most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-24T12:54:47Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/user/6941 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/131752/one-paleo-wish-what-would-it-be/131775#131775 Laura 2012-07-01T07:20:43Z 2012-07-01T07:20:43Z

<p>To give up sugar, once and for all. Fruit is OK, but everything else...gotta go! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/34093/is-lady-gaga-paleo/111816#111816 Laura 2012-04-13T19:36:41Z 2012-04-13T19:36:41Z

<p>guess not: </p> <p><a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20586808,00.html?xid=email-breakingnews-20120413-20586808" rel="nofollow">http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20586808,00.html?xid=email-breakingnews-20120413-20586808</a></p> <p>IMO burger > salad. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/110692/life-without-soda-juice/110696#110696 Laura 2012-04-09T01:00:27Z 2012-04-09T01:00:27Z

<p>Try seltzer instead. They were my saving grace when I was trying to kick the diet soda habit. If you are having trouble not drinking juice, a good way to wean yourself off of it would be to start diluting it with water. For example, fill 2/3 of your glass with 100% (no sugar added!) juice, and fill the rest with water...once you get used to that, only fill it half way with juice and half with water and so on and so forth till all you need is a glass of water with some fresh lemon, fresh orange, fresh cucumber, etc. etc. mixed in. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105157/when-is-the-best-time-to-drink-coffee-before-during-or-after-a-workout/105186#105186 Laura 2012-03-15T16:37:58Z 2012-03-15T16:37:58Z

<p>i typically drink coffee before my workouts in order to get that extra little "push," but I found that, for me, there is a very fine line between having just the right amount of coffee and too much coffee pre-workout. If I have too much coffee beforehand, I am way too jittery and anxious, and my heart races insanely fast during the workout. Its almost as if I am not in control of my actions. I typically make a pot of coffee (~ 3-4 cups worth) and drink half pre-workout, then finish off the pot post-workout. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/104121/any-ladies-out-there-suffering-suffered-from-post-pill-amenorrhea/104123#104123 Laura 2012-03-11T00:25:05Z 2012-03-11T00:25:05Z

<p>Sadly, I am experiencing the total opposite. I went off the pill back in September after being on it for almost 9 years. Its been almost 6 months and I am am still amenorrheic. I've been paleo/primal since june 2011, averaging about 80-85% compliance. The whole point of stopping the pill for me was that I was sick of putting artificial hormones in my body. My doctor just put me on progesterone to see if that will kick start things and to rule out any other complications. Hoping this works, but if not, hoping people can give me some advice as to what else I can try!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/20771/how-often-do-you-paleo-cheat/102643#102643 Laura 2012-03-04T22:30:43Z 2012-03-04T22:30:43Z

<p>Im too much of a foodie, so there's no way I can be 100% paleo. I aim to be as close to 100% paleo as possible when I am at home, but when I go out to eat, I loosen the reigns a bit. If something has cheese in it, or comes with potatoes, or maybe has some sugar in it and it sounds like its gonna be "worth it"..sure, I'm gonna go for it. But I do my best to modify dishes out at restaurants to conform to paleo standards. Oh, and I go out to eat, maybe once or twice a week, so it doesn't happen too often. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102286/whos-going-to-ahs12/102417#102417 Laura 2012-03-04T00:21:56Z 2012-03-04T00:21:56Z

<p>im going! also looking for roommates if anyone is interested! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/99475/a-newbie-to-cheating-a-litte-help/99559#99559 Laura 2012-02-22T18:39:36Z 2012-02-22T18:39:36Z

<p>Marks Daily Apple has a great post on what happens to your body, physiologically, after a cheat:</p> <p><a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-carb-binge/#axzz1n8ZyyQWU" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-carb-binge/#axzz1n8ZyyQWU</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/99438/what-is-your-personal-top-5-of-tasty-and-healthy-foods/99558#99558 Laura 2012-02-22T18:36:16Z 2012-02-22T18:36:16Z

<p>steak over-easy eggs brussel sprouts bacon sweet potatoes</p> <p>bonus points if they're all served in one dish. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/79637/anti-inflammatory-eating/97167#97167 Laura 2012-02-12T16:49:00Z 2012-02-12T16:49:00Z

<p>Any foods that are high in omega-6s are extremely inflammatory. arachidonic acid is the precursor to many eicosanoids that produce an inflammatory response in the body. by upping our intake of omega-3s verus omega-6s, it can have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. the eicosanoids produced from omega-3 fatty acids are less inflammatory, if not anti-inflammatory, compared to the ones produced from omega-6 fatty acids. </p> <p>the issue with our country today is that our ratio of O3:O6 is 1:6, or even 1:10. This ratio, in favor of O6, promotes inflammation in our bodies. by consuming more omega-3s, we can bring the ratio closer to 1:3 or even 1:1, fostering a more anti-inflammatory environment in our bodies.</p> <p>bottom line - watch your intake of omega-6s, while increasing consumption of foods high in omega-3. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/31950/yoga-crossfit-schedule-hacking/96744#96744 Laura 2012-02-10T16:23:20Z 2012-02-10T16:23:20Z

<p>here's a good article on combining crossfit and yoga: <a href="http://myathleticlife.com/2011/12/crossfit-yoga-definition-yin-yang/" rel="nofollow">http://myathleticlife.com/2011/12/crossfit-yoga-definition-yin-yang/</a></p> <p>i personally found that I liked to do yoga and crossfit on alternate days. the yoga really helped work out my tight muscles after a tough wod. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/5499/do-you-have-bad-experiences-with-yoga/96741#96741 Laura 2012-02-10T16:21:15Z 2012-02-10T16:21:15Z

<p>the only bad experience i have ever had with yoga was forgetting to bring a water bottle with me to bikram yoga. bad, bad, bad idea. my whole body felt "off" for the entire day after that class. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/96454/items-you-just-cant-have-in-the-housebinge/96675#96675 Laura 2012-02-10T05:09:55Z 2012-02-10T05:09:55Z

<p>nuts, nut butters, pork rinds! anything with sugar...thats why i buy the 100% baker's chocolate squares because im not tempted to eat more than one square at a time. but the big one is definitely nut butters. so dangerous! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/96065/missing-cinnamon-what-can-i-put-it-in-to-get-that-old-buttery-yummie/96263#96263 Laura 2012-02-08T20:59:33Z 2012-02-08T20:59:33Z

<p>quest protein bars (http://www.questproteinbar.com/) have a cinnamon roll bar. its as close to a "paleo" protein type bar that you are going to get. warm that baby up in a microwave for 20 seconds and BAM! instant cinnamon roll. </p> <p>i wouldn't recommend this as an everyday type thing, but if you really have a craving for it, i think this would do a good job! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/95356/food-buzz-what-is-your-best-meal-for-both-pleasure-and-health/95491#95491 Laura 2012-02-05T16:44:21Z 2012-02-05T16:44:21Z

<p>chopped up steak with a mix of roasted brussel sprouts, bacon, onions, &amp; sweet potatoes, topped with an over easy egg and 1/2 an avocado. and frank's hot sauce of course! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/93099/what-foods-bring-you-pure-joy/93125#93125 Laura 2012-01-27T02:24:09Z 2012-01-27T02:24:09Z

<p>nothing beats a good, well-made thai pumpkin curry. </p> <p>also a big fan of mashed sweet potatoes - boil peeled, chopped sweet potatoes till fork tender...mash with coconut milk, cinnamon, &amp; nutmeg.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/92044/any-paleo-money-saving-tips/92069#92069 Laura 2012-01-23T00:55:45Z 2012-01-23T00:55:45Z

<p>Plan your meals &amp; don't waste food! Now that I am spending a bit more $$ on food, I make sure to eat every.last.bit. Nothing goes to waste in my house! Save chicken carcasses for homemade stock, shop in the reduced produce section (if you are planning on eating the veggies right away), cook lean-CAFO meats in good quality sources of fat (coconut oil, kerry gold), buy foods in season (they'll be a lot cheaper and taste better!), maybe go in on a cow share with someone, buy lots and lots of canned fish (tuna, sardines, mackerel...great sources of omega-3s), etc. etc. I am a grad student as well, so I don't have a lot of money either. But I do a lot of the things mentioned above and its working for me!</p> <p>Good luck! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/92059/what-improved-for-you-when-you-gave-up-wheat-grains/92066#92066 Laura 2012-01-23T00:51:49Z 2012-01-23T00:51:49Z

<p>Most noticeable changes were in my skin &amp; nails...My acne, which I had had for at least the past 14 years, is almost nonexistent now, unless I slip up and have some gluten and/or dairy..then it comes right back in the next day or two. My nails are growing like crazy and are wicked strong.</p> <p>The best change, IMO, is that I am no longer bloated/gassy after every meal. My stomach pains are gone &amp; I have a different feeling of "fullness." It took a while to get used to, but now I know how to recognize the feeling of being satiated. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/6566/the-strange-absence-of-hangovers/92004#92004 Laura 2012-01-22T17:28:09Z 2012-01-22T17:28:09Z

<p>im the total opposite - since going paleo, i find that i get a hangover from the tiniest bit of alcohol. seriously, one glass of wine will not only do me in for the night, but ill wake up with a wicked hangover the next morning. kinda sucks, but im really trying hard to cut out alcohol from my lifestyle, so i guess its good in a way that i get these hangovers. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/91786/paleo-snacks-steves-originial/91840#91840 Laura 2012-01-21T18:42:21Z 2012-01-21T18:42:21Z

<p>they packs do contain a bit of sugar, but honestly, if you're on the road for work, these paleokits are going to be better than 99% of the stuff you'll find in a convenience store. i love them because they fill me up, support a great cause, taste great, and are convenient! </p> <p>while they're great for an on-the-go-type food, i wouldn't rely on them all the time. when you're on the road, supplement the kits with food from a local grocery store (rotisserie chicken, salad bar, etc.). </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/91834/kirkland-brand-organic-beef/91838#91838 Laura 2012-01-21T18:35:53Z 2012-01-21T18:35:53Z

<p>i don't think its grass-fed. but in order to be organic, it has to be grown without the aid of pesticides. according to wikipedia "Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, do not contain genetically modified organisms, and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives." </p> <p>not sure if this means it could still contain antibiotics though. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/91503/is-your-eating-cyclical/91516#91516 Laura 2012-01-20T03:48:23Z 2012-01-20T03:48:23Z

<p>happens to me all the time! i find that on the days that i workout (i do crossfit mon/wed/fri) my appetite is nowhere to be found. but on the day immediately following a crossfit workout (tues/thurs/sat), im absolutely ravenous! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/18347/what-is-your-paleo-super-bowl-menu-looking-like/91420#91420 Laura 2012-01-19T18:27:31Z 2012-01-19T18:27:31Z

<p>Definitely guac, wings, bacon-wrapped anything....</p> <p>Sarah Fragoso has some good superbowl eats: <a href="http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/02/04/2011-super-bowl-eats/" rel="nofollow">http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/02/04/2011-super-bowl-eats/</a> http://everydaypaleo.com/2010/02/06/super-bowl-2010/</p> <p>These are the crockpot wings I make...delicious! <a href="http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/crockpot/crock-pot-hot-wings/" rel="nofollow">http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/crockpot/crock-pot-hot-wings/</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/91397/how-many-people-out-there-only-eat-pastured-meats/91418#91418 Laura 2012-01-19T18:24:33Z 2012-01-19T18:24:33Z

<p>I wish I could, but unfortunately I am a (poor) grad student, so I have to pick and choose when it comes to the type of meat I buy. When buying conventional meat, I tend to pick the leaner cuts of meat, and then cook them in either coconut oil or add kerrygold butter to them. That way I am still getting in some good fats with these leaner cuts of meat. </p> <p>One thing I do ALWAYS splurge on, though, are eggs. IMO, there's a HUGE difference between store-bought and pasture-raised eggs. I can't go back to eating conventional eggs!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/2460/what-happened-to-fat-head-on-netflix/91327#91327 Laura 2012-01-19T06:36:12Z 2012-01-19T06:36:12Z

<p>just watched it on hulu!</p> <p><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head" rel="nofollow">http://www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/82212/huge-bag-of-almond-meal-leftover-what-to-make Laura 2011-12-09T02:00:22Z 2012-01-15T16:32:11Z

<p>I bought a big bag of almond meal this past week at Trader Joe's to make this bacon-topped meatloaf (http://www.health-bent.com/proteins/paleo-meatloaf), but I still have a ton leftover! </p> <p>Any suggestions as to what I should make with it? I've never tried baking any Paleo treats, and am not sure if I want to even start doing that, so besides making desserts, what else can I do with almond meal?</p> <p>p.s. that meatloaf was delicious by the way. i highly recommend it! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/87773/whats-your-choice-salad-dressing-oil/87777#87777 Laura 2012-01-05T05:32:13Z 2012-01-05T05:32:13Z

<p>i usually make my own dressing, which usually consists of EVOO, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and sometimes a bit of garlic.</p> <p>salsa and/or guacamole also works as an excellent salad dressing! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/87039/seasoning-yam-fries/87053#87053 Laura 2012-01-02T02:55:34Z 2012-01-02T02:55:34Z

<p>cinnamon &amp; a dash of cayenne. delish! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/86750/are-you-able-to-sleep-at-least-7-5-hours-per-day/86801#86801 Laura 2011-12-31T16:10:38Z 2011-12-31T16:10:38Z

<p>Absolutely! I've gotten to the point where no matter what time I fall asleep, I will wake up 8-8.5 hours later, without an alarm clock, without fail! Feel great when I wake up too :) </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/86390/best-buffalo-chicken-technique/86535#86535 Laura 2011-12-30T02:48:55Z 2011-12-30T02:48:55Z

<p><a href="http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/crockpot/crock-pot-hot-wings/" rel="nofollow">http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/crockpot/crock-pot-hot-wings/</a></p> <p>just made these for dinner tonight...delicious! the meat was incredibly tender and the sauce was good as well</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/123309/what-harmful-foods-drinks-are-you-still-refusing-to-give-up/123385#123385 Laura 2012-05-29T15:30:27Z 2012-05-29T15:30:27Z

im right there with ya...can't give it up no matter what i try!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/121607/what-do-you-think-about-whole-foods-banana-chips Laura 2012-05-23T03:24:22Z 2012-05-23T03:24:22Z

BABY CARROTS! seriously, they get the job done. crunchy &amp; delicious.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/114648/do-you-know-of-any-cheap-healthy-fast-food/121411#121411 Laura 2012-05-22T16:51:16Z 2012-05-22T16:51:16Z

love the whole foods hot bar! i definitely go overboard with the toppings, though. ended up with a $16 salad once. whoops.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/86728/how-do-you-store-your-coconut-milk/121349#121349 Laura 2012-05-22T16:06:30Z 2012-05-22T16:06:30Z

Thats what I just did since I can never go through an entire can before it goes bad...but the texture totally changes when you defrost it. The fat all clumps together and it gets really weird. Maybe it was just the brand I bought, but I don't think I'll be doing this again.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/110500/what-dishes-are-are-you-having-this-easter/110622#110622 Laura 2012-04-08T16:08:23Z 2012-04-08T16:08:23Z

a good wash? what do you mean by that?

http://paleohacks.com/questions/107776/no-period-ladies-help Laura 2012-03-28T04:46:01Z 2012-03-28T04:46:01Z

the SAME exact thing is happening to me! i went off the pill in september after being on it for 9 or so years, and have yet to get my period. just like you, I get all the symptoms (cramps, bloating, irritable, etc.) once a month around the time i would have gotten my period had i stayed on the pill, but no bleed. im currently seeing my doctor and we're trying to figure things out. good luck!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/107248/confession-time-what-did-you-used-to-eat-that-you-thought-was-healthy-pre-paleo/107328#107328 Laura 2012-03-26T02:26:36Z 2012-03-26T02:26:36Z

ahhhh i LOVED all of the kashi cereals! I would buy a bunch of them, all of the different varieties, and then mix them all up into one big bowl of cereal.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/104121/any-ladies-out-there-suffering-suffered-from-post-pill-amenorrhea/104123#104123 Laura 2012-03-12T02:20:54Z 2012-03-12T02:20:54Z

@Sile - My doc gave me 10 mg/day for ten days in the hopes of restarting everything. So far nothings happened. Glad to hear I am not the only one dealing with this...sounds like it may just take awhile to get back into the swing of things after I've been on the pill for so long, so I'll just wait it out.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/103122/ways-to-get-salsa-in-my-belly Laura 2012-03-07T04:05:53Z 2012-03-07T04:05:53Z

i use salsa as a salad dressing!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102858/what-kind-of-shoes-are-best-for-crossfit/102861#102861 Laura 2012-03-05T21:58:16Z 2012-03-05T21:58:16Z

I love the Inov8 195's too! I just bought them a few weeks ago and LOVE them. HIGHLY recommend them, they are totally worth the price!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102286/whos-going-to-ahs12/102417#102417 Laura 2012-03-04T16:37:04Z 2012-03-04T16:37:04Z

haha no! im a very sound sleeper!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/99438/what-is-your-personal-top-5-of-tasty-and-healthy-foods/99558#99558 Laura 2012-02-23T05:17:29Z 2012-02-23T05:17:29Z

thats what i do! i roast brussel sprouts, bacon, &amp; sweet potatoes (preferably the japanese ones) in the oven till the sprouts are nice and crispy/burnt and everything's covered in bacon grease. no better way to cook them!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/99276/giving-up-things-you-love/99296#99296 Laura 2012-02-22T05:23:02Z 2012-02-22T05:23:02Z

i still make popcorn about once or twice a month as well...i use the organic kernels from trader joes, air pop them, then load them up with some kerry gold butter, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked sea salt, and some smoked paprika. yum!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/95356/food-buzz-what-is-your-best-meal-for-both-pleasure-and-health/95491#95491 Laura 2012-02-06T05:12:48Z 2012-02-06T05:12:48Z

i usually make this meal when i have all those things left over from cooking earlier in the week...so ill roast brussel sprouts, onions, and chopped up (raw) bacon in the oven at 375 degrees with some salt and pepper until the sprouts are nice and crispy. no need for oil as the bacon fat will coat the veggies. then ill just cut up some leftover steak, throw it in a pan with the leftover veggies &amp; saut&#233; everything in some coconut oil. top with the egg, avocado, &amp; frank's and you're good to go!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/80432/has-anyone-tried-trader-joes-coconut-oil/95082#95082 Laura 2012-02-04T01:26:50Z 2012-02-04T01:26:50Z

i dont think so, coconut oil has a high melting point, so its often a solid at room temperature.