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05-21-2013, 11:03 AM

tarek replied to a thread Hormone-Free Frozen chicken fillets (UK) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I second going to a butcher. You might be able to score a deal if you buy in bulk, too. As far as store brands go, "hormone-free" and...

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04-21-2013, 01:49 PM

tarek replied to a thread How much dark chocolate per day? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Personally, I stick to 10g or less of dark chocolate per day. I often go days at a time without eating any cacao. I love the taste, but cacao has a...

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04-16-2013, 02:11 PM

tarek replied to a thread Anything wrong with using a whole can of coconut milk? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've been using a upwards of a cup of coconut milk per day for the past three years or so. In the past year, it's been close to a can every day....

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04-13-2013, 11:39 AM

tarek replied to a thread coconut water...primal? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Love coconut water, but I definitely have to agree that the juice from a fresh coconut is worlds better. The canned stuff is okay, but doesn't...

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04-13-2013, 10:12 AM

tarek replied to a thread Decent snack bars in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've found all of the ones I listed in Whole Foods aside from the Quest bars. Not sure if they carry all of them them in the UK.

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04-12-2013, 11:08 AM

tarek replied to a thread Decent snack bars in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Came in to recommend those coconut bars. Sooooo good. I've also found that Larabars don't go over too well with my stomach. Being on the road so...

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04-10-2013, 01:20 PM

tarek replied to a thread Don't yell at me... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Get one of the all natural Quest bars -- they're sweetened with erythritol and stevia and contain no sucralose. I don't think they're ideal by...

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04-10-2013, 11:07 AM

tarek replied to a thread Why are cooked grains affecting me now? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I second white rice. Give sprouted brown rice and sprouted quinoa a try, too. Unsprouted grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes retain most of their...

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04-07-2013, 10:40 AM

niah replied to a thread Does this mean I am in Ketosis/ higher metabolism or am I doing it wrong in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

thank you <3

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04-05-2013, 11:41 PM

tarek replied to a thread Allergic to nuts: What kind of Flour is OK? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Dude, that's genius. Gotta try that!

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04-05-2013, 04:36 PM

tarek replied to a thread Allergic to nuts: What kind of Flour is OK? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Can you handle coconut? If so, coconut flour makes awesome baked goods. It definitely has its own taste, but it's not overpowering or anything. ...

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04-05-2013, 10:49 AM

tarek replied to a thread Sun Warrior protein OR simply fast in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

The only way to know is to try it out. Get the smallest portion they have available, try it out for a week or two, and take note of how you feel. ...

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04-03-2013, 02:52 PM

tarek replied to a thread wow, Whole Foods has really gone down the crapper. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I don't know about where you guys live, but I've been to at least 10 different Whole Foods stores on the East Coast and I've found plenty of prepared...

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04-02-2013, 10:57 AM

Kilian replied to a thread Conventional eggs okay if I toss the yolks? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I give up. Let my thread die please. I forgot how worthless this board is.

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04-02-2013, 10:47 AM

Kilian replied to a thread Conventional eggs okay if I toss the yolks? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I asked the question because I wanted to make sure there wasn't any downside to consuming the yolks of sickly, grain-fed hens confined to cubicles...

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04-02-2013, 10:28 AM

Kilian replied to a thread Conventional eggs okay if I toss the yolks? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

It is a personal preference to eat a higher carb/lower fat paleo diet. So in my case, tossing some of the yolks allows me to add more potatoes to my...

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04-02-2013, 10:13 AM

Kilian replied to a thread Conventional eggs okay if I toss the yolks? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

For the same reason people recommend trimming the fat on conventional meat?

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04-02-2013, 10:12 AM

Kilian replied to a thread Conventional eggs okay if I toss the yolks? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Can't make good frittatas with only egg yolks ;)

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04-02-2013, 10:06 AM

Kilian started a thread Conventional eggs okay if I toss the yolks? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Eggs are one of my favorite foods, and we all know they're a great, cheap source of protein. If I separate out the nasty yolks from conventional...

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04-01-2013, 03:50 PM

tarek replied to a thread Help me kick this COLD!!! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

That's actually really interesting. What kind would you recommend?

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04-01-2013, 09:41 AM

tarek replied to a thread Help me kick this COLD!!! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Ginger tea and raw honey. Drink a cup of ginger tea 2 - 3 times per day and eat a tablespoon of really high quality raw honey a few times per day....

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03-30-2013, 09:44 AM

tarek replied to a thread Protein Powder Similar to Primal Fuel, But Cheaper??? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Ditch the microwave and get a small convection oven. Sauté some ground beef with caramelized onions and split it up into 1/2 pound servings....

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03-27-2013, 11:46 AM

tarek replied to a thread 8 eggs a day. Too much? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Don't worry about eggs raising your cholesterol. However, if you're not careful, eating eggs EVERY day can lead to an egg sensitivity. Try switching...

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03-26-2013, 01:50 PM

tarek replied to a thread What do you brush your teeth with? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Not a bad suggestion -- I'll have to give that a try!

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03-26-2013, 01:48 PM

tarek replied to a thread Primal Eating .... At first I felt GREAT ... but now .... :( in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Try cutting out the dairy. 1 cup of yogurt, a hunk of cheese, and cream daily is a pretty fair amount. Butter is fine. I would also consider...

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03-26-2013, 12:07 PM

tarek replied to a thread What do you brush your teeth with? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Tom's for me, too. I also use natural mouthwash (Jason, and sometimes The Natural Dentist) and gum. I've been looking into a few natural teeth...

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03-26-2013, 11:51 AM

tarek replied to a thread primally approved gum? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I wouldn't worry about 2g of xylitol or malitol. Spry is decent, but it loses its flavor after 15 - 30 minutes, and then develops a strange taste....

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03-25-2013, 01:40 PM

tarek replied to a thread Debunking the paleo diet in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

+1

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03-14-2013, 02:02 PM

tarek replied to a thread article: this man thinks he never needs to eat food again in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I see how he feels that it can help people, but I sincerely disagree that having to buy/gather/cook/prepare food is an inconvenience. It's about as...

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