This post is an update thru Day 11 of my 21 Day Challenge … it culminates on my 50th Birthday, June 9th. Here are my previous posts, “Intro” and this is my “The Plan“, “Day 7 Update“. To sum them up, I am experimenting and challenging myself to: a) Develop 6 pack abs in 21 …
…. the more things stay the same. This post will look at ‘breaking news’ from a diabetes study 14 years ago. When I began I was looking for a post I could ridicule and show how nothing has changed in 14 years. Well, this study certainly fills that ‘order’ and more. The more I read… …
As a newly diagnosed diabetic in 2009, below is a pictorial path I took to a low carb, low inflammation, paleo lifestyle… avoiding the diabetic minefield.
On May 19th another experiment as well as another challenge was undertaken. Here is an introduction post about the ‘why’ … “Primal Failures” and this is my “Plan of Attack“. To sum them up, I am experimenting and challenging myself to: a) Develop 6 pack abs in 21 days. b) Run a sub 7 minute …
An article was published yesterday and I felt compelled to comment. The title of the post, “Evolutionary Conservation of Fat Metabolism Pathways“. The title was … intriguing. :) A collaborative effort by investigators at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies recently revealed just how similarly mammals and insects make critical metabolic adjustments when food availability …
Introduction Do YOU follow a low carb, primal or paleo style meal plan? If so, you know the positive affect it can have on your life. Fact: Everyone I know who has adhered to a paleo / primal lifestyle has reduced drugs…EVERYONE. Should you doubt me read these posts … PLEASE! “My Pre-Diabetes Ailments“, “Drugs …
In my previous post I mentioned my unmet goals… click here for that post, “Primal Failures” … granted they are not significant in relation to my overall health and ‘thrivability‘ … however, a GOAL made is a goal that must be PLAYED! 21 Day Goals 1) Six Pack Abs 2) Sub 7 Minute Mile Using …
First, let me say YES it is true… I have had two Primal Failures. I like to brag or show successes…but I do have failures too. It is also TRUE that when looking at the goals that REALLY count … PRIMAL Delivered… BIG TIME! Those main goals are: 1) Improved Cholesterol Profile 2) Normal Blood …
This low carb paleo slaw is diabetes friendly. My favorite kind of foods!! Real food ingredients, avoid using store-bought mayonnaise, Tomatoes and cabbage have carbs, so use this as a side dish.
A recent exchange with a Certified Diabetes Educator was the topic of this post, “Certified Diabetes Educator Responds“. You should read that post before reading this one. But in summary, the lady has a daughter with Type 1 Diabetes and…. She stated that she did sometimes take offense to my comments regarding Certified Diabetes Educators …
Set Up This is my mom’s chicken stew recipe … kind of. By simply substituting Coconut Flour (for Wheat Flour) and Heavy Cream (for milk) … I was able to turn a long time FAMILY favorite into a tasty primal dish. I have fond memories of Fall Chicken Stews ….. we would cook chickens in …
1. This dish is SO EASY … if you add enough fat… real BUTTER, Animal Fats, Palm Oil or Coconut Oil. 2) The dish is easy but it’s not a slam dunk (it’s not automatic). If you do not add enough fat … the eggs will likely stick. Good NEWS! … even if you ‘mess …
I’ve had many online ‘exchanges’ with medical industry professionals including doctors, nutritionists and diabetes educators. I share posts like these to educate people on how to argue or win discussions with their medical industry professionals. Medical Industry professionals are not gods, they are all fallible. Medical Industry professionals are trained in large measure by Big …
This post will be discussing an article I read regarding Fasting and Diabetes Drugs. Research: Not natural ways to reduce blood sugars but in potential drug sales New Class of Diabetes Drugs I really wanted to do a positive post, I haven’t done many lately. I am so fortunate to be able to live …
Before getting into the post let me say: First, Diabetes can be tricky, especially for Insulin Dependent Diabetics, even those who follow a Low Carb Primal Meal Plan. Having said that, there is no doubt in my mind that a low carb primal meal plan is THE best for all diabetics. Secondly, Not all Certified …
I found a Pillsbury recipe that is very similar. I wonder which recipe was MORE diabetic friendly, Pillsbury or the ADA?
Things were a little hectic last week… and a milestone was reached without acknowledgement. … my blog was ‘birthed’ May 5, 2010. Here was my first post… a ‘recipe’ for “Meat Muffins” … seems appropriate some how. :) If you check the archives there are older posts that go back to January ’10, that’ s …
This post discusses my favorite INEXPENSIVE steak, introducing the… “FLAT IRON STEAK“!!! As you can see from the picture to the right… I purchased these for $4.05 per lb. I bought 4 packages… all about a pound each. A pound of very good steak … for less than a double whopper value meal with cheese… …
This Mother’s Day was a relatively easy ‘holiday meal’ to prepare. It was soooo good… my wife EVEN loved it!!! :) Menu: 1) Pork Shoulder – actually cooked this yesterday and only needed to reheat … not a bad way to prepare… I will need to remember this. Regardless, it was cooked in a Grok …
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