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Why I love paleo and why you should avoid foods you’re intolerant to at all costs

Within the span of about 8 months last year, I had bronchitis once, around 6 sinus infections, and a few other issues.

I haven’t been sick now since May.

2 of my roommates have been extremely sick for over a week now. I woke up with a horrible sore throat yesterday, the kind you getbefore all those other god awful symptoms show up.Nope, they didn’t. I fasted most of the day, drank a ton of water and bone broth, had a small meal, and went to bed early.

Woke up today expecting to be hit like a truck with a cold and/or sinus infection…………but my sore throat is the only symptom and it’s barely a nuisance. It seems to me like my immune system is strong as shit now and is fighting it off all by itself! :D

I’m soooooo happy.

Why BPA-free plastic is probably still bad for you. →

Good thing I drink out of my sippy cup mason jar haha.

Made myself a healthy/paleo vision board for my room! :) Just some reminders to stay on track.

An update on my life because I’ve been slacking! Sorry guys!

Vacation:
Was great, spent a week doing absolutely nothing by the lake. I did nooooooot eat healthy. At all. And know what happened? One night I woke up and spent an hour sitting on the bathroom floor feeling nauseous as hell. Lesson learned haha. Regardless I went for some nice runs and kayaked a lot and swam across the lake.

School:
All moved back into my house with my roommates. Right now it’s orientation week so I’ve binged drank about 5 nights in a row haha (I’m a terrible influence..why do you guys follow me). But once this week is over I’ll go back to only drinking once a week, if that. It’s just the fun of seeing everyone again and having no classes or stress yet so why not? I have been eating really healthy though to make up for it. 100% paleo (alcohol not included), I stocked up on only veggies, some fruit, some nuts, and lots of good meat. I really don’t have any bad food in my house to tempt me! That helps big time.

Skin/acne update:
Prior to eating junk food at my cottage my face was PERFECT. I swear it has never been so clear in years it was incredible. then I ate junk food and got a few big ones, but didn’t care very much since I was at a cottage in the wilderness obviously. Now that I’m at school it’s kind of balanced out. There are a few spots, but overall it’s looking pretty good. I went to classes without any makeup on and didn’t feel self conscious at all. And that’s a huuuuuge step for me.

I’m almost positive that my 36 hour fasting every week is what has helped push my skin that last extra step. I haven’t changed anything else so that is all that comes to mind. Might drink again tonight, might not. Regardless whenever I stop drinking/eating tonight I’ll start my next 36 hour fast to detox big time from the past 2 weeks.

Almost all moved into my house at school! I have 3 roommates that are great, but we don’t have a lot of fridge room so thankfully I have my mini fridge in my room.

Shelving

Baby carrots
Cucumber
Lemons
Olives
Strawberries
Cherry tomatoes
Tomato
Bolthouse green smoothie juice
So Delicious coconut yogurt
Club soda -for my vodka, I’m not always healthy :)

Door:

Apples
Baking soda
Mini shot of Crown Royal haha told you I’m not that healthy
Water

I also bought:

Supplements: fish oil, turmeric capsules, milk thistle, melatonin
Produce: romaine lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, garlic
Meat: bacon, chicken, shrimp, scallops, salmon, lunch meat (all nitrate/nitrite free, some grass-fed when possible, wild seafood)
Olive oil
Spices galore
Frozen veggies: broccoli, brussel sprouts
Frozen fruit: blueberries, raspberries

It cost me a shitload, but a lot of it is frozen and/or pantry basics that will last me a long time (hopefully haha).

Paleo dinner of champions tonight, lol at the fact that I once was a vegetarian

Ribs, compliments of the chef that is my grandma
Sauteed kale, red pepper, garlic, green onion
Broccoli baked with sesame seeds in olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil

I really hate when you either 1) feel obligated to eat the food that other people provide for you or 2) have to turn it down and explain why you can’t or won’t eat it

So awkward and annoying, and then you feel guilty when you shouldn’t have to.

This post is a dedication to my favourite blog in the whole world: Chocolate Covered Katie

The above picture is hers and the link goes to the post for her “Fudge Babies”.

Recipe: Combine walnuts, cocoa, vanilla, dates in a food processor and that’s it.

They are seriously SO good that they taste like legit brownies and when I make them my whole family steals them from me, and usually they cringe at my “imitation health foods”. SO DAMN GOOD.

I’m a dessert addict and her whole site gives me any recipe I could possibly want, only healthier. They are all vegan which is great since I found out about my egg allergy, and she usually leaves directions to do sugar-free and gluten-free. Her recipes are always so simple that I can often make up my own paleo variations without any problems and always stick to my diet.

When I want to make something I usually have a problem deciding on just one thing to make, they’re all so good.

A really great article about why eating "gluten-free" isn't necessarily healthy →

Since it’s growing more and more popular every day, gluten-free products are stuffed with fat and sugar now just like the regular ones. A truly healthy gluten-free diet is mostly just vegetables and fruit, along with whatever protein you consume, and then occasionally things like quinoa and brown rice to sub for your grains.

Quinoa Veggie Frittata

3 eggs + 2 egg whites
Approximately 1-2 cups of chopped veggies (I used kale, broccoli, mushrooms, green onion, red pepper, zucchini)
1/4 cup quinoa (or even less)
Garlic
Sea salt
Nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
2 tbsp Milk (optional)
1/4 cup cheese (optional)

I made myself one that was dairy free and had nutritional yeast flakes (minimal calories, lots of protein, no fat, tastes kind of like cheese) and then I made another for my family that had milk and cheese.

Cook 1/4 cup quinoa according to package directions, then set aside.
Preheat oven to 350.
Chop up your veggies and garlic and saute them in olive oil in a medium skillet.
Add quinoa and saute for another 2 minutes on low.
Beat eggs together and add milk and grated cheese if you are using.
Pour egg mixture into skillet and make sure it covers everything evenly.
Bake covered with aluminum foil for 20-30 minutes, until eggs are set.
Serves 4-5.

:)

If you wanted a lower calorie version you could use more egg whites instead of whole eggs, or add in some soy milk.