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FAQ: All about the book, Practical Paleo

Last Updated 8/4/12 – I’ll add to and update this page as I see fit and more questions arise!

With all the advance copies circulating and reviews popping up, people who have had lots of questions about my new book, Practical Paleo, so I figured a post on some of the most frequently asked would be a good idea. Here you go!

If you haven’t already tuned in to the following interviews I did about the book, check them out! You’ll get lots of information on what’s inside the book as well as some answers, explained in even more detail, that are also listed below. 

Dr. Lo Radio – interview with Dr. Lauren Noel, ND

click here to download the MP3  •  click here load in iTunes

Underground Wellness Radio – interview with Sean Croxton

click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

Livin’ La Vida Low Carb – interview with Jimmy Moore

click here for the blog post/show notes  •   click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

SCD Lifestyle – interview with Jordan Reasonor 

click here for the blog post/show notes •  click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

Fat Burning Man – interview with Abel James

click here for the blog post/show notes  •  click here to download the MP3  •  click here to load in iTunes

And check out reviews of the book in my Review Round-Up post #1, post #2, and post #3.

Logistics – Where to buy the book.
Will Practical Paleo be available for Kindle, Nook, iPad and other eReaders?

Yes, but I am not currently positive of a date. It should be available as of the on-sale date for the hard copy book, August 7, 2012. That said, this book is very graphic-intensive and quite the reference manual, so I recommend checking it out in-print as well if you can to see if the eReader format is truly what you want.

Where will I be able to buy Practical Paleo in book stores?

The book will be available in most Barnes & Noble stores, Books-A-Million, Chapters (may vary, check with your local store), and other small, independent shops as well as some limited Costco stores – again, check with your local store and ask them to carry it if they don’t. The book is not currently in Whole Foods Markets, but if you ask the manager of the book/body care department for it (repeatedly?!), perhaps we can get it in there as well. I’m certainly doing my best locally but your requests will help a lot.

Of course, you can also purchase the book online from Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com

Which Costco stores will Practical Paleo be sold in?

This is the current list of stores where the book will be sold – it is just a test market list for now, but more stores may be coming soon.

3220 NORTHERN PACIFIC AVENUE
MISSOULA
MT
59808-1556


311 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA
NH
03060-5702


12221 BLUE VALLEY PARKWAY
OVERLAND PARK
KS
66213-2640


6675 MARIE CURIE DRIVE
COLUMBIA
MD
21075-6457


11220 DALLAS PARKWAY
FRISCO
TX
75034


3800 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY
PLANO
TX
75074-2221


700 OLD CLEAR CREEK ROAD
CARSON CITY
NV
89705-6853


25900 HEATHER PLACE
WILSONVILLE
OR
97070-5785


3800 ROSEDALE HIGHWAY
BAKERSFIELD
CA
93308-6235


27220 HEATHER RIDGE ROAD
LAGUNA NIGUEL
CA
92677-3418


19001 27TH AVENUE
PHOENIX
AZ
85027-5036


1205 N MEMORIAL PARKWAY
HUNTSVILLE
AL
35801-5930


7171 CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE
FORT MYERS
FL
33907-6521


9010 MICHIGAN ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS
IN
46268-3184


1800 CAVITT COURT
FOLSOM
CA
95630-6235


12155 TECH CENTER DRIVE
POWAY
CA
92064-7156

Wondering what’s good to buy at Costco while eating Paleo? Check out this post I found.

How and why did people get advance review copies?

In order to create some buzz about the book and get people excited about what it contains, selected practitioners, bloggers, and other people in the health and wellness community were sent a copy from a limited number of complimentary, early-released books. The majority of books we print are sent directly from our warehouse to stores or online retailers for distribution, so the advance copy number is limited. Books we send out early allow others to share opinions and their take on the book with all of you from their own perspective – not just mine – which is clearly biased! If you think you fit the bill for becoming an early reviewer on future books, please contact me here and I will add you to a list for consideration.

Content – What’s in the book. (Part 1)
How is Practical Paleo different from other Paleo books? I own a lot of them, do I really need this one, too?!

For starters, most Paleo books currently are either foundational science information or a cookbook, most do not combine these two elements together. In Practical Paleo, you’ll find easy-to-understand information on how food should work in your body, as well as how to fix it if it’s not going right. I cover comprehensive information on digestion (far beyond leaky gut, which is commonly covered in Paleo books) as well as blood sugar regulation. If you’ve never been to one of my seminars or workshops, well here’s your chance to learn my take on the whys behind a Paleo diet. I talk about food from my perspective as a holistic nutritionist, not someone who perhaps learned about and then decided to implement a Paleo diet in my own life – which is perfectly acceptable and wonderful to share in books as well it’s just not my angle! The basis for my arguments against “non-Paleo” foods is not a matter of “grains will kill you,” but more so “what are nutrient-dense, whole-foods that support your body versus those that potentially harm it.” This book will help anyone learn more about the whys of a Paleo/whole-foods based diet, from the complete novice to a more experienced Paleo-eater.

Many reviewers have called Practical Paleo a “Paleo Encyclopedia.” I love that notion because the book really is quite like a reference manual that perhaps you will sit and read through (at least roughly the 125 pages in Part 1), but then you’ll use it time and time again for reference when you need to recall something you aren’t quite clear on, or want to explain to someone else using simple terms and even pictures! This book helps make complex information simple, and puts information literally at your fingertips. For some, the 30-Day Meal Plans alone are proving valuable information that’s not collected in Paleo books elsewhere – even practitioners who work with clients and want to help them in reaching their goals! See Part 2 info for more on these.

There are one-page guides in the book for all of the following information:

Paleo Foods (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) - a comprehensive list of meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, nuts, fats, oils, etc.
Stocking a Paleo Pantry (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) - another comprehensive list of non-perishable items that will help keep the food you make interesting and well seasoned
Food Quality (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) – this is a widely confused topic, and I’ve decoded labels for you on everything from chicken and eggs to seafood, produce and even milk/dairy products so you can make the best choices possible within your budget
Fats & Oils (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) – which to eat and which to ditch including hot and cold applications
Cooking Fats (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) - ranking of common cooking fats on the market, as well as recommended versus not-recommended items
Paleo Carbs (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) – we all know that fruit is a source of carbs, but what about starchy vegetables? There is life beyond the sweet potato and this list includes almost 20 items. It even includes (gasp!) white potatoes, but I recommend you read this post for more information..
Sweeteners (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) - clarity on which are natural, which are synthetic, and my top picks for which to use if you’re going to use them at all as well as which to never use
Gluten (also duplicated as a tear-out guide!) - how to find gluten hiding in foods, which foods commonly contain it, as well as which are gluten-free grains in the event that you’re going to eat some kind of grain but are keeping things strictly gluten-free
Digestion - how it should work, signs & symptoms that it’s not working, how to test it, what to do if it’s not working
Your Poop! - what is may look like, what it means, and what it should look like (you will love this page!)
Leaky Gut - signs and symptoms and what to do about healing it!

Does it come with a list of foods so we can use to mix and match for meal planning purposes?

Yes! The “Guide to: Paleo Foods” is a comprehensive list of foods from which to choose in your meal planning. There is also a “Guide to: the Paleo Pantry” that will be helpful in supplementing fresh foods with dried herbs, spices, sauces, and some canned/jarred items.

Do you talk about how to eat Paleo at restaurants and while traveling?

Yes! There is a section on “Paleo in Public” and how to take your healthy habits here, there, and everywhere. As someone who travels nearly 30-50% of the time, I am well-versed in making Paleo work away from home. My tips include what to do at parties as well as navigating menus at restaurants and making healthy choices within different types of cuisines.

Do you address issues with kids and families in this book?

No. I don’t have kids or my own family, so I don’t consider myself to be an expert on this topic. I recommend checking out Eat Like a Dinosaur by the Paleo Parents, Everyday Paleo by Sarah Fragoso and the Nom Nom Paleo and Growing Up Paleo websites for information from Paleo moms I think are doing a great job. That said, if your kids are a bit older and want to look through recipes to select items to make together, perhaps some inspiration from this photo will suffice? Kids don’t need to be eating food that’s different from adults, though we often think that due to societal norms and pressures. Allow them to flip through the photos and pick out some things to try.

Does it come with help on how to combat chronic constipation, diarrhea, etc.?

Yes! There is an entire section that explains your digestive system, what it does, how it should work, and what can go wrong. Of course, along with that are tips and tricks for fixing problems you discover along the way of your digestion. The book also includes a “Guide to: your Poop!” which will help you to decode some common culprits appearing in your toilet regularly as well as how to fix them.

Does your book include info on your sugar detox?

No. This book is completely different from The 21-Day Sugar Detox program, which is currently only available as a PDF download.

Meal Plan Content (Part 2)
Is there a meal plan in Practial Paleo for my specific health condition or goal?

The following 11 meal plans are included:

Autoimmune Conditions – (autoimmune protocol – grain, legume, dairy, egg, nut, seed, and nightshade-free)
Blood Sugar Regulation (diabetes, hypoglycemia, etc.) – may also apply to hormonal imbalances, infertility, PCOS, etc.
Digestive Health (IBS, IBD, leaky gut)
Thyroid Health (Hypo/Hyper thyroid and Hashimoto’s)
Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, & Chronic Fatigue – may also apply to arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Neurological Health (Parkinson’s & Alzheimers) – also applies to those interested in a ketogenic plan
Heart Health (Cholesterol and Blood Pressure concerns)
Cancer Recovery
Athletic Performance
Fat Loss
Squeaky Clean Paleo – for general health or those who are new or just want a strict plan without anything else to worry about for starters

Are the 30-Day Meal Plans just lists of what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or is there more to them?

There’s a lot more to the 30-Day Meal Plans than simply meals! In fact, if you aren’t one to follow a meal plan or recipes to the letter, you can simply use the first sections of the 30-Day Meal Plans as your guide in creating your own meals as you see fit for as long as you like.

The 30-Day Meal Plans in Practical Paleo include:

introductory information on the condition or set of conditions addressed by that plan
diet & lifestyle recommendations including what to add and what to avoid (this component is perhaps the most critical page in the plan)
nutritional supplements & herbs to consider – these are not prescriptive recommendations, however, they are lists of some items and basic notes on what they do in the body that you may wish to research further or ask your naturopath or other practitioner about including in a plan that works to support your body’s health
supportive nutrients & foods that contain them – it’s all about the food, right?! This list shows you how you can literally eat your way to a healthier version of yourself by highlighting nutrients and their actions in your body that may be ideal for supporting healing with your current health condition or goals

I notice that some of the recipes listed in the Autoimmune Conditions meal plan contain some foods that are listed under the “avoid” side of our dietary recommendations, can you explain this.

First and foremost let me remind people to follow the add/avoid diet and lifestyle recommendations above all else. There may be a couple of small errors in my planning. I am human and I apologize for those mistakes! We’re even fixing any we find so that future copies are more accurate. There shouldn’t be too many errors in the plans as I’ve combed over them many times, but it happens. Additionally, if a recipe calls for an ingredient that is on the avoid list for your meal plan, avoid it. Use the noted ingredient change recommendation, or, in the event that you can’t figure out what should be swapped, please contact me via Facebook (preferably) or via email (only if you don’t use Facebook),

What sort(s) of athletes are you addressing in your book? Do you talk about both pre & post workout nutrition?

Since it would be nearly impossible to fit enough plans in this book for every person’s unique situation, the meal plan for Athletic Performance addresses the general goal of athletic performance, but does not focus on a specific modality or sport. I address pre and post workout nutrition mainly in the blood sugar regulation section where I discuss carbohydrate intake.

Does it cover food allergies and resulting symtoms (including eczema, for example)?

The leaky gut section of Part 1 discusses this information in detail, but the Autoimmune Conditions or Digestive Health 30-Day Meal Plan will be a good place to read more about how to heal digestive issues which are at the root of many food allergies and resulting symptoms.

Are there shopping lists included for the 30-Day Meal Plans?

While I’d love to have provided these lists right inside the book, at a whopping 432 pages, there was simply not enough room! We are, however, working quickly to compile these lists for you as free PDF downloads on the Practical Paleo book resources page in the coming week or so.

Recipe Content (Part 3)
Are nutrition facts available for the recipes in the book?

Yes! Every recipe that could possibly have accurate information calculated has been added to the Recipe Nutrition Facts page with links to NutritionData.com for your reference. Spice blends, bone broth, and some other recipes have not been calculated as information in the nutrient database is not going to reflect the true value of these items.

Are recipe preparation and cook times included? How about recipe yields?

Yes! All of that is included with each recipe.

Why do your meal plans point to recipes that include some ingredients that are excluded in my 30-Day Meal Plan?

To be fair, it would be nearly impossible, in one book, to create recipes that cater to 11 different meal plans! I have certainly considered creating a separate guide of much more strict recipes, however, since people’s needs vary so greatly, what I’ve done instead is to add notes on ever (or nearly every) recipe possible about substitutions where ingredients are included that you want to avoid. For example, some braised/slow-cooked recipes include tomatoes and are listed in the Autoimmune Conditions meal plan, but simply substituting bone broth in place of the tomatoes will yield a delicious and irritant-free recipe to suit the needs of that meal plan. Similarly, if nuts are included and not a main part of the recipe, they may merely be left off. All recipes have an allergen indicator about eggs, nuts, nightshades, and FODMAPs as well as the notes on other options, again, whenever possible.

Are there make-ahead/freezer-friendly recipes in this book?

Yes! Some of my favorite make-ahead recipes, though certainly not the only ones that qualify for this type of preparation include the Herb Salt Blends and Spice Blends, Swirly Crustless Quiche, Sauerkraut, Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Lemony Lamb Dolmas, Balsamic Braised Short Ribs, and the Butternut Sage Soup.

Check out these videos which focus on the recipes of Practical Paleo

Order your copy of Practical Paleo today! Stay tuned for a more fun and delicious Paleo-oriented giveaways leading up to and through the official release week of Practical Paleo on August 7!

Practical Paleo Review Round-Up #2

Thanks to the following people for their amazing, advance-copy reviews of Practical Paleo!

If you’ve been on the fence about ordering the book, perhaps one of these practitioners or bloggers who was lucky enough to receive an early-release copy will reveal something about it that will convince you that it’ll be an invaluable addition to your library! Check out more early reviews of Practical Paleo in the round 1 reviews post round-up here.

Click on the reviewer or blog name to check out the review!

Chris Kresser

Book Review: Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Holsitic Wellness Network

(John Tsafos)

Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo – Understanding your food and learning how to have variety in your diet.

Wellness Mama

(Katie)

Book Review: Practical Paleo

Easy Paleo

(Jennie Harrell)

Book Review: Practical Paleo

Eating at Me

(Elissa Washuta)

PRACTICAL PALEO by Diane Sanfilippo: Review and Giveaway

My CrossFit Paleo Journey

(Brittney Beckham)

Book Review: Practical Paleo

All Things Considered Yummy

(Sheila Jarnes)

“Practical Paleo” Book Review and Giveaway Contest!

Primal Burgher

(Janelle)

Burgher’s Book Review of “Practical Paleo” by Diane Sanfilippo (this review includes the awesome video below!)

For those wondering why there are such long pre-order timelines on certain books, it’s all about making sure that you actually GET the book when you want it and order it. If we put it up for sale 2 weeks ahead, and then thousands of you order, we’d probably run out and have to play catch-up, then you’d be sad, right?!

Waiting a bit longer from the time you order helps us to make sure we can anticipate orders and have enough books for everyone, on-time, when you want it.

Order your copy of Practical Paleo today!

Stay tuned for a more fun and delicious Paleo-oriented giveaways leading up to and through the official release week of Practical Paleo on August 7!

Monday Motivation: The Secret Powers of Time, and are you past, present, or future oriented?

If you’ve ever had a conversation, an argument, or other interaction with another person wherein you simply could not see eye-to-eye despite having the same basis of knowledge on the topic or issue at hand, you’ve likely discovered The Secret Powers of Time.

The Secret Powers of Time is a fantastic, short presentation by Philip Zimbardo, author of The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life (I only just recently discovered that he’s written the book as well and can’t wait to read it!) that’s been gloriously animated by RSA.

Watch the video here first, then read on…

According to Zimbardo, there are six main “time zones” where people can live (with my own interpretations of some he didn’t completely explain in the video):

Past Positive - you live with much consideration to the past because of the joy (the good old times) you experienced before and base decisions on what has happened before, not what is happening now or may happen in the future.
Past Negative - you live with much consideration to the past because of negative things that happened that you fear will happen again; focusing on regret, failure, and things that have gone wrong – not considering what is happening now or may happen in the future; often based on historically negative views of what your life has been and perhaps having lived in the “present negative” at the time.
Present Positive (Hedonistic) – you feel in control of your life and seek pleasure / move away from pain, which is normal, but you don’t have much care or consideration for what’s happened in the past, nor what may happen in the future.
Present Negative (Fated) – you feel that it doesn’t pay to plan because life has been handed to you and is somewhat pre-determined (fated) by your religion, current level of wealth, socioeconomic status, etc.
Future Positive – you trust in decisions about the future because you assume that what you choose now will pan out as expected.
Future Negative - you don’t trust in decisions because you can’t assume that what you choose now will pan out as expected in the future.

Zimbardo explains how different countries tend to live in different mental time zones based often on religion and recommends a book called The Geography of Time if you want to learn more about time perspective. Interestingly, the way we measure how much time “expires” while we do various things in our day (waiting for an appointment, or standing in line, for example) is largely a function of whether your’re bored, excited, or otherwise. He says that you can even perform some simple experiments and observe the pace of life in different cities to determine the overarching “time zone” within which people there live. It’s quite an interesting concept, and I’ve noticed in my own life that my pace has slowed immensely, despite my hectic schedule of travel and work. I no longer feel the need to cram a million things into each day. I don’t have much that ever “needs” to be done at any specific time, other than (duh!) preparing for or showing up to teach or be present at an event. The reality is that I live very much in the Present. Of course I don’t forget the past and don’t ignore that there will be a future, but I honestly don’t dwell long on the thoughts of either. I find that it’s either paralyzing or ends up creating a less happy situation today. As grim as it may seem, I sort of live life with an attitude of “I could get hit by a bus tomorrow,” and then what? If all I ever think (ahem, worry?!) about is the future, of it I dwell in the past, I’d never be able to move forward without fear. The reality is that living at any other time than the Present actually becomes quite paralyzing for most people. They tend to sacrifice happiness today based on what either has been or what (they assume) will be.

Don’t get me wrong, clearly many people need to do some thinking ahead and be Future oriented to a degree. I get the sense that the minute a child enters the lives of parents, they instantly become a lot more Future oriented. This isn’t a bad thing, and I don’t want someone reading this to presume that’s my point. It’s simply worth noting that only living for the future may rob you of experiences today that will enrich your life and bring you joy.

I believe that we can live primarily in one “time zone” but also lean towards other as well. I also believe that we can easily change when we live by changing our thoughts consistently and creating a new self-dialog day-in and day-out.

Why do some people seem happier, while some constantly more distraught despite similar living conditions, jobs, level of wealth?

Why is it that some people never move forward with changes in their lives, despite knowing that change is inevitable while growth is an option?

Why are some people more inclined to take risks in their career versus find something steady and reliable?

Why do some people seem to take the ramifications of their decisions more seriously than others?

Why do children do things or touch things that they shouldn’t?

They don’t have a connection with the past or the future, they’re solely present-hedonists. They haven’t lived long enough to be anything else. As they get a bit older, they start to remember that a certain misbehavior led to a punishment or a prize, but until those habits are enforced, they don’t have any other time-basis for their thoughts.

Peter Pan Syndrome, anyone?

What about teenagers or adolescents? Why is it that they can sit in a classroom and learn the harmful effects of cigarettes, but still smoke when offered by a peer? Peter Pan was simply a Present Hedonist. Most adolescents are not future oriented, so the notion of developing a disease later in life as a result of their present action is irrelevant to them.

Understanding “when” someone lives can help you to either communicate better with them, or at least to understand their perspective and step back from an argument before it happens.

When do you live? Is it when you want to live? Or would you rather begin to shift your time perspective?

I would consider myself to live in the Present Positive, with an eye towards both the Past and the Future, not forgetting negative things that have happened, but not presuming that they will repeat themselves. I find that my Present Positive mindset and perspective actually shifts things, however small, on a daily basis in my life and things continue to happen in positive ways as a result. That said, I try not to live with too many expectations, so that I experience fewer negative emotional attachments. Sure, I have hopes, and some level of expectation is natural, but often it is in expectations (especially of other people without having clearly defined them ahead of time) that we experience disappointment. If you expect the person you’re interacting with to understand you without understanding “when” you live/think and “when” they live/think, you may find you’re fighting a losing battle.

Many of us can be in the same situation in a job or an everyday life-event, but it’s simply how we perceive what happens that determines many outcomes, positive or negative.

Have you experienced this in your interactions before? Do you recognize these time-oriented thought patterns in yourself?

I honestly believe that we continue to, on a daily basis, manifest our own destinies. We can’t always choose what happens in life, but we can choose how we perceive it. We can choose to take the information of the event in, process it, and use it to move forward in a way that helps us to feel most Present Positive. Even the worst situations, like losing a job, can be turned around if your attitude shifts. The loss of a job can either be devastatingly painful and upsetting, or viewed as the most grand opportunity to escape a previous life and start anew.

After reading Zimbardo’s book (when I get a minute to breathe!), I’ll likely write a follow-up post to this one. If you’re interested in reading it as well and having a chat about it book-club style in the future, let me know.

Note: I earn a small commission if you use the links in this post to purchase the products mentioned. I only recommend products I would use myself or that I recommend for clients in my practice or at workshops. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you real information about nutrition and health.

A huge Tropical Traditions GIVEAWAY to celebrate the release of Practical Paleo and reaching 17k Facebook “Likes”

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!
Updated 8/1/12: This giveaway ended at 5pm Eastern on Tuesday, July 31st The winners have been notified by email (Jackie & Kate). If you received a winning email, please contact us within 48 hours to claim your prize!
In honor of the upcoming release of Practical Paleo, reaching 17k “Likes” on Facebook, and my love for all things coconut, I’m giving away TWO $200 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO TROPICAL TRADITIONS.
Some of my favorite products that you can get with this gift certificate (and that are used in recipes in Practical Paleo) include:

coconut oil! Green label is my favorite
shredded coconut or coconut flour
red palm oil
organic apple cider vinegar
organic maple syrup
raw pet food for cats and for dogs
organic, soy-free eggs
organic, grass-fed butter

Wow! That’s a lot more than just coconut oil!

I’m sure some of you are thinking, really? More coconut oil? Why on earth would I need more coconut oil? Well, are you simply cooking with it?! There are lots of other things to do with coconut oil… and hundreds of you quickly jumped at the chance to tell everyone how you use coconut oil besides eating it. Some of the most popular ways included:

skin moisturizer – face and body
to treat baby’s skin, head, and diaper area instead of diaper cream
as a deodorant
as a bug repellant
as a foot cream
as a lip gloss
as hair smoother and treatment
as makeup remover
as an acne facial treatment
as a face wash (oil cleansing)
as a mouthwash (oil pulling)
as part of homemade toothpaste
to prevent stretch marks on a pregnant belly
to remove sticky things like you would with WD-40
to season cast iron skillets
as a pet food supplement
as a burn treatment
to polish leather shoes
to make soap
as massage oil – it’s edible!

To enter the GIVEAWAY do the following and then come back here and let me know you’ve done so:

“Like” Tropical Traditions on Facebook. 

“Like” Balanced Bites on Facebook.

Check out “Practical Paleo” on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and tell me why you’re excited to get the book!

Only one entry via comment is allowed per person, multiple entries will disqualify you.

One winner will be selected at random (using random.org) on Tuesday, July 31th at 5pm Eastern time. Please be sure that you include your email address in your comment (not publicly displayed) so that we may contact you to claim your prize. Prizes not claimed within 48 hours of announcing the winners will be given to the next eligible winner selected at random.

Note about the prize(s): you will not be able to use the gift certificate to cover shipping costs, so the certificate can only be used for products. Additionally, your cart total must add up to $200 or more, and you’ll pay the difference for whatever adds up over the $200. I recommend adding on smaller items towards the end of a bigger purchase to total just about $5 or $10 over that you’ll spend beyond the certificate when you order.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!
Updated 8/1/12: This giveaway ended at 5pm Eastern on Tuesday, July 31st The winners have been notified by email (Jackie & Kate). If you received a winning email, please contact us within 48 hours to claim your prize!

Podcast Episode #47: Weston A. Price, Organ meats, Kombucha, and Sourdough

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Episode #47 - Weston A. Price, Organ meats, Kombucha, and Sourdough

News:

Read about workshops here, or find one near you here!

Upcoming Events: The Balanced Bites Workshop (Powered by PaleoKits!)

We’re also proud to welcome US Wellness Meats as a workshop sponsor! 

August 7: Diane’s book, Practical Paleo, released! Official “Practical Paleo” Book Release Party & Signing in San Francisco

August 9-11: Ancestral Health Symposium in Cambridge, MA

August 26: “Practical Paleo” Book Signing with Q&A in Oregon City, OR

Show Links:

Weston A. Price Foundation

Liz’s blog post Oh, the Synergy! How Paleo, Primal, and Weston A. Price Intersect

30 Day Kombucha Challenge

Topics:

#1. Organ meats

#2. Dairy and Reproductive Hormones

#3. What so great about Kombucha?

#4. Digestive enzymes & Kombucha

#5. Sourdough starter instead of soaking? Spelt over Whole Wheat?

Click here to download the episode as an MP3.

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#1. Organ meats

Kelsey says, Hi Liz and Diane- Thanks for taking the time to do this podcast! It has become a serious reference for my lifestyle choices! I’m making an honest attempt to Dianify/Lizify my life. I make and drink my own bone broth, have successfully brewed my own Kombucha, and have my first batch of raw Sauerkraut days away from being done fermenting. I’ve started taking Green Pastures Cod Liver/Butter Oil blend daily and being very conscious of what my body is telling me in respect to working out to avoid adrenal fatigue (I already have a very stressful job, yikes). I’ve even started cutting myself some slack because I don’t have the 6 pack abs I had in high school and college when I was an athlete. Oh yeah, and I eat a 99% Paleo diet. I slip up and have some ice cream once in awhile. Ok, so, in an effort to be as much of a clone of you two as possible, I’m attempting to eat organ meat. But Oh. My. Gosh. It makes me want to vomit. I don’t know why, but just handling beef liver induces a gag reflex. I have a beef tongue in my freezer that I want to make shredded taco meat with (Primal Palate recipe), but can’t touch it without wanting to hurl. I want to get some chicken liver to make pate, but I can’t think about it without wanting to barf.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?? I am fully aware of the benefits of eating organ meat and I know I am a lot greener by eating all parts of my grass fed, locally raised meat. It frustrates me that I can eat a nutritionally devoid, mystery meat, bun-less burger from Wendy’s while traveling without thinking twice, but have a strong aversion to organ meats. What is wrong with me? Is there anything I can do to stop this? I’ve been eating beef liver mixed in with meatballs so I can get the benefits, but since I know they it is in there I have to gag them down (even though they taste amazing). Please help!

 

#2. Dairy and Reproductive Hormones

Jen says, We started the Paleo diet for 30 days and found that milk products affect my family the most. My children LOVE their sandwiches for lunch so I caved for them on wheat. But I grind the wheat and soak it before preparing bread. Other than that we stay away from all processed food. Dairy has been an eye opener. I no longer have allergies or the sniffles if the weather changes. My children seem healthier as well. My question to you is could eating better sources of meat with the combination of no dairy put a hold on ovulating for my 13 year old? She has not had a period since we started this diet. Before stopping she never really had a regular period. It was sparatic. She used to eat cheese like it was the last meal on earth. It was really unhealthy the way she would gobble it up. (No, she can not possibly be pregnant). My thought was even though the package said that the milk contained no hormones; hormones were still entering the body. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated on the subject. Thank you. #3. What so great about Kombucha Julie from Facebook says, I must behind the times… so what is so great about kombucha? I know it is fermented and I believe it helps with your digestive system. Is there a recipe to make it yourself?

 

#3. What so great about Kombucha

Julie says, I must behind the times… so what is so great about kombucha? I know it is fermented and I believe it helps with your digestive system. Is there a recipe to make it yourself?

 

#4. Digestive enzymes & kombucha

Kelly says, Hi ladies, I love, love, love your podcast! I look forward to downloading the latest episode each week! My question is regarding digestive enzymes & kombucha. I’ve heard you say that a person can take too many of these types of supplements. How would I know if I’m over-supplementing? I tapered from taking digestive enzymes 2-3 meals a day to about 4 ounces of Kombucha daily and was feeling really good and “regular”. I went on a week’s cruise and did take the digestive enzymes with dinner every night, but still felt like my system was out of whack from the trip (I tried to eat as Paleo as possible, but did enjoy more alcohol than usual on the trip). Upon returning home, I bumped my Kombucha intake to 8 ounces daily, half before breakfast and half before another meal. It wasn’t helping so I’ve added digestive enzymes to 1 or 2 meals. Now I have some upper intestinal distress (I think it’s cramping) and I’m still not regular again. Could I b e overdoing it and causing problems similar to not having enough digestive enzymes? Thanks ladies! Mostly Paleo, cooked at home meals. Crossfit 4-5 times a week and 1-2 days a week of endurance training (under 1 hour for endurance training). 1 full day of rest. Sleep 7-8 hours most nights, otherwise still get 6 hours (pretty rare to get less than 7). High anxiety person but I’m in a position of fairly low stress. Supplement with generic antihistamine, Vit. D/calcium and Prilosec (full disclosure…I was totally off it for a period of time and when I started Crossfit the effect was so miserable on my stomach-1 WOD would leave my stomach badly burning in pain for days so I’m currently staying on it until after the Open). I eat plenty of good carbs to fuel all this activity. I do drink about 2 cups of coffee daily, with Trader Joes coconut milk. I crave the taste of coffee, not the caffeine (I will only drink two different brands of coffee).

 

#5. Sourdough starter instead of soaking? Spelt over Whole Wheat?

Sarah says, Hi! I’ve been listening to your show and loving all the resources! My husband and I have transitioned to a Paleo template but I still do some breads for our kids. I keep a loaf of Ezekiel bread in the freezer for occasional toast with almond butter…I make with soaked, dehydrated, roasted almonds…or french toast. I also make soaked tortillas to have on hand for when we’re out and need a quick snack. I’ve been debating going to a sourdough starter instead of soaking. Is one better over the other? Is there a kind of flour that would be better for example Spelt over Whole Wheat? Thank you!

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Practical Paleo release celebration GIVEAWAY: Steve’s Original Paleo Kits Sampler Kit

Updated 7/28/12: This giveaway ended at 5pm Eastern on Friday, July 27th. The winner is Jonathan McMurry. Jonathan – please contact us within 48 hours to claim your prize!

In honor of the upcoming release of Practical Paleo and my love for all things Steve’s Original, I’m giving away an amazing Steve’s Club Sampler Pack with the following products (over $65 value) to one lucky winner!

1 Grassfed Small PaleoKit
1 Coconut Small PaleoKit
1 GF PaleoStix
1 GF Just Jerky
1 GF PaleoStix with Spinach
1  PaleoKrunch bar
1 PaleoKrunch Cereal Cinnamon
1 Ginger Cilantro Dressing PaleoChef
1 Maple Mustard Dressing PaleoChef
1 Tomato Balsamic Dressing PaleoChef
1 Mixed Berry PaleoChef
1 Peach BBQ PaleoChef
1 Dried Blueberries
1 Dried Strawberries

Wow! That’s a LOT of stuff!

If you don’t already know about Steve’s Club, it’s one of the BIGGEST reasons why you’d choose Steve’s Original over other similar Paleo-friendly snacks out there:

In the words of Steve’s Club founder Steve Liberati,

Steve’s Original is the funding source for my true calling: Steve’s Club. I’m trying to change the lives of local inner-city kids with fitness training and peer mentoring. My not-for-profit club is for kids from Camden, NJ—touted as the most dangerous crime-infested city in the country. Many of these kids were drugging and ganging before they were hanging out with me. They just needed an alternative.

Four years ago, I started my first group of kids on a Crossfit exercise regimen and a paleo diet. Many needed to gain strength, some needed to lose weight but all needed real food they could pack for school. My wife Kristen and I got creative in the kitchen, and Paleokits were born!

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To enter the GIVEAWAY do the following and then come back here and let me know you’ve done so:

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Check out “Practical Paleo” on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and tell me why you’re excited to get the book!

Only one entry is allowed per person, multiple entries will disqualify you.

One winner will be selected at random on Friday, July 27th at 5pm Eastern time.

Updated 7/28/12: This giveaway ended at 5pm Eastern on Friday, July 27th. The winner is Jonathan McMurry. Jonathan – please contact us within 48 hours to claim your prize!

Catch me LIVE tomorrow on the Primal Diet Modern Health show hosted by Beverly Meyer!

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Join Host Beverly Meyer with Diane Sanfilippo, discussing her new book, Practical Paleo, her 30-day meal plans, and how to transition to a more Paleo-balanced diet and lifestyle.

Beverly Meyer is a Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist with an MBA. She is the owner of Diet & Health Center, located in my Center for Life, the largest whole health center in San Antonio and she hosts her own internet radio show “Primal Diet – Modern Health”. You can follow Beverly on Facebook at Beverly Meyer on Diet & Health