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Paleo Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burgers

Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments.  In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun!  paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
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The Paleo Diet Experiment

So...you know all that stuff I've said about not really 'doing' diets anymore...you know, how I like to read lots of books on diet plans, etc, take the pearls of wisdom, include them in how I eat/live and ditch the junk...well, generally that's how I feel. 


Buuuuut, I just read The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain and I'm going to do an about face and jump in and test it out. That's just how I roll, ha ha ha. Not because it's some new diet fad that has come along, but because I've read it and it sounds like something that my body will get along great with.


I do still think it's a constant journey of figuring out what works for me, and that is the main reason I'm going to try this way of eating. I know personally I feel better on high protein and less grains, etc. That's what Paleo is based on. Lots of lean protein, fruits and vegetables, healthy oils and some nuts. That's the diet in one sentence!


It sounds like something that will work for me. Something I will be able to sustain and feel good on. And after a couple weeks of consuming junk it honestly sounds like bliss. I'm starting to feel tired/sluggish again and that just won't work. I have a busy life to lead and I need to fuel my body well for it. As of today it's good-bye junk, hello Paleo.


Maybe this is just a rabbit trail in figuring out what works for me, or maybe it could be what works for me. We'll see. But I'm game to find out. Either way it will be a learning experience with wisdom gained along the way.


I'm committing to 30 days of Paleo. Then I'll assess where I'm at and how I feel. Stay tuned!


Have you heard of this book/diet? Has anyone tried it? 

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  1. I've never heard of it but I'm interested to see how you do/feel.

    :)

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  2. I hope it works wonders for you! I've had thepaleodiet.com bookmarked for ages but haven't really done anything but bookmark it figuring I'd get around to reading more someday :)

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  3. Good luck. And I have not heard of it before. smile.

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  4. I have heard of it, but haven't tried it. I do not eat grain very often though as I follow (and sometimes slip up) a gluten free diet.

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  5. You are going to feel AMAZING. I am currently doing the Primal Blueprint, which is very similar to Paleo. Turns out my body does NOT like wheat or sugar. I felt so much better for the first time in years. My fuzzy head cleared up after THREE days of being Primal. I know I probably come across as way too excited, but after five years of health problems that no doctor could solve, eating this way DID solve it. I can't recommend it enough.

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  6. I've heard of it - never had the guts to try it. I will be anxiously awaiting your results!

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  7. I hope you will give us an overview. And I'm interested to see what you think.

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  8. Kat, I've been eating Paleo for just over two months and have dropped 20 lbs. I also feel great and have virtually no cravings for the garbage I was eating before.

    If you want more info on going paleo and primal living, check out marksdailyapple.com as a resource. I've also got a few posts about it as well. Good luck!

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  9. I've heard of it, sounds interesting. Can't wait to hear how it works out for you!

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  10. Thanks for the great comment. Fortunately I do agree with you, which is why I would describe my diet as Paleo food + Dairy eaten in Zone proportions.

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  11. I have. Its pretty close to how I eat as well.
    I cant wait to hear what you think!

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  12. Cool, I've heard so many good things about it. I also heard it doesn't leave you w/ an afternoon slump? Sounds like a winner! Looking forward to hearing how you like it.

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  13. You can find a ton of primal/paleo support on Twitter. #primal #paleo

    So many wonderful success stories.

    Best wishes to you!

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  14. I've been in your shoes before, and Paleo nutrition flipped me around to a genuine way to eat for weight-loss and energy.

    You'll love Paleo! Can't wait to read your updates!

    All the best,

    Travis

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  15. Enjoy! I hope you have as much success as I have (14kg lost, although I've recently regained a lot thanks to a pain killer messing with my hormones, yay) - it's amazing how any and all cravings for refined sugars (inc. grains) disappear after only a few days of going paleo!

    Note that Loren Cordain's original text, The Paleo Diet, is out-dated even by his standards - he recommended originally to limit saturated fats (i.e. eat only lean meats) but that was while he still believed in The Lipid Hypothesis, which has now been thoroughly disproved. If you follow his website, or check out myriad other reputable websites out there (search for Mark's Daily Apple, PaNu, or look at my 'Girl Gone Readin' list on my blog), you'll see that fatty meats are not only ok, but are actually important for nutritive and satiety reasons. IF you have access to grass-fed and free-range meats, then animal fats are extremely healthy and will help with a wide variety of health issues, including digestion.

    I've done a bunch of mini-experiments on myself along my primal/paleo journey - check out my blog, Girl Gone Primal, for more info and ideas.

    All the best!

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  16. I think it is great that you want to experiment. There is no single right thing for everyone. We need to find the right fit for us!

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  17. Have been thinking of doing something similar myself. Loved our chat the other day, I wonder if we ever will be there, or if it will always be fine tuning what we are doing. you're amazing.

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  18. I hope it works out for you! Make sure to read the warnings of how you'll feel the first couple days. I was cranky at first!

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