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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
As a former elite triathlete, I’ve spent more time in the saddle (the bike saddle, that is) than I care to remember. Hour upon hour up and down mountains, through countryside and towns, cranking away on the pedals. That might sound like a cool gig—and it was for a time—but those training sessions slowly wore […]
You probably already cook with coconut oil. Maybe you enjoy big flakes of toasted coconut in your trail mix or shredded coconut in your grain-free Primal “oatmeal.” But have you tried the richest, most decadent coconut product of them all: coconut butter? What is coconut butter, you ask? It’s simply dried coconut blended until it […]
Research of the Week Blood donation lowers PFAS levels. Psilocybin may alleviate depression by increasing global integration in the brain. TRT improves heart disease risk in type 2 diabetics without affecting classic risk factors. Television promotes consumption. Gut bacteria patterns can predict long COVID. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Kitchen Podcast, Episode 26: The Buzz […]
Today I’m sharing a fantastic success story from Mark’s Daily Apple reader Nic, who accomplished a tremendous physical feat with smart training and nutrition. Have you improved your health, tackled a fitness goal, or overcome obstacles with the help of the Primal Blueprint? Share your story with the MDA community by contacting me here. Your […]