mouse all the way. But only a paleo, wild mouse - not one thats been eating the wax candles in our larder and who knows what else!

(i bet that gave even a mouse a tummy ache!!)

If its a great source, and they are the kind of people I like, i definately tell them what I want, and what I plan. They know what you want, and so are better at giving it to you - win win.

 

I know amylase breaks down starch into simple sugars. What rawpaleo food contains starch?

I know the answer is perhaps a simple one, but google can be unhelpful if you cannot phrase the question correctly.

Thanks guys/gals!

Dav

I felt amazing after eating great quality raw liver.

I would simply eat an amount thats relative to how much there is compared to an animal. Ok that sounds a bit limp, but lets say.... if I haven't eaten a decent meal for a few days, I kill a deer, there is only so much liver. I bare stuff like this in mind, it seems fairly simple. I would eat the organs/blood/goodies etc first, warm, then the calorie dense fat would be the mainstay. Everything else would be excess.

To me this seemed slightly slightly fairytaleish to me at first, but the more I eat meat and fat, and the more I think about animals, and getting my hands on a deer, it is slowly becoming less and less idealogy, and more reality. When truely hunger and listenning to your body, it all becomes clear....

I think even above the great health benefits of eating this way, I would have to say my absolute favourite thing is the new outlook I have on life. I feel slowly more and more grounded, and am becoming more able to see lifes simplisity. Maybe thats just part of 'heathiness'.

It is a definate possitive, upward spiral.

Oh but sorry, yeah liver was/is absolutely fantastic. I WISH i could get a fresh warm one , but  quality grassfed/wild is still amazing -
 a slow introduction I find works better with new foods, so start with a little. Then more.... Oh and I just cut it quite finely, after letting it get to room temp. Then really relish the stuff (i eat it with chop sticks, served with a cup of warm water with a little sea salt dissolved in) its sooo good.

Yeah i'd agree with that, theres such a difference between the look of Mega BB's now than back in the 'old days'. I do recall reading an article about a relatively successful and known BB of the past (maybe last 10-20years) who was known for eating large ammounts of raw meat. I remember it vividly because of a story about him eating raw steak on a park bench in some brown paper, accidently ripping the steak from the paper hiding it, and apparently getting a very funny look from the women with the raw steak hanging from his mouth!

I'll try and find the article if I have time, it was quite cool.

(just found the guys name, Armand Tanny)

Hello to the north, and may i say how pretty you are!

Hm, dont know if i can help with your freezer/butching problems, although if i had the space/means I would LOVE to get a whole deer and butcher it myself! I could get all the good stuff, blood brains and all! mmm.....(sounds a little manic! )

I know Lex (whos been eating raw meat for ages) eats from frozen, and he's better than just fine, hes doing great. Sure 'ideally' dont freeze, if one had the choice, but i wouldnt worry too much right now.

Oh i also much prefer chunks, cuts, joints the bigger stuff to mince (for taste and freshness) But, mince is cheaper, so for now thats what i get . For now...... (again dont worry!)

I found at the start I did better eating fresher meat, i found stuff sitting in the butcher next to where i work was a little too much in the way of 'happenin' meat and gave me a slight upset stomach. In contrast when I bought some delicious beef from the farmers market/markets that was nice and fresh (although frozen) it was grrrreat.

Look round the website, ask a bag load of questions, and experiment. Eat what you enjoy, and ease slowly in - I'm possitive you'll learn a bunch of stuff, be happy that you did, and reap the rewards they have to offer.

Hope that helps. ....and welcome!

David

Do you tell all these people, ie your doctors etc about your diet Lex? I remember you said you didn't tell your dentist. I definately would, i think i would reval in their reactions! (maybe that shows me as being slightly immature!)

But seriously they might find it fascinating.

Off the top of my head, i have a few, but was wanting to get a god idea what with so many people falling sick this time of year and onwards.

I have...

1.Minimise sugar consuption
2.Minimise stress
3.Minimise pollutants
4.Plenty of rest/sleep
5.Plenty of sunlight
6.Plenty of water
7.Plenty of exercise
8.Plenty of healthy fats
9.Adequate protein

Anyone have any to add? or any to question there?

I have no idea why people cling so much to the idea of recipes and cookbooks and diets and mixing foods etc. I have NEVER seen the point.

Note: Maybe recipes have merit for some people in some ways psychologically. I personally don't understand it. *shrugs*

Is this sort of comment really necessary?

The full history is: About 6 months ago I was doing a moderate carb diet with 'healthy' fats meat and fish and veggies cooked and raw which felt great. Then I was doing cooked paleo,then raw zero carb which didn't work out. Most recently I was trying to get back into raw paleo but breaking it with loads of fruit or a carby take away.

Hmm, my history is very similar to this, and have experienced very similar symptoms. I find that the minute i eat some sugar I am fine! Surely this is all just sugary gut to fatty gut adaption? After all it is a lifetime of eating one way vs a few weeks/months/years of another that is totally different. I have a feeling this is the general vibe most will give here. Perhaps you can feel a little more relaxed knowing someone else is in the same boat.

I'll keep you posted, we'll figure it out mate.

I've found the same thing. Sometimes so called "health food" can make me feel way worse than so called "junk food." For example, a greasy fast food burger would go down better for me than a falafel or hummus pita sandwich from a chic vegetarian "health food" place. Potato chips or even candy and ice cream would go down better than nuts or seeds.

I know what you mean

I personally find nuts very hard to digest. Eat in small ammounts if at all. A nut really doesnt want to be eaten at all, and interfears with digestion. I guess it needs to defend itself somehow, so shells, anti nutrients are its weapons. My guess is that they would have played a relatively small part (but a part none-the-less) in our historical diet. I think one can maybe gain from simple processing such as soaking/sprouting to limit these factors - if one wanted to eat them. Also, nut are of course seasonal.

This is definately the first time I have heard the word 'nutarian'!   

wow, ur parents are onboard for the get-go? I'm amazed, but thats brilliant. Thanks for sharing, and let us know!

David