Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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An easy breakfast for me to make at work is to just make a few eggs and some sausage. But, I'm wondering, as far as Paleo/Whole 30 compliance goes, what is the best brand to get? Nitrate free? I've been getting a Trader Joe brand, but is there something better out there? Thanks!!! I love this website.. best support group ever!!

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If not Whole 30 compliant, what's the best paleo option? – lab713 Apr 24 2012 at 15:12

Dan · Answer 1 · 2012-04-24 15:31:55Z UTC

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The best is from local, humanely-raised pork. All of this worrying about minuscule amounts of added sugar and nitrites/nitrates (found in much larger amounts in saliva) is pointless.

answered Apr 24 2012 at 15:31

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trjones · Answer 2 · 2012-04-24 15:09:28Z UTC

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US Wellness Meats has sausage specifically certified for the Whole 30 but, yeah, it's not cheap.

answered Apr 24 2012 at 15:09

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balor123 · Answer 3 · 2012-04-24 15:39:45Z UTC

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You can find a number of choices at Whole Foods, like Wellshire Farms and Applegate farms. The Turkey-sage flavor from Applegate has no sugars. They are frozen so you may have missed them but many supermarkets carry this brand.

answered Apr 24 2012 at 15:39

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Agree, Applegate farms is awesome! Their bacon is off the chain. – kaiulini Apr 24 2012 at 15:46

Ruth90 · Answer 4 · 2012-04-24 15:16:08Z UTC

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If you're in the Seattle area, Iserno's is a great nitrate/nitrite/preservative/sugar-free brand. It runs from $5-7/lb depending on where you go. Trader Joe's is the cheapest, QFC/Kroger is the most expensive.

answered Apr 24 2012 at 15:16

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	I think $5/lb is about right.... wish they had some sugar-free here in Dallas area!! Can't find it anywhere :( – DanielleO812 Apr 24 2012 at 15:30
	I second that - I get it at Super Target in Florida (though they have limited choices). I think it's usually 3.99/lb. – Eric Apr 25 2012 at 0:21
	I didn't realize it shipped all the way to FL! I know it's made in Seattle, I just figured it was sold locally. – Ruth90 Apr 25 2012 at 3:47

DanielleO812 · Answer 5 · 2012-04-24 14:47:49Z UTC

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If you find something, please let me know. I've searched several grocery stores and every brand of sausage I have found contains sugar - which is not allowed on the Whole30. I'd make sure even your Trader Joe's brand is sugar free.

I am on day 24 of my Whole30 and unfortunatley, i've had to give up the sausage for exactly this reason. Hoping it's going to taste that much better when I get to add it back into my diet in moderation!

answered Apr 24 2012 at 14:47

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I'm just looking for the motivation to START a whole 30.. I hope someone has the sausage answers we're looking for!! – lab713 Apr 24 2012 at 15:10

Aw you can do it!!!! The rewards far outweigh the sacrifices :) – DanielleO812 Apr 24 2012 at 15:31

thank you!! congrats on your near completion!!!! – lab713 Apr 25 2012 at 18:27

HA · Answer 6 · 2012-04-24 15:08:18Z UTC

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I believe 4505 meats here in San Francisco is compliant. Ain't cheap though.

answered Apr 24 2012 at 15:08

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	I'm on the East Coast, in Maryland.. was hoping for something closer! – lab713 Apr 24 2012 at 15:11
	Check out the farmers markets. I can get good sausages for about $6/lb that don't have sugar. They're usually the chorizo or hot Italian varieties. Most of the 'sweet Italian' sausages have sugar, as do many of the breakfast varieties. – blueballoon Apr 24 2012 at 15:39

Caveman formally known as Dan · Answer 7 · 2012-04-24 19:21:44Z UTC

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newyorkstylesausage.com/

This stuff is fantastic and they sell it at Costco.

answered Apr 24 2012 at 19:21

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