Runningforme82 99 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ok, fall is creeping up on us and I'm already craving pumpkin items. I would be perfectly content with some kind of pumpkin soup, stew, dinner, so it doesn't have to be any of the amazing pumpkin baked items out there, but this has me wondering.....is my craving off? Is it ok to crave like that? I'm searching pumpkin recipes and obviously most are baked items, one of which only has 1.5 tablespoon of coconut flour, but wouldn't want it to turn into SWYPO food. I found a Pumpkin Cashew Coconut Curry over Coconut Rice recipe on OMGPaleo I thought might be good to try (minus the 1 teaspoon of honey in the rice). Thoughts on craving veggies? Link to post Share on other sites
Maeva 18 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I think it is natural and healthy to crave foods in season. Follow the Whole30 macronutrient proportions and have yourself some pumpkin. Why not? Enjoy! Maeva Link to post Share on other sites
Runningforme82 99 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Oh thanks! Umm....what is this macronutrient proportions you are referencing? I'm still making my way through my ISWF book, is it in there? Or are you just meaning make sure all the listed ingredients are part of the Whole30 plan? Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Strathdee 2914 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 By macronutrients, we mean make sure you're getting a palm sized serving of protein, plenty of veggies, and appropriate added fat (about a thumb sized measurement for most folks) at every meal. Your craving for pumpkin could mean that you aren't getting enough starchy carbs for your body's preference. If your energy levels aren't low, then you really don't need to change anything. But if they are, try upping your carb portions and see if that helps. In other news, pumpkin is an excellent source of W30-friendly starchy carbs! PS: I tend to crave roasted asparagus with olive oil and salt. OMG. Link to post Share on other sites
Runningforme82 99 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks Robin! This info is helpful! I think I read somewhere on here that for fat content half avocado was good. I was trying to do the one thumb thing with avocado but then read avocados could be half to a whole. Shredded coconut like a handful....?? Need to finish my book, there's just so much info in there (great info)! You are probably right about upping my carb content with veggies. Good sources would be sweet potatoes and squashes, right? Does zucchini fall in that category? Love asparagus! Yummy!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Zuccini isn't a higher carb veggie..in fact, while I love it (stuffed with ground grassfed beef, coconut cream and marinara), it's full of water. Most of the winter squashes are higher carb. So are brussel sprouts. Link to post Share on other sites
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