that was created when you worked the cabbage (the juice comes out) and leave it for a week or two.

It's so awesome to see other people doing well going grain free and working towards primal/paleo....it's encouraging to me to keep up what I'm doing and know I'm not alone

Hey thanks I might try that. If I don't have to shell out $3.50 for a thing of yogurt DH will be happier too! Plus I don't care for the taste, but LOVE saurkraut! HOw often do you eat it?

I just noticed on disallowed list it said no coconut (other than coconut oil) or carab. I took recipes off that listed above website when I went to the store and just bought a whole bag of both Guess I need to be careful with some of those reciepes as not everyone views allowed/disallowed foods the same. Will use those two things sparinly but will not throw them out!

[FairyRae]

Originally Posted by ShineliketheSon

I"ve thought of that...can you get fermented veggies from teh stores? I seriously have no cooking/canning/gardening experience.

You can buy Bubbies dill pickles and sauerkraut--both are lactofermented and not pasteurized. My local HFS carries them, along w/ a couple of local brands.

But, making cultured veggies is soooooooooooooo easy once you try it...I bet you could find a video on youtube that would show how to do it...Also, you can do water kefir or make non-dairy juice kefir or coconut milk kefir using milk kefir grains...and there is also coconut milk yogurt...(Although the one food I miss most of all being on a gluten/dairy/soy/corn free diet is full-fat, cream on the top yogurt...mmmmmmmmm. I don't know that I'd avoid it if it weren't for my ds's issues w/ it...)

[snowbunny]

I've been strongly considering going paleo if only for a month on a trial basis. I'm thinking it'll help me TTC (I've got PCOS). There's nothing in grain or dairy, for that matter, that you can't find elsewhere. Now don't get me wrong: I think these are perfectly good foods, but I have an inkling that paleo food will be better for my constitution.

[crunchy_mama]

Love the title!!

[Metasequoia]

We're a bunch of Type Os here & from experience, I know that Paleo works best for us. When I eat something carby, I get lightheaded & have heart palps & feel like I'm high, in a bad way - kind of out-of-body-ish.

I crave animal protein & salt. Fortunately, we all like fermented veggies over here & most meals consist of a piece of meat with a side of fermented veggies. We all do best on foods like this.

I need to have some "treats" so nobody feels deprived & I usually make muffins with coconut & ground pumpkin seeds - this usually takes care of the cravings.

Lately I've wanted to branch out in terms of variety of proteins, so I've ordered a goat (meat) & venison. I'd love to have a discussion of what other animal proteins you eat & how you prepare them.

P.S. We're hardcore GF & mostly dairy free (except I cheat & Dd1 & Ds have been having yogurt since Dd1 is battling yeast & Ds took abx for strep, but Dd2 clearly cannot have dairy.) We occasionally eat rice cooked in bone broth & splurge on GF french fries upon occasion.

[snowbunny]

Originally Posted by Metasequoia

I need to have some "treats" so nobody feels deprived & I usually make muffins with coconut & ground pumpkin seeds - this usually takes care of the cravings.

I have a GREAT recipe for coconut flour and citrus madeleines. It uses coconut flour, coconut milk, honey and a touch of citrus and vanilla. I find that when I use coconut flour in baking, I can be satisfied with just one brownie or just one madeleine unlike when I use carb-rich flours and I keep going back to snitch a bite until it's all gone.

[Tigeresse]

I'm doing SCD with attention to bloodtype/genotype superfoods...pretty darn close to paleo. Been on it for about 3 weeks, after determining that straight gluten-free wasn't making any difference. The one thing I do have is certain cheeses that are both OK for SCD and my genotype.

Right now I'm trying to figure out if I can have Synergy on this plan. Apparently they brew their Kombucha for 30 days which should eliminate the sugar...but how do I know for sure!?! I really miss it and think I need the probiotics. The juice added to it should be fine...

[Metasequoia]

Originally Posted by snowbunny

I have a GREAT recipe for coconut flour and citrus madeleines. It uses coconut flour, coconut milk, honey and a touch of citrus and vanilla. I find that when I use coconut flour in baking, I can be satisfied with just one brownie or just one madeleine unlike when I use carb-rich flours and I keep going back to snitch a bite until it's all gone.

PLEASE share that recipe, it sounds delicious!

Originally Posted by Tigeresse

Right now I'm trying to figure out if I can have Synergy on this plan. Apparently they brew their Kombucha for 30 days which should eliminate the sugar...but how do I know for sure!?! I really miss it and think I need the probiotics. The juice added to it should be fine...

I can say that after drinking an entire bottle myself in a half hour, I don't feel any blood sugar problems & I'm VERY sensitive. This is another treat I'll get for us when we're out.

[crunchy_mama]

hey guys, wondering where everyone buys their coconut flour- I am starting to run low and looking to get the best deal. Last time I bought TT had a 2 for 1 special, but I don't see anything going on right now.