Clean Eating

[diggitydot]

Nope, not raw. You can go that way if it floats your boat, but it's not necessary.

My breakfast usually consists of a few egg whites, some veggies (peppers and onions), and occasionally some turkey sausage scrambled together or as an omelet.

Lunch is usually my largest meal. I like a green salad, veggies, a handful of chopped nuts, tuna, and some kind of dressing.

Dinner varies, but we like pork roasts with veggies, stir-frys, curried veggies with chicken, coconut shrimp, etc. We like coconut and it's kind of a Paleo staple, so it works for us.

[AmeliePoulain]

That actually sounds good! I'm going to look into it. I was thinking nuts, berries, and raw carrots lol. I assumed no eggs or dairy... can you have dairy? I consume whole milk and whole yogurt and thought they're healthy because the fat is nutrient rich and I read somewhere they actually help maintain a healthy weight.

[SoonerTexan]

I like Michael Pollan's stuff. It makes the most sense to me.

[diggitydot]

That actually sounds good! I'm going to look into it. I was thinking nuts, berries, and raw carrots lol. I assumed no eggs or dairy... can you have dairy? I consume whole milk and whole yogurt and thought they're healthy because the fat is nutrient rich and I read somewhere they actually help maintain a healthy weight.

Technically, dairy isn't Paleo, but I still use some. I was never a big milk drinker, but I occasionally have some cheese or yogurt.

We're not hardcore Paleo. Hardcore Paleo is no dairy, no legumes, and no wheat. I've really only entirely eliminated wheat. I've found that I feel quite a bit less hungry (and far less bloated after eating) when I avoid wheat.

[SuzySunshine]

I've really only entirely eliminated wheat. I've found that I feel quite a bit less hungry (and far less bloated after eating) when I avoid wheat.

This is what I find interesting - I have a friend that just recently made her whole family go gluten free because there are health issues with her youngest. She says the difference after two weeks has been AMAZING! They all feel better, less bloated after meals, her son's skin issues are GONE, he's growing (he's always been small for his age), its really amazing. And I know what a pain it is to be GF because I see it with MIL but I wonder...

[diggitydot]

So far, it's just me and DH who avoid wheat, but I may make the move for DS, too. He (like DH) has some skin and ADD/ADHD issues and I'm curious to see if there's any noticeable difference for them.

[Deebs]

Interestingly, I am friendly with a dietician who works at a Celiac center and we had a lengthy discussion about how concerning it is that people are going Gluten free who shouldn't, and that many Celiac centers are trying to do some public education to prevent this fad. This problem is confirmed in case controlled studies. The biggest problem is that there are nutrients (iron, fiber, vitamin Bs) that are found and taken easily into the body via whole grains. Often people find that eliminating processed foods (which tends to happen with a gluten free diet initially) helps them feel much better. Then, as they add in gluten free processed foods, they start to have ill effects. Gluten free foods have more calories, fat, and fewer nutrients and fiber than their whole grain counterparts. Obviously, if you are allergic to gluten or have Celiac disease, a GF diet is essential. But, if not, a much better bet is to work toward more of a whole food diet and eliminating/reducing processed foods. Shop the perimeter of the store as a good first step and only buy whole grains for those products.

[MsSassyBaskets]

Interestingly, I am friendly with a dietician who works at a Celiac center and we had a lengthy discussion about how concerning it is that people are going Gluten free who shouldn't, and that many Celiac centers are trying to do some public education to prevent this fad. This problem is confirmed in case controlled studies. The biggest problem is that there are nutrients (iron, fiber, vitamin Bs) that are found and taken easily into the body via whole grains. Often people find that eliminating processed foods (which tends to happen with a gluten free diet initially) helps them feel much better. Then, as they add in gluten free processed foods, they start to have ill effects. Gluten free foods have more calories, fat, and fewer nutrients and fiber than their whole grain counterparts. Obviously, if you are allergic to gluten or have Celiac disease, a GF diet is essential. But, if not, a much better bet is to work toward more of a whole food diet and eliminating/reducing processed foods. Shop the perimeter of the store as a good first step and only buy whole grains for those products.

I posted this on another thread -- interesting article on the subject.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/0...eed-it-or-not/

[BonBon]

. Then, as they add in gluten free processed foods, they start to have ill effects. Gluten free foods have more calories, fat, and fewer nutrients and fiber than their whole grain counterparts. .

This is key...when I advocate I gluten-free diet, it doesn't mean stocking up on the same old crap, but gluten free. One of my well-meaning girlfriends brought me a bunch of gluten-free products, and honestly I was appalled. It was so freaking processed and chemical-y.

[Michele]

I already eat few processed foods. Cheese sticks and Stonyfield Farms yogurt and bread and pasta are about it for me. Of course when I go out to eat, all bets are off. . When I have dessert, it's pretty much all homemade (though I do use regular white flour and white sugar.). And I'm 95% Diet Coke free! I only drink it once in a while if I'm at a bar with friends. Drinking water in a bar is just wrong!

Since I've been working out so much, I figured I'd lose the belly bulge quicker...but I find that by the end of the day my belly is bigger. And I can tell I'm slimming/firming up everywhere else.

[AmeliePoulain]

I'm 95% Diet Coke free!

It took me a while to give up reg coke but once I switched to mineral water I was good. Why does everything that's bad taste so good!?

[Curegirl]

Saw this today and thought of you guys: http://www.fitsugar.com/Paleo-Snack-Ideas-29023190

[Thirteen]

Om nom nom Paleo and PaleOMG also have really great recipes.

I made almond vanilla shortbread cookies yesterday and they are so good!


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