StuffIMakeMyHusband Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm wondering if this is considered SWYPO. I know that the general guideline is that it is okay when you are swapping something unhealthy for something healthy, like cauliflower "rice" or meatza or a portobello "bun". So I am hoping this falls in that category. I take a half pound (!!) of jicama, "rice" it in the food processor, and cook it in water with a splash of coconut milk and a small amount (1 oz) of ground nuts or seeds. Then when it's cooked and still hot I beat in two eggs. I also add a very small amount of grated Granny Smith apple (a fourth of an apple) and cinnamon. So it fits the ISWF meal planning template precisely -- plateful o' veggies from the jicama, two palm-sized protein servings from the eggs, some healthy fat from the coconut milk and nuts, bit of fruit. Is this acceptable for W30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoodles Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sounds good to me! Call it soup instead of porridge and you're good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Nova Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It sounds great to me (although I'm just a newbie). It doesn't sound like SWYPO unless you used to eat porridge all the time and you're making these to fill that gap. Also, if approved, I'd love the recipe! I'm always on the lookout for breakfast alternatives to frittatas,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley417 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I make something very similar with sweet potato. Tom gave the ok to me. So I think you're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuffIMakeMyHusband Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 It sounds great to me (although I'm just a newbie). It doesn't sound like SWYPO unless you used to eat porridge all the time and you're making these to fill that gap. Also, if approved, I'd love the recipe! I'm always on the lookout for breakfast alternatives to frittatas,lol. I'll post it on my site (http://www.stuffimakemyhusband.com ) early next week along with photos. I'm on my third iteration...still haven't gotten it quite right, heh. I will post it up when it's perfected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Nova Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'll post it on my site (http://www.stuffimakemyhusband.com ) early next week along with photos. I'm on my third iteration...still haven't gotten it quite right, heh. I will post it up when it's perfected Yay! I just checked out your blog and saw it! I've already planned out my Whole30 breakfasts, but I'm gonna eventually make some time to try this. I'm always looking for creative things like this to do with my slow-cooker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sounds good, but you'll want some more protein on the side. For eggs, we usually recommend as many as you can hold in one hand. For my tiny hands, that's three. Otherwise, sounds like something I might like to try :0) ETA: I might add another type of veg, as well, for nutrition and variety. Jicama is a good starchy, but I'd love to see something brightly colored (and green...?) on your plate as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penotti Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I make something very similar with sweet potato. Tom gave the ok to me. So I think you're good. Do share your recipe please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terez Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 ETA: I might add another type of veg, as well, for nutrition and variety. Jicama is a good starchy, but I'd love to see something brightly colored (and green...?) on your plate as well. What? Jicama is starchy? It's so crunchy and almost juicy that I never considered that it could be a starch. It does look like starchy things before peeling it but the texture and mouthfeel doesn't seems starchy at all to me. Live and learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuffIMakeMyHusband Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sounds good, but you'll want some more protein on the side. For eggs, we usually recommend as many as you can hold in one hand. For my tiny hands, that's three. Otherwise, sounds like something I might like to try :0) ETA: I might add another type of veg, as well, for nutrition and variety. Jicama is a good starchy, but I'd love to see something brightly colored (and green...?) on your plate as well. thanks!! I will include a note with feedback in my blog post. just to be sure I understand correctly...if you had a big plate of kale with your breakfast 6 days out of the week, and jicama as your breakfast veg maybe once a week, I assume that's not a huge deal. but if this was a daily breakfast, you'd have to add some more nutrient dense veggies. do I have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 thanks!! I will include a note with feedback in my blog post. just to be sure I understand correctly...if you had a big plate of kale with your breakfast 6 days out of the week, and jicama as your breakfast veg maybe once a week, I assume that's not a huge deal. but if this was a daily breakfast, you'd have to add some more nutrient dense veggies. do I have it? I would try to vary your veggies more. Shoot for the colors of the rainbow. Different colors, textures and tastes will keep you healthy and interested. I have greens every day, but also tons of other vegetables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuffIMakeMyHusband Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I would try to vary your veggies more. Shoot for the colors of the rainbow. Different colors, textures and tastes will keep you healthy and interested. I have greens every day, but also tons of other vegetables. Oh for sure! I vary them at lunch and dinner, though admittedly at breakfast it's almost always kale or kraut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 thanks!! I will include a note with feedback in my blog post. just to be sure I understand correctly...if you had a big plate of kale with your breakfast 6 days out of the week, and jicama as your breakfast veg maybe once a week, I assume that's not a huge deal. but if this was a daily breakfast, you'd have to add some more nutrient dense veggies. do I have it? Precisely. We like variety around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Oh for sure! I vary them at lunch and dinner, though admittedly at breakfast it's almost always kale or kraut Oh I get that. For no good reason at all, I almost always have eggs, spinach and mushrooms for breakfast. I think I just don't want to have to think that time of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megsswm Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Made this last night and let it cook overnight in the crockpot... Added a bit of canned pumpkin and cloves to it.... Delicious for breakfast this morning!!!! Will be making it again for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Wow, this sounds delish! I've had jicima raw one day dipped in paleo mayo. I'd like to try it other ways. How creative. Thanks for posting this, and thank you to the advanced members for chiming in with some recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuffIMakeMyHusband Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Precisely. We like variety around here Thanks!! I updated my post with a note that includes your info http://blog.stuffimakemyhusband.com/2013/01/jicama-oatmeal.html megsswm -- yay! Glad to hear that someone else made it and liked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megsswm Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 It was perfect for a really cold day . Making another batch this week for work breakfasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaL Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I have a related "porridge" question. I've been transitioning to paleo and am going to start my first W30 on February 4. As part of my transition, I switched my breakfast to two "porridges" on weekday mornings where I have to be up and out quick (I used to mostly have plain yogurt with jam or berries, though I would sometimes have oatmeal or toast). 1) Flax porridge: ~1/2 cup ground flax seed, ~1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, pour hot water over to mix it into porridge, then I add walnuts and sprinkle with cinnamon 2) Banana coconut porridge: I melt some coconut butter in the microwave then mash it with a banana, add walnuts and sprinkle with cinnamon. (http://www.agirlworthsaving.net/2012/07/bananas-and-cream-paleo-oatmeal.html) I'm thinking based on this thread that this wouldn't be SWYPO, but I'm wondering about the protein levels. I also see that on the meal plan flax is a food to limit. I really love the banana one. I'm going to try eggs, but if I can't make it work with my morning routine I'm wondering what options I have. I've read about eating leftover meats from the night before, so I'll try that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaela Elmore Cogswell Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well, there's some fat and some fruit, but those aren't supposed to be pushing protein and veggies off the plate and it does seem like they are. I'm not sure on flax seed. I thought it was out, I know flax seed oil is out. Mod? If you don't have time to cook eggs each morning there are options. Leftovers from the night before are great. Also you can make ahead some eggs like this: http://swisspaleo.ch...-eggs-two-ways/ just warm up in the microwave or toaster oven. Or some deviled eggs with homemade mayo.... yum. We never used to eat breakfast so now we get up about 40 min earlier each morning. It's become surprisingly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well the meal template http://whole9life.co...ng-Template.pdf is 1 - 2 palm size servings of protein, at least a thumb of fat and fill the plate with veg, so flax or banana porridge doesn't really fit that, I'm afraid. You're also right, flax is best limited. I know getting your head round breakfast can be hard, it was the hardest thing for me when I started. However, if you search the forum there's a ton of suggestions in different threads. Personally I love leftovers from the night before, just dumped in the skillet and left to heat. I also like to keep hardboiled eggs, cooked chicken, frittata etc ready to grab and eat and I've discovered I love salad for breakfast and I can make it the night before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaL Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks so much for your advice! Reading your reply I feel like I understand the meal template more and why my porridges don't fit. This past month while transitioning to healthier eating I have been putting a couple eggs on top of salad and have been loving that, so great idea to try weekdays. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibLady Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 One very wonderful thing I found for breakfast is sweet potatoes, shredded ahead of time, and then fried in any compliant oil into hash browns. While those are finishing up, I do a couple of eggs over easy in the same pan. Then mix them together and enjoy. Add another veggie and it fits the template perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachieleah Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I just came across this recipe for an "oatmeal" that uses acorn squash. No nuts or seeds. http://cupcakesomg.blogspot.com/2013/03/faux-tmeal-paleo-oatmeal.html?m=1 Given this thread about jicama porridge, am I correct in that this recipe is good for W30 as PART of a meal? It seems like this provides enough fat, so I'd add in another veggie and protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 The jicama recipe used eggs whereas the fauxtmeal doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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