The Paleo View

Our sixtieth show! Ep. 60: Breastfeeding & Weaning In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle a number of breastfeeding questions from the queue, chat about the safety of kombucha while pregnant and breastfeeding, and share many tips that range from supply increasing to pump session eliminations.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 60: Breastfeeding & Weaning 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Last week's micronurtrient show was a lot of fun with the Caltons - check it out if you haven't yet! Stacy is getting ready to do Barbells for Boobs, and you can find information here if you want to donate towards this great cause that provides free mammograms for those who can't afford them The Paleo Parents also recently launched a newsletter - subscribe if you haven't yet! Sarah recently posted two amazing recipes - Maple-Walnut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Bacon-Apple Chicken Burgers with Maple Cranberry Sauce Stacy and Sarah have some serious love for cranberries and Stacy recommends that folks check out her pork stuffing recipe from Beyond Bacon, which happens to feature cranberries Sarah gives a Happy Thanksgiving shout out to her fellow Canadians The Paleo Approach Cookbook is up on Amazon and available for pre-order; the announcement includes five awesome giveaways! This week's show is about boobs, breastfeeding and weaning Stacy is a breastfeeding advocate with a wealth of information from being a very active member of La Leche League Sarah also has a lot of experience from her years of breastfeeding her daughters, her aunt was also a lactation consultant (12:52) Science with Sarah - The Health Benefits of Kombucha Most of the health claims about kombucha have little to no evidence to support the claims However, since kombucha is a fermented beverage with probiotics there are health benefits from the beneficial yeast and bacteria strains You will also get a wide variety of unique strains of good bacterias, which benefit your overall health The only metabolite of kombucha that may be of concern to a pregnant woman is the alcohol content, which a serving on average has between 0.5% to 2/3% A non-alcoholic beer has 0.5% alcohol, so if you are having half a glass a day you are within your daily safety limits - but you have to make that personal conscious decision on what feels right for you As a breastfeeding woman that level of alcohol is considered to be a non-issue because the alcohol content is diluted It would take some work to get drunk off of the alcohol content in kombucha, and the trace amount in breastmilk is considered to be safe If you are buying your kombucha from stores those are quality controlled and you are not being exposed to bad bacteria If you are making your own kombucha it is important to check home-brew resources to understand how a SCOBY would mildew and how to prevent it from happening (21:14) Questions & Answers Jessica - What are alternative options to formula when one is dealing with low supply? Please be sure to listen to previous podcasts where this topic is also discussed: episode 4, episode 33 Stacy notes that breastfeeding is very personalized and is driven by society and what medical experts can help you with, please be sure to surround yourself with supportive people both in a professional capacity and in your friends and family circles Stacy's common suggestions regarding supply would be stress management, adequate sleep, increased fat consumption, omega 3 rich foods, teas like Mother's Milk, grain-free lactation cookies It sounds like Jessica did all of these things, but it sounds like there was a genuine medical situation in this case that may be impacting her ability to increase supply The only medical condition that Stacy is familiar with that impacts milk supply is thyroid conditions, and Stacy suggests looking to Practical Paleo on how to address thyroid issues Stacy notes that if your baby has a latch issue tha

Our fifty-ninth show! Ep. 59: Nutrient Density & Cravings In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Mira and Jayson Calton from Calton Nutrition to chat about micronutrient deficiencies, food cravings, and proper supplementation.The Caltons authored Rich Food Poor Food and Naked Calories, and offer up a wealth of knowledge on how to optimize your vitamin and mineral intake to feel your best!The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 59: Nutrient Density & Cravings 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views This week we are joined by Dr. Jayson and Mira Calton, authors of Rich Food Poor Food (shared about that book on this episode of The Paleo View) and the recently revised and re-released Naked Calories Stacy is at a different point in her health journey from the last time the Caltons were on the show and is geeking out over the opportunity to delve deeper into a micronutrient discussion Jayson and Mira met each other and found their professional passion surrounding micronutrient education because of Mira's osteoporosis diagnosis Micronutrients play a role in literally every aspect of creating a healthy lifestyle The Paleo Approach launches with the correlations between nutrient deficiencies and dis-regulated immune systems; a micronutrient rich diet is key to managing an autoimmune condition (9:20) Science with Sarah/Jayson/Mira - How Cravings Relate to Micronutrient Deficiencies The Philadelphia Monell Chemical Senses Research Center found that salt cravings are due to calcium deficiencies, sugar cravings are due to magnesium levels Sugar blocks the absorption of vital micronutrients and creates a vicious malabsorption cycle To manage cravings address your micronutrient deficiencies Magnesium is one that is hard to get from diet alone, but can be found in nuts and seeds, dark leafy vegetables, bananas, broccoli, fish, shellfish, bone broth If you are looking to improve the cravings and are struggling with micronutrient deficiencies, look at your sugar intake and try cutting things back Helping people reach the ah-ha moment with micronutrients really comes down to an honest look at everything you are putting in your mouth and addressing your lifestyle habits Folks can also read the back section of Naked Calories for a 'Cliff Notes' version on how to handle the analysis piece of addressing deficiencies (24:44) Questions & Answers Jessica - Are there nutrients exclusive to gluten? If so, how can I be sure that each family member is getting the nutrients they need? Going gluten-free can cause nutrient deficiencies if you are not replacing the eliminated food with micronutrient dense foods No matter how good your diet is there are always going to be days where you don't get all the minerals and vitamins that you need - meals change, situations change, you have to cater to all your needs Proper supplementation is key (check out section 3 in Naked Calories) - and supplementation can come in the form of organ meat, bone broth, fatty fish, etc. Check out episode 55 of The Paleo View where Stacy and Sarah addressed the topic of meat quality and if there is a source of organ meat that should be avoided Check out Sarah's post on whether or not a gluten-free diet is safe for kids (45:18) Lauren - I never feel satiated or satisfied from the foods I eat unless I overeat, why is this? Jayson says that Lauren is definitely micronutrient deficient and that her hormones are not in balance (specifically leptin and ghrelin) Sarah also raises the question regarding sleep quality, if Lauren is not getting enough sleep she will have difficulty with weight loss, hunger management, etc. Stacy notes that Lauren needs to focus on how to live healthy, not lose weight - switching your viewpoint will put you on a path to a healthy sustainable lifestyle and allow you to address the micronutrient piece (55:47) Janet - at what level is iron consumption dangerous? Jayson notes that y

Our fifty-ninth show! Ep. 59: Nutrient Density & Cravings In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Mira and Jayson Calton from Calton Nutrition to chat about micronutrient deficiencies, food cravings, and proper supplementation.The Caltons authored Rich Food Poor Food and Naked Calories, and offer up a wealth of knowledge on how to optimize your vitamin and mineral intake to feel your best!The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 59: Nutrient Density & Cravings 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views This week we are joined by Dr. Jayson and Mira Calton, authors of Rich Food Poor Food (shared about that book on this episode of The Paleo View) and the recently revised and re-released Naked Calories Stacy is at a different point in her health journey from the last time the Caltons were on the show and is geeking out over the opportunity to delve deeper into a micronutrient discussion Jayson and Mira met each other and found their professional passion surrounding micronutrient education because of Mira's osteoporosis diagnosis Micronutrients play a role in literally every aspect of creating a healthy lifestyle The Paleo Approach launches with the correlations between nutrient deficiencies and dis-regulated immune systems; a micronutrient rich diet is key to managing an autoimmune condition (9:20) Science with Sarah/Jayson/Mira - How Cravings Relate to Micronutrient Deficiencies The Philadelphia Monell Chemical Senses Research Center found that salt cravings are due to calcium deficiencies, sugar cravings are due to magnesium levels Sugar blocks the absorption of vital micronutrients and creates a vicious malabsorption cycle To manage cravings address your micronutrient deficiencies Magnesium is one that is hard to get from diet alone, but can be found in nuts and seeds, dark leafy vegetables, bananas, broccoli, fish, shellfish, bone broth If you are looking to improve the cravings and are struggling with micronutrient deficiencies, look at your sugar intake and try cutting things back Helping people reach the ah-ha moment with micronutrients really comes down to an honest look at everything you are putting in your mouth and addressing your lifestyle habits Folks can also read the back section of Naked Calories for a 'Cliff Notes' version on how to handle the analysis piece of addressing deficiencies (24:44) Questions & Answers Jessica - Are there nutrients exclusive to gluten? If so, how can I be sure that each family member is getting the nutrients they need? Going gluten-free can cause nutrient deficiencies if you are not replacing the eliminated food with micronutrient dense foods No matter how good your diet is there are always going to be days where you don't get all the minerals and vitamins that you need - meals change, situations change, you have to cater to all your needs Proper supplementation is key (check out section 3 in Naked Calories) - and supplementation can come in the form of organ meat, bone broth, fatty fish, etc. Check out episode 55 of The Paleo View where Stacy and Sarah addressed the topic of meat quality and if there is a source of organ meat that should be avoided Check out Sarah's post on whether or not a gluten-free diet is safe for kids (45:18) Lauren - I never feel satiated or satisfied from the foods I eat unless I overeat, why is this? Jayson says that Lauren is definitely micronutrient deficient and that her hormones are not in balance (specifically leptin and ghrelin) Sarah also raises the question regarding sleep quality, if Lauren is not getting enough sleep she will have difficulty with weight loss, hunger management, etc. Stacy notes that Lauren needs to focus on how to live healthy, not lose weight - switching your viewpoint will put you on a path to a healthy sustainable lifestyle and allow you to address the micronutrient piece (55:47) Janet - at what level is iron consumption dangerous? Jayson notes that you need to look at the sources of the meat you are consuming when answering this question, especially products from factory farms and processed meats Mira notes that iron blocks the absorption of ten other micronutrients so you need to not over supplement with iron Jayson notes that she needs to check her vitamin A levels, which increases the absorption of iron Organ meat can give you the variety of nutrients you need in a perfectly balanced package (1:11:50) Special thanks to Jayson and Mira for coming back on the Paleo View Check out their newly re-released Naked Calories and their other book Rich Food Poor Food Also be sure to check out the quiz on the Calton Nutrition website that will provide some insight on where you nutrient deficiencies may be Stacy and Sarah will be back next week with with no guests, just good ol' TPV co-host banter (1:14:39) Outro

Our fifty-eighth show! Ep. 58: Quick Hello In this episode, Stacy and Sarah do a quick check-in with each other, as there was a last minute schedule conflict with this week's guests. The two hosts give a teaser on what to expect in the upcoming weeks, and share a bit on what is going on behind the scenes at home. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 58: Quick Check-In 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views Sarah has been cleaning up the manuscript for The Paleo Approach and is frantically trying to clean up the second half of the book so she can combine the two separate parts she has been working on Part one of The Paleo Approach was turned in five or six weeks before the second part, so it is a lot to blend together Stacy wants to shake Sarah and remind her that this is just a phase of the book publishing journey Sarah notes that her daughters were sick this past week and she has been dealing with some very exhausting situations Stacy is worn out as well from the close of the fiscal year at her job The guests that were teased for this week's show (Jayson and Mira Calton!) unfortunately needed to reschedule Next week Jayson and Mira will be on the show to discuss Naked Calories and the importance of micronutrients Due to the short notice Stacy and Sarah were unable to prepare for a new show, so this week is a quick check-in On a really exciting note, Stacy and Matt recreated Pumpkin Delights and they were posted on the Paleo Parents site on Monday - check them out! They are so good! They are not autoimmune friendly, but are nut free Sarah notes that thanks to the Paleo Parents sunflower flour recipe you can easily recreate many paleo recipes without nuts Stacy is supporting Barbells for Boobs and announced this on Facebook in the hopes that people will support this amazing program funding breast cancer research at any amount (even a dollar helps!) To thank those who donate, Matt and Stacy will be sharing an exclusive pumpkin waffle recipe With your extra time please go leave reviews! Also, if there is a specific topic that you would like us to cover or a guest you would like us to feature, please submit your suggestions Sarah finished the illustrations for The Paleo Approach over the weekend Thanks everyone for joining us for a quick chit chat! (21:41) Outro

Our fifty-eighth show! Ep. 58: Quick Hello In this episode, Stacy and Sarah do a quick check-in with each other, as there was a last minute schedule conflict with this week's guests. The two hosts give a teaser on what to expect in the upcoming weeks, and share a bit on what is going on behind the scenes at home. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 58: Quick Check-In 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views Sarah has been cleaning up the manuscript for The Paleo Approach and is frantically trying to clean up the second half of the book so she can combine the two separate parts she has been working on Part one of The Paleo Approach was turned in five or six weeks before the second part, so it is a lot to blend together Stacy wants to shake Sarah and remind her that this is just a phase of the book publishing journey Sarah notes that her daughters were sick this past week and she has been dealing with some very exhausting situations Stacy is worn out as well from the close of the fiscal year at her job The guests that were teased for this week's show (Jayson and Mira Calton!) unfortunately needed to reschedule Next week Jayson and Mira will be on the show to discuss Naked Calories and the importance of micronutrients Due to the short notice Stacy and Sarah were unable to prepare for a new show, so this week is a quick check-in On a really exciting note, Stacy and Matt recreated Pumpkin Delights and they were posted on the Paleo Parents site on Monday - check them out! They are so good! They are not autoimmune friendly, but are nut free Sarah notes that thanks to the Paleo Parents sunflower flour recipe you can easily recreate many paleo recipes without nuts Stacy is supporting Barbells for Boobs and announced this on Facebook in the hopes that people will support this amazing program funding breast cancer research at any amount (even a dollar helps!) To thank those who donate, Matt and Stacy will be sharing an exclusive pumpkin waffle recipe With your extra time please go leave reviews! Also, if there is a specific topic that you would like us to cover or a guest you would like us to feature, please submit your suggestions Sarah finished the illustrations for The Paleo Approach over the weekend Thanks everyone for joining us for a quick chit chat! (21:41) Outro

Our fifty-seventh show! Ep. 57: Sleep Troubles In this episode, Stacy and Sarah chat about improving sleep quality and how to prioritize your responsibilities to reduce stress and allow for better quality sleep. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 57: Sleep Troubles 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views Stacy is feeling good - enjoying the beginning of fall and the tail-end of her birthday celebrations Things are quiet in Sarah's neck of the woods, over the weekend they even attended a birthday party where the cake was made with rice flour and her girls were able to partake in dessert Sarah is also wrapping up edits and illustrations for the book Matt and Stacy are working on family time and loving it Stacy got a FitBit for her birthday, but it has sadly been a letdown because she was hoping for some heart-rate monitoring and for better accuracy with tracking steps Stacy does enjoy the FitBit sleep stats feature - it was eye opening to see how much sleep she is getting, and Stacy is now working to get a bit more sleep to be closer to the eight/nine hour marker FitBit does have some interesting features with water and calorie tracking if you are in to that Stacy shared some information on her lifting PRs that she recently hit - high-five Stacy! Sarah went for two runs last week and did a bit of jump rope and other forms of training, but listened to her body after some hectic days and didn't push herself past her limit and focused on extra sleep instead Sarah is feeling stronger and is enjoying the improvements she is seeing and feeling On this week's episode Stacy and Sarah will be addressing some unique questions regarding sleep challenges 18:56 - Science with Sarah: Sleep, Performance & Recovery It should be no surprise that mental and physical performance decreases after insufficient sleep - your ability to reason, remember, and think through things logically all decreases Even just one night of poor sleep will reduce your ability to recover from exercise All of the metabolic effects of exercise are slower to recover when you are getting poor sleep, which is a problem If you didn't sleep enough and you exercise it changes how you sleep the next night You can increase the quality of your sleep by exercising, but you can decrease the quality of your exercise by not getting enough sleep It is important to realize that both sleep and exercise are tied into the same hormone system and are both incredibly important for health - you need to develop a strategy for optimizing both The signs of not getting enough sleep are difficulty waking up, relying on caffeinated drinks, sugar/fat cravings, feeling revved up at night, afternoon energy slumps, muscle soreness that is lasting more than two or three days with regularity, signs of wacky hormones 27:52 - Q&A Joanna - how can I improve my sleep quality while pregnant? Stacy struggled with sleep issues during all three of her pregnancies and recommends epsom salt soaks and an increase in magnesium supplementation, but check with your OB/Midwife before incorporating Stacy also suggests herbal teas and increasing your carb intake before bed Sarah notes that studies show that a really big meal 4 to 5 hours before you go to bed can improve the quality of your sleep Sarah also suggests hypno-birthing CDs Sarah also points out that you shouldn't be working out too hard, and make sure you are going to bed early Stacy reminds folks that all of these things could also help those who are not pregnant Sarah notes that sleep quality and stress management throughout the day go hand in hand - keep your stress in check not just before bed (37:05) TJ - when is the best time to eat and workout as a overnight worker? Check Nom Nom Paleo's post on the subject Be careful with Weight Watchers as you don't want to starve your body of the nutrients it needs or you will further send your body into havoc Sarah is worried

Our fifty-seventh show! Ep. 57: Sleep Troubles In this episode, Stacy and Sarah chat about improving sleep quality and how to prioritize your responsibilities to reduce stress and allow for better quality sleep. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 57: Sleep Troubles 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views Stacy is feeling good - enjoying the beginning of fall and the tail-end of her birthday celebrations Things are quiet in Sarah's neck of the woods, over the weekend they even attended a birthday party where the cake was made with rice flour and her girls were able to partake in dessert Sarah is also wrapping up edits and illustrations for the book Matt and Stacy are working on family time and loving it Stacy got a FitBit for her birthday, but it has sadly been a letdown because she was hoping for some heart-rate monitoring and for better accuracy with tracking steps Stacy does enjoy the FitBit sleep stats feature - it was eye opening to see how much sleep she is getting, and Stacy is now working to get a bit more sleep to be closer to the eight/nine hour marker FitBit does have some interesting features with water and calorie tracking if you are in to that Stacy shared some information on her lifting PRs that she recently hit - high-five Stacy! Sarah went for two runs last week and did a bit of jump rope and other forms of training, but listened to her body after some hectic days and didn't push herself past her limit and focused on extra sleep instead Sarah is feeling stronger and is enjoying the improvements she is seeing and feeling On this week's episode Stacy and Sarah will be addressing some unique questions regarding sleep challenges 18:56 - Science with Sarah: Sleep, Performance & Recovery It should be no surprise that mental and physical performance decreases after insufficient sleep - your ability to reason, remember, and think through things logically all decreases Even just one night of poor sleep will reduce your ability to recover from exercise All of the metabolic effects of exercise are slower to recover when you are getting poor sleep, which is a problem If you didn't sleep enough and you exercise it changes how you sleep the next night You can increase the quality of your sleep by exercising, but you can decrease the quality of your exercise by not getting enough sleep It is important to realize that both sleep and exercise are tied into the same hormone system and are both incredibly important for health - you need to develop a strategy for optimizing both The signs of not getting enough sleep are difficulty waking up, relying on caffeinated drinks, sugar/fat cravings, feeling revved up at night, afternoon energy slumps, muscle soreness that is lasting more than two or three days with regularity, signs of wacky hormones 27:52 - Q&A Joanna - how can I improve my sleep quality while pregnant? Stacy struggled with sleep issues during all three of her pregnancies and recommends epsom salt soaks and an increase in magnesium supplementation, but check with your OB/Midwife before incorporating Stacy also suggests herbal teas and increasing your carb intake before bed Sarah notes that studies show that a really big meal 4 to 5 hours before you go to bed can improve the quality of your sleep Sarah also suggests hypno-birthing CDs Sarah also points out that you shouldn't be working out too hard, and make sure you are going to bed early Stacy reminds folks that all of these things could also help those who are not pregnant Sarah notes that sleep quality and stress management throughout the day go hand in hand - keep your stress in check not just before bed (37:05) TJ - when is the best time to eat and workout as a overnight worker? Check Nom Nom Paleo's post on the subject Be careful with Weight Watchers as you don't want to starve your body of the nutrients it needs or you will further send your body into havoc Sarah is worried that TJ is not getting enough sleep and suggests squeezing in an additional nap as opposed to working out because you need to help your body wind down Stacy suggests using melatonin glasses and black out shades to help get to a healthy place with your sleep and hormones - once you find a good rhythm with your sleep schedule, it may work best to schedule workouts for when you wake up Sarah also notes that there may be an opportunity to walk while the kids are at sports practice, or do at-home strength moves while the kids are doing homework - look to The Paleo Solution for some tips on how to fit in exercise when and where it is convenient Sarah also points out that sleep quality will help you lose more weight than exercise will Stacy suggests handling meal prep ahead (Well Fed has a great system for this) of time so that you can squeeze in more sleep Stacy says to take a look at your overall lifestyle and to minimize stress and eliminate the extra things that are impacting your sleep quality - look for ways to simplify and strategically plan for what you will and will not do! In honor of improving sleep quality, this week's show is under an hour - so go spend time doing the things that benefit you most, whatever they may be Get ready for some awesome guests on next week's show! And don't worry Amy Kubal will be on the November 15 show (55:24) Outro

Our fifty-sixth show! Ep. 56: Fitness & Recovery In this episode, Stacy and Sarah chat about their new fitness regimens, how physical fitness has impacted their health journey, and what they are focusing on now and why. They also address questions about recovery and how to properly fuel for muscle growth.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 56: Fitness & Recovery 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - News & Views Paleo Parents kids started school last week and life has been busy with Crossfit training, work, blog projects, etc. Spunky Coconut's new book (The Paleo Chocolate Lover's Cookbook) arrived just in time for Stacy's birthday and they broke in their book with the french toast stuffed with chocolate recipe Sarah has been testing food reintroduction with coffee, chocolate, eggs, etc. - and has had some exciting success Something Stacy had while traveling for BaconPalooza gave her a violent reaction and the second day of the event Stacy wasn't feeling the greatest However, the rest of the BaconPalooza weekend was really enjoyable Russ was running late and was worried that he wouldn't make it in time for the competition, but ended up crushing the cook off and winning Sarah had a really good weekend, she has hit a point where she can see the light at the end of the tunnel and is in a better place emotionally The Paleo Approach will now be released on Christmas Eve, and the cookbook will come out three months after that Sarah has been pacing herself with the book and adjusting her sleep schedule to get more, she has also put activity as a higher priority and has been feeling incredible from these adjustments Sarah shared the details of her new fitness schedule and how taking this time for herself is making her body feel from the stress reduction, better sleep, hormone regulation, etc. Stacy's autoimmune flair made her take a year off to recover and reevaluate where she was at with her health journey and what physical activities benefit her most Finding a place where you feel confident and supported, and finding a place where you go and feel good is what you are looking for when adopting a new fitness regimen - and that space can be wherever you make it Stacy reflected on all that she has accomplished in the past three years and how people have inspired her along her journey Sarah notes that the key to success with fitness is to find something that is fun for you and that you love because that is what will allow you to seamlessly make it part of your life Stacy is on a chicken kick in her diet, and Sarah is on a mahi mahi kick While Stacy is loving the chicken she wants Sarah to help her find some other quality protein sources 42:13 - Science with Sarah: digestible protein versus less digestible protein This boils down to the different balances in amino acids and the ways they chain together in proteins in different kinds of animals Protein from fish is easier for our bodies to breakdown Land animals and poultry are more easily digested and absorbed by our bodies, whereas plant proteins are not Fish in addition to being a great source for vitamins and minerals is also high in fat soluble fats and are the best fat sources for long chain fatty acids The most affordable fishes are white fish, tilapia, hake, mahi mahi 50:44 - Q&A Lew - what is the best thing to eat pre and post run for three to six mile runs? Stacy personally has seen great results from utilizing sunflower butter for her pre-workout fuel, and for her post workout she does vegetables and protein Stacy is more likely to even use an Epic bar over a Larabar because she does better with protein versus stand alone carbs Stacy had to learn how to eat to build muscle as opposed to losing weight, which has benefited her journey Sarah notes that there is a certain amount of self experimentation that you will need to do to test your body's ability to burn fat, as you won't need to worry as much about

Our fifty-sixth show! Ep. 56: Fitness & Recovery In this episode, Stacy and Sarah chat about their new fitness regimens, how physical fitness has impacted their health journey, and what they are focusing on now and why. They also address questions about recovery and how to properly fuel for muscle growth.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 56: Fitness & Recovery 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - News & Views Paleo Parents kids started school last week and life has been busy with Crossfit training, work, blog projects, etc. Spunky Coconut's new book (The Paleo Chocolate Lover's Cookbook) arrived just in time for Stacy's birthday and they broke in their book with the french toast stuffed with chocolate recipe Sarah has been testing food reintroduction with coffee, chocolate, eggs, etc. - and has had some exciting success Something Stacy had while traveling for BaconPalooza gave her a violent reaction and the second day of the event Stacy wasn't feeling the greatest However, the rest of the BaconPalooza weekend was really enjoyable Russ was running late and was worried that he wouldn't make it in time for the competition, but ended up crushing the cook off and winning Sarah had a really good weekend, she has hit a point where she can see the light at the end of the tunnel and is in a better place emotionally The Paleo Approach will now be released on Christmas Eve, and the cookbook will come out three months after that Sarah has been pacing herself with the book and adjusting her sleep schedule to get more, she has also put activity as a higher priority and has been feeling incredible from these adjustments Sarah shared the details of her new fitness schedule and how taking this time for herself is making her body feel from the stress reduction, better sleep, hormone regulation, etc. Stacy's autoimmune flair made her take a year off to recover and reevaluate where she was at with her health journey and what physical activities benefit her most Finding a place where you feel confident and supported, and finding a place where you go and feel good is what you are looking for when adopting a new fitness regimen - and that space can be wherever you make it Stacy reflected on all that she has accomplished in the past three years and how people have inspired her along her journey Sarah notes that the key to success with fitness is to find something that is fun for you and that you love because that is what will allow you to seamlessly make it part of your life Stacy is on a chicken kick in her diet, and Sarah is on a mahi mahi kick While Stacy is loving the chicken she wants Sarah to help her find some other quality protein sources 42:13 - Science with Sarah: digestible protein versus less digestible protein This boils down to the different balances in amino acids and the ways they chain together in proteins in different kinds of animals Protein from fish is easier for our bodies to breakdown Land animals and poultry are more easily digested and absorbed by our bodies, whereas plant proteins are not Fish in addition to being a great source for vitamins and minerals is also high in fat soluble fats and are the best fat sources for long chain fatty acids The most affordable fishes are white fish, tilapia, hake, mahi mahi 50:44 - Q&A Lew - what is the best thing to eat pre and post run for three to six mile runs? Stacy personally has seen great results from utilizing sunflower butter for her pre-workout fuel, and for her post workout she does vegetables and protein Stacy is more likely to even use an Epic bar over a Larabar because she does better with protein versus stand alone carbs Stacy had to learn how to eat to build muscle as opposed to losing weight, which has benefited her journey Sarah notes that there is a certain amount of self experimentation that you will need to do to test your body's ability to burn fat, as you won't need to worry as much about eating before and during a workout as your body will be fat adapted Check out the book Paleo Athletes Learn about the effects that endurance activities have on digestion Make sure you have the right fuel throughout the day as opposed to worrying about the kind of meals you have and the timing of those meals (1:08:23) Bianca - How should I structure my macronutrient intake to support my exercise, but also shed body fat? If your thyroid wasn't an issue Stacy would say to eat until you are full, avoid treats, reduce your overall food reward foods and if you still don't lose weight - relax and enjoy your body However, due to the thyroid concern, Sarah notes that the weight gain may be due to your hormone replacement and you may want to look into a different source for the hormone to see if it yields better results and to dial into the proper dose Belly fat is a classic sign of cortisol issues, so Sarah recommends highly focusing on stress reduction Dietary sources for iodine are anything that comes out of the ocean, sea salt and pink salt Please don't forget to leave your reviews! And don't forget to submit your photos for the Beyond Bacon recipe recreation photo contest - photos must be tagged with #BeyondBacon by Wednesday, September 16 for a chance to win half a hog from Cook Pig's Ranch (1:21:39) Outro

Our fifty-fifth show! Ep. 55: Food Quality and Priorities In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Kendall Kendrick from Primal-Balance.com to chat about food quality and how to prioritize your food choices.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 55: Food Quality and Priorities 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - News & Views Welcome Kendall Kendrick! Mom of 4 girls, blogs at Primal-Balance.com, raising her family on a farm, also works in local food policy, and is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Check out the Born Primal podcast Stacy had an amazing time at the #PaleoRoyalWedding last weekend and was blown away by every detail of the wedding festivities Stacy will be at BaconPalooza the weekend this episode airs, and will be competing in the Bacon-Off event Amy will be helping her serve Get tickets here A huge giveaway was launched on Paleo Parents this week to celebrate hitting 40,000 followers on Facebook and for having such a successful Beyond Bacon launch Is all folks have to do is make a recipe from Beyond Bacon and use the hashtag #beyondbacon while sharing the photo of the recreation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest The contest closes on September 16 so there is plenty of time to submit your photos! The photos will be reviewed and a winner will be selected and awarded with half a hog from Cook Pigs Submit as many recreation photos as you want! Stacy has been crushing the Strongman training 24:15 - Science with Sarah Lory - Are potatoes paleo? What are the most nutrient dense options? If you are eliminating nightshades don't eat potatoes However, if you have no aversion to nightshades you are fine to eat them and can eat any kind Potatoes do have nutritional value and provide a number of nutrients The concern is around the amount of starch potatoes have and how that impacts weight loss The other concern has been the glycoalkaloids that are in potatoes If you are a healthy person you will be fine to consume them, but Sarah recommends that you peel off the skin The levels of vitamins and minerals are similar from one kind of potato to the next - however, potatoes with darker pigments have higher antioxidant levels Not all nightshades are created equal, so if you are eliminating the nightshade family you may be able to test the reintroduction of potatoes as your gut heals 41:11 - Q&A Wysteria - Have you ever noticed that industry meats, poultry and eggs affect you and your families differently? Kendall has never noticed a difference, but has circumstances that prevent her from knowing for sure what leads to GI distress in her daughters Stacy will only consume yolks from wheat-free eggs, but does find it hard to find soy-free eggs when purchasing wheat-free eggs In Stacy's home they use pastured eggs, and Stacy avoids eggs if they can't buy pastured Stacy has found that she is sensitive to eggs from chickens who eat wheat (check out this podcast episode where in the Science with Sarah this topic was discussed at greater length) On meat, Stacy feels like conventional meat sits heavier in her system and her body doesn't digest it as easily, but doesn't really notice negative impacts Sarah notes that some folks are very sensitive to high omega 6 levels, and will feel an impact from the high levels that are in conventional meat Sarah didn't feel bad when eating conventional meat, but did notice that she was healing faster from pasture raised meats Stacy thinks that the issues may be linked to gluten cross-contamination Stacy notes to check out Paleo Approved and how her sensitivities come through from the animal products she eats (1:00:26) Karoline - Which conventional organ meats are safe? And which should always be purchased from pastured sources? Stacy wants to first point out that trotters are pig feet for broth and they are incredibly tasty and gelatinous If the only organ meat you can afford i

Our fifty-fifth show! Ep. 55: Food Quality and Priorities In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Kendall Kendrick from Primal-Balance.com to chat about food quality and how to prioritize your food choices.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 55: Food Quality and Priorities 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - News & Views Welcome Kendall Kendrick! Mom of 4 girls, blogs at Primal-Balance.com, raising her family on a farm, also works in local food policy, and is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Check out the Born Primal podcast Stacy had an amazing time at the #PaleoRoyalWedding last weekend and was blown away by every detail of the wedding festivities Stacy will be at BaconPalooza the weekend this episode airs, and will be competing in the Bacon-Off event Amy will be helping her serve Get tickets here A huge giveaway was launched on Paleo Parents this week to celebrate hitting 40,000 followers on Facebook and for having such a successful Beyond Bacon launch Is all folks have to do is make a recipe from Beyond Bacon and use the hashtag #beyondbacon while sharing the photo of the recreation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest The contest closes on September 16 so there is plenty of time to submit your photos! The photos will be reviewed and a winner will be selected and awarded with half a hog from Cook Pigs Submit as many recreation photos as you want! Stacy has been crushing the Strongman training 24:15 - Science with Sarah Lory - Are potatoes paleo? What are the most nutrient dense options? If you are eliminating nightshades don't eat potatoes However, if you have no aversion to nightshades you are fine to eat them and can eat any kind Potatoes do have nutritional value and provide a number of nutrients The concern is around the amount of starch potatoes have and how that impacts weight loss The other concern has been the glycoalkaloids that are in potatoes If you are a healthy person you will be fine to consume them, but Sarah recommends that you peel off the skin The levels of vitamins and minerals are similar from one kind of potato to the next - however, potatoes with darker pigments have higher antioxidant levels Not all nightshades are created equal, so if you are eliminating the nightshade family you may be able to test the reintroduction of potatoes as your gut heals 41:11 - Q&A Wysteria - Have you ever noticed that industry meats, poultry and eggs affect you and your families differently? Kendall has never noticed a difference, but has circumstances that prevent her from knowing for sure what leads to GI distress in her daughters Stacy will only consume yolks from wheat-free eggs, but does find it hard to find soy-free eggs when purchasing wheat-free eggs In Stacy's home they use pastured eggs, and Stacy avoids eggs if they can't buy pastured Stacy has found that she is sensitive to eggs from chickens who eat wheat (check out this podcast episode where in the Science with Sarah this topic was discussed at greater length) On meat, Stacy feels like conventional meat sits heavier in her system and her body doesn't digest it as easily, but doesn't really notice negative impacts Sarah notes that some folks are very sensitive to high omega 6 levels, and will feel an impact from the high levels that are in conventional meat Sarah didn't feel bad when eating conventional meat, but did notice that she was healing faster from pasture raised meats Stacy thinks that the issues may be linked to gluten cross-contamination Stacy notes to check out Paleo Approved and how her sensitivities come through from the animal products she eats (1:00:26) Karoline - Which conventional organ meats are safe? And which should always be purchased from pastured sources? Stacy wants to first point out that trotters are pig feet for broth and they are incredibly tasty and gelatinous If the only organ meat you can afford is conventional than do not worry about it - you will still be getting an amazing mix of vital nutrients The liver may filter toxins, but does not store them When you eat organ meat you are eating the minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that they store to perform their detoxifying functions and that is true no matter the source The fat profile of the organ meats is where conventional versus pastured makes a different, but organ meats are naturally leaner than muscle Sarah goes into greater detail with the individual cuts and how to navigate your buying options Check out bone and organ meat options at your local farmer markets, and also ask local farms what they do with the offal from their butchered animals as some throw them out and might gladly pass them on to you Stacy notes that a little bit of liver goes a long way and pastured liver is incredibly affordable - you can even order it through US Wellness Meats when they are offering their discounts every two weeks (1:22:45) Thank you Kendall for coming on the show! Stacy asked about urban farming and how to integrate various pieces while being mindful of city codes and limitations Build a community and support system around you who share your passion for real food - it really can become a hobby to support the real food movement (1:32:28) Outro

Our fifty-third show! Ep. 54: Paleo Meals; What's easy, quick and cheap? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Diana Rodgers, the mastermind behind Sustainable Dish and Radiance Nutrition, to tackle a series of questions focused around the topic of affordable paleo meals.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 54: Paleo Meals; What's easy, quick and cheap? 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - News & Views Welcome Diana Rodgers from Radiance Nutrition (second-time guest)! Diana recently released Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go and also offers consulting services through her site Happy Birthday to Cole! Sarah has a special announcement for the end of the show Skipping 'Science with Sarah' this week to tap into Diana's expertise and tackle as many questions as possible Save Your Bacon event series is September 7 and 8 - Stacy and Diana will be in attendance and competing in BaconPalooza - get tickets here, and know that you can buy tickets to the individual events for a fraction of the cost 17:54 - Q&A Carma - What are some grain-free breakfast ideas we can feed our son? Diana has a whole chapter on breakfast foods in Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go Get up five minutes earlier, scramble some eggs Make a double batch of sausage with some meat and herbs/spices and you have meat for breakfast ready to go for the week On days where you have a little bit more time, make a big batch and use the leftovers throughout the week (i.e. pancakes) Every weekend Stacy and Matt make a batch of soup and Stacy has that daily Other make ahead meals: egg muffins, frittata, poached eggs, porridge, grain-free granola, bars, muffins (27:00) Jane - What breakfast dish is quick, easy and satisfying enough to keep hunger at bay until lunch time? Is BulletProof coffee recommended? Diana suggests eating more food, try more eggs - and a cup of coffee shouldn't be a problem Diana finds that fruit stimulates hunger, be careful with the fruit intake in the morning Stacy finds that vegetables are key to feeling satiated through the morning Don't use coffee to fill a nutrient void It is safe to consume that much fat in your coffee, but if you are lactose intolerant your body will not handle lactose - try ghee with your coconut oil (try the Pure Indian Foods brand) Learn to understand your hunger cues and eat when you are hungry (40:57) Anne - What foods/meals can I suggest to those who will be dropping off meals once our baby is born? Diana suggests sending recipes for ideas - link to blog posts, send pins Or keep it really simple with rotisserie chicken, plain mashed potatoes, basic vegetable dishes Don't be afraid to speak up about your intolerances, even to handle via email while expressing your gratitude, most the time people just need a little bit of education - or ask the organizer for feedback on how the group would respond to the unique situation Select recipes that are basic and don't require a lot of hard to find ingredients Make sure they are affordable and easy to put together Everyone could chip in for a paleo on the go meal service like Pete's Paleo (53:37) Jan - what kind of binders can be used to hold turkey burgers together? What do you recommend for seasonings? Try some other burger recipes, like 50/50 burgers or Citrus Pork burgers from Beyond Bacon, and recipes focused around red meat Try seasoning with horseradish, cumin, tarragon, sage Check out the Flavor Bible Nom Nom Paleo also has an abundance of seasoning recipes Chicken and turkey are high in omega 6's, so you want to watch your intake - try to stick to four legged animals Eggs and almond flour can be used for binding, but a fatty cut of meat will do the trick Use squashes to replace pasta, and cauliflower to replace rice (1:06:28) Patrick - how do you afford eating paleo? How do you set a budget? Rethink how you buy food, get a chest freezer and buy meat in bulk T

Our fifty-third show! Ep. 54: Paleo Meals; What's easy, quick and cheap? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Diana Rodgers, the mastermind behind Sustainable Dish and Radiance Nutrition, to tackle a series of questions focused around the topic of affordable paleo meals.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 54: Paleo Meals; What's easy, quick and cheap? 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - News & Views Welcome Diana Rodgers from Radiance Nutrition (second-time guest)! Diana recently released Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go and also offers consulting services through her site Happy Birthday to Cole! Sarah has a special announcement for the end of the show Skipping 'Science with Sarah' this week to tap into Diana's expertise and tackle as many questions as possible Save Your Bacon event series is September 7 and 8 - Stacy and Diana will be in attendance and competing in BaconPalooza - get tickets here, and know that you can buy tickets to the individual events for a fraction of the cost 17:54 - Q&A Carma - What are some grain-free breakfast ideas we can feed our son? Diana has a whole chapter on breakfast foods in Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go Get up five minutes earlier, scramble some eggs Make a double batch of sausage with some meat and herbs/spices and you have meat for breakfast ready to go for the week On days where you have a little bit more time, make a big batch and use the leftovers throughout the week (i.e. pancakes) Every weekend Stacy and Matt make a batch of soup and Stacy has that daily Other make ahead meals: egg muffins, frittata, poached eggs, porridge, grain-free granola, bars, muffins (27:00) Jane - What breakfast dish is quick, easy and satisfying enough to keep hunger at bay until lunch time? Is BulletProof coffee recommended? Diana suggests eating more food, try more eggs - and a cup of coffee shouldn't be a problem Diana finds that fruit stimulates hunger, be careful with the fruit intake in the morning Stacy finds that vegetables are key to feeling satiated through the morning Don't use coffee to fill a nutrient void It is safe to consume that much fat in your coffee, but if you are lactose intolerant your body will not handle lactose - try ghee with your coconut oil (try the Pure Indian Foods brand) Learn to understand your hunger cues and eat when you are hungry (40:57) Anne - What foods/meals can I suggest to those who will be dropping off meals once our baby is born? Diana suggests sending recipes for ideas - link to blog posts, send pins Or keep it really simple with rotisserie chicken, plain mashed potatoes, basic vegetable dishes Don't be afraid to speak up about your intolerances, even to handle via email while expressing your gratitude, most the time people just need a little bit of education - or ask the organizer for feedback on how the group would respond to the unique situation Select recipes that are basic and don't require a lot of hard to find ingredients Make sure they are affordable and easy to put together Everyone could chip in for a paleo on the go meal service like Pete's Paleo (53:37) Jan - what kind of binders can be used to hold turkey burgers together? What do you recommend for seasonings? Try some other burger recipes, like 50/50 burgers or Citrus Pork burgers from Beyond Bacon, and recipes focused around red meat Try seasoning with horseradish, cumin, tarragon, sage Check out the Flavor Bible Nom Nom Paleo also has an abundance of seasoning recipes Chicken and turkey are high in omega 6's, so you want to watch your intake - try to stick to four legged animals Eggs and almond flour can be used for binding, but a fatty cut of meat will do the trick Use squashes to replace pasta, and cauliflower to replace rice (1:06:28) Patrick - how do you afford eating paleo? How do you set a budget? Rethink how you buy food, get a chest freezer and buy meat in bulk There are tricks and way to get more bang for your buck, you just have to know your priorities and be willing to invest the time and energy into planning out your meals and research your prices Check out the Paleo Parents post on 'how to keep your paleo family out of the poorhouse' Organ meats and broth are more affordable and incredibly nutrient dense Focus on cheaper produce, it is a great way to fill space in bellies Buy from local farmers, buy in season, buy in bulk Do the best you can, you don't have to do only grassfed and organic Special thanks to Diana for coming on the show! Check out her work at Sustainable Dish! And Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go! (1:20:40) News about The Paleo Approach There will now be The Paleo Approach, set to release in the fall, and The Paleo Approach Cookbook set to release in the spring More details will be on Sarah's blog soon (1:37:37) Outro Support us by shopping on Amazon (below) or shopping through links on our sidebars, please! Amazon.com Widgets  

Episode 53: Fat-Phobia

Episode 53: Fat-Phobia