Summary: Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy dropped all her babies off at school this last week and has all the feels, especially because the end of summer and her upcoming mid-30's birthdayThe Paleo Parents went away for a long weekend over Labor day and really enjoyed their time togetherSarah's youngest also started kindergarten this year, but her kids going back to school has been a very freeing experience for her schedule, which has allowed her to better use her time with them after schoolWith the new routine in Sarah's life she is feeling a significant reduction in stress, and both Stacy and Sarah noted how their cravings are impacted instantly when stress is managedSarah feels a compulsion to binge while she is stressed, while Stacy tends to crave very palatable foods as opposed to nutrient dense onesHow stress has evolved and how stress was at one point beneficial to our existence, but now is more of a hormone disruptorTwo weeks ago there was a sugar show and we ran out of time for questions, but have many sugar related questions in the queue that have to do with various aspects of sugar and consumption, so this show is going to be a questions heavy showScience with Sarah (13:52)This week Sarah wanted to share more information on her favorite sugar and why it shouldn't be on the no-list because of how nutrient dense it isBlack strap molasses is a bi-product of sugar refinementSarah feels that it is a super food because it has some very compelling nutrition, and personally feels that it is deliciousThe nutrients in 1 tbsp. of molasses and how it compares to other forms of sweetenersStacy and Matt use black strap molasses in their popular Mongolian beef recipeWhen it comes to sugar what matters most is dose, not necessarily which sugar you choseIt all boils down to moderation and what works best for your bodyQuestions & Answers (25:47)Jessica - how should a diabetic handle the process of adopting a paleo diet?Stacy approaches paleo through a low carb template, which is something she would recommend Jessica looking intoEat a lot of non-starchy vegetables to help with satiation, and add those fats to further help with satiationSarah notes that even when someone is diabetic it doesn't mean that they necessarily have to do low-carb or even no-carb, it is more of a measured carb diet templateSarah recommends keeping the carbohydrate intake moderate and to consume them with protein, fat and fiber to slow their absorption into the bloodstreamThere are a number of negative things that can happen if you go too low carbWorking on insulin sensitivity, managing stress, getting enough sleep, being active, and focusing on nutrient dense foods will all impact the diabetes equationSteph - unable to successfully incorporate wine without feeling terrible from the drink, why? Even slight cheats with food lead to extreme swings in feeling terrible. (39:46)Stacy doesn't have great liver function and has found that she responds ok to some alcohols over others, and in particular has found that what she pairs the alcohol with (i.e. kombucha or sparkling water) makes a big differenceStacy applauds Steph for listening to her body, and encourages her to continue experimenting to see what drinks and treats limit the crummy feelings as much as possibleWhat Sarah thinks may be happening on a medical level and suggestions for focusing on liver health nutrientsWhen the carb flu comes into playTaking some time to explore food sensitivity testingJoanna - what is a safe age to provide your children with the room to make their own food choices? (50:36)Stacy feels like this is an evolving part of her family's paleo journey, and they discuss more about their rules and how they parent with those guidelines in Real Life PaleoWhy Stacy believes so strongly in empowering her children to make decisions unique to their needs and what their bodies do and do not tolerateEngage and educate your children, they are more eager to get involved with the details than you would thinkSarah is still in the phase where she is trying to guide her kids toward better choices, but they are just starting to be in situations where they have choices and can learn from independent choicesStacy notes that it may not necessarily be an age, but may have more to do with intuitive parenting and your child's personality and where their development is atThe two different camps on sugar consumption in the paleo communityWhat to keep in mind when it comes to differing opinions and doing the research to find what is best for you and your familyPlease don't forget to leave those reviews in iTunes and recommend the show to family and friends if you have been enjoying itSome great topics are lined-up for the next few weeks Outro (1:15:27)
