Quinoa is a popular food item these days and many people seem to be convinced that it falls into the category of paleo-friendly foods. We decided to take an in-depth look at this food to determine whether or not it fits into the paleo diet plan.
What Is Quinoa?
Quinoa (pronounced "keenwah") is a seed that is harvested from a species of a plant called goosefoot. It is officially a seed and part of a group of pseudocereals, making it neither a cereal nor a grain, and more closely related to spinach and beets than to cereals or grains.
It is because of this unusual categorization that many people are confused as to what quinoa actually is ...
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Archives for March 2017
Baked Banana Casserole
With only a few ingredients, this easy breakfast casserole comes together fast and tastes delicious. It’s high in fiber and protein, so it will keep you full for hours. Bananas are also rich in many vitamins and minerals including potassium, vitamin C, and manganese. Top the casserole with mint to get a unique and flavorful finish.
Baked Banana Casserole
4 ripened bananas4 eggs (beaten)1 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon honey1/2 cup sliced almondsleaves Chopped fresh mint
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Mash the bananas with the eggs, cinnamon, and honey in a large bowl. Spread in a casserole dish. Sprinkle the ...
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Summer Veggie Omelet
When fresh veggies are in season, you can’t help but want to eat them for every meal of the day, and this easy egg recipe lets you do just that. Load up on your favorites for fiber, fuel, and satisfaction.
Summer Veggie Omelet
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter3 eggs (beaten)1/4 cup sliced mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped zucchini1/4 cup finely chopped summer squash1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoesSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)Crumbled cheese (optional (raw or goat is best))
Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add the eggs and cook for a minute until the edges are set. Lift the edges carefully and ...
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Charred Vegetables with Bacon
Vegetables get a makeover by getting charred and caramelized in a skillet. Cook them in bacon fat and they become extra delicious. Veggies will become your new favorite dish after you try this.
Charred Vegetables with Bacon
4 slices bacon (chopped)1 onion (sliced)1 pound Brussel sprouts (halved)1/2 pound small radishes (halved)1/2 head broccoli (cut into florets)sea salt (to taste)fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the fat behind.
Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the Brussel sprouts and cook ...
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Baked Pears with Coconut Cream
The cream on top of a can of coconut milk is rich and delicious, and the perfect dairy free indulgence for a breakfast like these melt in your mouth baked pears. The healthy fats in the coconut oil, cream, and walnuts also help keep your blood sugar stable with this sweet, but healthy, treat. You'll want to bookmark this recipe and make it again and again.
Baked Pears with Coconut Cream
2 pears (halved, cores removed)2 tablespoons coconut oil1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 cup coconut cream (chill coconut milk overnight and open without shaking - remove cream from top)1/2 cup toasted walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Lay the ...
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Kettle & Fire Organic Beef Bone Broth Reviewed
What goes around comes around - this saying is true in many aspects of life, and the nutrition world is no exception.
Bone broth (also called stock) has been around for ages. Chances are your grandmother’s grandmother used this magical elixir in her kitchen daily. The power of its healing properties has long been revered.
In the past couple of years, though, it seems like everyone has jumped back aboard the bone broth train. There are even bone broth bars (like Brodo in NYC and Broth Bar in Portland) popping up in cities across the U.S. And there is definitely some validity to the movement.
There’s a reason why chicken soup is ...
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
Even if you don’t love broccoli, you’ll love this comforting bright green soup. It’s creamy, healthy, and delicious, and makes an excellent starter or light lunch.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
4 slices bacon (diced)1 onion (minced)1 clove garlic (minced)1 head broccoli (chopped)4 cups chicken broth1 cup coconut milksea salt (to taste)fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, leaving fat behind.
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened. Add the broccoli, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth to the pot and bring to a boil. ...
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Mailbag 8: Kombucha, Shopping Tips, and Paleo Hummus
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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“What exactly is kombucha? Am I allowed to drink it on the Paleo diet?”
Kombucha seems to be popping up everywhere nowadays. As with most health trends, what goes around comes back around and kombucha is no ...
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“It has been one of the best lifestyle changes I have made”: Katherine’s Story
For many people, the hardest part of the Paleo diet is actually starting. A new diet - scratch that, a new LIFESTYLE - can seem intimidating, overwhelming, and may leave you feeling a bit helpless.
I promise, we’ve all been there. Every person who has embarked on their Paleo journey has felt that way at one time or another. For me, it’s always inspiring to hear the stories of others. Normal people, like you and me, who have taken the jump into Paleo and have experienced incredible things because of it.
To kick off our series of testimonials, we bring you the story of Katherine - one of our Ultimate Paleo Guide readers. After ...
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