Research of the Week Overfeeding carbohydrates reduces antioxidant status, more so in overweight people. Eating more dairy reduces fractures and falls in the elderly. Women and obese people may be more sensitive to disturbed neural responses after Splenda consumption. Seems like a lot of things originated in the Eurasian steppes. Time in nature is priceless. […]
Let me start by saying that if you’ve mastered the art of not caring what people think, congratulations. It’s a skill most people work on their whole lives. And some don’t even realize they’re side-stepping their dreams or apologetically defending their primal lifestyle until someone points it out. Caring what other people think of us […]
We talk a lot around here about inflammation, and some of you have raised good questions (and answers) regarding what we’re really getting at. A continuing thanks for your comments and thoughtful responses. So, what do we mean by inflammation when we harp on the evils of sugars, grains, trans fats and other nutritional fiends? […]
Every “keto for women” forum abounds with stories about menstrual cycles gone haywire in the first few months of keto. Common complaints include: Irregular menstrual cycles Breakthrough bleeding Sudden changes in menstrual cycle length, especially periods lasting much longer than normal Keto critics love to cite these stories as evidence that keto isn’t good for […]
Research of the Week Higher free PUFA in the blood, lower cognitive function. London’s Black Cabbies have enlarged hippocampuses. Low protein intakes make nighttime light exposure even more detrimental. Essential oils show promise for improving mental health. Those who laugh the most talking to a stranger enjoy the conversation least. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Episode […]
Hello folks! Seasoned health coach and Primal Health Coach Institute Curriculum Director, Erin Power is back to answer all your questions about sleep, from why you’re waking up in the middle of the night to the best natural ways to improve your sleep cycle. Got more questions? Post them over in our Mark’s Daily Apple […]
The Primal Blueprint classically recommends against legume consumption, but that stance has softened. Legumes aren’t bad in and of themselves. Many people have intolerance issues with them, and unresolved gut barrier leakiness or FODMAP intolerances can make legumes a painful, often cacaphonous indulgence. But the category of legume itself is not a simple thing. Some […]
As I discussed in a recent post, my diet has been trending toward a higher protein intake than in years past. Rarely do I consume less than 100 grams of protein. Most days I’m considerably higher even eating only two meals. Those meals center around protein first and foremost with vegetables playing more of a […]
These amazing egg-stuffed mini meatloaves aren’t only for breakfast. They’re great for lunch or dinner, too. But when served in the morning, they really start the day off right. First, a mixture of pork and beef is seasoned to taste like breakfast sausage. Next, it only takes a minute to form the meat around a […]
Research of the Week The people who need the vaccine most of all—the metabolically unhealthy—have the lowest antibody response to vaccination. 100% of Spanish breastfeeding women have elevated levels of acrylamide, a toxin caused by heating vegetable oils. A high-soybean oil diet (sound familiar?) causes colitis in rodents. Those who secrete the most insulin are […]