Elliottsmama Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Could someone clarify what constitutes paleofying foods please? I know the obvious stuff like baking, pizza, oatmeal, pancakes, etc. What about these things: 1. meatloaf 2. almond flour/coconut flour as a coating for chicken 3. adding almond flour (or other nut flour) to thicken a sauce or bulk a meatloaf (assuming meatloaf is allowed) 4. casseroles I am starting tomorrow and I want to make sure I had it right. I had thought meatloaf was fine, and then I read some posts suggesting maybe it wasn't. I had assumed all nut flours were out and then I saw some say they were fine as long as they weren't being made to bake goods. Could someone clarify for me? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 All of your examples are fine and are not considered paleofying. If muffins (other than egg muffins) or bread were on your list, that would be different. :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapstitching Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I think meatloaf would be fine. Use egg instead of oats (or whatever you use as a binder), chop up some green peppers and onions to put in the meat mix, and make yourself some pureed tomatoes to go on top. Oh heck, now I want meatloaf! I've heard of people using ground nuts for a coating. I've not tried it. I'm okay with no-coating chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottsmama Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks! So sweet potato fries are approved? I just saw posts on that. I guess I'm overthinking the paleofying thing. Is it mostly baking that paleofying applies to and not so much things like whole sweet potato fries, meat/veggie/egg combos, burgers, etc? If it's pretty much the obvious stuff like baking, oatmeal, pancakes, pizza, muffins, sweet treats, etc...I'm good. That's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Yes the sweet potato sticks are fine. You have it exactly right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Yep, as Susan says you've got it right. When in doubt I ask myself:- 1)are the ingredients I'm using healthy and compliant, 2) is the end product going to contribute to my health or 3) am I just trying to recreate a not-so-healthy food because I'm missing it? If i can answer *yes* to the first 2 and *no* to the 3rd then it's liftoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottsmama Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Good guidelines! Thank you! I started this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMG Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I would just add that if you're someone who used to go nuts on chips/fries, then fried sweet potato might come under the "paleofying" label, if you have the same behaviour towards them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I would just add that if you're someone who used to go nuts on chips/fries, then fried sweet potato might come under the "paleofying" label, if you have the same behaviour towards them Good point. I had something nagging at me and that was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottsmama Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks. I'm actually not a big fries fan. I mean I like them, but they aren't a trigger for me. Good point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angekfire Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 All of your examples are fine and are not considered paleofying. If muffins (other than egg muffins) or bread were on your list, that would be different. :0) Hey now, I make meatloaf in a muffin pan, and they are totally compliant! I know what you mean though Easy to grab one or 2, which are each about the size of a palm, so easy for protein portioning. They freeze well and you can easily be reheated in the microwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hey now, I make meatloaf in a muffin pan, and they are totally compliant! I know what you mean though Easy to grab one or 2, which are each about the size of a palm, so easy for protein portioning. They freeze well and you can easily be reheated in the microwave. Lol. So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapstitching Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Lol. So true. And so, I got meatloaf makings at the store. I'm going to add a bunch of green peppers and might just try that muffin tin thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angekfire Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I've done it 4 or 5 times. They always turn out well. Diced peppers make a good addition for sure. I've tried them with ground chicken, ground beef, ground pork, and sausage meat, and I think the ground pork on it's own was one of the least tasty ones personally. The sausage meat was the best, but also the fattiest, but that was before I was on the whole30, so it wasn't compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christartist Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've done it 4 or 5 times. They always turn out well. Diced peppers make a good addition for sure. I've tried them with ground chicken, ground beef, ground pork, and sausage meat, and I think the ground pork on it's own was one of the least tasty ones personally. The sausage meat was the best, but also the fattiest, but that was before I was on the whole30, so it wasn't compliant. My favorite is a mix of ground turkey and ground beef for flavor...never thought of sausage meat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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