Roux (pronounced “roo”) is a thickening agent that chefs add to sauces, soups, and stews to give them a more pleasing texture. It is a staple of French cooking, though in the U.S. we typically associate it more with Cajun or Creole staples like gumbo. Roux is made by cooking one part fat and one […]
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New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 175
Research of the Week Evolutionary trajectories of various traits in different European populations over the millennia . A ketone body suppresses colorectal cancer. Sunlight, strength training, and seafood are a powerful combo . Beautifying filters and hireability . Remote learning decreased learning . New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Health Coach Radio: Dr. Anna Cabeca Media, […]
Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Pitch in for the Planet
Experts estimate that people around the world waste 1.3 billion tons of food each year.1 The costs to individuals, families, and the environment are astronomical. You can make a difference by making a personal commitment to minimizing food waste. At Mark’s Daily Apple, we’re supporting Primal Kitchen in an effort to #MaketheMost of mealtime this […]
Easy Camping Meals You Can Prepare at Home
The weather turns, the clouds disperse, the sun returns, and one’s thoughts wander to camping, backpacking, and just generally tromping around in the great outdoors. It is the human imperative to conquer the wilderness and to exult in its grandeur, beauty, and danger. The true frontier is mostly gone now, but we can emulate that […]
Dehydrating Food at Home: How to Get Started
It’s easy to see why food preservation would have been critical to our ancestors’ survival. Being able to store food to eat later meant they were protected against unsuccessful hunts and less-than-fruitful gathering. Moreover, they could migrate into regions where access to fresh food varied by season. Drying was probably one of the earliest methods […]
Chinese Five Spice Baked Pork Chops with Sautéed Escarole
This recipe for baked pork chops seasoned with Chinese five spice powder and served with sautéed escarole is a fantastic way to add some flavor to your usual dinnertime meal while still keeping it quick and easy! If you’re not familiar with these ingredients, Chinese five spice powder is a blend of—you guessed it—five different […]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 174
Research of the Week Less meat, more anxiety. Breathing right is anti-viral. Time restricted feeding increases locomotion. BMI and mortality in the elderly. Population and dietary changes in ancient Sicily. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Kitchen Podcast, Episode 27: Farming’s Future with Force of Nature Founders Robby and Taylor Primal Health Coach Radio: John Berardi […]
Ask a Health Coach: Is Cannabis Primal?
Hey folks, Board-Certified Health Coach Chloe Maleski is here to answer your questions about cannabis. Whether you’re wondering if it’s Primal, thinking of experimenting, or trying to cut back, you’ll learn important considerations to keep in mind. Got a question you’d like to ask our health coaches? Leave it below in the comments or over […]
Dear Mark: Creatine for Women
For this week’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering a question that came in response to my previous post on teens and creatine usage. Should women take creatine? Are there any differences in creatine metabolism between men and women? Does creatine work the same in women? And, the age-old question, will creatine make women bulky? […]
Get a Firm Butt and Thighs With Squat Jumps
Spring is a great time to take stock of how your winter diet and training have progressed. Perhaps your self-examination will reveal that your thighs, calves and buttocks are softer and sagging a bit more than you want. Even if this is the case today, a tighter diet and focused attack on the lower body […]