I am currently a 90% raw VEGAN, paleo (no dairy, no grains, no legumes). I'm allergic to nuts. Refined processed salt is my nemesis and I have reactions to shellfish, though look forward to eating fish in the future.
With all the Paleo AIP restrictions (no seeds, no booze, no night shades, no egg) making my interesting, tasty meals seams to be quite the trick. But it is possible. And you're probably saying? What can you eat?
With all the Paleo AIP restrictions (no seeds, no booze, no night shades, no egg) making my interesting, tasty meals seams to be quite the trick. But it is possible. And you're probably saying? What can you eat?
What helped me was finding a good list ....and ThePaleoMom.com has did it again... a beautiful summary list. I've pirated hers and added a few thing to it. So, go ahead and spice up your life (or NOT!)
Starting with the GOOD stuff:
Safe Spices (Leaves, Flowers, Roots, Barks)
- Balm (lemon balm) Leaf of Melissa officinalis L.
- Basil Leaves (Sweet) Leaf of Ocimum basilicum
- Bay Leaves (Laurel Leaves) Leaf of Laurus nobilis
- Chamomile Flower of Anthemisnobilis L. or Matricaria chamomilla L.
- Chervil Leaf of Anthriscus cerefolium
- Chives Leaf of Allium schoenoprasum
- Cilantro (Coriander Leaf) Leaf of Coriandrum sativum
- Cinnamon/Cassia Bark of Cinnamomum spp.
- Cloves Bud of Syzygium aromaticum
- Dill Weed Leaf of Anethum graveolens/Anethum sowa
- Garlic Bulb of Allium sativum
- Ginger Root of Zingiber officinale
- Horseradish Root of Armoracialapathfolia Gilib. *(Read ingredients list for horseradish sauce!)
- Lavender Flower of Lavandula officinalis Chaix.
- Mace Aril of Myristica fragrans
- Marjoram Leaves Leaf of Majorana hortensis Moench
- Onion Powder Bulb of Allium cepa
- Oregano Leaves Leaf of Origanum vulgare/Lippia spp.
- Parsley Leaf of Petroselinum crispum
- Peppermint Leaf of Mentha piperita
- Rosemary Leaf of Rosmarinusofficinalis
- Saffron Stigma of Crocus sativus
- Sage Leaf of Salvia officinalis/Salvia triloba
- Salt Mineral (PINK HIMALAYAN or CELTIC)
- Savory Leaves Leaf of Satureia montana/Satureia hortensis
- Spearmint Leaf of Menthaspicata
- Tarragon Leaf of Artemisia dracunculus
- Thyme Leaf of Thymus vulgaris/Thymus serpyllum/Thymus satureioides
- Turmeric Root of Curcuma longa
AND NOW a list of BUMMERs that you should avoid:
Be Cautious (Berries and Fruit)
- Allspice Berry of Pimenta officinalis
- Star Anise Fruit of Illicium verum Hook
- Caraway Fruit or Carum carvi Maton.
- Cardamom Fruit of Elettariacardamomum
- Juniper Berry of Juniperus communis
- Black Pepper Berry of Piper nigrum
- White Pepper Berry of Piper nigrum
- Green Peppercorns Berry of Piper nigrum
- Pink Peppercorns Berry of Schinus terebinthifolius
- Vanilla Bean Fruit of Vanilla planifolia/Vanilla tahitensisMoore
Avoid (Seeds)
- Anise Seed Seedof Pimpinella anisum
- Annatto Seed Seed of Bixa orellana
- Black Caraway (Russian Caraway, Black Cumin) Seed of Nigella sativa
- Celery Seed Seedof Apium graveolens
- Coriander Seed Seed ofCoriandrum sativum
- Cumin Seed Seed of Cuminum cyminum
- Dill Seed Seed of Anethum graveolens/Anethum sowa
- Fennel Seed Seedof Foeniculum vulgare
- Fenugreek Seed of Trigonellafoenum-graecum
- Mustard Seed Seed of Brassica juncea/B. hirta/B. nigra
- Nutmeg Seed of Myristica fragrans
- Poppy Seed Seedof Papaver somniferum
- Sesame Seed Seed of Sesamum indicum
Avoid (Nightshades)
- Capsicums Seed of Capsicum spp.
- Cayenne Fruit of Capsicum annuum
- Chili Pepper Flakes Many Varieties, fruit of Capsicum genus
- Chili Powder Blend of fruit of Capsicum genus
- Curry A spice mixture typically of coriander, cumin, fenugreek, red pepper.
- Paprika Fruit of Capsicum spp.
- Red Pepper Fruit of Capsicum
Some Common Spice Blends–In general, avoid spice blends--often the ingredients list doesn’t tell you everything that’s in it. Common spice blends you might have in your kitchen with components to worry about:
- Curry Powder A spice mixture typically containing coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and red pepper.
- Chinese 5-Spice Contains Star Anise, Peppercorns, and Fennel Seed
- Garam Masala Contains peppercorns, cumin seeds and cardamom pods
- Poultry Seasoning Often contains pepper, nutmeg
- Steak Seasoning Usually contains pepper, chili, cumin, and cayenne
- REFINED SALT It's more evil than you think
