High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

ahk · 10-14-2015, 12:55 PM

Could someone tell me the difference between Mediterranean Diet vs Paleo Diet? And could you include some reference links. Please and thank you.

Jesse · 10-14-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ahk

Could someone tell me the difference between Mediterranean Diet vs Paleo Diet? And could you include some reference links. Please and thank you.

Jesse · 10-14-2015, 01:45 PM

Jesse · 10-14-2015, 01:59 PM

Ahk those seemed like the 2 fairest charts I could find, as many of them purposely lean in favor or one eating plan or the other. Google the others and see what you think.

As for me, I have pretty much switched to Mediterranean because I was gaining weight with Paleo which I do not want, also because I want as "clean" of a diet as much as possible and that can be quite expensive with Paleo. Yes, I still buy organic veggies and fruit as often as I can get them, but that is not too difficult to do here in Florida. I still eat some Paleo foods but am leaning more and more towards Mediterranean because I feel better when I eat that way. Also fish and shellfish is plentiful here as well. So it works well for me.

Are ya'll thinking of switching plans?

ahk · 10-15-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse

Ahk those seemed like the 2 fairest charts I could find, as many of them purposely lean in favor or one eating plan or the other. Google the others and see what you think.

As for me, I have pretty much switched to Mediterranean because I was gaining weight with Paleo which I do not want, also because I want as "clean" of a diet as much as possible and that can be quite expensive with Paleo. Yes, I still buy organic veggies and fruit as often as I can get them, but that is not too difficult to do here in Florida. I still eat some Paleo foods but am leaning more and more towards Mediterranean because I feel better when I eat that way. Also fish and shellfish is plentiful here as well. So it works well for me.

Are ya'll thinking of switching plans?

Yep, thinking about switching. I've been having some medical issues for about a year now and recently to the cardiologists and he recommended looking into Mediterranean--

My question-- do you eat a lot of legumes? bread? grains? Eating paleo for 2 years or so -- really gets you. But I think I gained too much weight as well -- so not good.

Could you give me an example of what you eat in a day? Thank you. Plus, any good websites for recipes? I just can't find what I'm searching for.

Thanks again.

Jesse · 10-16-2015, 04:02 PM

Ahk,

First off, I am sorry that you have been sick and hope that you are able to figure out what's going on and get things fixed. You're in my prayers and thoughts.

Although I am certainly no Dr., if the problem is cardiological in nature, I would back away from the red meats and incorporate more fish and free range poultry, along with lots of vegetables of all colors and varieties if I were standing in your shoes.

The past few months I have fallen off the wagon, and haven't been eating as healthy as I would like to and a big part of that is I stopped juicing due to temporary insanity. But I am getting back on that wagon, and will get the juicer going again here in the next couple of days. I have to find a minute to get to the produce stand first.

I will pm you some sites that have healthy Mediterranean recipes. I think that is the better way to do it, since this is the Paleo thread.

In answer to your other questions, I eat legumes, bread and grains in moderation. Usually the grains I consume are things like polenta, quinoa and wild rice. Oats, 100% wheat and that sort thing are a very rare thing in my house. I still use coconut flour and other nut flours. I use Evo and coconut oil.

Really the main thing that has changed is I swapped out the red meats for fish, shellfish and poultry, I've tripled my intake of veggies and added fruits and some grains back in.

95% of my juicing is veggies, and I generally drink 2 glasses a day, 1 about an hour before breakfast, and the other usually between lunch and dinner. I eat an apple most evenings. The rest of the time I drink water or unsweetened tea.

You should start a Med thread.

I have a bunch of recipes.

Be well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahk

Yep, thinking about switching. I've been having some medical issues for about a year now and recently to the cardiologists and he recommended looking into Mediterranean--

My question-- do you eat a lot of legumes? bread? grains? Eating paleo for 2 years or so -- really gets you. But I think I gained too much weight as well -- so not good.

Could you give me an example of what you eat in a day? Thank you. Plus, any good websites for recipes? I just can't find what I'm searching for.

Thanks again.

Orema · 11-07-2015, 12:38 PM

North Park Rumble Salad (Sweet Potato and Kale with Honey-Chili Dressing)

Ingredients
4 Sweet Potatoes
1 Bag of Kale

Dressing
– Olive Oil
– 1 Lemon
– Chili (or Curry) Powder
– Cayenne Pepper
– Red Pepper Flakes
– 1 Shallot
– Honey

Directions
Cut raw sweet potatoes into cubes and bake, grill, or roast for 30 or so minutes
Steam kale for 6-7 minutes. Once cooked, mix together in bowl and set aside

Dressing
Pour appx. 3/4 cup Olive Oil in a separate bowl and add ...
– finely chopped shallot
– juice of one lemon*
– 1 tablespoon chili powder*
– cayenne pepper (optional)*
– red pepper flakes (optional)*
– salt and pepper (optional)
– 1 tablespoon of honey*

The key is to make sure the kale is wilted; this allows the dressing to absorb into the kale.

*I taste the dressing as I add honey, lemon, chili (or curry) powder, cayenne, and pepper flakes ... so your measurements may differ from mine. I like it spicy so I added lots of spices (more than a tablespoon), but I don't like it too sweet so I used less than a tablespoon of honey. Also, I add the honey last because I can better gauge the balance of sweet and spicy when honey is the last ingredient.

You can use as many sweet potatoes as you want and as much kale as you want. I like lots of kale so I added the entire bag.

This salad is good warm or cold. I like it both ways.

Next time I will add pine nuts, or slivered toasted almonds, or unsweetened coconut flakes.

Experiment till you come up with what you like.

This salad is so good and easy to make that it's perfect for pot-luck gatherings.

10-14-2015, 01:45 PM	#3
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Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,781 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Ahk those seemed like the 2 fairest charts I could find, as many of them purposely lean in favor or one eating plan or the other. Google the others and see what you think. As for me, I have pretty much switched to Mediterranean because I was gaining weight with Paleo which I do not want, also because I want as "clean" of a diet as much as possible and that can be quite expensive with Paleo. Yes, I still buy organic veggies and fruit as often as I can get them, but that is not too difficult to do here in Florida. I still eat some Paleo foods but am leaning more and more towards Mediterranean because I feel better when I eat that way. Also fish and shellfish is plentiful here as well. So it works well for me. Are ya'll thinking of switching plans? __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

11-07-2015, 12:38 PM	#7
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,570 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,432 Thanked 34,706 Times in 8,931 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	North Park Rumble North Park Rumble Salad (Sweet Potato and Kale with Honey-Chili Dressing) Ingredients 4 Sweet Potatoes 1 Bag of Kale Dressing – Olive Oil – 1 Lemon – Chili (or Curry) Powder – Cayenne Pepper – Red Pepper Flakes – 1 Shallot – Honey Directions Cut raw sweet potatoes into cubes and bake, grill, or roast for 30 or so minutes Steam kale for 6-7 minutes. Once cooked, mix together in bowl and set aside Dressing Pour appx. 3/4 cup Olive Oil in a separate bowl and add ... – finely chopped shallot – juice of one lemon* – 1 tablespoon chili powder* – cayenne pepper (optional)* – red pepper flakes (optional)* – salt and pepper (optional) – 1 tablespoon of honey* The key is to make sure the kale is wilted; this allows the dressing to absorb into the kale. I taste the dressing as I add honey, lemon, chili (or curry) powder, cayenne, and pepper flakes ... so your measurements may differ from mine. I like it spicy so I added lots of spices (more than a tablespoon), but I don't like it too sweet so I used less than a tablespoon of honey. Also, I add the honey last because I can better gauge the balance of sweet and spicy when honey is the last ingredient. You can use as many sweet potatoes as you want and as much kale as you want. I like lots of kale so I added the entire bag. This salad is good warm or cold. I like it both ways. Next time I will add pine nuts, or slivered toasted almonds, or unsweetened coconut flakes. Experiment till you come up with what you like. This salad is so good and easy to make that it's perfect for pot-luck gatherings. Last edited by Orema; 11-07-2015 at 12:42 PM.*

10-14-2015, 12:55 PM	#1
ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,538 Times in 2,630 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Could someone tell me the difference between Mediterranean Diet vs Paleo Diet? And could you include some reference links. Please and thank you.