C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have a recipe here, and I'm wondering if it's acceptable for someone on a Paleo diet... It's a Christmas log, with absolutely no flour. There's sugar, though. Does it make it acceptable if the sugar is replaced with Splenda? I mean, considering it's a Christmas log... I'm not looking for something that's purely Paleo, just something that would be acceptable for someone following that diet, as a one time thing. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/buche-de-noel/detail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm pretty paleo, and for Christmas I would prefer to just eat that with regular, real sugar. :) Most people I know who eat paleo decide to make exceptions for holidays, and it is common to choose some sugar and dairy before gluten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Grains are usually the thing that remains totally unacceptable - if it were me, I'd prefer real sugar over artificial sweeteners. Paleo people did have access to honey, so not all sweetners are totally a no-no all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Is it strict paleo? No. People who are strict paleo would definitely avoid the sugar (and not replace it with Splenda), possibly the cream (which is technically primal, not paleo), and maybe even the cocoa (or salt, or vanilla). But you'd really have to ask. There are many interpretations of paleo, and a vastly different interpretation of appropriate cheats. Some eat dairy, some don't. Some would be willing to eat it because it doesn't contain gluten or grain. Some would prefer the sugar be replaced with Splenda, some would prefer just having the sugar if it can't be replaced with a more natural alternative. Some would avoid it entirely. Some have very liberal versions of cheating and will eat anything, as long as it remains a small part of their diet. Personally, I'd probably try a small amount (I have to be fairly strict about avoiding dairy because my nursing baby doesn't tolerate it, not because of my interpretation of paleo), but not with Splenda, because I am horribly suspicious of artificial sweeteners. My DH (who is more focused on low-carb/weight loss) would probably prefer the Splenda. I suspect most would at least appreciate the effort to have something grain-free, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 We do wheat belly diet which is avoiding wheat. We limit other grains and sugar but this recipe would be something we'd do as a treat. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 My other suggestion would be to use something natural for garnish instead of frosting with food coloring. Real berries (or frosting made with real berries) instead of red food coloring, for example (having a harder time coming up with good options for the green parts, but you could use leaves of some sort and just have that part be purely visual). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 They said yes! :D As expected, they're willing to cheat on sugar because it's Christmas time but not on flour. My SIL is all happy that I thought of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Grains are usually the thing that remains totally unacceptable - if it were me, I'd prefer real sugar over artificial sweeteners. Paleo people did have access to honey, so not all sweetners are totally a no-no all the time! We are paleo/primal. We prefer real sugar over artificial sweeteners. If I knew something had splenda in it I will not eat it. Granulated sugar...yes I will but will try to eat more meat if doing so. :) We will not budge on grains but sugar we will. :) ETA: I didn't read all the post so sorry for bringing this up again. LOL!! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 They said yes! :D As expected, they're willing to cheat on sugar because it's Christmas time but not on flour. My SIL is all happy that I thought of them! You are a fantastic host. I am planning to eat dinner at home before I go to a dinner party, because I don't want to starve if there's nothing I can eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I try to avoid sugar, and have gone gluten-free, but I did make an exception for a yule log cake. It was very yummy. Actually my boys made most of it. I put pics on my blog. Have fun and enjoy! I'm sure your guests will really appreciate you thinking of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 will this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 I try to avoid sugar, and have gone gluten-free, but I did make an exception for a yule log cake. It was very yummy. Actually my boys made most of it. I put pics on my blog. Based on your pics, it does look like the same recipe, or almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 will this work? Only if you include the recipe too... :D :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Only if you include the recipe too... :D :bigear: The link to the recipe is in the very first post. I would NOT talk food here without posting a recipe... I know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 The link to the recipe is in the very first post. I would NOT talk food here without posting a recipe... I know better. Doh! :blush: Sorry, I was so busy reading the rest of the discussion, I wasn't interested in the recipe until you posted that mouth-watering picture! Thanks for the link :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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