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Too much bacon fat?

Could you consume too much bacon fat? Every morning, I'll make anywhere from 3-4 slices of bacon, and maybe a couple of eggs cooked in the bacon fat. After I'm done cooking those, …
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mo' bacon, mo' problems

Obviously I love bacon, but having some logistical problems with cooking it. I cook a batch of about 6-8 strips in the oven once a week. This produces more leftover fat than I …
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Confused about FAT- am I meant to eat bacon rind?

Hi, Paleos. When I cook a pork chop, lamb's leg, or chicken etc, am I meant to eat the skin, the rind, the fatty bits? This is where I am getting mighty confused about Paleo and w …
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Which Oil is Best for Frying: Animal Fats, Butter/Ghee, Coconut Oil or Olive Oil?

You alway find out something new when you do actual research. I always thought bacon grease, butter, and coconut oil were ideal for frying. The reason? Well, don't they all have …
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Shelf life of bacon grease?

I just made bacon today. How long can I keep it in the fridge for use?
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Eggs with Bacon Fat OR pastured butter (Kerrygold): What’s a SMARTER choice?

I'll be making some Whole Foods 365 Brand uncured bacon for breakfast. Should I cook the eggs in the the bacon fat that remains in the pan, OR toss it, and fry the eggs in an …
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How do you organize your paleo recipes found online?

I don't know about you guys, but most of the recipes I find and use are online and I'm realizing I need a system to keep track of all these! Often times I'll take my laptop into th …
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700-1000 calories for breakfast, do I need to rethink my eating to lose weight?

OK so this is a complicated question so I'll try and explain the best I can. gender: F Current weight: 146-147 approx height: 164cm (5'5") Activity: Crossfit 4-6 days per week othe …
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confused about when to use all the oils and fats

I am new to the paleo/primal/dino-chow/... lifestyle diets. I've been hearing about and own and use many of the fats and oils recommended by paleo chefs. The problem is that I don …
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Turkey frying oil and seasoning the bird?

I've got a TON of bacon fat that I have been saving up for 6 months to use to fry my turkey for thanksgiving. I have a two questions: 1) since the bacon I used was already season …