User carl_stawicki - PaleoHacks.com

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Peanut butter & jelly situations (Food combinations)

2013-05-03T01:48:38Z

Almond butter + honey + coconut flakes.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Did you eat more than usual on your first week?

2013-04-16T22:10:15Z

I ate a lot in my first week. I knew it was important for me to switch WHAT I was eating and worry about the amount later. I had to get off processed carbs and sugar.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Bacon crisping recommendations

2013-04-16T21:57:51Z

I use a shallow cookie sheet with the bacon placed on a cooling rack. The bacon stays out of the grease and thus gets crispy because it's not soggy. The grease is easy to collect afterwards.

And as already mentioned, I use a lower temperature and allow the bacon to cook slower.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Why is it that running makes me have to go to the bathroom?

2013-04-09T23:53:59Z

This is pure conjecture on my part, but I think your body is trying to get rid of excess weight. Your body doesn't know why it's running, and I'm thinking it's the same deal as when an animal (including humans) defecate when startled and have to run. Also, birds defecate before take off.

Or possibly it's just that your bowels are being agitated.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for How do you eat your yolks?

2013-04-07T23:39:28Z

I like them runny also. If I do sunny-side-up, I'll let the egg cool a little, pick up the whole thing and eat it in one gulp with no mess. I've also used coconut flakes to sop up the runny yolk.

If I hard-cook the eggs, I try to get the timing right so the whites are cooked and the yolks are runny.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Breaking the Vegetarian Fast for Paleo

2013-02-25T16:19:44Z

I'm guessing that 2 weeks isn't enough time to get back into eating meat after 7 years, but you can try starting with mild white fish or chicken breast before diving into beef. My layman's opinion is that 2 weeks isn't enough time to give any new diet a chance.

Breakfast can be anything, but most people would agree it should include some protein. Many times my breakfast is left over dinner from the night before.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Are paleo people obsessive nut jobs? (Did cavemen cool broth in ice bath in sink? )

2013-02-11T18:22:01Z

I let things cool on the porch also.

Allowing broth to cool outside seems pretty smart to me if the temperature is right. It's free refrigeration that requires no energy. It has nothing to do with being paleo or obsessive, it's just smart.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Baking soda drain clogger

2013-02-11T16:03:03Z

Baking soda + vinegar is supposed to unclog drains, so maybe pour some vinegar down the drain?

http://thegoodhuman.com/2007/03/21/naturally-unclog-drain-with-vinegar/

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Has Paleo ruined my taste-buds and made me a food SNOB ???

2013-02-06T16:05:46Z

You're not a snob. Consider your reaction to bad food to be a formerly suppressed instinctive defense mechanism that has been allowed to reemerge thanks to your switch to real foods.

I'd bet that a caveman would spit out a peanut butter cup in disgust, and then go look for edible fauna and flora to get the taste out his mouth.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Chickpeas paleo yes or no

2013-02-04T18:55:07Z

You'll be told they aren't strictly paleo, but hummus is on my list of things not to worry about when I'm out and about (at a party or salad bar or whatever).

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Is sauerkraut worth the investment?

2013-01-31T14:20:21Z

(I've never made sauerkraut, so take this for what it's worth)

You can make it at home with a makeshift setup. You don't need a dedicated crock.

Here's one example:

http://youtu.be/AAByu1Lb8GM

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Can I use beef stock in making paleo ketchup?

2013-01-25T12:50:17Z

I generally prefer to use broth/stock instead of water in savory recipes. It would change the ketchup flavor quite a lot I think, maybe even so much that you would not have ketchup, per se, but something new.

I never tried their recipe, but it looks too elaborate. My ketchup recipe is just tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, salt, and then whatever other seasoning you want. Combine everything with a stick blender until smooth. Add horseradish to make cocktail sauce.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Purchased 3 lbs of raw sugarcane today

2013-01-18T13:12:23Z

I had sugarcane once. I remember it wasn't something you were supposed to eat, rather, you chewed on a piece, sucked out the sugary juice, and spit out the left-over roughage. It was fibrous like a piece of soft wood would be. I can't imaging someone eating it like a fibrous vegetable.

So...If I was doing it correctly, then "eating" sugarcane is actually just ingesting sugar juice with no fiber, which doesn't sound good to me.

http://www.wikihow.com/Eat-a-Sugar-Cane

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Would you change your paleo diet for a job?

2013-01-15T14:02:17Z

I would definitely accept a job that allowed me to sample a region or culture's traditional foods.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Launching a Paleo Restaurant - why not?

2013-01-04T18:33:29Z

I think it should be a paleo-friendly restaurant, and not a paleo-only one. I don't know if there're enough paleo people in one place to sustain a paleo-only restaurant, at least for now. Nonetheless, good luck, and don't call it the "Paleo Diet" restaurant. ;0)

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Almond Butter vs Peanut Butter

2013-01-03T19:19:41Z

I would be concerned with the total ingredient list first before worrying about the type of nut, so check the ingredients. Jif has added sugar and other garbage.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for What do you think of Loren Cordain trademarking 'The Paleo Diet'?

2013-01-03T19:09:06Z

I'll start my answer by quoting myself:

Fonzy, meet shark.

The term "Paleo Diet" is too generic to trademark. At the most Cordain should own the rights only to the phrase as book title.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for discovered the best soda substitute ever! Any other ideas?

2012-12-13T00:19:55Z

A squirt of lemon or lime in soda water does it for me.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for What do you think about Paleologix Supplements?

2012-12-12T18:00:46Z

Fonzy, meet shark.

I did not listen to their podcast introduction yet, but that statement sums up my opinion at the moment. When I got the email I was hoping it was fraudulent.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for What kind of paleo fast food items do you enjoy?

2012-12-11T18:39:20Z

The rotisserie chickens from the grocery store have become my go-to fast food. Not perfect, but better and just as "fast" as actual fast food joints.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for How much Salt and Pepper?

2012-12-11T15:56:43Z

Your taste buds will tell you how much salt and pepper to use.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for How is your mouth since going Paleo?

2012-12-10T12:47:51Z

I used to get a few canker sores per year. I haven't had one in about two years. The change in diet is the only factor I can use to account for this.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for What was your favorite food before going on this diet?

2012-12-07T20:49:42Z

I put my fair share of Chinese buffets into bankruptcy.

My favorite fast food was Mr. Hero, and Taco Bell was good for a mass quantity of food for cheap.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for If fish is so healthful then why do so many have an aversion to it?

2012-12-03T11:39:00Z

While growing up my mom had an aversion to fish, but she would always make crappy frozen fish sticks and the like. Eventually she moved on to fresh fish and loves it.

I think it does have to do with how easy fish becomes "fishy." Plus, depending on how the fish is prepared, I sometime avoid it because of the bones.

Another thing for me is, a basic white fish fillet, as good as it may be, just doesn't "hit the spot" the way beef and chicken does. It might be because it's so low in fat and bland on its own.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for JESUS ATE BREAD. Shouldn't humans eat it too?

2012-11-30T12:18:11Z

Jesus didn't live to see 34. That's not much of an endorsement for bread.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for What about the argument that vegetarians live longer?

2012-11-27T13:32:25Z

I would scrutinize any study that claims the vegan diet alone leads to longer life.

Person A's entire lifestyle needs to be studied to determine why they might live longer than person B. Most of the vegans I know live an all-around healthier lifestyle when compared to the average SAD couch potato.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for I wish I could be a vegan... what meat will you guys eat?

2012-11-20T13:02:47Z

You can start with http://www.eatwild.com/ and find local farms. Once you find someone you can contact them to find out about their operations. If they have nothing to hide they will welcome your inquiries and even invite you to the farm.

It's also important to know the processor. I'm fortunate to have a GF farm near me that uses a small family-owed processor. I got to know them both an they are always very straight forward when answering my questions. I even got a tour of the farm.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Most paleo fruit

2012-11-16T11:43:00Z

Avocado, tomatos, and various peppers for me.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Paleo cookware - the fat problem

2012-11-13T20:29:41Z

For coconut oil, melt it into an ice cube tray and place in the fridge to harden. Then just pop out individual cubes for cooking.

Answer by Carl_Stawicki for Bloating/Inflamation

2012-11-09T17:57:24Z

We need more specifics your diet. I get bloated if I eat too many raw veggies, which are primal.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2013-02-22T00:56:54Z

I get nauseous as well if I eat straight fat on an empty stomach. I LOVE coconut oil blended into coffee, especially virgin CO.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2013-02-13T12:38:21Z

I keep the stock pot lid on. It's not really sealed though because it has a tiny hole for a vent.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2013-01-08T20:13:16Z

That looks too big to be a chicken brain, which makes it more mysterious an gross.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2013-01-03T19:48:44Z

I think the right use of a trademarked phrase is to prohibit competing products with the same name. So for instance, nobody should be allowed to use the phrases "Paleo Diet" or "Primal Blueprint" as book titles, or "Mark's Daily Apple" as a website name, just like you can't make computers named "Apple". I'm guessing Sisson owns the phrase "Primal Fuel" for his supplements, but not the word Primal itself. Abel James' description of the problem has him violating Cordain's trademark just by using the phrase, which is ridiculous.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-11-30T16:56:18Z

My comment is getting down-voted even though this thread wasn't serious in the first place.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-10-25T11:56:40Z

This gets my vote, and I'm glad they used Ancestral instead of Paleo.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-10-01T10:06:01Z

I eat shells and tails also mostly because the shrimp get into my pie hole faster. "Peal and Eat" shrimp to me is just "Eat" shrimp. Any extra nutrition is a bonus.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-08-23T10:40:33Z

This is why I converted all my recipes to grams. It makes life much easier.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-08-15T18:25:59Z

Can you post a link to the photo?

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-08-08T11:39:31Z

I saw someone on a barbecue show who roasted a whole pineapple on a spit over the fire.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-08-01T16:49:14Z

I'd guess that a domesticated bird won't last long in the wild and will die anyway, but then again a vegan might say that being eaten by a wild animal is better than by a human.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-07-31T18:10:18Z

This is what happens when nobody owns the rights to the word "paleo".

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-07-26T19:39:08Z

How about Wheat-less Weeks? We'll have 52 per year.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-07-24T16:01:33Z

I tried them, but they didn't come out good so I'll have to try them again before passing judgment.

Comment by Carl_Stawicki

2012-07-23T19:45:40Z

Honesty, if it were practical to do that I would give it a shot.