Garcinia Cambogia Medication Interactions, Contraindications, Safety, Effectiveness and Use in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Posted on January 19, 2020July 3, 2022 by sunshineneutraceuticals

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Garcinia cambogia (Malabar tamarind) is a fruit tree found in the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of southwest India. The fruit of this tree resembles a small pumpkin and comes in a red, orange, or yellow variety. This fruit ripens during the rainy season, and the rind contains large amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA). The dried fruit rinds have been used for centuries as a flavoring agent.

In Ayurvedic medicine, Garcinia is used to promote general health. It has also been used for rheumatism and bowel symptoms — an oral rinse containing G. cambogia has been used by veterinarians to treat mouth diseases in cattle.

HCA, which is related to citric acid, is a common ingredient in weight loss products. G. cambogia is available as a weight-loss supplement, either alone or mixed with other ingredients.

Garcinia Cambogia Dose

Doses of Garcinia cambogia extract in clinical trials ranged from 1500 to 4667 mg per day. The supplement offered by Sunshine Nutraceuticals contains 700 mg Garcinia cambogia extract, and the recommended dose is one capsule by mouth twice daily 20-30 minutes before a meal with eight ounces of water.

Garcia Cambogia Side Effects

Side effects of Garcinia Cambogia are generally mild and include:

Dry mouth
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Nausea

Since Garcinia Cambogia is not centrally active, it should not cause anxiety, hypertension, or problems with sleep.

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Garcinia Cambogia in Pregnancy and Lactation

In my professional opinion, Garcinia cambogia should not be used by pregnant women or those who are breast-feeding. We do not have sufficient evidence to assure its safety; therefore, the risks outweigh the benefits.

Garcinia Cambogia Medication Interactions

Antidepressant Drugs and Serotonergic drugs

There has been a case report of serotonin syndrome being caused by a combination of Garcinia extract and escitalopram (Lexapro). The patient was re-challenged with sertraline (Zoloft) and again experienced serotonin syndrome.¹

For this reason, caution should be exercised when taking G. Cambogia with any antidepressant medication. Monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome. These include:

Headache
Agitation
Restlessness
Confusion
Shivering
Increased heart rate
High blood pressure
Dilated pupils
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle rigidity
Muscle Twitching
Heavy sweating
Diarrhea
Goose bumps

Serotonin syndrome may also occur when G. Cambogia is taken with other drugs that have serotonergic properties such as:

Tramadol (Ultram)
Pentazocine (Talwin)
Dextromethorphan (present in some OTC cough and cold preparations)

Anti-diabetic agents

G. cambogia may increase the hypoglycemic effects of anti-diabetic agents. It is suggested that blood sugars be closely monitored when using both Garcinia and anti-diabetic medications.

Statins and other hepatotoxic medications

There was a case report of rhabdomyolysis being caused following the ingestion of an herbal medicine containing G. Cambogia.²Caution is recommended when administering statins with other medications which may cause rhabdomyolysis.

Use caution when combining Garcinia with other drugs that negatively affect the liver. Some examples include

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Isoniazid (INH)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)

Safety of Garcinia Cambogia

According to the TRC Natural Medicines Research Collaboration, Garcinia Cambogia gets a “possibly unsafe” grade. This is due to numerous case reports of liver toxicity. Most of these reports were the result of combination products that included G. Cambogia as one of the ingredients. There were at least two reports where the patient was taking Garcinia alone. Although the casualty was likely or probable, this is still concerning.

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Effectiveness of Garcinia Cambogia

Obesity

There is conflicting evidence regarding the effects of Garcinia on treating obesity. Some studies show a significant weight loss while others do not. As mentioned in some of my previous posts, I prefer to consult meta-analyses when available. One such study was published by Onakpoya, et al in 2011 in the Journal of Obesity.

The investigators of this meta-analysis did not believe the studies were of sufficient length to assess the effects of HCA on body weight. These studies ranged from two to twelve weeks. There were also different strains of Garcinia used in the studies. We are unsure what impact this might have on bioavailability.

Finally, there was a difference in caloric intake in the various studies.

Calories eaten ranged from 1,000 kcal, to as high as 3,009 kcal per day. This would certainly have an impact on weight loss.

The conclusion of this meta-analysis was that Garcinia extracts generate weight loss on the short term.

They point out that the effect is small, and is not statistically significant when only rigorous random controlled trials are considered.³

Garcinia Cambogia Contraindications

The only known contraindication at this time, according to Lexicomp (accessed 1/12/2020), is a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any components of Garcinia Cambogia.

After researching Garcinia cambogia, many questions remain.

Can this supplement be effective for weight loss long-term?

Does Garcinia cambogia cause liver damage or contribute to increased liver enzymes in some patients?

Is this supplement safe and effective?

The answers to the above questions cannot be answered until new research is available. The current studies were of insufficient length and not well designed. The liver damage side effect must be examined more closely before I can recommend starting this supplement for weight loss.

As I have explained in the past, the best way to lose weight is to eat whole foods, avoid fast food, drink plenty of water, and exercise. You will feel substantially better if you follow these simple rules. Supplements can help reduce hunger but exercise and proper food intake will get you much better results.

At this time, my recommendation is to use Garcinia cambogia only if you have had success with it in the past. If you have had no negative effects and have lost weight, it may be a reasonable option.

I will continue to research this supplement. As new research is available, I will decide whether to keep it, or remove it from our product line.

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The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet and Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) Salts

Posted on December 23, 2019January 15, 2020 by sunshineneutraceuticals

The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular weight-loss strategies today because those who stay on the diet are able to lose weight and keep it off. It works by limiting carbohydrates. The traditional ketogenic diet consists of approximately 75% of calories as fat, 20% as protein, and only 5% carbohydrates. This results in a daily carbohydrate intake of around 50 grams. With the amount of carbs being limited, the body becomes more efficient at breaking down fat into ketones for energy.

The body uses two main sources of fuel; glucose and ketones. Glucose is obtained when the body breaks down carbohydrates including sugars. The energy obtained from glucose makes one feel energetic initially but often leads to “crashing” soon after, causing hunger and weakness. If more carbohydrates are ingested than can be used by the body, the excess is stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. When glycogen stores are full, the excess glucose is stored as fat.

If there isn’t enough glycogen or glucose available to provide energy, ketones are utilized. This energy source is steadier and doesn’t lead to cravings or the crash that often occurs with glucose. The traditional ketogenic diet is not without adverse effects. Two of these side effects are discussed below.

The Keto Flu

The keto flu can happen during the first couple weeks of starting the diet. This is your body’s response to changing from glucose to ketones for energy. The keto flu symptoms are:

Nausea
Stomach cramps
Chills
Muscle cramps or aches
Irritability
Sore throat
Poor sleep
Trouble concentrating

These symptoms typically start twenty-four to forty-eight hours after beginning the diet. The more your diet was previously high in refined sugars and carbohydrates, the more severe these symptoms will likely be.

Keto Breath

Another common side effect of the keto diet is keto breath. This “bad breath” symptom will be experience by most people who put their body into ketosis. It can occur during the first week and is the result of acetone being released from the body. This side effect is often accompanied by a metallic taste in the mouth and should go away when the body becomes accustomed to being in ketosis. Until this happens, there are some steps that can be taken to help with this pesky problem.

Carry Breath Mints: You may not be able to get rid of the acetone on your breath, but you can mask it with breath mints. Sugar-free mints are preferred.
Drink More Water: Drinking more water causes more ketones to be released from the body in the urine resulting in less elimination by breathing. Drinking water has other health benefits as well that I have discussed in previous posts.
Brush Teeth Frequently: This is another simple strategy to help keep your breath fresh.

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The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD)

The cyclical ketogenic diet is a variation of the ketogenic diet where you follow the 50 gm/day carb diet for 5-6 days per week followed by a higher carb diet for 1-2 days. This variation is a popular tactic for those trying to build muscle and improve exercise performance as the higher carb days or “refeeding days” replete glucose reserves. This is important as glycogen is what the body uses for energy during workouts. These “carbohydrate days” will give your body the glucose it needs during workouts while reaping the benefits of ketosis.

This type of diet has many benefits. If you don’t ever get to eat carbohydrates, you may feel deprived of some of your favorite tasting food. The CKD allows you to enjoy these foods one or two days per week. The body needs carbohydrates to function properly and carb loading keeps the body functioning smoothly.

The microbiome of the gut will be healthier if you eat more carbs. This leads to a better functioning gut-brain axis which provides several benefits.

The keto flu and keto breath are usually less severe with CKD.

It is important to be selective in the carbohydrates you consume during the CKG. Try to eat fruit, lentils, sweet potatoes, rice and oatmeal, limiting fat intake during your carbohydrate days. This is important as the body is only able to utilize one energy source at a time. Since glucose is the preferred energy source, excess fat consumed during these days will be stored as body fat. The goal should be to burn all of the glycogen consumed during the refeeding days so ketones are used as energy the rest of the week.

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Testosterone

Testosterone is one of the most important hormones for muscle growth. A high fat diet increases the concentration of testosterone in the blood. It has been shown that diets with less than 20% fats can inhibit testosterone production. This is especially true when compared to diets containing 40% fat. ¹

A study by Wang et al. showed a low-fat diet decreased testosterone levels by 12%. ²

A low fat diet decreases the level of testosterone in the bloodstream which, in turn, may lead to a decrease in muscle-building capability.

Growth Hormone

Growth hormone (GH) also known as somatotropin or human growth hormone (HGH), stimulates growth and the reproduction and regeneration of cells. Low levels of this hormone may increase risk of disease and increase body fat. ³

Carbohydrates and sugar increase insulin levels. More insulin leads to less HGH so reducing carbohydrates in the diet may help to increase human growth hormone. ⁴

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Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)

The deficiency of Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is associated with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome leads to insulin resistance, increased glucose levels, impaired lipid profile, cardiovascular disease and obesity. All of these effects are undesirable. The ketogenic diet increases IGF-1 which may lessen the chances of contracting metabolic syndrome and the negative effects described above. ⁶

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If there isn’t enough glycogen or glucose available to provide energy, ketones are utilized. This happens even when we consume a regular diet during the night as we sleep. As mentioned above, this energy source is steadier and doesn’t lead to cravings or the crash that often occurs with glucose. There are three ketone bodies. These are acetoacetate, BHB, and acetone. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a great energy source when eating a ketogenic diet. When glucose is limited, mental concentration can be negatively affected. ⁷

BHB salt supplements can be used when energy levels are low while on the ketogenic diet.

The ketogenic diet has become very popular. This diet works by forcing the body to break down fat for energy. For those who work out, the cyclical ketogenic diet is likely a better option. This diet allows for one to two days per week of carbohydrate loading to build up glycogen stores for quick energy supply during physical exertion. It is important to eat “clean” carbohydrates rather than junk food. Remember when carb loading to avoid too many fat calories because the body can only utilize one energy source at a time. Finally, consider utilizing BHB salts for energy during the beginning of your keto diet and anytime you feel sluggish. This supplement can get you over the hump without resorting to eating too many carbohydrates. If you have any questions regarding the ketogenic or cyclical ketogenic diet, please feel free to contact me. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will research it and get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for reading my post.

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My Whole30 Summary

Posted on November 17, 2019July 3, 2022 by sunshineneutraceuticals

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What is the Whole30?
Should I try it?
Is it hard?
Will I lose weight?

Here is my Whole30 summary

I discovered the Whole30 while researching the best body detox plans for a recent blog post I was writing. I don’t like to make recommendations to my audience that I am not willing to try myself. That being said, I started the thirty-day program on October 15th, 2019. I was well aware that Halloween would be a bummer (no candy), but I wanted to do this. I set up a Google Doc on my phone and kept notes of what I ate and how I felt during the program. My starting weight was 188 pounds.

What is the Whole30

The Whole30 was created in 2009 by Melissa Hartwig. This is not a diet or a test of willpower, it’s a program designed to change the way you think about food. The basic premise is simple; some foods are not good for your body. Of course, many of these are the foods we crave the most. Eliminating all the “unhealthy” foods removes toxins from your body. Saying goodbye to the “sugar monster” is difficult at first, but as you will see, changes the way you feel. No fast food, no added sugar or sugar substitutes, and no cheese! This program changed the way I plan to eat going forward.

I have to admit I was skeptical.

What you will read in this post is what I went through during the thirty days. Some days were difficult. There was bickering at the dinner table. The kids missed “their food”. Don’t send me messages about child abuse, I did not make them stick to the program, but I didn’t make fancy Mexican and Italian dishes, either. Ashley looked at me one night and said, “I just want my food back”. These kids are not fans of fast food or restaurants, except sushi. They love daddy’s cooking.

Whole30 Rules

The rules seem very simple at first. The problem is there are almost no processed foods that don’t contain an ingredient you can’t have. You are much better off only eating fresh organic food. Fruits and vegetables will become your best friend. Here are the rules:

No added sugar or sugar substitutes of any kind. This includes honey and agave nectar.
No alcohol! This was the most natural rule for me.
No grains. No wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, millet, quinoa, etc. This covers a lot of foods. I suggest referring to the Whole30 book for a complete list.
No Legumes. No beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils, or peanuts. That means no peanut butter. You can easily substitute almond butter or cashew butter — no soy of any kind or tofu, edamame, or tempeh. Soy sneaks into products almost as often as added sugar. Learn to read the labels.
No dairy. Another crushing blow to me. No cheese, milk, cream cheese, or sour cream. You can eat clarified butter, but I skipped it. I used olive oil and coconut oil for all of my cooking, a change I plan to continue.
No carrageenan, MSG, or added sulfites. Careful with dried fruits and sausage, be sure there are no sulfites added.
No junk foods or baked goods made with improved ingredients. This means you can’t make pancakes out of coconut flour. I will give you some suggestions for sweet snacks later in the post.
Do not weigh or measure yourself in any way during the program. Just before and after. This is to keep you from concentrating on your weight and missing other benefits.

Preparing for the Whole30

I am going to stress this step. Be sure you have an adequate supply of “Whole30 compliant” food in your house before you start. Do not try to wing it! I suggest stocking up on fresh fruits and vegetables, almonds, cashews, eggs, and other sources of protein. If you are vegan, you are in good shape, remember, no grains. There are a few bars you can use that I will get to later.

If you don’t prepare, you probably will fail.

One of the things we ate several times is various forms of curry. This is ideal because not only can you change up the vegetables, the turmeric in the curry is very good for your body. I suggest stocking up on curry powder.

Be ready to spend more time cooking and preparing meals. There are no drive-throughs in this plan. Give yourself an hour for dinner preparation each night. I will share ideas for meals later. My plan was to eat simple things during the day and make a healthy dinner at night.

Restaurants and the Whole30

My suggestion is to plan to stay away from restaurants for thirty days. We went out once, and it was extremely frustrating. There was almost nothing on the menu that fit the plan. It was a horrible experience and, if I do this again, I will prepare every meal myself. I am not a huge fan of restaurants anyway, so this isn’t a significant loss for me.

Whole30 Compliant Snack Bars

There are a few snack bars that are Whole30 compliant and I have listed a few here. The most inexpensive ones I was able to find are pictured above. Please note that all Larabars are not Whole30 compliant. The ones listed above are fine but please read ingredients on anything processed prior to eating.

Some of the EPIC bars such as the one pictured are also Whole30 compliant. Just a warning, this chicken one is spicy! Be sure to check all labels because some I found had added sugar.

RX bars are also mostly compliant. I would not suggest eating any of these bars often. Just keep them on hand for emergency use. It is much better to always eat whole foods.

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A Few Whole30 Recipes I Used

I have added a few recipes to this post that my family ate during the Whole30 experience. The first is a snack bar that is super easy to make and very good. So good, in fact, I am still making these even after finishing the Whole30. The second is a frittata where you could substitute virtually any vegetable that works with eggs. The last is a curry recipe. As I said above, we ate a lot of curry during the Whole30 and you could use any vegetables or curry types for this.

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Spinach Bell Pepper Tomato Frittata

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Panang Curry with Chicken and Vegetables

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My Experience with the Whole30

My starting weight was 188 pounds on 10/15/19. The first day was excellent. In the morning, I had black coffee only. For lunch, I had cherry tomatoes, blackberries, and raspberries. This was my pattern, although some days, I added almonds or cashews and turkey or tuna to lunch. I skipped breakfast almost every day, which is typical for me. The first night I made chicken primavera from the Whole30 book for dinner.

Day two, I was tired and hungry. I made a spinach frittata for dinner. I am not a fan of eggs, but it was pretty good.

Day three was a good day. I had a false sense that the hard part was over, but I was very wrong. Spaghetti squash with marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, and chicken Italian from 365 was dinner.

Day four, I was sluggish in the AM, but the day got better.

On day five, Luke Combs came to Portland, and Cathy and I went to see him. It was a great concert, and I didn’t think much about food. I made pork meatballs and sweet potatoes with bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes in a red curry sauce.

Day six was the WORST day of all, especially in the evening. I ate a lot of food but I felt like my energy was depleted. I wasn’t sure if I could make it. Looking back, I’m glad I pushed through. I worked the evening shift and didn’t get home until after midnight.

Day seven, I slept until 10 am. I had two poached eggs and stuffed peppers before leaving for work. The worst was over!

Day eight, even with five hours of sleep, I felt amazing all day. I had read about it, but guess what happened next?

Tiger blood

The Whole30 book says this should happen from day 16 to 27 but it occurred for me on day 9. I can’t explain this feeling, but it is terrific. I felt better than I have in years. I attribute it to being detoxed off of all the crap I had been eating. I won’t bore you with all the details of the rest of the days, but they all went pretty well. I did get a little tired of the same food towards the end. In the last couple of days, I wanted to change up the diet a little.

We had curry in one form or another nine different nights. I had it leftover at least twice. I would say one of the main things I learned is that curry is excellent and healthy.

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I woke up at 2 am on day 31 and weighed myself. I was down to 175.8 pounds, so in 30 days, I lost 12.2 pounds.

I am not sure if I would do this again, but it wasn’t terrible, especially after day six. I did feel great during the last couple of weeks.

My wife also lost weight but struggled at times to find compliant food to eat when I wasn’t around. Her skin improved, and she experienced no migraine headaches during the thirty days.

Cathy brought home a pizza for the kids on day 15. This was probably the hardest thing to ignore because it smelled delicious plus I was hungry. I had a few days that I had to pass on Krispy Kreme donuts and candy, as well. I thought I would miss Diet Coke more than I did, but I guess I missed Mexican and Italian food much more.

Here is what I plan to change as a result of this experience; I will continue to drink my coffee black and cut back on soda, I want to continue the habit of drinking a lot of water daily, and fresh fruit and vegetables will always be available. I plan to snack on them often. I will keep monitoring my weight and try to stay where I am currently.

If you are interested in what I ate the other days, feel free to send me a message. I kept track of my meals, so I’d be glad to share that with you. If you have any questions regarding my experience, feel free to ask.

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Spinach Tomato Bell Pepper Frittata Whole 30 Compliant

Posted on November 1, 2019December 5, 2019 by sunshineneutraceuticals

Spinach Tomato Bell Pepper Fritatta Whole 30 Compliant

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I am now on Day #19 of the Whole 30 diet.

Eleven days to go.

To be honest, I am not a big fan of eggs unless they are part of a cake!

I did decide to try a frittata because eggs are a great source of protein and I wanted something a little different to try on this diet. This recipe is super easy and I actually enjoyed it. It will probably find its way onto our table at least every other week.

This is one of those recipes that lends well to substitutions. I would love to add mushrooms (most of my family hates them), ham, green onions, salsa, etc. You could add anything that goes with eggs to this recipe!

The best thing about this recipe is it is SUPER FAST and EASY!!

You can have this on the table in no time. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

As you can see from the picture above, there are not many ingredients for this recipe. The only thing not pictured that you will need is some sort of Whole 30 compliant fat. I use coconut oil. Be sure to gather all ingredients to be sure you have everything. For this recipe, I used eight large eggs, a bag of baby spinach, a red bell pepper, several cherry tomatoes a small regular tomato and half of an onion. As mentioned above, you could substitute many ingredients.

If you aren’t doing Whole 30, cheese would be a fabulous addition.

The first step is to peel and chop the onion. Next, chop up the entire red pepper discarding the stem, seeds, and membrane from the inside of the pepper. Set these aside.

halved cherry tomatoes and chopped tomatoes

Next seed and dice the tomato and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Set these both aside.

The next step is to prepare the eggs. Crack the eggs into a bowl, use a whisk to beat them well as shown above and set the bowl aside. I added salt and pepper at this stage as well. About one teaspoonful of each.

Oven-proof large frying pan and coconut oil

Now that everything is prepared, we are ready to start cooking. The first thing to do is get a large oven-proof frying pan and add 2 tablespoonfuls of coconut oil as shown above. Melt oil over medium heat. I use medium heat throughout this recipe. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. We will bake the final mixture at a high temperature for a short period.

Add onions, chopped tomatoes, and bell pepper to melted coconut oil

After the coconut oil is melted, add the onions, bell pepper, and chopped tomatoes to the skillet. DO NOT ADD the cherry tomatoes. We will add them later. Cook this mixture for three to four minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Once the spinach is wilted, the eggs can be added.

This is what your pan should look like prior to adding the beaten eggs.

Add the beaten eggs to the vegetables. Do not stir. The eggs should be folded into the veggies with a rubber spatula.

Fold the eggs into the vegetables quickly before the eggs begin to set. Cook for about three minutes.

Place cherry tomato halves on to of egg mixture and bake

Place cherry tomatoes on the top of the egg mixture and bake in the 500 degree over for about five to seven minutes or until mixture is set throughout and not runny. This one took seven minutes and turned out perfect.

Cooked frittata ready to slice and serve

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Spinach Tomato Bell Pepper Frittata Whole 30 Compliant

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This is a quick and easy, super healthy fritatta that is Whole 30 compliant.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 505 kcal

Equipment

Oven Proof Large Deep Skillet or Frying Pan
Sharp Knife
Whisk
Wooden Spoon
Large Rubber Spatula
Butter Knife for Serving

Ingredients

8 eggs
8 oz spinach
1 tomato
12 cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
1 Red Bell pepper Any color will work
1/2 onion

Instructions

Gather ingredients as shown.
chop and peel onion and red bell pepper. Discard stem, membrane and seeds of bell pepper. Set aside.
Chop and seed regular tomato and cut each cherry tomato in half.
Crack eggs into bowl, add one teaspoonful each of salt and pepper.
Beat eggs and set aside
Melt coconut oil over medium heat. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Add onion, bell pepper and chopped tomato to pan. DO NOT add cherry tomatoes yet! Cook for about 3 minutes.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
This is what the mixture should look like prior to adding eggs.
Add beaten eggs, do not stir. Fold eggs into vegetable mixture quickly using rubber spatula before eggs begin to set.
Cook mixture for about three minutes.
Add cherry tomato halves to the top of the egg mixture. Place in preheated 500 degree oven and bake 5 to 7 minutes or until eggs are totally set.
Slice the frittata into wedges like a pie and serve immediately.

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Cut the fritatta into wedges like a pie and serve. Hot sauce and salsa can be added. ENJOY!

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Panang Curry With Chicken Recipe For Whole30

Posted on October 26, 2019November 18, 2019 by sunshineneutraceuticals

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I have had a wonderful experience with the Whole30 diet so far. I am now on day number twelve and feel better than I have in years. I wore a pair of pants to work today that haven’t fit in many months. I am very happy with the program so far.

This is a happy, healthy, healing website so this last week I have decided to start adding healthy recipes to the website. I love to cook, and have many recipes my father left me after he passed away that I would like to share with my readers.

Cooking is something I use to relax and unlike most people, I enjoy grocery shopping as well. It is just a break from my pharmacy life at the hospital. This recipe is one I created a couple of weeks ago for the Whole30 program. This is not a difficult recipe and please feel free to substitute any vegetable that can be stir-fried. I would have added mushrooms but my family doesn’t enjoy them so I left them out.

I have recently begun to use imperfect produce for some of my vegetables. This is a fantastic program that benefits farmers as well as consumers. You simply go on-line and tell them what you want, and they deliver organic produce to your doorstep weekly. The produce may have small blemishes but you save money and support local farmers so I am all for it. This recipe is perfect to utilize seasonal vegetables.

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Ingredients

Here are most of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. The bell pepper and spices aren’t shown but you will see them later.

**Yellow squash, zucchini, and green beans**

I always like to cut everything up before I start cooking. I also often measure everything out. I do this for two reasons. First, missing ingredients will be discovered BEFORE you start cooking. It will also prevent over-cooking because this step often takes longer than anticipated. The yellow squash, green beans, and zucchini are pictured above.

The pesky elusive green pepper is pictured above before and after chopping.

The tomatoes and chicken breast are the last two ingredients that need to be cut up. If you prefer vegan or vegetarian meals, omit the chicken.

Here are the spices you will need. Cumin, black pepper, turmeric, and salt

Time to Cook

The first cooking step is to heat a large, deep frying pan or wok over medium heat and add the coconut oil. You may use any fat source allowed by Whole30. Brown the chicken until no pink color remains. This usually takes five minutes or so.

While the chicken is browning, prepare your curry by adding it to a small amount of coconut milk and stirring. Do not start with as much paste as shown above unless you like your food super spicy. This was way too hot for the kids and my wife, but mom and I ate it and it was wonderful. I suggest starting with a tablespoon of paste. You can always add more paste later.

Mix the curry and coconut milk mixture well heating over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for another minute.

All vegetables added to the chicken, curry mixture and tomatoes — **Add the Vegetables**

The final step is to add the vegetables. I usually add the sweet potatoes first and let them cook for about three to four minutes (covered), and then add the rest of the vegetables. The sweet potatoes take a little bit longer to cook. If you prefer your potatoes a little firmer, add all the vegetables at the same time. Stir the mixture well. Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover, and cook for about eight minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring every two to three minutes.

ENJOY!!!

**Panang Curry With Chicken for Whole30**

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Panang Curry With Chicken Recipe For Whole30

Michael Brown

This is a quick and easy super healthy panang curry recipe I came up with while on the Whole30 plan. Even the kids loved it. Give it a try.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 5 people