1) What am I eating?
In order to figure out what exactly we are eating, it makes sense to see which nutrients we need from food and then figure you where we can get these from. Overall, we can divide nutrients into micro- and macronutrients. Micronutrients are only required in relatively small quantities, such as vitamins and minerals. Macronutrients are required in much bigger amounts and thus it makes sense to focus on these first when looking into nutritional requirements. Macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates and fats. We will look more into what these macronutrients do for us and how much we need of these for different purposes in one of the upcoming posts. For now, let's just figure out where we get these from:
So I went shopping in a rush on Sunday night and while walking around Woolworth's I thought up some quick meals that would work to kick start the challenge.
1) Dairy
Dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.) are not paleolithic foods and thus do not fullfill the dietary quality requirements as outlined previously: They are not part of the diet humankind evolved on and they are linked to autoimmunity and hyperinsulinism as dairy elicits a high insulin response. However, there are some advantages to dairy (and specifically milk) consumption that make it favorable to include in your diet.
I believe cooking should be enjoyable and quick you should be able to cook and do something else at the same time. some quick ideas that are 10 minutes or less prep time. Having said that sometimes I even get a bit stuck for ideas on what to make for food. I have a staple of meals that I can throw together with out thinking esspically after a long day work.
1) Breakfast
Let's have a look at a breakfast situation: A person has a “typical” breakfast, that could be considered “healthy” by some people, but that in fact is not:
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread (92gr)
- 30gr of “light” margarine
- One tomato (200gr.)
- Sugar free “diet” strawberry jam (40gr)
- 1 glass of orange juice (200ml)
Before making any adjustments, here is a quick analysis of this meal:
Roast Dinner hell yea
Paleo a ton easier then normal cooking
Written by Wayne Pringle-Wood
How to not mess up a meal? cook paleo.Yup its that simple how many times (in the past) has your meal been a royal screw up?
When I used to cook normal it was 50% hit or miss rate
Salmon Cakes, way better then normal cake
Written by Wayne Pringle-Wood
I had my friend Taz over last night, she is coming down to Cape Town next year for her wedding and is in the planing phase at the moment so I thought it would be a good idea for her to meet up with my house mate Alain the best event organiser in Cape Town! check him out here
Taz is also a wonderful cook and caters for weddings and corporate functions. I had some people to impress who where coming round for dinner No pressure!
I love bacon, who doesn't it rocks! Last night I came home and opened the fridge to find a pack of bacon and some jalapenos
What rhymes with Fran? not kebabs but you going to get them anyway
Written by Wayne Pringle-WoodI woke up with dread this morning knowing that it was FRAN day. I was lying in bed at 6am thinking I should put this off untill the evening, eventually I dragged myself out of bed and went to the gym
Wow my body is a mess! I think it maybe because of the food that I put into it the last few nights. I have had friends over for dinner and they wanted to buy / bring food for us to eat.
- Night 1: Ribs from woolies not the best tons of sugar but I did manage to smash them totally (and would eat them again)
- Night 2: chicken breast roast from woolies I thinking the seasoning on the outside has gluten in it cause I have a wicked headache today
Back on track.. this morning I was starving and needed something else other the the usual omelette, avo, Mellon combo
I had seen something like this before and thought it was arginitinan, but apparently Zohan figured this one out first.
Eggs in Tomatoes
In your blender thing(you have one of these yes): two chillies some garlic, coriander and a red onion blend until a paste
throw this in a deep pan for a few minutes and then dump in a can of chopped tomatoes and half a can of water
Crack in 6 eggs, and some other vegetables if you want.
Yes this looks messy but tastes delicious. I ate half and am now smashing the rest for lunch.
I love steak, have I mentioned this before?
I liken paleo land to Walt Disney world in Orlando Florida, its fun exciting and lots to do, but there are not any fat people here riding around on motorized chairs trying to squash them selves in roller-coaster seats wearing mickey mouse ears, eating deep fried turkey drumsticks gallon cokes and with candy flossy fingers.
