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Does anyone eat this salad? It's basically raw grated carrots with coconut oil, olive oil and salt

He argues that that combination is very beneficial to the gut so I'm hoping it can help me. I think there is an argument also that they are good for your thyroid.

I love the taste of carrots and am planning to replace my potatoes with them as well as incorporating more broccoli and sprouts to get the carb levels up

flag	asked May 18 2012 at 11:08 HuntingBears 5,499●3●15●40

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I think it's vinegar instead of olive oil. – j3wcy May 18 2012 at 15:17

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broccoli and sprouts would probably not be on the Peat protocol, unless thoroughly boiled. – mmartian May 18 2012 at 16:40

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yeah, boiled TO DEATH :D – Korion May 18 2012 at 17:15

jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com · Answer 1 · 2012-05-18 14:28:45Z UTC

I have a coconut oil allergy and can only use the smallest amount at a time, so for me, animal fats, avocado oil, et al, are what I use. So no, I have not had his salad. But..

Carrot salad is something that I really enjoy especially in the hot months as it's just stupidly refreshing and good for you. Most of the benefits of carrot can be attributed to its beta carotene and fiber content. It's a good source of antioxidant agents and rich in Vitamins A C K potassium.

My "recipe" which is basically I taste as I go and when it's delicious? I stop tasting and dig in.

Grated carrots-
Lemon juice-
Lemon zest-
Fresh chopped cilantro-
FOC "fat of choice"-
Pinch of salt-

Sometimes I'll add a little cumin and paprika, some chopped garlic. Or ginger, white miso, a splash of ACV, shallot, and grated beets.

Korion · Answer 2 · 2012-05-18 11:50:45Z UTC

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Danny Roddy has a video about how to make it. It is simple and effective. Don't expect any miracles, but it's one of the many things that have improved me.

This study that Cliff linked to recently is quite interesting too.

answered May 18 2012 at 11:50

Korion
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	I was told I should be juicing carrots but keeping in the fiber, I haven't because I struggle with raw foods, but perhaps I'll start with a little bit slowly and gradually. I guess the study nails what I was told and why I needed it....thanks! – Kelly May 18 2012 at 12:57
	helpful links! thanks! – Kelly May 18 2012 at 13:01
	Eating a half-pound of raw carrots daily is right there up on my list of things to do... – Matt May 18 2012 at 13:17

Senneth · Answer 3 · 2012-05-18 16:36:01Z UTC

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I have been doing the Ray Peat carrot salad (et Al) since August 2011. No effect in fixing my gut issues (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).

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Alex · Answer 4 · 2012-05-18 14:00:05Z UTC

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I'm not at all a member of the Branch RayPeatians, but I do very much enjoy grated carrot salad. My version, though, contains no oil... it's just grated carrots, finely grated fresh ginger (grated with fine Microplane grater), fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, and salt to taste.

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+1 for the term Branch RayPeatians, I'm stealing that one. – sarah-ann May 18 2012 at 14:13

Kelly · Answer 5 · 2012-05-18 11:15:01Z UTC

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I don't follow him, do you have a link, I'd like to read it. Wondering how much raw carrot, for some people raw is difficult to digest.

answered May 18 2012 at 11:15

Kelly
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that's the whole point to not digest and act like an antibiotic in your large intestine – cliff May 18 2012 at 12:50

i'll read up just out of curiousity... – Kelly May 18 2012 at 12:53

Sam · Answer 6 · 2012-05-19 19:13:54Z UTC

Two big grated carrots, two tablespoons apple cider vinegar and sometimes a tablespoon of coconut oil. Often I hide some grated raw garlic in it too.

That's how I eat it daily and I don't care whether I benefit from it or not. It's tasty as hell and as soon as my cup's empty I'm already looking forward to my next.

No Peatatarian though.

Matthius · Answer 7 · 2012-05-18 11:15:56Z UTC

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Take what Peat says with a grain of salt...or a tablespoon if you buy into the thyroid-stimulating effects of sodium.

Give it a try, and if you enjoy it, then keep it up. If you don't, then there's really no reason to continue eating it; eating doesn't have to be a purely functional pursuit, and this hardly seems like a gut-remedying magic bullet (if such a thing even exists).

Oh, and if you're trying to switch from starch to sugars while maintaining carbohydrate levels, you'll probably have to eat a hell of a lot of carrots, broccoli, and sprouts. Might I suggest doing your gut a favor and also throwing in some fruit?

answered May 18 2012 at 11:15

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See this is where I get frustrated because people are telling me that potatoes and fruit are bad for digestion! the only solution seems to be to not eat anything at all, that would be great for digestion right? except you might die of course – HuntingBears May 18 2012 at 12:17

everyone is different, so you have to make choices best for you and your body; but always good to know what bothers/helps other people so you can determine if its possible its bothering/helping you...thats always what I take away from person experiences people share – Kelly May 18 2012 at 12:54

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You'll fuck up your digestion even more by not eating. That's the whole problem with elimination diets. – Korion May 18 2012 at 14:24

Surely there are benefits regarding digestion with IF though? – HuntingBears May 18 2012 at 14:28

Possibly, but clearly not in my case. – Korion May 18 2012 at 17:14

August · Answer 8 · 2012-05-18 14:42:15Z UTC

I buy these big carrots at the health food store and then just snap off a piece or two. Two carrots can easily last me a whole week. This is enough to see the benefits. I get a little uncomfortable with too much carrot. It seems more like medicine to me than food.

Ray Peat’s Carrot Salad

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