Grocery shopping can be a tad overwhelming, especially when you’re trying a new way of eating. Primal, paleo, keto, Whole30, vegetarian, vegan—they all have their own set of guidelines about what foods are “allowed” and which you should limit or avoid. Front-of-package food labels allow you to scan the shelves at your supermarket and quickly […]
“Warm” and “salad” might not be two words you’d normally associate, but we promise you that this warm spinach salad recipe has the goods! This high-protein salad boasts colorful, nutrient-dense veggies and healthy fats. Roughly chopping the greens ensures that you get bite-sized greens in every delicious bite, and the crispy bacon, crunchy apples, and […]
Research of the Week Artificial sweeteners have faint links to increased cancer risks. COVID seems to increase the risk of diabetes. Africans were eating olives 100,000 years ago (at least). In middle adulthood, raising HDL and lowering blood sugar seems to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Now, how does one do that? Minerals are important […]
So you want to gain some weight, some mass. You want more muscle. You want to bulk up. And you want to do it in a healthy way within the context of the Primal Blueprint, but aren’t sure where to start. Most popular bulking advice consists of eating everything in sight—dirty bulking with fast food, […]
For today’s Dear Mark, I’m answering a reader question about whether colostrum supplements are worth trying. Let’s get right into it. Dear Mark, A buddy of mine has been taking colostrum powder for a few months now. He swears it’s helping him bulk up in the gym. I’m training for a century ride this summer […]
Savory, smokey, and dripping with creamy cheese, the Philly cheesesteak is an iconic loaded sandwich made traditionally with beefsteak, a hoagie roll, and oodles of melted cheese. We skipped the roll and redid the cheese sauce recipe for a Primal take on this Pennsylvania local favorite! Not totally authentic, granted, but delicious nonetheless. You really […]
Research of the Week Red meat is good for older people (and younger). Using dairy to lose weight has better cardiometabolic effects than losing weight without dairy. Dairy can improve zinc absorption. Longitude within time zones and cancer risk. Links between excessive napping and Alzheimer’s. Monkeys in “fragmented forests” adapt to their surroundings by eating […]
Ever had the experience of your in-laws or neighbors or your CSA handing you a big box of lemons from their tree, and you’re left wondering what the hell you’re going to do with all these lemons. You might love lemons (who doesn’t?) and want to take advantage of this bounty that’s fallen into your […]
Stress comes at us from all directions, and it’s not always the usual suspects like work, finances, and global strife that derail us. Even things we find enjoyable and meaningful—exercise, hobbies, volunteer work—contribute to our overall stress level as we struggle to fit everything into our busy lives. As we’ve discussed before on the blog, […]
Oven-roasted garlic is the new latest and greatest Internet culinary craze. Everything old is new again, huh? Seemingly simple, this take on a savory topper to vegetables and Italian-inspired dishes has foodies in a frenzy. It’s unclear what made this classic technique so trendy again, but roasted garlic cloves have a delicious aroma and a […]