I don't know why it took me so long to get this recipe up on the blog, but here it is....my world famous paleo chili! You'll love it's delicious bacon flavor and its' filling, meaty goodness. Enjoy!

There was a study (Specific fatty acid intake and the risk of pancreatic cancer in Canada.) published in the 2005 British Journal of Cancer. This study looked for an association between specific fatty acid intake and pancreatic cancer risk. The authors concluded:

The results suggest that substituting polyunsaturated FAs with saturated or monounsaturated FAs may reduce pancreatic cancer risk, independently of total energy intake, particularly among obese subjects.

If that wasn't clear enough, they are telling you to eat more ribeye steaks and butter instead of deadly vegetable oils if you want to decrease your risk of pancreatic cancer.

Here is how I feel about those who continue to vilify saturated fats:

Here is another reason why you should be sure to eat plenty of grass-fed ruminant fats:

Vitamin K2 found in said fats will protect you from:

• bone fractures
• bone density loss
• coronary calcification (i.e. heart disease)

In Part I, you were presented with a template for losing 30 pounds in 30 days following a very low calorie (i.e. starvation) Paleo Diet. Most of you would agree that such a diet would be very difficult to adhere to and not much fun in general. Success rates would no doubt be minimal.

Now, what if we followed the exact same dietary recommendations, but added a weekly injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during the first phase? Would this change your perception of the diet laid out in Part I? Current trends say yes.

For those of you who haven't heard yet, the hCG Diet was developed in the 1950s by Dr. Albert T. Simeons. hCG is a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women and Dr. Simeons claimed that it would mobilize stored fat, suppress appetite, and redistribute fat from the waist, hips, and thighs. Such claims resulted in hCG being the most widespread obesity medication administered in the United States during that era.

As early as 1962, the Journal of the American Medical Association warned against the hCG diet. In 1976, the FTC mandated that all patients be informed in writing that, "These weight reduction treatments include the injection of hCG, a drug which has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective in the treatment of obesity or weight control. There is no substantial evidence that hCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or "normal" distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restrictive diets."

Since then, there have been multiple studies examining Dr. Simeons claims. There was even an analysis of the effectiveness of hCG in weight loss published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology in 1995. They concluded that "there is no scientific evidence that hCG is effective in the treatment of obesity; it does not bring about weight-loss or fat-redistribution, nor does it reduce hunger or induce a feeling of well-being." In fact, there has never been any scientific evidence to support the claims of Dr. Simeons, but that didn't matter to the general public back then and it obviously doesn't matter now.

If you're wondering why, here is your answer:

Meet Kevin Trudeau: convicted felon with no certified medical training, but infomercial salesman extraordinaire.

You see, shortly after the 1970s, the hCG Diet began to fade until it had all but disappeared. It wasn't until Trudeau released The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About in 2007 that the hCG Diet resurfaced. In it, he makes several fraudulent claims that even got him sued by the FTC. In 2008, he was sentenced to $5 million in fines and banned from infomercials for 3 years! Not exactly someone to be taking diet advice from.

In the end, what it all boils down to is that the hCG diet is simply another fad without a scientific basis. It has regained it's former popularity simply because our nation has become frighteningly overweight and everyone wants the quick and easy solution. It should be quite obvious though that following a 500 calorie a day Paleo Diet will result in rapid weight loss; with or without hCG injections.

This doesn't mean starving yourself is a good idea. With such a severe caloric restriction, your body will not only be burning stored fat, but also precious muscle tissue. Sure you'll weigh less, but you'll also be much weaker. To make matters worse, most people will eventually gain all of the pounds back after returning to their regular eating habits, but lost muscle weight will most likely return in the form of fat. This results in you weighing as much, if not more, as you did before starving yourself, but with a higher percentage of body fat.

Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it most definitely is!

What if I told you that you could lose 30 pounds in 30 days? Now that I have your interest, here are the guidelines to do so:

Phase I (weeks 1 - 5)

• 500 calories a day - MAXIMUM
• Allowable Items on Menu
  • Supplements:
    • multi-vitamin, b-vitamin, Stevia, sea salt, unfilitered apple cider vinegar (with the "Mother"), Bragg liquid aminos
  • Beverages:
    • tea, coffee, plain water, mineral water
  • Meats:
    • chicken breast, lean ground beef, shrimp, lobster, crab, tilapia, cod, halibut, lean roast, lean steak
  • Vegetables:
    • asparagus, beet greens, cabbage, celery, chard, chicory, cucumbers, fennel, green onions, kale, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes
  • Fruits:
    • apples, lemons, oranges, red grapefruit, strawberries
  • Condiments:
    • fresh salsa (no sugar), spice blends (no sugar)
• NO oils, butter, dressings, or any other condiment containing fat or sugar
• NO exercise allowed

Phase II (weeks 6 - 8 )

• 1500 calories a day - MAXIMUM
• Eat healthy meals consisting of the same meats, fruits and vegetables listed above
• Add in good fats like olive oil, nuts, dairy, eggs and avocados to achieve desired calorie level
• NO breads, potatoes, rice, pasta, sweets, etc.
• Regular exercise is recommended
• Make note of weight at start of phase II and continue to weigh yourself every day
  • If you gain 3 or more pounds from your starting weight, you must perform a Steak Day
    • Eat nothing for breakfast or lunch and have a large steak and an apple for dinner

So, what do you think? Is this something you would want to do? Is this something you could do? Post thoughts to comments.

I think an easier name for these would just be: George's Cookies.

REVISED: 10/26/11

1/2 c butter, melted
3/4c agave nectar
1/2 tsp Dextrose
4 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1-1/2 c unsweetened finely shredded coconut
3/4 c dark chocolate chips
3/4 c natural peanut butter
1 c sifted coconut flour

Mix together butter, agave, eggs, vanilla and salt until well blended. Stir in coconut, chocolate chips, peanut butter and coconut flour. Using a medium size scoop or large tablespoon, spoon dough onto greased cookie sheets about an inch apart. (will not spread like normal cookies) Bake at 375 for 14-15 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheets. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

The cookies I baked on my "stone" turned out much better than the ones on my cookie sheets. The bottoms stayed nice and consistent on the stone, but got very dark on metal cookie sheets. Just FYI. I only have 1 stone, and I'm too impatient to wait.

I know that many of you struggle to tailor our nutritional philosophy to your specific needs. In the past, I was able to work 1-on-1 with everyone to help them figure it out.

As we continued to grow and the number of people seeking guidance increased, my time quickly disappeared. It has become so bad lately that some of you have had the awful experience of waiting a week or more for me to answer a single nutrition question.

To remedy this problem, we have begun offering Eat to Achieve services. I am excited to be able to once again prioritize your individual success.