Thanks to Lynnet, who wrote:

> Perhaps you're allergic to something you're eating.  That can also cause
hypoglycemic
> episodes.  You might try an elimination diet: start with something
innocuous like lamb, gradually
> add low-allergen foods, see if anything starts giving you trouble.
>
yes, i think you are on to something here. i have done something like this
in the past -- way before low-carb or paleo -- and found soy (esp.
unfermented) to be a disadvantage to me. but that's about all. but perhaps
now, as the carb/metabolism issues begin to get resolved, the allergy
picture would come clearer.

> Another possibility is not enough fat.
i am eating lots of fat: mainly almonds, olive/oil, red meat, coconut fat
(for thyroid).

>Or are you getting caffeine (such as from many cups of tea?)
i gave up all cafiene except non-paleo indulgences -- which can take the
form of unsweetned (baking) chocolate. but the hypoglycemia still happens
when i haven't had it in a while.

> or sweet spices (cinnamon, cloves, etc.,) which raise insulin.  I can get
really hooked
> on spicey teas with lots of cinnamon, but it is not good for me: starts
the cravings going,
> gives me sugar crashes.
>
i have notived that, but assumed it was just the association with sugar.

> Too much cabbage-family veggies, especially raw, can play havoc with your
thyroid.
> Be sure to cook them if you eat them, and don't eat in really large
quantities.

true - when the little guy had colic, i cut out beans, milk, and brasacas
(whole cabbage family) on the advise of my midwife. it worked! we were all
happier. too bad, though -- broccoli is so nutritious.

> Or maybe while you're nursing, you're just going to have to eat lots of
food.

believe me -- i do!

>paleo nursing... must work somehow, or we wouldn't
> all be here..... :-)
>
bravo! my sentiments, exactally.

thanks for your contributions
good health to you all
liesel