The Paleo View

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy's crazy few weeks trying to heal from her back injury and balance the demands of lifeA spine specialist was unfortunately unable to identify the problem, so now Stacy needs to go on to receive an MRIMatt and Stacy's oldest son, Cole, is now doing after school wrestling three evenings a week, and he is also doing so amazing in school, which has been a really big deal in the Paleo Parents householdSince having guests on The Paleo View the past few weeks, there have been a lot of big things happening in Stacy and Sarah lives and they have been light on the news on the show, but want to have a newsie episode to bring listeners up to date on their latest happeningsFor more background on Cole's ADHD, check out episode 145 of The Paleo ViewBecause of how the school year ended for Cole last year, Stacy and Matt were a little nervous to see how things would go as this school year began (especially with an increase in stressors at school), and lately Cole has been coming home from school very happy and positiveCole's student-teacher conference last week went so well, and was a huge milestone for the family to see the progress Cole has made - read more about that hereYou can hear more about all the changes that they made with Cole to help him manage his ADHD, but the big changes were the removal of media/video games, getting more play/outside time and sunlight, and adding caffeine in the morningsStacy just wants to thank everyone for the wonderful engagement and support around this situation, it can be especially hard to share on situations when paleo isn't enoughOn the Paleo Parents site there was also a great guest post that was shared on 10 Alternative Treatments for ADHDMedication is not failure, there is a time and a place for conventional medicineWhat happened this past March when Sarah began working on launching a paleo cooking show - Sarah did all the writing and producing for the pilot episodes and so her character and passion really shines throughIn May they sent the pilot episodes to Food Network and the Cooking Channel - they received no response from the Cooking Channel, and they had a meeting with the Food Network, but the show was rejected because they can't have diet specific shows (i.e. no shows about restricted foods)Now that things have calmed down a bit with The Healing Kitchen, Sarah's team has pulled together a package for the tv show and will be sending it to every network and streaming service, and they feel very confident that someone will pick it up - but they have to prove that there is a market for the show, which is why they released the pilot to the publicYou can find the pilot of Paleo Bites in YouTube here, please watch it and share with others, leave comments and give it a like if you enjoyed watching itThere is also a massive giveaway to celebrate the release of the Paleo Bites pilot and to thank people for their supportThank you to everyone, from both Stacy and Sarah, on all the positive feedback they are receiving on what is happening in their lives at the momentWe will be back again next week, and actually have two awesome topics mapped out for the weeks to come!Thanks everyone for listening!Outro (27:50)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy is working on recovering from her back injury, but had an excellent Halloween weekend despite the frustrations from dealing with an injury Sarah is exhausted - she has one of her rockstar team members in town (Claire) and they have been working on filming cooking videos to go with the meal plans in The Healing KitchenWeather happenings for Stacy and SarahSarah has already started her Thanksgiving cookingClaire offers great insight on how to prep paleo meals for 1How Claire connected with Sarah and a bit on how she joined The Paleo Mom's teamThrough a doctor recommendation, Claire adopted the paleo diet and 75% of her digestive issues went awayClaire's experience with learning how to cook, and self-experiemention to find the foods that make her feel great and what doesn't make her feel goodBeing less concerned with whether a food is paleo or not, but instead finding a sustainable balance incorporating the foods that make Claire feel her bestWhat Sarah has seen in her oldest daughter as she has discovered what foods make her feel her best, and how to avoid the foods that don't make her feel goodWhile eating paleo can sometimes make you feel different and make you feel like you are missing out, what you actually have is this great power to understand what it is that keeps you healthy and to ultimately keep yourself healthy for the rest of your life and not play catch up when you are olderHow Sarah feels like she is playing catch up on her healthThe health concerns that come with a lengthy history of dietingHow disordered diet habits can carry over even when we adopt a paleo diet for healing (see more on this topic here)The power of using leftovers, even for breakfastHow Claire would set-up her Sunday batch cooking to have healthy meals on hand for the weekStacy recommends looking at Melissa Joulwan's Well Fed for great tips on prepping ahead and adding diversity to your mealsClaire's number one tip to people who tolerate eggs is to make a mayo yourself because there are so many different ways to change the flavor profile of a meal with mayo as a baseNavigating eating outResearch the menu in advance onlineCheck farm to table resources that may have a restaurant directoryHave a strategy prepped in advance when dining out Don't be shy to ask questions and make requests at the restaurant, even call ahead to address the questions you have prior to dining thereEat a bit before dining out if you are worried about your choices (ex. a dinner party at someone's house)Keep an Epic Bar/RxBar in your purseDating paleoTry to pick the restaurant if possible, or make a suggestion on what kind of food you would likeIf asked, Claire lets her date know that she eats gluten-free, dairy free, and doesn't discuss the paleo diet element right awayClaire knows her priorities and where she is and isn't willing to flex themHow Stacy applies many of Claire's principles in her work setting as wellInspiring others through your actions and choicesClaire's 3 top tips for people who are single and struggling to make paleo work:Use whatever fridge and freezer space you have to your advantage - cook at home as often as possible, buy in bulkDon't feel like you have to shop at a speciality grocery store to find "special foods", you can make most foods at home or find similar versions at your general grocery storeGo live your life the way that you want to, don't let your food or dietary choices limit the way you live your life - don't neglect your social life because you don't think you can make it work, because you absolutely can and shouldThanks for tuning in - we will be back next week!Outro (1:13:00)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy's good news, the celebrity who shared Beyond Bacon in their cookbook collectionStacy's bad news, an injury over the weekendThe printing schedule with The Healing Kitchen, and how Sarah is managing her time and protecting her health despite a very stressful timelineThe Thing (12:41)Monday morning of this week, the World Health Organization published a statement in The Lancet classifying red meat and processed meat as carcinogensA working group completed a literature review, and based on that review and a majority opinion, have decided to label processed meats as an international agency for research on cancer group 1 carcinogen, which means it is a confirmed carcinogenic to humans; and they have decided to label red meat as a group 2A carcinogen, meaning it is likely carcinogenic to humansThey came up with these labels based on a majority, although not uniform; from studies linking high processed and red meat consumption with colorectal cancerEven in their statement they sort of say 'despite the fact that this has never been confirmed or explained in animal studies'Basically the press release led the media stories to say that bacon will kill you, and essentially sparked a social media battle between vegetarians/vegans and meat loversThe reasons this has escalated into a very heated debate very quicklyThe statements that Stacy has seen from meat vendorsThe confusion that comes from all the various pieces of information in the mediaSarah thinks that the information that the World Health Organization recommends tends to be on the money, which is why this statement caused such a to-do, because this is such a reputable organization making such a strong statementWe expect the World Health Organization to be objectiveSarah recommends that people check out her blog post from the summer on the link between meat consumption and cancerSarah feels that the science on meat consumption shows that we need to come up with a more complete definition for carcinogenicThere are really four mechanisms that are possible explanations on why processed and read meat consumption may cause cancer, and at least three out out of four of those explanations are missing the link between meat consumption and cancer when you are eating at least five servings of vegetables a dayWhen we are talking about the meat and cancer link, all of the compounds in meat that have been linked to cancer are no different depending on how that meat is raised - so unfortunately they are in both conventional and grass-fed meat, which creates a different platform for the discussionThe role that heme iron plays and the damage that it causes in the gut lining and cellsWhat happens with heme when chlorophyll is present - displaying what happens when you have a side of broccoli next to your steakThe cancer link doesn't happen anymore when you consume vegetables with your meat, and so it starts to be that high meat diets don't cause cancer - its start to be that high meat diets that are simultaneously low in vegetable content are creating an environment in which cancer is more likely to growAs soon as you add vegetables you are basically negating the high cancer risk of meat consumption, which you see in many scientific studiesHigh vegetable consumption is linked to a lower risk of every chronic illness, with the ideal number of servings per day being fiveIt is because of this information that Sarah feels you cannot uniformly say that meat causes cancer, because it is a very specific situation where meat is carcinogenicThe conversation should not demonize meat, but instead open the door for a discussion about why it is important to have a balance of vegetables and protein on our plates and why it actually improves health and reduces the risk of this link to cancerStacy finds that it is interesting that so much emphasis is being placed on processed meat, and that we need to take a step back and discuss what processed meat is and understand if/how the carcinogenic factor of the food is being alteredThere are so many beneficial things to meat that are never discussedStacy feels that the information isn't truly representative of what these leading organizations know to be true, which is really unfortunate because this has led to so much confusionSarah feels like the opportunity to educate the general public is being completely missed, that we are trying to shortcut the science for the general public, assuming that they don't want the resources and tools to make informed choicesHow can we expect to make any change without changing how we communicate health information, the rules approach does not workThe choice in this situation isn't don't eat bacon, it is have some vegetables on the sideWe are constantly asking people to make these choices of deprivation, and the consequences this creates can be seen all around usWe need to help people understand what to eat, not just what not to eat, and to explain whyStacy's thoughts on all the ways you can get in your five servings - and don't forget that most of the compounds in fruit are also equally beneficialWhen in doubt add more vegetables to your plateStacy and Sarah will be back next week with a great topic!Old lady waysA reward for when Sarah finishes her bookThoughts on The MartianCarving out time to read for funAnd remember, be careful what you read on the internet, that seems to be the common thing that we are learningOutro (53:42)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Sarah is working on submitting her book and getting it off to the printerStacy's favorite person in paleo, and long-time guest on The Paleo View (episode 42 and 109), is here as a guest on this week's show - welcome Danielle Walker!Danielle had a baby recently and will be helping to answer a number of questions related to pregnancy, newborns, and breastfeedingYou can find more on Danielle on her site, Against All Grain, she has a popular YouTube channel, and is a New York Times Bestselling Author of Against All Grain and Meals Made Simple - and she is currently working on a third bookWhat brought Danielle to bloggingDanielle's number one job is being a mom, find out more about her kids hereThe difference in Danielle's pregnanciesFulfilling pregnancy cravings in a way that supports your health, but also makes you feel normalWhy people experience a shift in the immune system when they are pregnant - some experience a remission and others experience flairs, with the most major immune system shift happening when the baby weansHow Danielle is managing her health during the postpartum phase to reduce the possibility of an autoimmune flairSarah's recommendations on how to reduce the risk of a flair postpartumUber focus on nutrient density - how and why the immune system is a nutrient gas guzzler, with the immune regulator being the most sensitive to nutrient deficienciesGet a lot of sleep - let go of perfection, and focus on basic needsActivity is great, but prioritize sleepBe aware of stress levels and triggersDanielle's protocol when she notices a flairCreating a personal list of foods that are automatic no items that cause issues, and the role that a food journal can play in helping you identify your problematic foodsMilk production shifts around the 6 week marker and what is happening at a hormonal level that impacts that change in milk supplyWhat Stacy experienced with her food intolerances while breastfeeding her boys and how that led her to elimination dietingGetting Calcium from Non-Dairy Sources (34:09)There is calcium in other foods, and in fact more absorbable calcium in other foods than the calcium in dairy - we absorb a much higher percentage of calcium from cruciferous vegetables than we do from the calcium in diaryWe need calcium to make breastmilkThere is a collection of studies that looked at dairy consumption and long-term bone health and there is actually no correlation between dairy intake and bone health, if anything there is a slight negative correlationOne study shows that the more dairy you consume the more likely you are to have bone health problemsStudies show that the most important diet factor to bone health is vegetable consumptionOne of Stacy's favorite soup recipes is Danielle's Chicken and Vegetable Soup, which she finds as a convenient way to get vegetables and bone broth inWhat Danielle has noticed with the foods she is eating and how those impact Easton through breastmilkSupplementing Easton with a probioticCheckout kellymom.com for great factual information on breastfeeding, and for community and support with all things lactationHow and why antibodies from mom cross into breastmilkWhen you are nursing, your body will prioritize the food source for your child - your body will essentially take the nutrients you are not getting enough of from your reserves and pass them along to your childTop Foods Nursing Moms Should Eat (52:20)ProteinMineral rich foods (organ meats and vegetables like cruciferous vegetables)Vitamin D (fish and shellfish; pastured raised animals; grass-fed dairy; time out in the sun)Vitamin A (liver, egg yolks)Antioxidants (organ meat, high quality meats, lots of vegetables)How to get 5 servings of vegetables a day to optimize healthAs long as you are getting adequate animals foods and then piling on the vegetables, that is the best case scenario for your healthDanielle's tips for incorporating healthy foods and healthy habitsMaking soup and adding in vegetablesPutting vegetables in smoothies and adding collagen (Stacy adds Vital Proteins)Prepping ahead and using the crockpot, see this post for Danielle's recommended prep ahead recipesAccepting helpMore from Danielle on how she is doing and feeling being in the newborn stageThank you so much Danielle for coming back on The Paleo View - and congratulations on Easton's arrival and thank you for being such a positive role model to so many in the communityBe sure to find Danielle and all of her social media channels on her site HEREThanks everyone for listening!Outro (1:13:28)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Sarah's new Skype pictureThe Healing Kitchen was turned in on time and the publisher's response - moving the release date from February 2016 to December 2015Sarah is still prioritizing her health goals and getting in sleep and fitness, but doing a check in podcast this week was a must to balance all of Sarah's other demandsWork finally calmed down for Stacy and she has been spending a lot more time relaxingThis past weekend her and Matt went to Brent & Heather's wedding, and it was such an amazing celebration that included so many fun activitiesStacy also bought a convertible over the weekendStacy is going to give Sarah her chill vibes to help her get through the book publishing processThere is a MEGA AWESOME guest scheduled for next week and we can't wait to share that episodeSarah's plans for future booksHow book writing kind of landed in Sarah's lap and wasn't something she had consciously sought out as a career goalStacy's thoughts on sharing a passion with the worldWhen Sarah evaluated going back into academics vs. continuing on the path as a blogger and book authorThe amazing benefits and privileges that come with being book authorsA huge thank you to everyone who has shared reviews, left comments, connected with Stacy and Sarah in whatever way you have over the years - it all means so muchSarah is working on book tour plans for The Healing Kitchen, stay tuned for detailsAnd a big congratulations to Brent & Heather on their amazing wedding!Thank you for checking in with Stacy and Sarah this week - we will be back next week!Outro (19:39)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Sarah listened to the show for a first time in a long timeWhy Stacy and Sarah don't routinely listen to their showMatt, feel free to interject bits and pieces into the show as you would likeWelcome Josh from Slim PalateHow and when Matt and Stacy first met Josh, and discovering his cookbookJosh's guest post on the Paleo Parents siteJosh was a part of the Take Back Your Health Conference this year, and is actually in a movie that was screened at the event over the weekend, Revolution: Food movieMade for perfect timing for him to make an appearance on The Paleo View while he is in townInspired by a recent post that Josh shared, Stacy thought it would be great to have him on the show to share moreWhat happens when Stacy records with show guests in personCole and Josh's love for the 'oh burn' momentsCole interacting with people at the event and the feedback he shared with some of these movement leadersThe people who are in the movie and why the information they shared was so inspiring and why the concepts were so unique and newThe cinematography in the film is stunning, and the video will be available online in November ---> don't miss it hereMore on the Post (16:30)Losing so much weight so young and how that impacted Josh going through that process in a public settingHow weight-loss impacted Stacy over the yearsJosh's original storyLost over 100 pounds at age 16 and that was also when he started his blogStacy helped promote Josh's story because she was so moved by itHe published his book at 16 as wellJosh has OCD and got easily obsessed with body image the further he got into his journeyBody dysmorphia amongst teens, and especially with guys and how they deal with itThe anxiety it gave Josh to compare himself to the men's health magazinesLosing too much weight and when Josh first saw himself on filmHow body dysmorphia messes with your headReaching out to lifting coaches for guidance on food intakeThe fear of gaining weight and the mental challenge of needing to shift his dysmorphic mentality towards changing his habitsRefusing sugar for so long, despite not having a condition the required that sort of restrictionThe trouble with the all or nothing mentalityThe program Josh did during his weight-gaining processHow Josh now feels about his body and how he physically feels after putting on 70 poundsTruly comfortable in his own skin nowHis various emotions though the gain, and now he feels like he is just as he is supposed to beFeeling mentally sharper and having better, consistent energyShould vs. wantLoving our body and where it is at todayJosh's inspiration from Elliott HulseBuilding up off of something that is already good and making it strongerThe common issue with people transitioning one eating disorder to the nextThe issue with orthorexia in the paleo communityThe promise Josh made to himself to stay grounded in real food when working on his weight-gainWhat Josh's suggestions are for those who are dealing with body dysmorphia and/or orthorexiaStacy's post on disordered eatingStacy's mindset around the "good foods" and the "bad foods" and how this thinking can backfire on her overall habits and goalsBeing too harsh on yourself leads to anxietyKnowing what choices you want to make for yourself on a daily basisStrategies & Resources (54:43)Josh reminds himself that he is nourishing his body to grow to avoid the anxiety that use to come with eating carbs and/or sugarsMentally acknowledging yourself and giving yourself props when you are making progressThe power of positive self talkStacy's way of finding rechargers for her system that have nothing to do with foodStacy also has always identified an accountably partner when she is working through a specific health challengeIdentifying the snowball foodsSarah's top strategy is sleepSarah also thinks about how she looks through her husband's eyesMaking time for quality grown up time with your significant other is also importantHow the lifestyle stuff impacts Sarah's relationship with foodThank you to Josh for coming on this weeks show!Be sure to visit Josh on his site Slim Palate and to checkout his cookbook as wellAlso look into Revolution: Food movieThanks again - we will be back next week!Outro (1:11:33)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy's hair is long enough to now put up into a clip, and her and Sarah discussed the excitement over her hair not falling out in chunks anymore from thyroid issuesSarah's love of the convenience of unwashed longer hair for thrown up stylesThe impact of truly non-toxic beauty products and how great it is for your health when you are at the point where you make the switch with your productsHow Sarah's transition into paleo was impacted by making the beauty product switch to non-toxic itemsSarah's holistic approach and wanting to make everything she does as good for her health as possible - dialing into all the little components, without stressing about the things she can't changeMatt and Stacy's approach and how they prioritize their health journey choicesWhen Stacy and Sarah buy organic and when they buy conventionalDon't let perfection be the enemy of good, do your bestDiana's talk from the 2014 Ancestral Health Symposium on ethically sourced foodsA bit on the process of raising conventional meat and what all could benefit from improving the systemHow buying local, sustainable, ethical foods helps the food industry evolve - using your dollar to voteThe major chain stores that are making big changes to support the real food movementOrganic/grass-fed does not go hand-in-hand with what is or isn't paleo, food can be paleo if it is not organicPaleo was initially a set of rules, where as now it feels more like a template, which makes it more accessible and allows for self-experimentationSome of the biggest changes Stacy and Sarah have seen in the paleo movement from when they first beganIt is all about making the cutoff on what super nutrient dense foods are you going to embrace, versus the potential problematic foods you are going to eliminateThe lines between the various food-belief movements are starting to soften because we are all actually getting into contemporary science to better understand what exactly is happening that makes these foods good choicesQuestions & Answers (36:25)Lori - can you share a bit more on the gluten cross reactivity of white rice? Stacy wants to remind Lori that there are many ways to incorporate carbs beyond rice, like carrots, butternut squash, yuca, taro, and cassava flourMerit+Fork has some AIP friendly recipes that you could use, like her banana bread recipe or her chocolate chip cookies, just omit the chocolate chipsWhat gluten cross reactivity isCyrex Labs food sensitivity panel to test for antibodies against certain foodsA study that looked into this test further and checked blood samples to check for true cross reactivityYou may have sensitivity to these foods with potential gluten cross reactivity, but it doesn't necessarily mean you need to eliminate themAIP has you remove everything that might be a problem and foods that are frequently contaminated with glutenStudies frequently show that rice is problematic for those with celiac disease, so it can be a red flag foodYou have two choices on how to approach this - go and seek out a blood test that will test for these specific antibodies or two do an elimination dietEither way, Sarah definitely suggests discussing this with a healthcare provider at greater detailStacy recommends trying half a cup serving of rice cooked in broth with (if you tolerate it) ghee - it is the way Stacy tested her tolerance to riceBea - what does one eat when they err on the side of vegetarianism and how do you balance your diet? What do you use for protein, besides protein powders?Stacy's experience with coming out of vegetarianismFish is a great option for protein, as is seafood in generalEating other sources of lean meat, life venison or lamb, can offer better nutrients than chicken canBison and grass-fed beef are also great optionsVegetarians and their loss of stomach acid production - facilitating that change when you incorporate meat againThe Paleo Approach has information on taking a stomach acid supplementYou can find information at SCDLifesyle on How to Supplement with Betaine HCL for Low Stomach AcidIf incorporating a new supplement, be sure to discuss with a medical professional before doing soStool analysis can also provide insight into how well you are digesting your foodThere is information in both Beyond Bacon and on the Paleo Parents site on how to source ethically raised meatsStacy's feedback on protein powders - her favorite are Healthy & Fit and M&H NaturalsWhat worked for Stacy when she was transitioning into a more meat based dietWhy Stacy and Sarah don't feel that soaked and sprouted legumes are a good choice for proteinSarah and family just got back from a trip to Disney and had an awesome timeWe appreciate the feedback, so be sure to leave them in iTunes or on our social media channelsThanks everyone for listening, we will be back next weekOutro (1:09:00)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Sarah's children had a slight cold, and unfortunately she has laryngitis, and feels fine, but her voice is a bit croakyThe topic that was teased on last week's episode is coming very soon, we just have to work with our guest's scheduleSarah received some amazing news on The Healing Kitchen, which she just submitted to her publisher for first edits, and they love the first draft so much that they want to push it to publish two months earlier than originally planned Life is going to be a little crazy for Sarah as they move this book forward faster than expectedSarah is also working on a second book that will be out in 2016, which will be a more science focused bookSarah has lots of ideas for books and would love to release one yearly, but has to come up with a sustainable timeline on writing, editing and releasingIn Stacy's working world she is at the end of the fiscal year and things are so hectic; she is also recovering from an overtraining injury and trying to figure out the best solution to healingRecovery time has turned into quality family time for Stacy and familySarah's training as of late and what she has been working on at the gymStacy and Sarah like to keep this show timely, and to keep the topics flexible so that they can address relevant news when it becomes available and makes for a great discussion on the showThis week's show will be a great basics show to refer friends and family to who are interested in paleo, but will also be great for veterans who are looking to reconnect with some of the foundational beliefsScience with Sarah (23:27)There was a study published a few weeks back in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on the diets of paleolithic man and it has been cited all over the internet as the nail in the coffin that the paleo diet is deadSarah read through the entire study and found it to be fascinatingThe study found that there is a region where in paleolithic times, the humans from that region were cooking and grinding oats (find a bit from NPR on the subject here)The results from this study are making many say - great, we should now be eating oatsHowever, Sarah wants to note that there were many other nutrients that were found on the grinding stone that this study focused on, and we can't isolate the oats that were found on the stone and sum up the whole of their diet with the incorporation of the one nutrient The modern paleo diet isn't about a historical reenactment, it is about understanding exactly how food affects our health at a very detailed cellular levelGrains cannot compete with the powerhouses of nutrition that are quality meats, seafood, vegetables, and fruit, nuts and seeds, and eggsModern strains of grains are compounds that are inflammatory, and they are also high in sugar - so these grains now do not contribute to our health as they possibly did at one time in agricultural historyThis study is a very good reminder that the content of a very nutrient diet, paired with low stress, ample sleep, low to moderately-intense activity is a great base to healthy living, and that having a little bit of grain in the diet is likely not a problem for someThere is a big difference between having grain occasionally that is traditionally prepared verses having it as a normal feature of a dietThe question here isn't when did man start eating grains, when did grains become a substantial part of the diet, the question is what are the best foods that we can eat now to be healthy, the best foods that we have access to today, what are the best lifestyle properties to be healthyIt is also important to look at how our bodies tolerate going off plan, when and whyThe paleo diet is based on contemporary science and what the best foods are to support our health - and while it gets its original structure from the average of paleolithic man, it gets its proof in contemporary science and in the growing number of randomized controlled clinical trials that are pitting paleo against other modern diets and showing that paleo winsStacy shared her feelings on the misconception that today's paleo diet is meant to be a reenactment of paleolithic timesStacy further notes that since we don't know what the quality or quantity of those paleolithic oats were that it is hard to make a summarizing statement about the death of a grain-free approach to livingSome people are able to successfully integrate in gluten-free oats, and it is important to recognize that this is based on a personal observation on how an individual feels when consuming any given itemWhen you are defining what is or isn't paleo you need to look at what is the best for your body today, and from there play with adding foods or removing foods to see how it makes you feel A lot of these critiques of the paleo diet misrepresent what the foundational beliefs of the paleo diet actually areSarah agrees that consistently looking at and evaluating scientific evidence is an important part of the greatest strengths of this diet, the diet adapts as we learn moreSide note, in response to last week's show, shout out to those who sent "stool pictures" on InstagramQuestions & Answers (49:39)Amy - will not eat organ meats or selfish, how can I find out what supplements are right for me to replace the nutrients in those foods?Stacy definitely recommends looking for a practitioner that matches the needs of what Amy is looking forBoth Stacy and Sarah take supplements that suit their own needs, but Stacy doesn't take the same ones consistently, it depends on her health and what she has going onWhen Stacy is looking for medical support she looks for someone who practices integrative medicine, but she feels it is a personal thing when deciding what is important to you in a medical practitionerThe directories that Sarah recommends utilizing are Paleo Physicians Network, Primal Docs and Institute of Functional MedicineThere is also a functional medicine specialist on the Paleo Mom Consulting TeamDoing a micronutrient sufficiency analysis with your doctor may be a helpful toolYou could also track your micronutrient intake with the app CronometerYou might be able to consume real food to fill the gapsSarah doesn't like to typically recommend supplements, but there is one brand of organ meat supplements by Dr. Ron's Ultra Pure that is a high quality optionJosh - looking for guidance with fiancé's weight-loss goals, while tending to a thyroid issue (1:02:37)The Paleo Approach could help as it has a lot of science to help you navigate healing, but doesn't necessarily talk to weight-lossGoing low-carb can cause some issues that you should be cautious of when toying with carb intakeIncrease carb intake gradually and incorporate really slow burning carbohydrates with lots of fiber and eaten as part of whole mealsSarah thinks this may be a hormone regulation issue, and recommends getting tons of sleep, incorporating activity without over doing itAnd if these tactics don't help with losing weight, Sarah suggests having a full thyroid panel doneThank you everyone for tuning in, we will be back with an epic topic and Sarah is going to go work on recovering her voiceSarah's plug for a live show, and Stacy's thoughts on her recent Periscope use for Strong Woman RadioFeel free to keep tagging us on Instagram, while neither Stacy or Sarah have Periscope, they love InstagramOutro (1:15:48)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)When Stacy reached out to Sarah to confirm the recording time there was a bit of a funny mix up over the topicWe have a lot of questions on constipation and it is an important topic to talk about because it is a common side effect of a lot of conditions, and people commonly experience it when transitioning their diet, but paleo may not correct the problem eitherConstipation is a relatively common thing to suffer from, yet experiencing daily healthy bowel movements is an important thingBut a bit on life before we get to the topicSarah turned in a book this last weekAnd Stacy celebrated a birthday, but she can't talk about general life updates knowing that a poop discussion is about to happen as discussing bodily functions makes her very uncomfortableScience with Sarah (9:00)This week Sarah wanted to discuss transit time and what all impacts thatWhat happens when you complete a transit test at a doctor's officeA good speed for food to move through the digestive track is between 18 and 24 hours, and if digestion takes longer than that it points to some deficiencies with digestionThings that impact speed are a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, the type of gut bacteria that is present, and the muscle contractionsHormones are very sensitive to the foods we eatStool is made up of 80% bacteria so if you have too much bacteria or they are in the wrong part of your digestive track you are either building that bulk too soon up the gastro track or you are building up that bulk in an exaggerated wayBacteria is also very sensitive to the things we eatFiber is a regulator itself because what it does to hormones, the bacteria, and the gastro trackHaving sufficient fiber of both soluble and insoluble is very importantIt is also important to have proper fluid intakeMineral sufficiency is also important as it supports the muscle contractionsStress has a direct effect on bowel health, as does having an active lifestyle and quality and quantity of sleepThere are a bunch of other things that feed into digestion regulation as well, like the health of the digestive track organs and how you are chewing your foodFor people who are battling constipation it is key to think about how you are taking care of your gut bacteria, looking into possibly testing your neurotransmitters, and finally looking at a number of other medical conditions that all impact transit time - like autoimmune conditionsIt could be something as simple as drinking more water, consuming more fiber, or increasing a micronutrient that you are lacking inBut it could also be a lot more complicated and constipation should always be discussed with a medical professionalYou could also try things like the Squatty Potty or the Step and GoWhen constipation is caused by something outside of the digestive track it allows for a dysfunctional micro biome to develop, creating a stagnant environmentThe definition of constipation is a bowel movement every 48 hours if the bowel movement is not a good form on the bristol stool scale, if at 48 hours the form of the stool is still good than that would be defined as normal and not constipation. However, if the form is not good and did not pass with ease than that would be constipationIf it is every 72 hours than no matter what the form looks like it is constipationStool should be a type four on the bristol stool scaleStacy and Sarah briefly discussed etiquette when it comes to stool analysisA bit on laxativesWhat Stacy defines as a normal stoolThere are multiple forms of constipationJust because something is common doesn't mean it is normalQuestions & Answers (42:40)Philippa - just started the autoimmune protocol, and experiencing improvements in symptoms, but bowel movements have gone from daily to two to three times a week, why?Stacy recommends, if possible, to be mobile in some capacity to help balance hormones and get things movingHydration is very helpful to Stacy, especially through bone brothVegetables are also very helpful for StacySmoothies might be a great way to get in extra liquid and fiberSarah shared on some supplements that are AIP friendly and can help with constipation, but to explore these under medical supervisionAdding in a little bit of starchy vegetables can also helpAlso look at stress and sleepMaiysa - what food would be good to add back in to help relieve constipation?Stacy finds fiber to be incredibly important to her healthy bowel movement equationListen back to the veggie show for some ideas on how Stacy and Sarah consume vegetablesSoluble fiber adds bulk to stool which can make it easier to pass, so Sarah recommends looking for paleo sources of starchy foodsFinal Thoughts (58:03)Both Stacy and Sarah see a great benefit from elevating their feet on a stoolA bit on enigmas - look to this show for more on coffee enigmasTruly evaluating what you are eating and how foods may be impacting your bowel healthA breastfeeding show is in the futureThanks everyone for listening, we will be back next week!Outro (1:12:26)

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)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy and Sarah had originally intended to host a part 2 discussion on sugar this week, but in light of recent discussions around Green Pastures fermented cod liver oil (FCLO), the hosts are going to shift gears this week to discuss rancid fats and what may or may not be happening with Green PasturesA lot of the real food community has recommended Green Pastures for a very long time - they make and manufacture a number of products and have for a long timeYou can find lots of information on Green Pastures throughout the community, as they have been a highly recommended supplement for a number of yearsWhen Sarah first recommended Green Pastures she took a look at how it was extracted and how the integrity of the product was kept intact to keep it as a whole foodWhat sparked this whole discussion was a study that Dr. Kaayla Daniels released based on data that a third-party had completed on her behalf, and how the quality and claims were different than what is provided by the brandThis study has caused a big debate in the real food communityExample of the discussions around the study can be found hereStacy is interested to learn more about the sides and the full-fact checking picture, because what concerns her about how this debate has unfolded is how the president of the Weston A Price Foundation made a decision to not investigate the concerns that were raised by the board of the Foundation on Green Pasture's productsGreen Pastures has offered members of the Weston A Price Foundation the chance to come and tour their farm and facilities to offer more insight into their product claimsStacy wants to point out that the decision to not take Green Pastures up on this offer to fully investigate the truth before making and sharing decisions with the community, shows a lack of thorough analysis when making brand/product decisions (we have seen this kind of decision making before when the paleo community was attacked, see here)Stacy's rebuttal to the paleo community attackSarah's rebuttal to the paleo community attackWhat Stacy and Sarah hope to accomplish in this episode is to remove the subjective feelings and to take a look at the facts and science behind the findings, and to take a deeper look at rancidity of fats so that listeners can make fully informed decisionsFirst Sarah wants to discuss Dr. Daniels report and the debate around her conclusions, as she is seeing some misunderstandings on the science and wants to shed some more light on those misunderstandings (20:04)Sarah finds it interesting that FCLO is considered a traditional food, yet Green Pastures is the only company that makes and sells it and it has only been on the market since 2007, when the Western A Price Foundation (WAPF) first highly endorsed itThe first criticism by Dr. Daniels is how can you ferment oil, you need to have something for a bacteria to eat - taking a deeper look at how Green Pastures explains their fermentation process on their siteHow difficult it is to draw conclusions is based on to what extent the product manufacturing information is shared by Green PasturesConcerns were first raised around Green Pastures product integrity by Dr. Ron Schmidt, see more hereOthers began to share their experiences and say that they too were experiencing negative effects from FCLO consumptionNourished and Nurtured shared a similar personal story as well, and how they too had experienced negative results from consistent FCLO consumptionIn March 2014 a Green Pastures competitor, Corganic released extra virgin cod liver oil and Dan Corrigan again questioned how you can ferment cod liver oil, which sparked the WAPF President (Sally Fallon) to threaten to ban Corrigan from WAPF eventsDr. Daniels first began looking into the science a bit more in December 2014, in response to these debates that were happening all over the place on FCLOThe way Sally (the WAPF president) then responded to these debates and Dr. Daniels concerns shows a lack of scientific investigation when addressing a question of the WAPF board and communityIn February 2015 the WAPF released a rebuttal to these debates, which then sparked Dr. Daniels to submit her own samples of Green Pastures FCLO for testing, and this is what her report that was recently released in August coversThe first investigation in the report, can this even be fermented? (30:39)The second piece she investigated was oil rancidityThe three different ways fats can go badOne of the other pieces that Dr. Daniels looked at was the vitamin contentThe omega 3 content is surprisingly low and there are trans fats present, but it is unclear if they are good or bad trans fatsThere are questions around whether or not these tests actually looked at all the different forms of vitamin A, D, K2 and if some forms were missedIt is clear what additional questions need to be exploredHowever, others have tried to undermine Dr. Daniels report by making unscientific statements in rebuttalThis raises some concerns for Sarah:We do not have all the answers and it is too difficult to make a statement yay or nay against FCLODr. Daniels will not share the information on the five labs who tested the FCLO, or where the funding for these studies came fromThis is essentially a debate between two sides and no one is providing all the information, which is frustrating because Sarah wants to share an informed decision with those looking for more informationStacy's personal feelings on the information that is being shared and her approach until more information is availableStacy just wants to encourage everyone to be subjective to the recommendations you receive, regardless of who those recommendations are coming fromNext week's show will be a sugar part 2 discussionPlease don't forget to leave those reviews in iTunes and to share with othersOutro (1:04:36)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)The Paleo Parents annual glamping trip and the much needed time playing on the lake and getting some sunshineSarah's rainy weekend and the projects her and the family worked onReset & Thrive BundleHow impressed Sarah is with all the new contentThe amazing feedback we have been getting from people on all the amazing resourcesHow the exclusive two-week meal plan was created from the e-cookbooks included in the bundle, and Stacy's obsession with Salads without grainSarah loves Paleo in a PinchStacy is also really excited about Grass Fed Girl's program that is in the bundleAnd Sarah is hoping to do Nicole Pittman's 30 Day Gratitude WorkbookThe lifestyle things that are in the bundle and why Stacy felt so strongly about including these resourcesThe Reset & Thrive Library will only be on sale A FEW MORE DAYS and these bundled resources offered at such a big discount will never be offered again!!This week's show will be about the different kinds of sugars, which is a popular topic in the paleo communityRecognizing the role of sugar in a healthy living template, and getting to a place where you are limiting sugar in a way that supports you and your health goals - which is an individual decisionThe habits that tend to go hand in hand with challenges, and how this mirrors yo-yo dieting behaviorsScience with Sarah (32:20)If you are going to accept that a little bit of sugar is going to be ok once in awhile and will not derail your efforts, there is huge range of things to chooseWhen we look at the science of how these different sweet compounds impact the human body we start to see some thematic elementsYou can find all this information in The Paleo Approach and in a number of posts on Sarah's blog:http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/03/is-sugar-paleo.htmlhttp://www.thepaleomom.com/2014/12/paleo-fructose-fructose-based-sweeteners-im-looking-agave.htmlhttp://www.thepaleomom.com/2015/01/paleo-splenda-erythritol-stevia-low-calorie-sweeteners.htmlhttp://www.thepaleomom.com/2015/07/is-fructose-a-key-player-in-the-rise-of-chronic-health-problems.htmlhttp://www.thepaleomom.com/2013/03/teaser-excerpt-from-the-paleo-approach-the-trouble-with-stevia.htmlThe main classes of sugarThe negative impactsSarah's recommendations on habits that will not be hurtfulSarah's recommendations on sugar options that have nutrientsQuantity is the first thing to consider, nutrients found in the sugar is second, and third is to consider what else you are consuming the sugar with to evaluate how your body respondsWhy coconut sugar and palm sugar are recommendedThe anti-sugar view in the communityFavorite Robb-ismsThe most important thing is that you make the best choices for you as often as realistically possiblePaleo is guidance on how to make informed choices, it is not a defined set of rulesKresser's book The Paleo Cure is a great resource on this subjectHow and why Stacy and Sarah make the decisions they do with their lists of yes and no foodsWe will be back next week to address all the sugar questions that we receive, so feel free to submit them and we may be able to get them into the mixSarah has a book signing this weekend - find the details here if you are in the Atlanta areaOutro (1:11:03)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Welcome to the first show of Stacy and Sarah's fourth year of podcasting!Thoughts on the early episodesThe Reset & Thrive Library is live!40 never been bundled before resources from 40 leading health, wellness and organization authors28 discounts from some of the best vendors in the industryAND a two-week BONUS meal plan using the cookbooks featured in the e-libraryOnly $39, and the 56 PDFs (not including the meal plan or discount codes) is valued at over $1000 ALONE!We are calling this an e-library to avoid the confusion around bundles - these resources are yours to keep forever! You download one file and put any of those 58 PDFs on the devices of your choiceWhy Sarah chose to include her book exclusively in the Reset & Thrive LibraryFeatures resources extending far beyond the Paleo communitySarah spent the weekend hanging out with Alaena from Grazed and Enthused shooting the cover from their new cookbook - The Healing KitchenComes out February 23Features 150 budget-friendly, quick and easy recipes made with everyday ingredients, you get to minimize time and effort preparing healthful foods without sacrificing flavor!  Straightforward explanations and a comprehensive collection of visual guides will teach you which foods are the best choices to mitigate chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease.Stores from the photoshoot for the book coverThis week's show features a topic that Stacy and Sarah haven't discussed in a long time, but is one that they always receive questions on - skin healthSkin shows the benefits of health changes last, and that is because skin is the lowest priority organ for the body and there is so much internal healing that is happeningScience with Sarah (31:14)When you are dealing with a skin condition, the first step is reducing inflammation and regulating the immune systemWhen you stop the immune system from attacking the skin, we then need to heal the wounds, which requires a different set of resourcesThe steps that happen in the body when healing from a woundThe superstar nutrients that support wound healingThe nutrients to pair to optimize nutrient absorptionQuestions & Answers (51:09)Carrie-Ann: how long does it take to see skin healing after adopting an autoimmune protocol to manage psoriasis?Emelie - what can I do to improve my keratosis pilaris?The Angel Food Cake Matt made on the night Stacy and Sarah were recording the podcastThe Less Lasagna, dairy-less, grain-less, tomato-lessOutro (1:13:21)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Sarah's husband just celebrated his 40th birthday and Sarah threw him a huge partyStacy had food poisoning over the weekend, which was not a fun way to spend the weekend - so she is now working on inoculating the gut and drinking broth/eating soupSo excited to announce the Reset & Thrive Library - an e-library OVERFLOWING with amazing resources!Meant to help people moving into the fall and new academic season to reset from the summer and get organized in an easy wayWill include resources from the Paleo community, and those extending beyondAll resources have NEVER been in another bundle before, so the value is amazing40 resources for $39, the value of the bundle is over $1000 in the resources alone, doesn't even include the two big bonuses!!We have over 25 vendors who contributed amazing discount codesWill launch on Friday, August 21, and will only last through August 31The podcast is on the eve of its three year birthdayHow Stacy and Sarah's lives show that you can live your best life now, despite your health history, there is always time to improve, heal and nourish when you focus on a nutrient dense lifestyleScience with Sarah (19:49)This week on The Paleo View, we are excited to welcome back the Caltons for their third appearance on the show (first appearance and second appearance)They just released their third book, first book and second bookMore on The Micronutrient Miracle bookMore from Sarah on the concept of 'functional food'How the Caltons simplify the why and the how of all the various micronutrientsWhen you have micronutrient sufficiency, macro nutrients aren't as importantThe micronutrient Jayson is most passionate aboutStacy's favorite nutrientAnd Sarah's favoriteNot yet understanding the full pictureThe people who struggle to make the lifestyle and diet changes, what can they do to work on micronutrient intakeThe key steps to prioritize when improving your dietEvery person who buys a copy of the book will get FREE money to shop at their favorite health food shops - find all the details hereSpecial thanks to the Caltons for coming on this week's show - please be sure to check out the links above to listen to their previous appearances on The Paleo View and to learn more about their booksOutro (1:08:43)

Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy and Sarah's shared love for napsSarah's daughters just started school and Sarah is trying to get back into the swing of thingsThe amazing e-library that the Paleo Parents will be launching to help with the Mother's New Year, i.e. the start of a new school yearThe Reset & Thrive Library will help individuals and families create balance, health and wellness as we head into fall and a new academic season - to not miss the announcement about this launch, subscribe to Stacy's and Sarah's newslettersStacy's injury - and what she has been doing to help with muscle tension (i.e. a car polisher)The power of Stacy's treadmill desk and how it is helping with her recovery now that she brought it into the officeEnter to win a treadmill desk on Sarah's site!What inspired the topic for this week's show, which is on sedentary lifestyles, and the reality of how common this kind of lifestyle is for so many, and how we cannot offset our sedentary lifestyle with only an hour of exercise each dayScience with Sarah (24:20)The studies on the negative effects of sitting - see here for more informationWhat the statistics showThe simple things you can do to offset the long periods of sittingThe related importance of supporting your lymph systemWhat is the minimum we have to do to offset the negative effects of sittingStacy's tips for working in more movement during her time at the officeLiving healthy is about so much more than just foodBe sure to check out Sarah's upcoming schedule of book signing eventsIn two weeks we will be celebrating the 3 year podcasting anniversary of The Paleo View - watch social media for news on how we will be celebrating this milestone!Outro (1:01:04)