Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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So on the forum, I have read that one can not have too much heavy cream or butter (as long as that's not all that he eats). I also read that Eggs are totally fine to eat. So here's my ice cream recipe:

1 pint of organic, grass fed low-pasteurized heavy cream (with no other ingredient)
4 to 6 egg yolks
A tablespoon of Knox gelatin
Flavoring such as raw cacao, vanilla, herbs such as turmeric.
Two spoons of raw honey

This makes around 1 quart of thick, very rich ice cream when whipped in the ice cream machine. I eat half to 1/3 of the quart a day.

Is there any danger to this? I thought fats, gelatin, and eggs were good for us, but how much is too much? I cannot tolerate cow dairy except grass fed butter and heavy cream. I can eat any goat dairy though. I end up consuming about a tablespoon of butter or coconut oil a day as I cook my vegetables and top sirloin with it. Am I eating too much fat?

edited Mar 24 2012 at 7:42

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asked Mar 24 2012 at 5:28

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	I've tried ice cream which uses only heavy cream as the liquid portion, at it was way too... heavy for my tastes. Next time I'll mix it 1-to-1 with coconut milk. I've also used coconut milk, but it's too light. YOu can also add creamed coconut to make it thicker, but finding the right consistency is the toughest part in making paleo ice cream for me. – Wisper Mar 24 2012 at 8:54
	Pretty close to the stuff I make. Yummy! – David Rourke Mar 24 2012 at 11:48
	Yeah, the recipe was pretty heavy for me as well, but I wasn't sure if it was the eggs or the heavy cream that was causing it. I have a feeling it's the egg yolks, because I used like six and the concoction became thick only after cooking the mix with eggs in it. I think it's the eggs that thicken the custard once it's cooked. I am thinking of trying a pint of heavy cream with less eggs next time. – Paleomofo Mar 24 2012 at 18:22
	Hmm, good point, Dave. I used eggs in my ice cream as well, and it became quite thick when cooking. I'm making mango with heavy cream, coconut milk and just 1 egg yolk later today, I'll see how that goes. – Wisper Mar 24 2012 at 22:29

Todd · Answer 1 · 2012-03-24 05:35:38Z UTC

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Sounds on point to me...

I eat that much fat or more daily. Enjoy

answered Mar 24 2012 at 5:35

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Nance · Answer 2 · 2012-03-24 21:10:22Z UTC

I may try this. My (much lazier) approach is to buy frozen organic berries plus fresh bananas that I toss in the freezer.

I dish out frozen fruit and pour on either home-made yogurt or some heavy cream. No need for a machine or waiting--and it makes a sinfully good sundae.

I also tried blending frozen banana with whey from my yogurt to make a frozen paste, then mix with some yogurt and cinnamon--"cold banana pudding."

Paleonewb · Answer 3 · 2012-03-25 01:37:40Z UTC

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Sounds delicious-I've been looking for an paleo-cream recipe to try because I'm an out and out ice cream fanatic! : )

answered Mar 25 2012 at 1:37

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Eric · Answer 4 · 2012-03-24 05:50:29Z UTC

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Looks perfect! Sounds great!

answered Mar 24 2012 at 5:50

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Jessica · Answer 5 · 2012-03-24 16:01:23Z UTC

thank you for this recipe and reassurance to have ice cream. I am good not eating any dairy as i am lactose intolerant, but i have been trying to help my boyfriend stay on track with Paleo and he LOVES ice cream. I will have to surprise him with some homemade. :)

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