Recipes - Some Basic Info
If you aren’t Paleo, you might not have some of the ingredients in these recipes. Here’s a guide to help you with substitutions:
Paleo Non-Paleo
Coconut Aminos.......................................Soy Sauce
Coconut Oil..............................................Olive Oil or your favorite oil
Ghee........................................................Butter
Coconut Crystals.....................................Brown sugar
Coconut Flour......................................... No Substitution that I know of -coconut flour absorbs far more liquids than other flours, so the proportions will be different
Idon't like peppers or onions, so you won't find them in my recipes. If you're looking at a recipe and thinking, "that should really have peppers or onions", go ahead and add them. I think of recipes as guidelines and often change them to fit my preferences.
Eggs and Cholesterol
I seem to be posting a lot of egg recipes. I eat eggs for breakfast almost every day, so I’m always thinking of new ways to eat them. Concerned about high cholesterol and think you shouldn’t eat eggs?
I am not a nutritionist, so I checked with the experts. According to the Mayo Clinic, "chicken eggs are high in cholesterol, but the effect of egg consumption on blood cholesterol is minimal when compared with the effect of trans fats and saturated fats.
The risk of heart disease may be more closely tied to the foods that accompany the eggs in a traditional American breakfast — such as the sodium in the bacon, sausages and ham, and the saturated fat or oils with trans fats used to fry the eggs and the hash browns.
Most healthy people can eat up to seven eggs a week with no increase in their risk of heart disease. Some studies have shown that this level of egg consumption may actually prevent some types of strokes." Click here for the full article
The Mayo Clinic also notes that "regular physical activity can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol, the main source of cholesterol buildup in the arteries and a risk factor for heart disease. It can also raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol, which helps prevent cholesterol buildup." Click here for the full article
Aren't Avocados Fattening?
Some people, in their attempts to be health-conscious, avoid avocados due to the relatively high fat and calorie content of these fruits. Yet avocados are one of the best foods you can eat, packed with nutrients and heart-healthy compounds. Click here for five great reasons to eat them regularly, including lowering your cholesterol.
Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries aren't just delicious, they are good for you. According to the US Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database, one cup of strawberries has only 46 calories, yet provides 84.7 milligrams of Vitamin C, nearly a full days supply, 2.9 grams of fiber, and several types of antioxidants.