most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-21T19:22:49Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/user/15018 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/5031/how-to-season-maintain-a-cast-iron-skillet/132419#132419 kaiulini 2012-07-04T01:01:11Z 2012-07-04T01:01:11Z

<p>If anything is stuck when I'm done cooking, while it's still hot I pour water in it to sort of deglaze the bottom and give it a little scrape with a pan scraper (plastic tool that is awesome). Once it's cooled, scrub with just water (no soap!). Wipe it dry with a paper towel or dish towel. Then I add either safflower oil or coconut oil! Coconut oil works great. I don't have any sticking issues, especially if I make sure to add oil (coconut or olive) or fat (or cook bacon first), before cooking. Good luck!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/132406/coconut-oil-question/132418#132418 kaiulini 2012-07-04T00:55:22Z 2012-07-04T00:55:22Z

<p>The melting point of coconut oil is 76 degrees F. So depending on the temperature of your home or where it's stored, it will be either solid, liquid, or a combination, like in my house where we keep the temperature at 78. One challenge when baking with coconut oil is that if you add it as an oil to a cold liquid, it almost instantly solidifies in to chunks! The first time I tried to make pancakes with it and added it to the cold milk I was totally stymied and had these chunks that did not mix well!</p> <p>Even if you have it slightly solid and want to use it to cook, just add a glob and it will melt and work just the same as when it's liquid!</p> <p>Good luck :)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/75737/what-is-a-good-book-on-history-of-hunter-gatherer-societies/120504#120504 kaiulini 2012-05-18T02:01:07Z 2012-05-18T02:01:07Z

<p>Dr Margaret Schoeninger at UCSD has done a lot of work on evolution of human diet. She did some few years observing traditional societies in Africa and their subsistence strategies. Not a book, but she's published articles. That may be a good place for you to look, scholarly journals on Anthropology/Biological Anthropology/Human Evolution.</p> <p>Good luck!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/119923/pregnancy-supplementation-prenatal-and-clo/119929#119929 kaiulini 2012-05-15T23:43:11Z 2012-05-15T23:43:11Z

<p>While TTC and during pregnancy, I took the New Chapter Perfect Prenatal. It's a whole food vitamin and it's awesome. Since my son was born, I had to switch because he has dairy/soy intolerance (thru breastmilk) and it contains soy. So now I take the Rainbow Light AllergenGuard Prenatal. I also take Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA. I wanted a prenatal specific DHA because I was concerned about large bodied fish as DHA sources and mercury contamination, etc. I don't know if cod liver oil is the way to go because of the mercury issue. And the fatty tissue tends to be where the mercury accumulates, IIRC. Any good prenatal will have plenty of folate so that shouldn't be a concern.</p> <p>As far as iron, that would be covered in the prenatal as well, and anemia doesn't really become an issue until you are pregnant, into the second trimester. If you eat enough meat it shouldn't be a problem.</p> <p>I really wanted to make sure that I also got all the nutrients I needed from my food too, but then decided to just take the prenatal to play it safe. I figured I had two back ups- variety in food in case I forgot my vitamin, and a vitamin in case I couldn't deal with kale. haha! Luckily I didn't have much morning sickness, but if you do, that prenatal vitamin is probably the most important thing you can eat, and hopefully, keep down. </p> <p>Hope that helps! Good luck TTC!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/115056/which-bacon-is-better-and-more-safe/115110#115110 kaiulini 2012-04-27T01:18:43Z 2012-04-27T01:18:43Z

<p>Applegate Farms Sunday Bacon is excellent! No nitrates/nitrites, organic, gluten and casein free. Also, delicious.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/28914/panu-parents-to-infants/115109#115109 kaiulini 2012-04-27T01:16:46Z 2012-04-27T01:16:46Z

<p>Here's some good info on vitamin D supplementation - it may not be necessary.</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/vitamin-d/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/vitamin-d/</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/73351/would-you-really-hunt-and-kill-if-you-had-to/115106#115106 kaiulini 2012-04-27T01:11:53Z 2012-04-27T01:11:53Z

<p>Don't forget that the "Paleo" diet, in situ, included not only hunting but also significant gathering. So, even if you're not a "born hunter", it stands to reason that you would still eat meat and still eat a "Paleo" diet.</p> <p>Early humans lived in small family groups, where subsistence tasks were divided among members of the group- assuming based on area of skill, some hunted, some gathered, all ate. This set up can be seen within extant hunter-gatherer societies as well. Just a thought.</p> <p>But yes, personally, if I had to, I could do it. Never done it before but if I was hungry, I think I'd have to. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114287/hi-im-new-looking-for-some-breastfeeding-restricted-diet-food-suggestions-lo kaiulini 2012-04-24T03:01:16Z 2012-04-24T03:31:52Z

<p>Hello All! (C/N at bottom)</p> <p>I recently started eating similarly to Paleo without meaning to be going on a "Paleo" diet. In November, my then just over 2 month old son was diagnosed with food intolerances. "Food for a 2 month old?" you may be asking...not quite, his intolerances are to foods I eat and subsequent intact proteins he gets from me through breastmilk. Insane, I know. Sadly, this is apparently a somewhat common issue, lots of babies can't tolerate foods mom eats, but the most common foods that give babies troubles are dairy and soy. Go figure. </p> <p>So the first steps for us were cutting dairy out of my diet and starting a food journal.</p> <p>That helped, a lot. He improved most dramatically with that dietary change, however he still wasn't where he should have been.</p> <p>Because about 50% of babies who are dairy intolerant are also soy intolerant, I cut that next. (and a few Top 8 also- nuts, peanuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, but not wheat-duh) It didn't seem to help. Next I decided to go to the straight total elimination diet. So for nearly a month I ate about 12 things -bison, duck, sweet potato, white potato, quinoa, oatmeal (helps with milk production), zucchini, yellow squash, pear, banana, coconut milk, olive oil, chamomile tea, maple syrup, and a shit-ton of potato chips (had to keep calories up to maintain milk supply). I fried everything I could, added onion back in very quickly so I didn't go totally insane. </p> <p>He reached an almost baseline, I reached an almost depression, so I started trialing foods back in. That's when I found out he reacted to wheat, then corn. I kicked myself for not going top 8 earlier. He also reacts, altho not as strongly, to cruciferous veggies, and some other salad greens. Garlic gets him some, as does citrus. So those are out. Fish is ok, as are eggs (woot!). He's sensitive enough to dairy that he reacts to both casein and whey, so most processed meats are out (not that I ate much to begin with...Applegate farms is my savior for bacon)</p> <p>He's eating some solids now, starting with the foods I ate which we knew he could tolerate, and doing pretty well. His favorite is, of course, meat.</p> <p>So now I'm at this point, where I have probably a while left of breastfeeding (he's almost 8 months old, goal was 12 months, but we definitely won't be switching to other mammalian milk now so I'm on the hook a while longer), and I've run out of ideas of what I can eat.</p> <p>so here's my question (haha long intro!) Help! any ideas on foods?</p> <p>He seems to be getting less sensitive, if he reacts, the symptoms are MUCH more mild than they were, and I think that's due in part to the fact that his gut finally matured some and he's got a decent colony now so things are easier to handle.</p> <p>Here's what I'm eating now that are generally ok with him - Zucchini, tomatoes, yellow squash, minimal green beans, bell pepper, potato, sweet potato, onion, fennel, rice and oatmeal (not strictly paleo, I know), avocado, banana, melon, apple, pear, berries, coconut milk, coconut oil, fish, beef, chicken (can't stand duck for a while), bison, chamomile, earl grey, and chai teas, basil, thyme, parsley, oregano, garam masala.</p> <p>Any and all suggestions on foods to eat would be MUCH appreciated. Other than the greenbeans, I haven't trialed any other legumes, I also haven't trialed nuts back in. Those are on my list for the next foods to try. If those pass, then that opens a lot up for me. </p> <p>Feeling kind of stuck with these foods, there's only so many ways you can rearrange the ingredients to make different meals</p> <p>I've done a lot of research over the last 6 months and am astounded at how many moms are facing these same issues. It's really pretty sad.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>C/N- My baby can't tolerate my breastmilk based on foods I eat - especially dairy, soy, wheat, cruciferous, salad greens. Looking for suggestions on foods so I don't go insane.</p> <p>Edit: Carrots, parsnips, and celery are all ok, too. I also take an allergen-free prenatal vitamin as well as a prenatal DHA supplement.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/101440/coming-off-the-pill/114289#114289 kaiulini 2012-04-24T03:16:58Z 2012-04-24T03:16:58Z

<p>I went off after being on it for 16 years straight. It took a good year before I started to get normal. That whole year was a roller coaster. I was irregular, emotionally unstable, etc. It wasn't fun. I can't tell you what it was like once I regulated though because I got pregnant! Haha that was the point anyway. But yes, sounds similar to my experience. I think you just have to eat healthfully and do your best to rid yourself of other hormone disruptors - the obvious ones like conventionally produced dairy and beef (complete with added hormones), but also the hidden ones, like BPA, sunscreen, other cosmetics and skin care, even some cleaning products and laundry detergent. The fewer disruptors in your environment the better. But eventually your body will figure it out and go back to normal! Good luck!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114140/is-there-scientific-proof-behind-the-paleo-lifestyle/114147#114147 kaiulini 2012-04-23T18:03:16Z 2012-04-23T18:03:16Z

<p>Agree with previous posters. Check out any research in to evolution of human diet. Check out the work of Dr Margaret Schoeninger. She's an anthropologist/biological anthropologist who has done a lot of research on primitive subsistence strategies. Seems like the fact that we're still around after a million years is pretty good proof that this is a decent "diet"!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/132406/coconut-oil-question/132418#132418 kaiulini 2012-07-08T14:49:00Z 2012-07-08T14:49:00Z

well it's similar to water, it's melting point is 32F but it doesn't instantly turn to liquid when the temp goes above 32. It takes a while for it to all liquify/solidify :) In my big 32oz jar, it melts at the top and round the edges, or it'll melt on the side closest to the stove but still be solid on the far side of the jar. :) It's always fun to watch where it's solid and where it's liquid.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/127888/did-women-gain-less-weight-as-a-result-of-pregnancy-in-hunter-gatherer-or-traditi/127909#127909 kaiulini 2012-06-15T12:15:12Z 2012-06-15T12:15:12Z

I believe there have been studies relating community support to ppd rates and maternal satisfaction. Also there are studies relating community/family support of breastfeeding to rates of continued breastfeeding beyond the first few weeks. It plays a huge roll. If breastfeedig isn't supported on many fronts, but especially by the father, liklehood of breastfeeding success drops significantly. On my phone so can't really link. Will try later. But breastfeeding is also a huge factor in postpartum weight loss. If you're not burning calories producing milk, and now more sedentary with an infant...

http://paleohacks.com/questions/117897/does-this-make-you-want-to-buy-organic-pictures-below kaiulini 2012-05-08T14:05:14Z 2012-05-08T14:05:14Z

Asphalt/Tarmac is held together with straight tar. Nasty. Not to mention all the dripped gasoline, oil, coolants, peoples mucus, urine, feces. If you werent starving, would you eat food that had fallen on to the road?

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114929/can-someone-give-me-a-basic-outline-of-the-diet/114952#114952 kaiulini 2012-04-27T01:22:22Z 2012-04-27T01:22:22Z

I'd say honey is ok, since it is a &quot;whole food&quot; sweetener, ie, not refined from something else. It's just honey. A close second would be maple syrup. Another whole food sweeter (mostly)

http://paleohacks.com/questions/74299/failed-at-making-bone-broth/74368#74368 kaiulini 2012-04-27T00:41:02Z 2012-04-27T00:41:02Z

+1 for roasting the bones...that's recommended for most Pho recipes too, and we know that tastes delicious :)

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114287/hi-im-new-looking-for-some-breastfeeding-restricted-diet-food-suggestions-lo kaiulini 2012-04-25T17:35:04Z 2012-04-25T17:35:04Z

Thanks Kristen!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114352/favorite-brand-of-sausage/114386#114386 kaiulini 2012-04-24T15:46:55Z 2012-04-24T15:46:55Z

Agree, Applegate farms is awesome! Their bacon is off the chain.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114287/hi-im-new-looking-for-some-breastfeeding-restricted-diet-food-suggestions-lo/114292#114292 kaiulini 2012-04-24T15:26:55Z 2012-04-24T15:26:55Z

And yes, to clarify, I am trying to branch out and trial new foods in to attempt to broaden my &quot;safe&quot; list. Sorry that wasn't clear, half asleep last night while writing my OP. Thanks!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114287/hi-im-new-looking-for-some-breastfeeding-restricted-diet-food-suggestions-lo/114292#114292 kaiulini 2012-04-24T12:56:46Z 2012-04-24T12:56:46Z

Thanks! I think my problem at this point is that I've had to only buy foods on the &quot;safe&quot; list for what feels so long now, that I feel like my brain is stuck on them and I can't branch out. Epitome of in a rut. The different types of onions and potatoes suggestion is great. I did leaks the other day and that was a nice change, I have to remember to branch out on potatoes too. I live in South Florida so we tend to have a nice selection of tropical fruit so I forget that's another area where I can branch out. Thanks for the suggestions! I'll look for alligator too! Thanks!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114269/must-fully-submerge-ribs-in-slow-cooker-or-risk-house-fire kaiulini 2012-04-24T03:10:08Z 2012-04-24T03:10:08Z

Did you try just coding the link or image in to the text box without actually using the button?

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114182/i-need-to-lose-40-lbs-by-july kaiulini 2012-04-24T02:23:41Z 2012-04-24T02:23:41Z

I lost 35 lbs in 2 months....but it was post-partum. It took going almost paleo plus breastfeeding to lose the last 5. As others have said: Go for health, the shape will follow. And you'll feel good and be happier :) Good luck!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114160/can-some-experienced-paleo-people-help-me-with-meat-selection/114172#114172 kaiulini 2012-04-23T21:38:25Z 2012-04-23T21:38:25Z

And they may well be from an ox, which is a castrated bull. But probably not.