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All I Want for Christmas: My Holiday Wish List

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This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Lucky Brand for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Lucky Brand , all content and opinions expressed here are my own. With the holidays just around the corner, Mal and I have started to give each other (not so) subtle hints about what we want for Christmas this year. It’s not that we don’t know what to get one another. I mean, we’ve been together for 13 years now (and we’re celebrating this weekend!), but it definitely makes life a littler easier when you have something in mind for the other person. Plus, Mal is one of those guys who seems to have everything he needs or wants, so it’s sometimes difficult to come up with the perfect gift for him. On the flip side, when shopping for me, Mal is really good at picking awesome gifts. So much, in fact, he’ll remember things that I’ve randomly (not purposely) mentioned in conversation mont...

Dear Mark: New Primal Blueprint Edition Comments, and Is Healthy Living a Placebo?

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’ll first be addressing questions from the comment section of the new Primal Blueprint edition announcement, plus one from the placebo post . The first question comes from barry and concerns the omission of raw food on the new PB food pyramid. Did I make a mistake by not including overt recommendations for eating raw veggies and meat? Are cooked foods responsible for our health problems? After that, I field a brief question about non-running alternatives for the MAF method. And finally, I explore whether healthy living is all just one big placebo. Let’s go: I love your dieting aspects as well, although, I haven’t heard you or anyone else really address the benefits of eating raw. The only people I can find that address this is the WAPF. I eat raw animal products daily and I was surprised to see this hasn’t really been discussed much. Raw meat, raw eggs, raw dairy, raw plants, etc. it’s all good for you. Humans are the only animal that cooks ...

5 Ways to Navigate Food Allergies During the Holidays

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Have you ever hosted a holiday feast and genuinely enjoyed the gathering as much as your guests did? It can be a reality — with a little help from your friends. During the holidays, many of the top food allergens — especially gluten, dairy, eggs and tree nuts — appear throughout the meal. This year, we’re turning the tables on guests and preparing them with these five easy tips to make this season’s holiday feast fun, and safe from allergies, for everyone. 1. Be prepared. Avoid anxiety by giving the host a heads-up about any food allergies or intolerances the moment you receive the invitation. Ask if you can bring your favorite dish or dessert. It’s an opportunity to share not only the gift of food, but also your personal food memories and family traditions. 2. Be generous. If you approach the gathering from a place of gratitude rather than just focusing on the food, your experience will shift. How often do you get the chance to be with those you love or meet charming new people? ...

To Grandmother’s House We Went

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There’s nothing like a visit to grandmother’s house!! Mazen and I went to Hillsborough for the weekend for a pre-Thanksgiving visit. We arrived in time for dinner on Friday night. Dad and I shared two pumpkin beers, and we had cheese and crackers to start. Mom made her famous BBQ chicken served with broccoli (for Mazen – it was the only thing he ate enthusiastically!), rice, and sautéed apples. Comfort food from my childhood : ) For dessert we had a cookie cake with Gus the dog’s face on front for Mazen. Mazen was up until 10:30 p.m. jumping on the bed with my sister’s giant stuffed animals! On Saturday morning my mom surprised us with her famous cinnamon cake. And later on, when we had eggs, toast, and raspberries with lots of coffee. I went for a power walk downtown and back, and then my childhood BFF, Becca, came over with her three girls to play outside for a bit. Mazen called all three of the girls “Rebecca,” which made us all laugh. For lunch we had sand...

Clean Eating Twice Baked And Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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I love a good casserole. Maybe it’s this time of year or maybe it’s the weather outside. But few things beat a good casserole from about October through March in these parts. This dish is perfect… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2gcJqv1