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Paleo Chicken Wings
1I made these for a Paleo Potluck we had at the box last night. They were a big hit!
Paleo Chicken Wings
from crossfitpaleo.com
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package of fresh chicken wings- found with the other fresh chicken at your local grocer
- olive oil (or grape seed oil) spray
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 220°C and line 2 baking trays with foil.
2) Combine flour, onion powder, garlic powder ,paprika powder, peppers and herbs in a large plastic bag- I found that using the bag didn’t really coat the wings evenly. My suggestion would be to combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3) Spray the chicken wings with the oil, and dip each wing in the almond flour mixture until evenly coated (or if you opted for the bag, place wings in the bag and shake evenly to coat).
4) Place onto prepared baking trays. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
5) Spray chicken with oil again. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until crisp and cooked through.
6) Add your *optional* hot sauce of choice and serve with a salad. Enjoy!
Gluten Free – A Fad Diet?
0What is a fad diet? I only asked because a few commentators have suggested that gluten-free is the latest in a long line of fad diets – similar to the low carb Atkins Diet craze of a few years back, or the hunter-gatherer diet – an eating regime supposedly enjoyed by our ancestors of 2.5 million years ago.
These types of diet – normally endorsed by a celebrity or two – spring into being from nowhere, gets ample media attention, and then disappear within the space of 12-18 months.
For the 1 in 100 people in the UK who suffer from coeliac disease – a severe intolerance to gluten – eating an appropriate diet is essential for preserving their health. For the uninitiated, coeliacs can suffer from stomach cramps, severe bloating, diarrhoea, headaches and other debilitating symptoms from eating foods that contain gluten.
But what about everyone else? The list of well-known figures opting not to eat gluten is lengthening by the week. Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Aniston, and Victoria Beckham all avoid gluten. So far, so fad.
However, it is not just trend-hungry celebs that are going gluten-free.
The list of elite athletes who have ditched gluten is also growing. These include Novak Djokovich, Andy Murray and the US pro cycling team. All of them claim that the change in their diet has boosted their performance. In the case of Mr Djokovich, he clinched his first Wimbledon title a few weeks after ditching gluten.
In the US, medical experts are giving weight to the idea that removing gluten from your diet can benefit a much wider group than just coeliacs.
This from Doctor and author Michelle Pick, writing in the Huffington Post two weeks ago:
“It may seem like a fad, but I’ve been taking [non-celiac] patients off of gluten for years, and I honestly can’t think of anything in my practice that makes as dramatic a difference in health and wellness as following a gluten-free diet.”
This is not Fred Flinstone – The Paleo Diet
07 months ago
Paleo diet or ‘caveman’ diet gains traction despite controversies; ‘This is not Fred Flintstone’
Could Paleolithic man hold the key to today’s nutrition problems?
A growing number of adherents to the so-called “caveman” diet contend that a return to the hunter-gatherer foods of the Stone Age — heavy on meats, devoid of most grains — could alleviate problems like obesity, type 2 diabetes and many coronary problems.
The Paleo diet movement is backed by some academics and fitness gurus, and has gained some praise in medical research in the US and elsewhere even though it goes against recommendations of most mainstream nutritionists and government guidelines.
Loren Cordain, a professor of health and exercise science at Colorado State University, said he believes millions in the United States and elsewhere are following the Paleo diet movement, based on sales of books such as his own and Internet trends.
“It was an obscure idea 10 years ago, and in the last two to three years it has become known worldwide,” Cordain, one the leading academics backing the Paleo diet, told AFP.
“There are at least a half-dozen books on the best seller list that are promoting this,” he added.
The underlying basis for the Stone Age diet is a belief that homo sapiens evolved into modern humans with a hunter-gatherer diet that promoted brain function and overall health. Backers say the human genome is essentially unchanged from the end of the Paleolithic era 10,000 years ago after evolving over millions of years.
“It’s intuitive,” Cordain said. “Obviously you can’t feed meat to a horse, you can’t feed hay to a cat. The reason for that is that their genes were shaped in different ecological niches.”
He said peer-reviewed research has shown the Paleo diet better than the Mediterranean diet, US government recommendations and diets aimed at controlling adult diabetes.
Sometimes you need a good kick in the …
0I seriously had a really bad day yesterday. I am finding more and more people that I thought I knew – really are only in it for themselves. The more things change, the more they stay the same. I have to learn to not be so open and trusting to everyone. The people in my life should meet the requirements I set and earn the right to be trusted — no more settling for half ass’ed quality people.
I really needed a good hard workout this morning and sure enough — it was waiting for me. I visualized some of the anger inside to push myself –hoping it would leave my body. I will let you know.
Warmup
800m jog
10 Pass thrus
10 OHS
10 Whirly Birds
10 Cobras
10 Kick to Handstand (no wall allowed!)
Skill
Kip swing
KB swings
WOD
20m AMRAP
100m sprint
12 35# KB Swings
10 Pull ups (I did jumping)
total: 8+100m+8kb swings
Yeah, it sucked. It was humid and 20m seemed to go on and on and on…
My friend Jason posted this Paleo Cookie recipe. They look pretty tasty –I think I will try to make them soon. Let me know if you do.
Paleo Cookie:
2 Cups walnuts
1/8 cup raw, unfiltered honey (more or less to taste)
1 Tb. cinnamon
2 egg whites, whisked till frothy
Grind nuts and cinnamon in blender or food processor. Stir in honey.
Combine with egg whites. Drop by teaspoon on oiled (coconut) cookie sheet. Bake at
350 degrees 15 minutes. Cookies will be soft; do not overbake. Makes 15
cookies.
A Guide for Going “Paleo”
08 months ago
Going Paleo Zone can be daunting for those who are new to the concept so I have put together an easy step by step guide to help you get started. Welcome to Paleo Zone for Dummies!
Paleonola – 100% grain free granola for those that want their ‘cereal’ back
1A few weeks ago I was on Twitter and saw a tweet come across from @Paleonola. Since going mostly Paleo, I miss cereal — plain and simple. I sent them a message asking if they are available anywhere local and if not, do they send samples because I would love to try it. I have tried all sorts of ‘paleo’ snack mixes and have been disappointed by most of them. Not only are they expensive, but they taste like cardboard.
Going paleo needs to be approached with the understanding that it may cost you more to buy food, but in the long run, that really isn’t the case and simply put, it’s better for you. Eating real food wins over processed any day of the week. So a few weeks later, I get a package of samples from Paleonola. They sent me samples of the different flavors they offer –Original, Chocolate Fix, Maple Syrup, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie. With names like that, what’s not to love?
Now in all honesty, I did not eat them as a cereal. I ate them right out of the bag as more of a snack mix. I started with the original and ended with the Maple Pancake. So what did I think? I LOVED THEM. My least favorite was the maple pancake but it wasn’t because I didn’t like it – I just didn’t prefer the flavor of maple syrup but it was good. And yes, the Apple and Pumpkin Pie really did taste like Apple and Pumpkin, so how can that be wrong? The mixes were fresh too – which was a nice surprise because I have found that many of the mixes you buy at local stores tend to be dry.
Would I buy these combos? You bet! When you eat Paleo, you are always looking for healthy options on the go that taste good and this definitely would fit the bill. It gives you a feeling of eating a ‘cheat” but it’s not! It’s 100% grain free granola created by people who started off creating it for themselves.
Paleonola products are “made with hearty nuts, unsweetened coconut and real cranberries.”
• Always All Natural
• No High Fructose Corn Syrup
• No Trans Fats
• No Artificial Flavors
• No Cholesterol
• No Hydrogenated Oils
• No Preservatives
• No Soy
• Gluten & Vegan Friendly
The Paleonola folks are just starting out, so you can get their products directly from their website – www.paleonola.com and they ship out USPS. For those looking for Paleo snack options or want your cereal back, give Paleonola a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Paleo Eating
111 months ago
Potatoes bad, nuts good for staying slim, Harvard study finds
Yeah, there is something to that Paleo eating after-all.
Everyone knows that people who chow down on french fries, chug soda and go heavy on red meat tend to pile on more pounds than those who stick to salads, fruits and grains.
But is a serving of boiled potatoes really much worse than a helping of nuts? Is some white bread as bad as a candy bar? Could yogurt be a key to staying slim?
The answer to all those questions is yes, according to the provocative revelations produced by a big Harvard project that for the first time details how much weight individual foods make people put on or keep off.
The federally funded analysis of data collected over 20 years from more than 120,000 U.S. men and women in their 30s, 40s and 50s found striking differences in how various foods and drinks — as well as exercise, sleep patterns and other lifestyle choices — affect whether people gradually get fatter.
Weekend Away
011 months ago
Here’s a cool Paleo explained infographic I found at one of my favorite blogs: the clothes make the girl. Mel has some great info, has a great sense of humor, is strong and kicks ass. She inspires me regularly.
As I am away this weekend – I am going to share some of my favorite images from last weekend’s Reebok CrossFit Mid-Atlantic Regionals:
This guy inspired me so much. Strong, focused and just generally HOT. (what — I’m just being honest)
This is Christmas. That is her real name and she’s awesome! And strong, fit, nice, funny and HOT. (Ok, what? I am being honest)
Healthy Fudge Babies
0http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/10/13/make-these-now/
My friend Lori made these the other day and let me tell you — YUM!
Original Fudge Babies
(Serves… depends on how good bad non-existent your self-control is)
- 1 c walnuts (120 grams)
- 1 and 1/3 cups pitted dates (230 grams) (If you want a sweeter result, up the proportion of dates.) (If you’re unsure as to what dates to use, see fudge baby FAQ post)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons cocoa powder, depending on how chocolatey you want the balls to be (I used 4T extra dark)
1. Chop/blend all the ingredients, using a food processor, Magic Bullet, etc. (No need to blend the dates first; I just blend everything all at once.)
2. Roll into cutey-pie little balls. (Use plastic wrap if you wish.) Or, if you want true brownies, shape the dough into bars!Version 2:
Hot Cocoa Fudge Babies
I’ve been toying around with the original recipe. Here is my newest-favorite variation:
30 grams cashews, 80 grams dates, 5 grams (1T) dark cocoa powder.
Blend. Even fudgier than the original!
(Add mint extract + cacao nibs and you’re in Wild Bar territory.
And if you leave out the cocoa powder, you have a homemade cashew cookie Larabar!)
Paleo and looking younger…
01 year ago
It’s an extraordinary claim. But scientists say you can extend your life AND stay fit throughout old age – just by a change of diet that switches on your youth gene…
