posted on September 19, 2012 by Joey

Avocado’s Law Says: Time For A Paleo Giveaway!

Filed underfree stuff, healthy food, Paleo

You must be hungry. You’re in luck, because I’m giving away samples of Avocado Swimming in Bacon Grease!

A bite of this grotesque concoction and don’t say I didn’t warn you when you start moaning at the family dinner table. (Sidenote: how can 2 thin slices of anything can become a bowl of soup after the 2 slices are gone? Pigs may not fly but they definitely defy the laws of physics.)

Appetite whetted? Or puked out? Either way you’re ripe for more food, so next stop on the food train:

The PaleoLife Paleo Bar Giveaway!

Last week I wrote about why I think Paleolife’s Paleo Bar is the closest thing to an out-of-the-box dairy-free Paleo bar. I posted about it on PaleoHacks and was challenged about the rice protein in there (brown rice has antinutrients). Since my thirst for approval is what powers my soul, I hunted down the company for an answer. They not only responded that they use organic white rice but blew me away by their commitment to true Paleo, and not just selling a product that could capture the mainstream Paleo population’s imagination ->You know those people who think Atkins is so “Yes-We-Can” 2008, saw how cool the Geico Caveman is, and now call themselves Paleo since they’ve always been a “meat and potatoes kinda guy (or gal).”

I immediately wrote Paul Sebastien, the owner of Paleolife Foods, to convey my excitement about their company, Paul was equally taken by Cari’s and my commitment to chronically-ill patients, and after this little dance (with styling cues from Michael Flatley), we agreed to do a giveaway of 3 boxes! Now this isn’t some cheap trinket: $39 on Amazon!

“Maybe you’re hardcore Paleo, maybe you’re on the fence, but I’m guessing 99% of the readers of this blog care for healthy, convenient food, and you know I’ve been on a bit of an obsessive hunt for the best protein bar. On paper, this is best in show: gluten-free, all-organic, dairy-free, low-carb, 6g sugar from organic honey (no stevia or sugar alcohols), high protein/high healthy fats from nuts-seeds-cacoa-coconut.” – Your Mom, speaking on my behalf

Free Nom Nom Rules:

1. Like PaleoLife’s facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PaleoLifeFoods. If you don’t have facebook, follow them on twitter at https://twitter.com/PaleoLifeFoods. If you do both, would it be humanly possible to rock harder?

2. Subscribe to our blog (big blue box below). We know some of you will just unsubscribe later, but that just means we need to up our blog game to make you stay! If necessary, I have naked pictures…..of my dog.

3. Comment below letting us know you’ve done #1 & #2, and also (this isn’t required but I’d love to hear) why you’re interested in these bars! If your answer is “I’m a hungry bastard who loves free stuff,” I think I’ve found my soulmate.

Next Friday (9/28) we’ll do a random drawing and pick 3 winners. All 3 will get an entire box. If you can’t wait that long, you can always order them on Amazon.

And that’s it! I look forward to hearing your comments on your love of food so I feel less perverted about it, and I honestly can’t wait to hear how much 3 of you love these bars (and how the rest of you no longer want to be my friend.)

http://www.facebook.com/james.c.davidson1 James Clark Davidson

Done! I really want to try these bars, they sound awesome.
quinoachick

These sound great–especially dairy free.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1603672188 Lisa Petrison

Done. I’ve literally yet to encounter a bar that I’ve bothered to finish (they all seem both extremely unhealthy and not enjoyable enough to eat as dessert), but maybe this one will be an exception. Looking forward to trying them.

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

I hope so too! I have 2 boxes of the Organic Protein Bar lying around. Luckily I just pass on all the food that no longer agrees with me to my hungry father as a “gift.”

http://twitter.com/WaechterTracy Tracy Waechter

I want these bars because I’m a hungry bit%&* who likes free stuff! I’m also not very creative.

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Bold Truth-telling > Creativity.

Joanna Taron

Wonderful idea! Especially love the the low sugar and the high “good” fats. As someone just starting on the paleo diet on a very small budget, this would be so awesome to try for free.
kathy

i did 1 and 2. always looking for something healthy don’t have to cook.
leela play

looks like my comment didn’t show. Done 1 and 2 and I’m hyped to try these, especially for free!, as have pretty much given up on finding a healthy protein bar that tastes good.

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Exactly. This is the type of comment that gets me excited about doing this.

Paul

Thanks everyone for the great support — we love this cause, and we’re proud to donate our PaleoLife Bars to the cause!

Paul
PaleoLife Foods
http://www.paleolifefoods.com

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

The cause of filling hungry, sensitive tummies thanks you Paul.

http://www.facebook.com/beth.mason.54 Beth Mason

My goal is to try ever paleo-legal bar that I can get my hands on. I will soak each bar in beef tallow so I can win the hard-core paleo contest.

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

You’re disqualified for being too hard-core. If you give me some beef tallow you’re back in.

Krista

Did 1and2. They look delicious!!

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Your avatar looks delicious.

Ariel

I saw this on reddit and am super excited to learn that they make actual paleo bars! I’m a poor college student trying paleo, and have a difficult time trying to find something to eat on campus that isn’t an oil and vinegar salad! In short, ”
I’m a hungry bastard who loves free stuff!”;)! Liked and Subscribed!

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

The hardcore paleo crowd might not be too happy (“Paleo” and “bar” can be considered oxymoronic. “Why not beef jerky????”)

But if you’re short on time or space, I really don’t think it gets better than this.

http://www.facebook.com/daniel.ridley.77 Daniel Ridley

Did 1 and 2. Definitely need something else to snack on besides almonds and macs!

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Macademias? I honestly can’t eat more than 2 of those without going upchuck city. You’re lucky!

Nader Issa

Paleo. BARS. Why do I need another reason?

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Eloquently stated.

http://www.facebook.com/lmarbukh Leon Marbukh

did the 1 and the 2. this is me doing the 3. I’m legitamitely interested in seeing what a paleo bar tastes like. hope I win!
Sincy

I can’t do 1 since I have no facebook but I did 2! I mean I’m broke sailor in the navy so free is my favorite number. Ever since I finished chemo a few months ago Ive been following paleo and it has changed my life, and on my schedule paleo bars are just the kick I need. Did I mention my favorite number?

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

No! You can’t steal my lucky number.

Sincy Benitez

But…we can share!

JustinJamm

I’m just I’m a hungry *legitimate offspring* who loves free stuff!

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

But illegitimate is so much more fun.

Sarah Hankins

ERMAHGERD PERLEO BERRS! I want that! I did onesies and twosies.

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

LOL.

Dustin

Done!!
ray

done and done. college student here, could definitely use the snackage. everything else is pretzels or shitty potato chips

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

If you’re stuck with those options, I would recommend going with potato chips baked in avocado oil. Most others, even the organic ones, use high PUFA vegetable oil.

http://www.tanyamawer.myforever.biz/store Tanya Mawer

Done #1 and #2, so now completing #3! I have NEVER heard of Paleo – and am curious, constantly looking for nommy foods to tempt the appetite of my youngest daughter who struggles to maintain weight and finds food boring – she MAY just find these interesting and EAT! Plus, if they’re free it saves me having to pay to add to the stockpile of tried, tested and spurned foods! x
mj

Done and done, have been paleo for 2.5 weeks now, struggling with what else there is to eat other than eggs and meat ha

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

My regimen:

Breakfast:
bacon, avocado in bacon grease, bulletproof coffee with coconut oil & ghee

Lunch: smoked salmon with avocado

Dinner: Salad with smoke salmon/chicken/beef/turkey (rotated), bragg’s organic braggberry dressing, olive oil, carrots, sprouts.

Desert: granny smith apple or some blueberries/raspberries

For low carbs, I eat some white rice or sweet potatoes. I would not recommend cutting out all carbs, especially in the beginning. Paleo is not keto!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1603672188 Lisa Petrison

Maybe I’m confused about this Paleo concept. I assumed that the goal was to eat as much produce as possible, along with reasonable amounts of meat and good fats. Your diet looks pretty restricted on the produce though. Are you doing that on purpose? Or do you just not like fruits and veggies very much?

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

If I had my way I’d be eating a pound of produce with every meal. That’s impossible right now because of my living situation (I go shopping once a week, and perishable meat takes up most of my shelf space).

As for the concept of Paleo, I’m not sure it’s about eating “as much produce as possible.” You can really take that pretty far. However, I’ve heard anywhere from 40-50% of cal. from good fats fats and splitting the rest between protein & carbs. I’ve never heard recommendations of produce approach the Gerson ballpark, for example. That’s much more like the 9 cups of veggies suggested by Terry Wahls’ diet, which is a spinoff of Paleo.

Scott Risney

Done and done, but for whatever reason, the subscription isnt working for the email subscription site. Ill keep trying though! i cant go out and drink at a bar, so might as well bring the BAR to me!

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Perhaps it’s time to imbibe in the closest thing to a paleo bar offering
http://paleoblocks.blogspot.com/2009/10/recipe-robb-wolfs-nor-cal-margaritas.html
http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

I saw your email in the queue, so here’s what you need to do:

1. Search for “Feedburner” in your email inbox.

2. If anything came up, look for “HealClick” in the subject line, open up that email, and click the link in that email.

Scott Risney

I actually have the email in my inbox, can open it and everything, its just showing up as Not Found, and giving me a 404 error on the google site whenever i try to open it. Definitely trying though

also….that link to margaritas….you are the best

Scott Risney

just kidding, was a matter of doing it on my phone or not. Thanks!

Leilani

Done and done! These seem great, it’s *impossible* to find primal friendly bars in the grocery store.
Sushi

1 & 2 –done!

Yes, suddenly get VERY hungry and want to have something in my bag that isn’t going to slowly kill me…or might actually be good for me!
karenkb

Done and done! Looking forward to some great info. Haven’t tried the bars yet but will! I eat as much produce as I can find locally. Love avocados with everything!
http://www.facebook.com/amy.macris Amy Foust Macris

Ok, I liked the page and signed up for the posts, and here I am! I would LOVE to have the Paleo Bars because I am bed bound with severe ME and sometimes, I get HUNGRY!! My husband is great, but he isn’t always there to cook a meal. The Paleo diet helps my tummy big time. Wishing you all love, happiness, and health! <3

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

This is why I focus so much on “convenient” paleo at the disdain of hardcore paleo folks: patients that are bedbound deserve our best efforts to provide packaged healthy food! Although your name can only go into the pot once, I hope you win Amy.

Kat

These bars are mostly rice protein…RICE. Rice isn’t paleo.

http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Where is your evidence that the 17g protein in these bars are “mostly” rice protein? Sounds like an assumption to me. Perhaps Paul can chime in on how much of the protein is from rice, and how much is from nuts, seeds, etc.

Regarding the idea that rice isn’t Paleo, there are differing views on this. Several paleo advocates suggest that safe starches (sweet potatoes, white rice, taro etc) are safe in moderation. Chris Kresser eats white rice. Paul Jaminet: ”
It’s a common observation that the toxic grains, especially wheat, can produce a potbelly or “beer belly.” Rice doesn’t seem to do that.”
Stephan Guyanet and Mark Sisson also seem to think white rice is fine.
http://blog.healclick.com/ Joey Chang

Paul’s thoughts on white rice and the protein content of his bar:

Regarding rice and rice protein, first of all –THANK YOU for responding to his question like you did (it was spot-on); you are exactly right that MORE THAN HALF the protein content in our PaleoLife bars are from the almond butter, nuts and seeds (all 100% paleo)…with only less than half of it coming from organic rice protein. And then, on the “is rice Paleo”, I could write a whole page on that but again you are right-on: from Mark Sisson to Stephan to Chris to Paul, white rice is the one “grain” that is not only staggeringly different than any other in neutrality/lack of negative effects in moderation but also, while not going back to the Paleolithic period, arguably ANCIENT in its regular adoption as a food staple in cultures that have thrived (and continue to thrive) — particularly asian cultures who have evolved myriad genetic advantages (especially compared to wheat-centric cultures). It’s rather staggering if you take a step back and look at it. In fact, the epidemiological factors are so compelling that I, for one, despite a rigidly Paleo/Primal diet, regularly incorporate rice into my diet — both because I enjoy it (I’m a sucker for asian foods in particular) but also because I strongly suspect that there are actually some health advantages/benefits to eating rice along with foods…particularly when eaten along with proteins and vegetables (and teas) in combination that all work together synergistically. I don’t have scientific evidence to back this up yet, but extrapolating based on thousands of years of epidemiological factors and looking at cultural realities/comparisons and (perhaps most importantly) my own experiences with weight/body/fitness/how I feel — I feel that rice is GOOD. Whereas other grain? ALL NEGATIVE, including from my personal experience and feeling…

http://blog.healclick.com/ Cari Lea

We would like to congratulate the winners of our first giveaway! Sincy, Joanna Taron & Leilani are the lucky winners of the box of delicious Paleo Life Bars! We hope they will love them! (& if you didn’t win but want to try them, here is the link: http://paleolifefoods.com/)