I am new to the paleo diet and wonder if cabbage can be a part of it 
since it is plentiful and relatively inexpensive?  If it can be, does 
anybody have any good recipes???  Phil Spottswood

Ashley Moran wrote:
> On Aug 03, 2008, at 3:38 pm, Elizabeth Beasley wrote:
>
>> I can't figure it out, why does my body crave stuff that makes it so
>> emotionally and physically ill?
>
> My solution to this, which I hinted at in my last post just, is to 
> deliberately over-eat on animal fat.  My metabolism is in a state 
> where if I feel run down it craves carbs first, then fat, but actually 
> fat is more satisfying.  Over the years I've got less and less 
> dependent on carbs (and I eat VERY few most days).
>
> You could always try preparing a big meal of say 1kg mince beef fried 
> with a lot of fat and some low carb veg (mushrooms and aubergines are 
> good as they soak up the fat).  Eat as much as you can, and keep some 
> for carb cravings.
>
> Can't say if it will work for you, but the worst it will do it make 
> you feel very full :)
>
>
> Ashley