The Quick Answer
Yes, coconuts are paleo. This includes all parts of the coconuts, and all products made from the different parts: coconut milk, coconut water, coconut cream, coconut flour, dried (unsweetened) coconut chips/flakes, coconut oil and coconut butter.
Why Are Coconuts Paleo?
Coconuts are one of the most popular foods on the paleo diet – and for good reason. They are made of beneficial, healthy saturated fatty-acids and are high in potassium, B vitamins, fiber and other important nutrients too. Plus, they taste really good, are cheap and sustainable, and are easy to use in all kinds of ways!
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Archives for April 2015
Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
Paleo brussel sprouts is an excellent dish that people of all ages will surely love!
Here is another way to enjoy bacon and veggies. Not only does it taste good but it is also very healthy! Brussel sprout is included as one of the world’s healthiest food. It is said to be an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K.
You’ve heard it before, nothing is better than bacon! It’s salty and delicious. This recipe is the perfect side dish or hors d’oeuvre. It’s great for a paleo dinner party or even just a quiet dinner with the family. The bacon expertly wraps itself around the sprout as it cooks making for a pop-able, 1 bite bit of ...
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Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Chocolate Almond Butter cups for a sweet and guilt-free snack or dessert.
Conforming to Paleolithic way of eating, doesn't mean forgetting and avoiding what modern day could offer.
Chocolates are undeniably irresistible. It is a favorite dessert or snack of almost everyone. However, our conscience always tells us not to eat chocolates because of the misconceptions about chocolates. Well, cacao or dark chocolates is different among all those processed chocolates. It's loaded with minerals and soluble fiber and a powerful source of antioxidants. It also improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure.
Almonds are healthy as well. ...
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Egg Baked in Acorn Squash
This recipe is an interesting twist on a classic Toad in the Hole. Just take a farm fresh egg, a beautiful acorn squash, add salt, pepper and fresh chives and viola, breakfast! Try baking the squash the night before to save time and you can enjoy this delicious meal any day of the week. It is packed full of protein and all the good stuff you need to get you day off on the right foot. Want more protein? Try adding some crumbled bacon! You won’t regret it.
Egg Baked in Acorn Squash
1 Acorn squash ((cut in half and deseeded))2 Eggs1 tbsp Freshc chives ((chopped))Salt ((to taste))Black pepper ((to taste))
Preheat oven to ...
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Is Olive Oil Paleo?
The Quick Answer:
Yes, olive oil is paleo.
Why Is Olive Oil Paleo?
Olive oil is a completely natural oil that is made up of mostly monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). It’s a far better choice than a lot of refined polyunsaturated plant-oils, like soybean, canola or safflower oil – plus it contains considerable amounts of polyphenol antioxidants and vitamin E and K.
All oils have the same fat content and calories (120 per tablespoon and about) so it’s not that olive oil has a superior nutrition profile that makes it better than many others oils, it has more to do with how olive oils is created and how it reacts to heat when ...
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Stuffed Butternut Squash
Stuffed butternut squash makes a filling and delicious meal. The classic combination of sausage and apple perfectly complement the sweet nuttiness of the squash. The chopped almonds give this dish that added crunch that sends it over the top. The butternut squash serves as the perfect serving vessel giving this dish the perfect wow factor for your next dinner party. Have leftovers? Just scoop out the contents and pop it in the freezer!
Stuffed Butternut Squash
1 Butternut squash ((large ))1 lb Sausage ((casings removed))1/2 Onion ((diced))1 Garlic clove ((minced))1/2 tsp Marjoram1 tsp Fennel seed2 Apples ((peeled, cored and ...
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Are Pancakes Paleo?
The Short Answer
It completely depends on the kind of flour used to make the pancakes – some pancakes can be paleo, like the kinds made using coconut or almond meal, while most others are not. When people think of pancakes they are usually referring to the kind made with wheat flour, which is definitely not paleo. In fact no flour that is made of any grain – whether it’s whole wheat flour, rice, oat, etc. – is paleo be use grains themselves aren’t paleo.
Why Are, and Aren’t, Pancakes Paleo?
Most pancake recipes include: refined white flour, cane sugar, eggs, milk and maple syrup. As you can probably tell, some of these aren’t ...
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Is Safflower Oil Paleo?
The Quick Answer
No. Safflower oil is not paleo.
Why Isn’t Safflower Oil Paleo?
Safflower oil is a kind of “refined” oil – and all refined oils are not paleo. Creating oil from a flower is a lengthy process as you can imagine – it’s definitely not one that people living in Paleolithic times could have done.
Safflower is similar to other highly-processed vegetable oils like grape seed, sunflower, canola, and palm fruit oil. All of these oils go through extensive refining processes that usually destroy the oils’ health-promoting properties (if they even had any to begin with). This happens because high-heat methods used during ...
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Kale Chips
You’ll be surprised at how tasty these kale chips are. The olive oil paired with the earthy flavor of the kale is almost addicting. They also get a nice crunch that will help you get past your potato chip craving and on to a kale chip craving. You can add more seasoning, such as cumin, cayenne, or chili powder for a bolder, spicier flavor. Be sure not to let them get brown, once they are crisp, they will burn quickly, so keep a close eye on them. Enjoy!
Kale Chips
1 bunch Kaleolive oilSea salt (to taste)
Clean the kale well, then dry on a paper towel, allowing it to get as dry as possible.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees ...
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Pumpkin Bacon Paleo Soup
Pumpkin Bacon Paleo Soup is easy to make. All you need to have is the pumpkin, of course, bacon and healthy, paleo spices.
When into the Paleo diet plan, you aren’t really prohibited with all the good things in the world because there is this Paleo soup! There will be time when we yearn to zip soup especially when the weather is cold or simply if we want something liquid with our main dish.
The whole process is written below, just follow that and you will have the delicious Pumpkin Bacon Soup. Now, let’s talk about why this food is an amazing Paleo food.
Mashed pumpkin has only 50 calories per cup and 3 grams of fiber. Fiber ...
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