https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 14:11:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-for-paleo-mamas#post-614133 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:43:50 +0000 blackbird 614133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nom Nom Paleo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-for-paleo-mamas#post-614104 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:35:50 +0000 mrsjyw 614104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: sent if u want to delete ur email off my wall :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-for-paleo-mamas#post-614093 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:31:28 +0000 Boheme 614093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Done! Thank you so much! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-for-paleo-mamas#post-614071 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:24:50 +0000 mrsjyw 614071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wall me your email, i have a few Paleo cookbooks on PDF that I can send to you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-for-paleo-mamas#post-614010 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:06:34 +0000 MrsH 614010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Marks daily apple is a good one. And the paleo mom dot com. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-for-paleo-mamas#post-613987 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:02:36 +0000 Boheme 613987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got busted today at the OB for weight gain. She was really kind about it, but wanted to take a look at my diet to make suggestions. The suggestions she made were very similar to the Paleo plan - she wants me to cut wayyyyy down on the grains and dairy. What are some good websites/books where I can find recipes and/or meal plans to get started? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504953 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:56:26 +0000 JoJoGirl 504953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: I've read online about some brand of tortilla made with flax and some kind of wheat-alternative... I think Carrots'n'Cake uses them. I'll have to dig through some of her old posts. It's not Paleo but maybe would work on the days when you just really need a real tortilla. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504913 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:44:21 +0000 heartonastring 504913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use lettuce leaves. That probably won't help for quesadillas though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504865 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:21:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 504865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any suggestions for a tortilla replacement? I don't know if DH can give up a tortilla. </p> <p>Ok thats a lie, he could give up the tortillas because he loves a burrito bowl. I love my quesadillas though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504844 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:11:33 +0000 heartonastring 504844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: I hear you! I've definitely found it (almond flour or other flour alternatives) can be helpful in more savoury capacities such as breading meat. </p> <p>One thing I definitely struggle with is moving away from the use of flour/cornstarch to thicken sauces or bread meats (I used cornstarch to thicken a stir fry sauce just last night!) but I've heard good things about arrowroot powder and potato starch. Both are somewhat controversial in the world 'o paleo because they do contain starch, but they don't contain wheat/gluten so I suppose they're one step above flour/cornstarch on the paleo continuum.</p> <p>Oh, in case anyone who's gone paleo/primal/GF does have a hankering for something sweet, I made this banana bread last week and it was really tasty: <a href="http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/grain-free-goodies/paleo-banana-bread/" rel="nofollow">http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/grain-free-goodies/paleo-banana-bread/</a>. The whole loaf contains just 1/2 c. of coconut flour, so not too crazy in that sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504830 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:04:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 504830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hergreenapples: Thanks! I was hoping you would chime in! </p> <p>I am mostly looking to use it for dinners to replace a typical bread or recipes that call for flour. I really want to cut out the sweets even if they are made from almond flour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504825 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:01:23 +0000 heartonastring 504825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paleo treats made with almond and coconut flour (I prefer the former, coconut flour tends to be very dry) can definitely be delicious. I think they're only a VERY tiny part of a clean diet though, much in the same way that cakes or cookies would be in a more standard American diet. </p> <p>Most paleo-ites will say that nuts should play a fairly small role in your diet, as most do still have a dubious omega 3: omega 6 ratio. And, that due to the heavy caloric load, they really shouldn't have any place in your diet if weight loss is a goal.</p> <p>I did find paleo baked goods helped ease my transition away from refined sugar, so I think they can be helpful. Over time though, my taste for them really waned - likely as I became more fat adapted <a href="https://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-fat-adapted/()" rel="nofollow">https://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-fat-adapted/()</a> and had less of a taste for sweets.</p> <p>Of the flours you listed above, I prefer almond flour for the occasional treat. None of it as tasty as good old wheat flour though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504821 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:58:52 +0000 T.H.O.U. 504821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Thanks for the tips! I am looking to cut out the wheat because of the crash and extra sugar. I don't mind the extra "good" calories but what really is the difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504813 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:55:40 +0000 JoJoGirl 504813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paleo folks tend not to worry about the extra calories because they say it's 'healthy fat'. The biggest advantage to those alternatives over whole wheat is that wheat will spike your blood sugar where almond and coconut will not. You'll feel more full after eating them (because of the fat) and not deal with the post-carb crash. That said, I've never actually tried to cook with almond flour (although I have it in the house!) so can't speak to how it will work in recipes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flour-wheatalmondcoconut#post-504806 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:52:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 504806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am trying to clean up my diet and switch to a more primal/paleo approach. My main goal is weight loss and health. </p> <p>I see lots of recipes calling for Almond or coconut flour. Are these really better than whole wheat flour? What about the extra calories? </p> <p>Which do you prefer for taste, diet, price, etc? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-399654 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:10:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 399654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: omg that's disgusting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-399604 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:55:46 +0000 brownie 399604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Yes, my son is crazy and likes onions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-399474 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:16:05 +0000 Mrs. Bee 399474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we make blueberry muffins with coconut flour. charlie loves baking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-399449 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:08:26 +0000 Mrs. Pen 399449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: did you say your son likes onions??!</p> <p>@Thehistoryofus: yup!! I give coconut to my almost 9 mos old!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-359077 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:01:37 +0000 Sammyfab 359077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: I think coconut flakes are ok for toddlers to eat. I get the dried unsweetened coconut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-359033 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:22:22 +0000 sarac 359033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do a lot of fruit and beans and shredded chicken. Mine goes crazy for kidney beans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358717 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:45:55 +0000 brownie 358717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do meat and boiled eggs in a cooler often too. </p> <p>Gerber has a fruit and veggie melt with no added sugar. Veggie sticks too. He likes carrots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358706 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:38:38 +0000 T.H.O.U. 358706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sammyfab: Thanks I will try those! </p> <p>Is coconut flakes ok to feed them? I think my DD would like that because its sweet. Do you eat the dry or wet coconut? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358693 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:34:30 +0000 blackbird 358693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The toddler at my gym eats a lot of greek yogurt (which i know isn't paleo, but more primal) and almonds. Also beef jerky type sticks (the grass fed, organic salt) and lots of fruit. He also got strips of eggs to snack on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358617 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:09:10 +0000 T-Mom 358617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sammyfab: I have been meaning to try that weelicious recipe too!</p> <p>Grapes<br /> Baby bel cheese<br /> 100% Fruit strips<br /> Yogurt puffs<br /> Dried fruit, raisins </p> <p>Still doing a lot of mum mums even though I know it's empty carbs..hard when he only has 6 teeth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358485 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:28:26 +0000 Sammyfab 358485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can make fudge babies! They are just dates, any nut/seed and cocoa powder (you can omit this) blended together and rolled into balls. I've also made what my friend calls crack balls with apricots, dates, almond butter and shredded coconut.</p> <p>I also found this recipe today: <a href="http://weelicious.com/2012/08/22/cocodate-cookies/" rel="nofollow">http://weelicious.com/2012/08/22/cocodate-cookies/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358475 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:25:17 +0000 brownie 358475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: 14 months old I think for the sunflower seeds we were at a friends house and that was the snack. He could probably do almond slivers now at 18 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-358291 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:26:33 +0000 T.H.O.U. 358291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: Thanks. </p> <p>I agree, we still love applesauce and other puree packages! </p> <p>I love frozen fruits and smoothies at home but thats hard to transport. </p> <p>How old was your LO when you started sunflower seeds? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-357772 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:01:46 +0000 brownie 357772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fruit and almond/sunflower seed butter. Smoothies. We get both freeze dried fruit and things like craisons but we are very careful there is no sugar added (most have added sugar if you buy them from the store). My son loves onions so we will give him those to munch on. He has sunflower seeds I haven't been brave enough to try any nuts yet. We do frozen fruits like blueberries straight from the freezer.</p> <p>We aren't so paleo when we go out. I have found some nice treats from happy times that are fruit and veggie with no added sugar so I buy those. We also do the Justin's nut butters in the 1 oz packets. Just tear the corner and munch but they do have some sugar in them. We do baby food or applesauce pouches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-357688 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:31:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 357688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What type of snacks do you feed your toddler that are healthy? </p> <p>- Raisins/Craisins<br /> - Dehydrated fruits (expensive though)<br /> - Yogurt melts (although I guess these are considered processed)<br /> - Cheese sticks</p> <p>Any other suggestions? I still haven't tried the sea weed chips because I can't find them in stores. </p>