I’ve been slacking quite a bit lately, because I don’t have the extra free time during training. I might start doing more video when the weather gets a bit better and I implement some Xterra type runs. I just need to figure out a camera system that wont be such a distraction during my workout.

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My basic approach at this time is to blacklist basically anything that man has screwed around with.

Learn to like coconut oil huh… hmmm… *sip* bleark! That could take some time…

Great site by the way, I was going to do a similar thing till I found it, no need to reinvent the wheel…

Goose

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P.S. Don’t go all crazy on the fat until you drop the inflammatory foods like the breads/white starches and sugars. Prof. Cordains basic guidelines are probably the best for you for quite a while.

It’ll be tough, but you wont be sorry.

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Here’s the kicker: Butter, cream & sour cream are basically pure fat, so the drawbacks of dairy (casein/lactose) are missing for the most part. It’s accepted in the low carb community. Just make sure if you eat them, try to get organic and/or grass-fed if you can. All the garbage sits in the fat of the animals.

If I was in your situation… I would stay off the dairy except for maybe some butter.

Coconut oil rules. Start liking it If you don’t now… you’ll probably love it in a few months when your tastebuds change.

See my other tips:
http://castlegrok.com/tag/paleo_diet/

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I am super new to all this Paleo stuff but plan on doing it next week after a physical confirms that I am about to die (from evil western food) and I thought all dairy was off the diet!

Please clarify…

Cheers

Goose

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Mom went shopping today, so there’s butter in this house now. She tried to hide the 4-5 more boxes of margarine she bought, because she knows I totally rag on her ass about it. She said he wouldn’t buy it anymore!

I decided to boil the turnips rather than steam. After mashing, just let them sit for a few minutes and then drain off the extra water. I added 2 tbsp of butter and ate. They almost had a raw pumpkin flavor. I really liked it

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My pile of Turnip mash rolled in at 150 cal/25 net carbs.
Equivalent Russet potato mash 420 cal/89 net carbs

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There is no butter, sour cream or heavy cream in this house, and the non-fat milk was empty. I did find some Philadelphia Chive & Onion cream cheese, so I added some of that.

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A little more carb dense, and I think I may like the Cauliflower mash better… but this is still a nice alternative to mashed potatoes.

P.S. I steamed my Rutabaga

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Man I wish I had some of that cream! I might also steam. I’ve had both Turnips and Rutabagas since I went to the store after #SurvivalMonths, but with all the chaos haven’t had a chance to make them.

Since you just reviewed mashed turnips, maybe I’ll do the Rutabagas first. I think I’ll do them tonight.

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As for mashed turnips, turned out awesome! I steamed them instead of boiling, figured I would not leech out as many nutrients that way. Got them fork tender, pulled them out, added some grass-feed, glass-bottled, hormone free heavy cream and some of the same said butter (amazing how much different it tastes than regular butter!)pulled out the hand masher, and 3 minutes later, mashed turnips. A little on the watery side, maybe the same consistency as oatmeal or cream-of-wheat. Not sure if it is something I did or I could do something about. Taste not to different than cauliflower, they are in the same family. I will definitely try to sub them for potatoes in the future, although I have never really been a potato fan, even before trying to go paleo/low carb, so I will have to make an effort 36 cal. total, 8 g carbs total, 2 of fiber, and 5 of sugar. Lots of other minerals, and an interesting history of use, not sure why it is not a more popular food.

Give it a try and see what you think!, Also, not bad raw. Good luck with the house.

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Ah… Turnip mash. That would be a fine choice too. I haven’t had those, so please do!

As soon as I’m done with #SurvivalMonths (or you report back) I’ll try them. If approved… They’ll be added to this list

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-Jay

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Too bad with so many benefits of switching that more people don’t try and fool themselves

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No convincing needed here

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Thanks Lisa

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I know you’re already taking a healthy dose of Vitamin D (right?), so a good dose of Vitamin C and low-levels of insulin from your new mashed selection almost assures your immune system will be in tip-top shape around all those relatives with lingering colds and flu! Plus you’ll be doing them a favor too (maybe if they stay light on the pie. Ha-ha)!

Add some fermented foods to the table like non-pasteurized sauerkraut or homemade yogurt with raw milk and you’ll be the most caring family member or friend they have! Give the gift of thriving health this holiday season!

I guess while I’m on the topic of thriving health, maybe consider gifting them with copies of the Primal Blueprint and In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. I highly recommend both. They’re easy reading. Both authors have a great writing style. If they’re lazy, maybe warm them up to the idea of real food with a copy of Food Inc. on DVD.

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I’m not a stevia advocate, but it is probably a better option than anything else. I avoid it as much as possible, but am not afraid of consuming it like most of the others.

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At almost 300 calories and 60 carbos, I’d ditch to stupid potatoes in a second to go for something better! Like say a piece of pie?

Planned cheat day? Do the alternatives above and you can almost eat a piece of pie guilt free!
(If you’re one who gets OCE guilt)

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