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05-18-2013, 07:59 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread How important is grassfed and wild meat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Cutting out refined seed oils and processed foods will have a bigger impact on your O3:O6 ratio than eating grass fed meat. Eat better quality meat...

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05-18-2013, 07:47 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Ok, so you roasted some meat... in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Ditto. It really depends on the cut of meat. This works well for a whole chicken or a pan of thighs and drumsticks. (not at 200F though....I cook a...

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05-17-2013, 03:10 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Trying to eat 3 meals a day, but breakfast sets up a binge in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I'm always hungry again soon after eating eggs for breakfast. If I must eat at 'breakfast time' then I do better with dinner leftovers or meat &...

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05-17-2013, 10:44 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Do you feel like an oddball as far as your tastes are concerned? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

My kids are oddballs because they like pretty much everything. The don't live on mac & cheese, chicken fingers, french fries and goldfish crackers.

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05-17-2013, 10:41 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Why did my fried egg in lard got stuck to the pan? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

1. Preheat pan. 2. Preheat cooking oil. 3. Add eggs.

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05-16-2013, 11:09 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Oh deer, yummy deer...... in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Deer is soooo lean, and the animals are sooo small, roasts cook up dry and baseball sized, and steaks/chops are 2 or 3 bites each. Hubby is a...

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05-16-2013, 11:01 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Where do we get all the carbs we need? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

dairy, nuts, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruit.

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05-16-2013, 10:59 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Thinking about going primal.... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I agree about the pasta. It no longer appeals to me. Neither does pizza. GASP! My previous favorite food in the world. I never thought I would say...

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05-16-2013, 10:56 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Thinking about going primal.... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

1. There are other carb sources than pasta and bread. Oh, and Primal does not mean low carb. Eat as many primal carbs as you want. 2. There's...

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05-16-2013, 10:46 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Not what to eat but how to eat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Experiment with listening to your body and feeding it when its actually hungry. You don't experience hunger because you don't wait long enough...

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05-14-2013, 10:41 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread New here. in Mark's Daily Apple Blog Post Topics

Welcome. While you're waiting to read the book, you can make some small changes to your pantry. Start phasing out "low fat" everything...its...

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05-09-2013, 05:22 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread What do you do after a non-paleo day or two? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Happy Birthday. I go back to eating primally as if nothing had happened, and do it up right with a really delicious meal. Steak! Butter! Bacon!...

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05-08-2013, 11:58 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Get me off the nuts! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Stop buying so many nuts.

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05-07-2013, 03:29 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Yes, you actually have to allocate time to this... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Busy is not an excuse. There is a modern misconception that 'good' food takes hours of time and sweat and professional training. There's also a...

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05-07-2013, 01:59 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Post Cheat Days in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

That's not a cheat, its a splurge. Get past the idea of doing primal 'right' or 'wrong'. Get yourself back on track by making the most kickass...

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05-06-2013, 09:56 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread What's your favorite dish to make en masse in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Meatloaf, chicken thighs & drumsticks, meat balls, burger patties, sausages. The only meat I cant batch prep is bacon. I eat it like candy. I...

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05-02-2013, 11:26 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Social food and bonding - advice? in Meet and Greet

Not everybody feels this way. To some people its just food. You might be surprised at how little some people care whether you eat the cake or...

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05-01-2013, 10:17 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Um, how do I cook meat. in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Stewing meat like you describe, takes HOURS of low, moist cooking to be tender.

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04-30-2013, 10:25 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread All vegetarian elementary school! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Pop tarts and tater tots are vegetarian. So are those little fruit cups drowning in HFCS. I think Sunny-D is vegetarian too. And strawberry...

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04-30-2013, 10:21 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Thinking I need to add calories, but what kind? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Eat more food! Try eating more fat, see how you feel. Try upping your carbs, see how you feel. Women are cyclical...the answer could be different...

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04-30-2013, 10:17 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread I'm a little confused here in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Snow peas are mostly PEA PODS. The seeds (the legume) are almost nonexistent, and are quite neutral in their immature form. Green beans are the...

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04-30-2013, 12:51 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread So what to do about the dreaded thighs when your underweight?! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

You're describing a perfectly normal female form. Its natural and healthy to carry fat below the waist. And unless those concerned family...

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04-30-2013, 12:44 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread question about fats in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

By fowl, do you mean mostly boneless, skinless chicken breasts? Because the whole bird, roasted with the skin on, has ample fat, especially if you...

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04-30-2013, 12:37 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Still (subconsciously) afaid of some fat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You dont have to add copious amounts of fat to your food if you don't want to (nor do you need to eat low carb). Eat healthy, nutrient dense foods...

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04-30-2013, 12:30 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Unexpected weight gain in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

1. Read the book. 2. While you're reading the book or waiting to read the book, concentrate on getting used to the foods and this way of eating,...

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04-28-2013, 03:09 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread high fruit and nut diet vs fat/meat. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Since you don't say exactly what "100% primal" looks like on your plate, I'm going to assume that means you cut down on the % of nuts and fruits in...

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04-28-2013, 11:06 AM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread I think I'm broken and I'm not sure how to fix it... in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I agree. It can take weeks or months to fully adapt to this WOE, simply because you're breaking a lifetime of bad habits. The first habit to break...

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04-27-2013, 07:37 PM

Sandra in BC replied to a thread Funny CW moments in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

Guilty admission...I made bacon cheeseburger mac & cheese (thanks Rachael Ray!) for dinner tonight for the family. It was freaking fantastic. But...

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