Mark Sisson has a recipe for egg muffins in his “Primal Blueprint Cookbook.” Tonight I decided to try the recipe because my grandsons are coming to visit on the weekend and I thought they might like them. But the boys are vegetarians, so I bought some “Mexican-seasoned fake ground round” to use in place of the…
Category Archives: Low-Carb
Constipated? IBS/IBD? Six Steps to Restoring Your Gut’s Health
1. Stop Eating Fiber: Read “Fiber Menace.” For most, this will mean removing all grains and legumes from your diet, although white rice seems to be the least offensive grain and may be eaten, if tolerated, and, if a paleolithic-type diet is not being followed. 2. Eat Saturated Fat: Bacon fat, lard, tallow, suet, butter, ghee (clarified…
Should I Choose Lean or Fatty Meat on a Paleo Diet?
When a paleo/primal (caveman) diet author, blogger or nutritionist advocates high fat, moderate protein and low carbs, it sounds fine until they start talking about regular vs. grass-fed beef and poultry. So here’s the “skinny” on that issue: If you have to buy regular, grain-fed meat, buy the leanest cuts available. Supplement the lean meat with…
IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas and Bloating on a Paleo Diet
Digestion is a complex subject, but self-experimentation can often prove very effective when the medical community is handing you drugs and not solutions. Yes, many people just want a drug that will resolve all their digestive issues, with 100% effectiveness and no nasty side effects. The problem is… that drug hasn’t been invented! But here’s…
