Grr. WordPress and I aren’t getting along. I just noticed that my last post got converted to an earlier draft that basically didn’t have any content. So if you were one of the people that saw that version and thought I was exceptionally lame, feel free to go back and check it out.
Anyway, recipe time!
In my week of strict paleo, I came up with a few simple recipes that I have been itching to share. As I looked down at my plate meal after meal, I realized how differently I eat now compared to just 3 years ago. Once I got it through my head that saturated fats are not the devil, I began eating more protein, but the big changes didn’t really happen until a year ago. Reading more studies and opinions widened the range of meat that I would try. Now, I love roasted chicken with the skin, fattier cuts of beef, bacon, duck, pate, egg yolks, and sausage. But it wasn’t until I started flirting with paleo that things like liver and bone marrow began to cross my lips ;). Don’t worry, this recipe isn’t for liver. Baby steps.
Also. I am toying with the idea of getting my personal training license. I think it would be something I would enjoy doing on the side as I try to figure things out. Does anyone have any thoughts, opinions, or experiences they would like to share?
roasted lemon rosemary chicken with chard & paleo pesto
RECIPE: MAKES 3 SERVINGS
1 tsp butter or olive oil
juice from 1/2 lemon
a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, de-stemmed
4+ cloves of garlic
salt, to taste
Basil Pecan Pesto (paleo)
Recipe: Makes 3-5 servings
Benefits
Basil * Has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants called flavonoids. Flavonoids protect your cells from damage (and thus, in the long run, cancer).
Nutritional Yeast * is one the very few non-meat sources of B vitamins! It also contains folic acid, biotin, and some protein and fiber.
Pecans * contains vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, protein and fiber! The fat in pecans is 90% monounsaturated and 70% monounsaturated (the good kind). Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant. Studies have shown that pecans can lower cholesterol and thus are heart healthy! They also have been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer and weight loss.
Chicken * an excellent source of lean, complete protein as well as B vitamins.
i’ve never enjoyed the taste of meat but have always loved the flavor of animal fat… last time i was in new york i polished off an entire platter of bone marrow by myself – SO good, spread on top of olive oil-grilled toasts with parsley caper salad. i felt a bit sick afterwards because it was just…a LOT of bone marrow, but it was SO GOOD. i also love things like foie gras… and i always buy salmon tails (super cheap at the farmers market since no one wants them) and fry them – lots of good skin and fat!!! and i use salmon heads to make a salmon miso soup which is delicious – lots of collagen, which is supposed to be good for you!
This looks great!!! I love the combination of lemon & rosemary =)
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I think some animal fat is good in our diet =) Not too much but some
I dont like fatty meat (just chicken, maybe some beef because I need more iron), but I love butter and cheese =)