One of the most frequent questions we get at Ultimate Paleo Guide is about nightshades. For most of the population, eating nightshades is completely fine. For people with autoimmune conditions or leaky gut, though, consuming these vegetables can cause incredibly painful symptoms.
Background
Nightshades fall into the plant family Solanaceae. While the Solanaceae family contains thousands of species of plants, most of them are considered inedible and even poisonous. Edible nightshades, while fewer in number, are quite common in our diets today. These include tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplant, peppers (both hot and bell), and spices that ...
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Archives for November 2016
Paleo Ginger Zucchini Bread
Slice this bread and put it on a platter for a party, or serve it on Christmas morning. Either way, it’s sure to be a big hit with all; no one will suspect it’s actually healthy.
Ginger Zucchini Bread
1 cup Almond flour1/2 tsp Sea salt2 tbsp Cinnamon1 tbsp Ground ginger2 tbsp Honey1 tsp Ground cloves1/2 tsp Baking soda1/2 tsp Allspice1/4 tsp Nutmeg1 tsp Vanilla1 Zucchini ((small, grated))3 Eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and spices in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Whisk well and add to the dry. Brush a loaf pan with coconut oil or cooking spray. ...
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UPG Mailbag #2: Paleo for anxiety, almond allergy, and more
Welcome to another edition of our Mailbag posts! This series focuses on questions that are frequently asked by the UPG community. Have a lingering question? Ask it here and we might feature you in future posts!
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You can also see other mailbag questions here.
“I have anxiety. I’ve heard Paleo can help with this. Is it true?”
Anxiety is an incredibly complex topic and many factors play into the development and continuation of this condition. It would be false to claim that Paleo will help everyone struggling with ...
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Micronutrients Explained
If you’re in the fitness nutrition world at all, you’ve probably noticed that macronutrients (i.e. fats, protein, and carbohydrates) are all the rage right now - thanks in part to the popularity of flexible dieting and the “If it fits your macros” (IIFYM) approach. In fact, on Instagram, the hashtag IIFYM has almost 6.5 million hits.
This diet operates on the premise that a person can eat whatever they want - as long as it fits within or below their calculated macronutrient amounts. Each person’s macro amounts are determined based on their total daily energy expenditure, height, weight, and personal goals. Using a formula, the amount of ...
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Paleo Turkey Bowl with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
If you have holiday leftovers, use them in this turkey bowl; you be sorry when they are all gone! Don’t skip massaging the kale; it turns the leaves into tender, sweet morsels that are perfect in this dish.
Thanksgiving Leftover Dish: Turkey Bowl with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
3 cups Dinosaur kale ((cut into bite-sized pieces))2 cups Turkey breast ((cooked and chopped))1/4 cup Dried cranberries1/4 cup Toasted sunflower seeds1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp Cider vinegar1 tbsp Dijon mustard2 tbsp Real maple syrup3 strips Cooked bacon ((crumbled))2 Sweet potatoes ((peeled and cubed))
Put the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with ...
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Paleo Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Giving up bread is one of the hardest parts of going Paleo, especially around the holidays when homemade dinner rolls appear on every table. Luckily, you don’t have to miss out with this easy recipe for pumpkin dinner rolls. Canned pumpkin make them moist and soft, while a combination of tapioca and coconut flour keep them grain free.
Paleo Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
2 cups tapioca flour 1/2 cup Coconut flour (plus more as needed)1 tsp Saltpinch Nutmeg1/4 cup warm water1/2 cup Pureed pumpkin1/2 cup olive oil2 Eggs (beaten)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine the tapioca flour, 1/2 cup coconut flour, ...
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UPG Mailbag: Your Questions Answered
Welcome to the first article in the Ultimate Paleo Guide Mailbag series. This series focuses on questions that are frequently asked by the UPG community. Have a lingering question? Email us here and we could feature you in future posts!
If you’re looking for personal guidance, sign up for Paleo Meal Plans today and receive access to our Paleo Nutritionist.
“Is the Paleo diet good for clearing up skin issues?”
When discussing diets in a broad sense, we should always acknowledge that nutrition is incredibly individualized. What works definitively for one person won’t always work as well for someone else. It is important to ...
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Meal Planning for Busy People
If you’re busy, and let’s be honest - we all are, meal planning and prepping is an absolute game-changer. Decision fatigue is a real thing, and when you’re busy, you can’t afford to spend your precious mental energy trying to figure out what to eat every single day. Learn to meal plan like a pro, and put that energy towards doing other great work in your life.
The first time I seriously meal planned and prepped, I had no idea what I was doing. It took a solid eight hours and I wanted to cry by the end of it.
Two years later, I’ve basically got it down to a science. Every week, I do my meal planning, grocery shopping, and prepping on ...
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Apple Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts start to spring up when the weather cools down, so they are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table. This version, roasted with a bit of apple cider and olive oil, then tossed with pomegranate seeds not only look stunning on the table, but they taste amazing as well. These make the perfect low carb side dish to a traditionally carb heavy meal.
Serves 8
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to ...
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