High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

Jesse · 01-08-2017, 12:40 AM

All Meat Veggie Chili {Paleo}

Author: Laura Fuentes
Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1½ pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil
1½ cups onion, diced, about 1 large onion
½ cup chopped celery, about 1 stalk
1½ cups carrots,peeled and diced, about 4 medium carrots
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups zucchinis, diced, about 2 or 3 medium zucchinis
1 15 ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes

Instructions:
1. In your seasoned skillet or 5/6 quart large cast iron pot, brown beef and garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked and browned. Drain off excess fat, set aside.
2. Add oil, onions, celery, carrots, and seasonings to the skillet and cook until translucent over medium high heat, about 57 minutes. Once onions are golden and veggies are midway cooked, add zucchini and cook for 2 minutes, making sure you stir everything well.
3. Add cooked beef, tomato puree/sauce, and tomatoes into the pot and stir well. Bring everything to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Check on the amazing mixture every so often and stir.

Notes:
This is a very thick chili recipe. Add up to 1 cup of additional liquid (tomato sauce or water) to thin out the sauce if you prefer.

Recipe by Laura Fuentes at: http://www.laurafuentes.com/paleo-ch...l-meat-veggie/

Jesse · 01-11-2017, 11:24 PM

I stumbled across this on Paleo Plan today and thought it may be helpful for anyone who is in the early stages of switching to Paleo, or just struggling with cravings etc.

Why Do I Feel Worse After Going Paleo?

This way of eating is pretty different than a normal American diet, so there are a lot of changes you’ll be making. These changes will NOT go unnoticed by your body. What I mean is, you may experience some (or a lot of) detox symptoms, including intense cravings, headaches and fatigue.

Why? You took out a lot of toxins from your diet, in the form of phytic acid and lectins in grains and legumes, preservatives and other additives, refined flours and sweeteners, and dairy (which is more toxic to some than others). Since you’ve probably been eating these things your whole life, your body is going through some serious withdrawal.

While the initial shock to the system isn’t pleasant, keep in mind it’s also finally getting a chance to clean out some built up toxins. Without all of the harmful foods constantly bombarding your liver and other organs, and with the addition of tons of nutrients and protein from the fruits, vegetables, and meats you’re now eating, your body is going to take the opportunity to do some much needed cleaning. This purging is exactly what causes the symptoms you may be experiencing right now — the toxins are being dealt with instead of being suppressed. It’s like when you do a good deep cleaning of your house — you turn it upside down before it looks immaculate. In the first 3 days to 3 weeks, you may (or may not) experience:

Headaches
Fatigue
Dizziness
Irritability
Mood swings
Nausea
Intense cravings
Sinus drainage
Diarrhea/Constipation
Flu-like symptoms
Brain fog
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Increased thirst

When I first went Paleo, I remember having to pee about 25 times a day and feeling like I was walking through oatmeal for the first 3 weeks. Walking up a flight of stairs was a big accomplishment. I was so tired and groggy — I just wanted to sleep, but then on the 21st day everything finally cleared and I felt fantastic. A lot of people only experience symptoms for a few days to a week, and there’s really no way of predicting how long your detoxification period will last.

If you are a coffee or other caffeinated beverage drinker and you’re giving that up, you should almost undoubtedly expect some symptoms. Caffeine is an addictive substance, as you know, and your nervous and endocrine systems will need some time to reboot. Maybe warn your significant other that you might not be the sweetest, most docile partner for a few days…

So during those difficult moments when you’re wondering whether or not this diet is in fact hurting you (not helping) remember that after the storm of detoxification subsides, you may very well experience:

More energy
Emotional Balance
Clarity of mind
Fat loss/Muscle gain
Strength gains
Fewer aches and pains
Less sinus congestion
Fewer seasonal allergy symptoms
Digestive ease
Clearer skin
Fewer colds

What are your experiences with detoxification?

Jesse · 01-11-2017, 11:50 PM

Ratatouille Chicken Casserole

Number of servings 4
Approximate cooking time: 1 hours

Ingredients:
1 medium eggplant(s)
1 medium bell pepper(s), red
2 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning
2 cup(s) tomato sauce, nosugar added
11/2 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, or use tenders
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) basil, fresh
1/8 teaspoon(s) sea salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Using either a mandolin slicer or very sharp knife, slice the vegetables as thinly as possible. In a medium casserole dish, layer the vegetables in any order until gone, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning between layers. It’s okay if the vegetables are packed slightly over the top; they’ll cook down considerably.

Lay the chicken over top the vegetables and pour the sauce over top. Drizzle with the olive oil. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit covered for 10 minutes before uncovering and serving. Top with the basil before serving

Jesse · 01-17-2017, 03:12 PM

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Pumpkin Spice Granola
Prep -15
Cook- 24 hours
Serves -10

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped carrots (replaces pumpkin)
1 cup filtered water
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
3 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp stevia OR 1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil
1 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, soaked 2 hours and rinsed
1 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked and rinsed
4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tsp vanilla extract or 12 drops vanilla essence
1/2 cup goji berries soaked in 1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup golden berries
2 Tbsp. raw coconut butter

Directions:
Blend carrots, water, ginger, coconut oil, coconut butter and spices until
smooth.
Pulse coconut, pumpkin and sunflower seeds until coarsely chopped.
Stir in dried berries. Mix it all together.
Spread the granola onto dehydrator drying sheets evenly.
Dehydrate at 115 degrees for about 6-8 hours then remove drying sheets
Continue to dry for up to 24 hours or until crunchy. (Can also be dried in the oven on 200-250F depending on your particular oven)
Store in an airtight glass jar after cooling.

Jesse · 01-17-2017, 04:04 PM

I am going to make these either without the cheese or with raw organic cheese.

Jesse · 01-18-2017, 08:58 AM

Paleo/Primal Friendly Carrot Cake

Jesse · 01-19-2017, 07:35 PM

1 red bell pepper-seeded and roughly chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 tsp. sea salt (or salt of your preference)
1/2 cup of coconut oil (Fractionated or MCT works well dressings)
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Place all ingredients in blender. At this time add any additional herbs/spices of your choosing then puree until creamy. Can be used as a dressing for salads, or as a sauce over vegetable noodles, meats etc. Refrigerate unused portion.

01-08-2017, 12:40 AM	#1
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	All Meat Veggie Chili {Paleo} Author: Laura Fuentes Serves: 8 servings Ingredients: 1½ pounds ground beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil 1½ cups onion, diced, about 1 large onion ½ cup chopped celery, about 1 stalk 1½ cups carrots,peeled and diced, about 4 medium carrots 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 4 cups zucchinis, diced, about 2 or 3 medium zucchinis 1 15 ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes Instructions: 1. In your seasoned skillet or 5/6 quart large cast iron pot, brown beef and garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked and browned. Drain off excess fat, set aside. 2. Add oil, onions, celery, carrots, and seasonings to the skillet and cook until translucent over medium high heat, about 57 minutes. Once onions are golden and veggies are midway cooked, add zucchini and cook for 2 minutes, making sure you stir everything well. 3. Add cooked beef, tomato puree/sauce, and tomatoes into the pot and stir well. Bring everything to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Check on the amazing mixture every so often and stir. Notes: This is a very thick chili recipe. Add up to 1 cup of additional liquid (tomato sauce or water) to thin out the sauce if you prefer. Recipe by Laura Fuentes at: http://www.laurafuentes.com/paleo-ch...l-meat-veggie/ __________________ “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.”

01-11-2017, 11:24 PM	#2
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I stumbled across this on Paleo Plan today and thought it may be helpful for anyone who is in the early stages of switching to Paleo, or just struggling with cravings etc. Why Do I Feel Worse After Going Paleo? This way of eating is pretty different than a normal American diet, so there are a lot of changes you’ll be making. These changes will NOT go unnoticed by your body. What I mean is, you may experience some (or a lot of) detox symptoms, including intense cravings, headaches and fatigue. Why? You took out a lot of toxins from your diet, in the form of phytic acid and lectins in grains and legumes, preservatives and other additives, refined flours and sweeteners, and dairy (which is more toxic to some than others). Since you’ve probably been eating these things your whole life, your body is going through some serious withdrawal. While the initial shock to the system isn’t pleasant, keep in mind it’s also finally getting a chance to clean out some built up toxins. Without all of the harmful foods constantly bombarding your liver and other organs, and with the addition of tons of nutrients and protein from the fruits, vegetables, and meats you’re now eating, your body is going to take the opportunity to do some much needed cleaning. This purging is exactly what causes the symptoms you may be experiencing right now — the toxins are being dealt with instead of being suppressed. It’s like when you do a good deep cleaning of your house — you turn it upside down before it looks immaculate. In the first 3 days to 3 weeks, you may (or may not) experience: Headaches Fatigue Dizziness Irritability Mood swings Nausea Intense cravings Sinus drainage Diarrhea/Constipation Flu-like symptoms Brain fog Increased urination Increased appetite Increased thirst When I first went Paleo, I remember having to pee about 25 times a day and feeling like I was walking through oatmeal for the first 3 weeks. Walking up a flight of stairs was a big accomplishment. I was so tired and groggy — I just wanted to sleep, but then on the 21st day everything finally cleared and I felt fantastic. A lot of people only experience symptoms for a few days to a week, and there’s really no way of predicting how long your detoxification period will last. If you are a coffee or other caffeinated beverage drinker and you’re giving that up, you should almost undoubtedly expect some symptoms. Caffeine is an addictive substance, as you know, and your nervous and endocrine systems will need some time to reboot. Maybe warn your significant other that you might not be the sweetest, most docile partner for a few days… So during those difficult moments when you’re wondering whether or not this diet is in fact hurting you (not helping) remember that after the storm of detoxification subsides, you may very well experience: More energy Emotional Balance Clarity of mind Fat loss/Muscle gain Strength gains Fewer aches and pains Less sinus congestion Fewer seasonal allergy symptoms Digestive ease Clearer skin Fewer colds What are your experiences with detoxification? __________________ “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.”

01-11-2017, 11:50 PM	#3
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Clipped from the same site as posted above. Ratatouille Chicken Casserole Number of servings 4 Approximate cooking time: 1 hours Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant(s) 1 medium bell pepper(s), red 2 medium zucchini 1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning 2 cup(s) tomato sauce, nosugar added 11/2 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, or use tenders 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil 2 tablespoon(s) basil, fresh 1/8 teaspoon(s) sea salt, to taste 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Using either a mandolin slicer or very sharp knife, slice the vegetables as thinly as possible. In a medium casserole dish, layer the vegetables in any order until gone, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning between layers. It’s okay if the vegetables are packed slightly over the top; they’ll cook down considerably. Lay the chicken over top the vegetables and pour the sauce over top. Drizzle with the olive oil. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit covered for 10 minutes before uncovering and serving. Top with the basil before serving __________________ “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.”

01-17-2017, 03:12 PM	#4
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Pumpkin Spice Granola Pumpkin Spice Granola Prep -15 Cook- 24 hours Serves -10 Ingredients: 3 cups chopped carrots (replaces pumpkin) 1 cup filtered water 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 3 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp stevia OR 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt 1 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil 1 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, soaked 2 hours and rinsed 1 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked and rinsed 4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tsp vanilla extract or 12 drops vanilla essence 1/2 cup goji berries soaked in 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup golden berries 2 Tbsp. raw coconut butter Directions: Blend carrots, water, ginger, coconut oil, coconut butter and spices until smooth. Pulse coconut, pumpkin and sunflower seeds until coarsely chopped. Stir in dried berries. Mix it all together. Spread the granola onto dehydrator drying sheets evenly. Dehydrate at 115 degrees for about 6-8 hours then remove drying sheets Continue to dry for up to 24 hours or until crunchy. (Can also be dried in the oven on 200-250F depending on your particular oven) Store in an airtight glass jar after cooling. __________________ “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.”

01-17-2017, 04:04 PM	#5
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Cauliflower Tortilla Wraps! I am going to make these either without the cheese or with raw organic cheese. __________________ “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.”

01-18-2017, 08:58 AM	#6
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Paleo/Primal Friendly Carrot Cake __________________ “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.”

01-19-2017, 07:35 PM	#7
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 17,783 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Red Bell Pepper Dressing 1 red bell pepper-seeded and roughly chopped 1 clove of garlic 1 tsp. sea salt (or salt of your preference) 1/2 cup of coconut oil (Fractionated or MCT works well dressings) 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Place all ingredients in blender. At this time add any additional herbs/spices of your choosing then puree until creamy. Can be used as a dressing for salads, or as a sauce over vegetable noodles, meats etc. Refrigerate unused portion. __________________ “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.”