paleo – Simply Lynn

Accidental Food Blogger

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Lynn, posted in Musings, Recipes

Even though I have a background in nutrition, I didn’t set out to blog about food. It just seems to be happening that way at the moment. Probably because I am in a creative mode, searching for healthier alternatives, and pretty annoyed with crappy recipes.

This too shall pass as soon as fresh fruit and veggies become, well fresher and more abundant. Well not completely, after all there are amazing possibilities for fresh foods.

Last summer I was introduced to bright line eating. It felt good, wholesome, but it lacked grains. We need grains for heart health. Currently I haven’t had any sugar since November 2018. Only recently reintroduced heart healthy whole grains, and today a gluten free flour. Dairy has been minimal, with the exception of half n half, grass fed butter, and Greek yogurt.

So what’s left to eat? Real food!!! Crazy right? Anddddd that’s how I ended up here, blogging about food, on a blog intended for witty musings, and opinionated feedback.

For now I’ll just keep sharing my experiments, I mean..creations.

Food Failures

January 25, 2019 by Lynn, posted in Product Reviews

Disclaimer: No affiliation, no links, no selling. Just opinion. Mine!

Yuk! Have you ever discovered a new food or recipe only to be completely disgusted? Well you are not alone. In my desire for a healthier inside, and as a coach I have tried, and been a guinea pig for an unordinarny amount of new food products, and recipes. Also because I’m always dealing with my own weight struggles I’ve tried many different diet programs only to be reaffirmed – calories in vs calories out.

Let’s begin with a main staple

Almond milk. You really need to like almonds to drink squished almonds.

Coconut milk. After a few uses I can honestly say I no longer like coconuts.

Combine the two- which I was actually excited that will decided to marry the two. Coffee here we come..and down the drain it went. Disgusting.

Protein shakes in coffee- a lot of people really like this one. I’m not a fan. Only because I don’t like vanilla.

Coconut flour– The end result is dry so add oil if you are baking. Otherwise it’s much healthier than basic flour.

Almond flour-From fried foods to using it in combination with coconut flour the uses are endless.

Pysillium Husk– Some recipes call for this. No, no, and no.

Meal Replacement options- They can serve a purpose. Most are hardly palatable. I enjoy Larabars, recently I tried Slim Fast keto bars. Both are good, they serve a purpose, but always opt for real food when you can.

Halo Top – seriously over priced, very little flavor, and doesn’t not resemble ice cream.

Whisps– Quite tasty, a ton of crunch. They come in a ridiculously over sized bag.

Smart cakes– The small size was surprisingly small. Flavor is pretty good, defiantly will kill a craving for a cup cake. Shipping is painfully long. Another downfall is you need to keep them cool.

Chocbark– Amazing! They have a permanent place in my life.

Roasted Brussels sprouts– season well, they are delightful like this.

Kerry Gold Butter– yes it really is the best butter.

These are just a few, if there is something that you want to try drop me a note. I’ll let you know my opinion.

A delicious thing happened last summer

January 23, 2019 by Lynn, posted in Breakfast

I always worry about finding healthy options when I am on vacation. I plan ahead as much as possible. I pack snacks, water, and protein bars. Sometimes I make my own. Then I only need to focus on breakfast, and dinner.

Dinners are pretty easy if you just think about lean and green. Skip all the rest. Breakfast on the other hand can be difficult.

Often you will see fresh fruit on the menu. Just make sure that it’s really fresh fruit and not canned. The photo above was offered on the menu. It’s a Belgian with Greek yogurt and fruit. So simple, filling, and packed with energy. It’s been a favorite breakfast of mine ever since.