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How to Use a Foam Roller

Foam rollers are very popular these days. Places like Target and Walmart carry them. Grandmas and grandpas are foam rolling. Doctors are prescribing them. What began as a niche mobility tool used only by the most obscure fitness nerds has become commonplace. But if you want to get the most value out of your foam […]

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Want to Be More Productive Working from Home? Tap into Your Senses.

Since working from home has solidified its place as the “new normal,” we’re chockablock with tips for work-from-home productivity: have a morning routine, maintain a consistent schedule, dress in real clothes (maybe not hard pants, but not pajamas either). We also know all about taking frequent work breaks, utilizing a sit-stand desk, and incorporating microworkouts. […]

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Creamed Spinach Recipe

Creamed spinach gets a bad rap because the version many of us grew up with was too often overdone and underwhelming. It’s a shame because cooked spinach can and should be bright and delicious! This recipe will show you how to make creamed spinach that retains its appealing taste and texture in the final dish. […]

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New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 176

Research of the Week Ethnic differences in type 2 diabetes—pathology and treatment options. Feeding dogs once a day linked to healthier dogs. Surgeon skill matters. Mesolithic inhabitants of the Baltic region got around, ranged far from home. Early farmers got shorter. The rise of dairy in the steppe. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Kitchen Podcast […]

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Ask a Health Coach: Primal Starter Pack and Snacks for Long Hauls

Hey folks, Board-Certified Health Coach, and Primal Health Coach Institute’s Coaching & Curriculum Director, Erin Power is here to answer your questions about getting started with Primal and eating on the go. Whether you’re new to Primal or scouting new snacks, we’ve got options! Have a question you’d like to ask our health coaches? Leave […]

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Rounded Shoulders: Causes and Fixes

Look at the average person walking around the average industrialized nation and you’ll notice something: Their shoulders are rounded inward. Look down at yourself right now reading these words and you’ll probably notice something: Your shoulders are rounded inward. Older kids, teens, grownups, athletes, powerlifters, grandmas, moms, dads, students, baristas, almost everyone. It’s rare to […]

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Posture Correctors: Helpful or All Hype?

Posture seems to be on everyone’s mind right now thanks to the uptick in work-from-home jobs, coupled with the fact that practically everyone has a mobile device to stare at. Cue my usual laments about the sedentary nature of the modern lifestyle. Not only do we sit too much and move too little, many folks […]

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How to Make Gluten-free Roux

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, […]

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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 […]