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The Food Industry Needs To Stop Treating Us Like A Bunch Of Idiots

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There’s a war going on inside the food industry right now and I’m sitting on the edge of my seat… watching each play… and seeing who makes the right moves.  Some of the changes we are seeing are good and some are bad. The food industry is responding at rapid pace – Papa John’s in getting into organic food, Kraft created organic Lunchables, General Mills removed BHT from most of their cereals, Frito Lay is selling Organic Doritos and Amazon bought Whole Foods! After decades of using the cheapest and easiest ways to create products to maximize profits, brands now have to face the thousands of Americans (including the Food Babe Army!) who are more aware of the crazy additives they are sticking in our food and are demanding change. There are a growing number of us who are no longer willing to buy pickles with yellow #5… almond milk with carrageenan, chips with MSG… or drinks colored with caramel coloring. But some players in the food industry are making all the wrong moves and our tr

Murphy Gets His Teeth Cleaned + We Finally Made It To Rye Tavern

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Hi, friends! Our sweet Murphy had his teeth cleaned yesterday. He’s never had it done (in 8 years), so it was about time. Plus, with his hollow jaw (yes, he’s quite the “special” dog), a couple of his teeth were starting to, well, rot, so they needed to be removed. Everything worked out just fine with his cleaning, but the morning before he left for the vet was especially hard – for both pug and humans. Murphy couldn’t eat before his surgery, so it has the saddest thing ever, watching him follow us around the house and going to the closet where his food is kept over and over again. Poor guy. So hungry. Murphy’s surgery was one of the first of the day, so we distracted him by talking up a “ride in the car.” And, of course, we gave him lots of love before dropping him off at the vet. After I dropped Murphy off at the vet, I headed to CrossFit for a workout. We started with some rowing conditioning (EMOM 10 with a partner, 200 meters each round), worked on Snatch Balances, and the

How to Find Mental Strength When Dealing With Illness and Injury

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Home » Personal Improvement August 31, 2017 How to Find Mental Strength When Dealing With Illness and Injury By Mark Sisson 0 Comments   Print However tough, rugged, and badass we might consider ourselves, the fact is none of us is indestructible. The human body, for the miracle that it is, is vulnerable as well as mortal. Even those of us in perfect health may at some point become injured —with or without the possibility of full recovery. Most of us are down for the count (or moving more slowly) a couple times a year with this or that virus . But even with the best Primal efforts, there are those among us who will go through medical crises. For all of us, age will inevitably diminish some of our faculties (although not  how the culture tells us it must). How we mentally move through these experiences will certainly have a hand in our prognoses, but more importantly it has the power to cultivate a more unconditional resilience. The history of life itself revol

105 Kid-Tasted-and-Approved Healthy School Lunch Ideas- (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo Options Included)

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Written by: Lauren Lax Move over Cheetohs and Fruit Roll-ups! “Kid food” and school lunches are getting a makeover with these updated (healthy, gut-friendly and brain-friendly) spins on some of our old childhood favorite food “classics.” Below is all-you (and the kids) need to survive School Lunches with a “Wired to Eat” approach—eating foods you and your kids were intended to thrive upon —no added sugar, additives or hydrogenated oils included.   “KID-FOOD” IS A BUNCH OF CROCK Growing up, what did you like to pack in your lunchbox for school? Every year, I always had a new kick. In kindergarten, I was all about crustless PB & J sandwiches on Iron Kids Bread with a side of Lay’s Potato Chips, Grapes and Oreos. In 1st grade, my taste buds matured on to turkey and Kraft cheese singles, or Oscar Meyer’s bologna and cheese, on my Iron Kids Bread alongside some Doritos and Fruit Gushers. Come 2nd grade, I reached “cool kid” status when my mom bought me turkey and cheese Lunc

Healthy Panzanella

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This recipe is a healthier take on the classic panzanella, which means “bread salad” in Italian! It brings whole wheat bread, kale, squash, green beans, tomatoes and goat cheese together into a colorful, hearty salad. The goat cheese makes it! I used whole wheat Cville Crunch bread from Great Harvest for optimal nutrition and fiber, but you can use either a healthy whole grain bread or a lighter Italian loaf if you prefer. Rather than using plain lettuce, I used a medley of vegetables to create a rainbow of color, so this is a great salad to serve in your favorite big platter or bowl. This salad is fairly hearty, but you could always add your favorite protein on top to make it more of a complete meal. Start by cutting the squash into half inch rounds, then place flat and cut into quarters. Since I’ve been a bit down on all raw salads, I cooked the green beans and squash to soften them up. Add the kale to wilt it a bit too! Toast your pine nuts in a separate dry pan until t

Get Ready to Reset and Go Keto! Incredible Pre-Order Bonus Offer

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As you probably already know, the ketogenic diet has become an extremely popular health trend as well as a personal passion of mine. Google data indicates that “keto” has now surpassed “paleo” as the most popular diet-related search term. Both mounting science and user experiences are validating keto as highly effective for reducing excess body fat quickly, improving cognitive function, minimizing disease risk factors, improving athletic performance, and promoting longevity. I sincerely believe that a ketogenic eating plan could represent the greatest breakthrough in the history of nutritional science—and the history of dieting (finally!)—to promote successful long-term fat loss and weight management. Unfortunately, the booming popularity of keto has also made it the latest fad diet, replete with marketing hype, oversimplification, misinformation, and promoters misinterpreting the foundational science and proven strategies. Through my own personal keto journey and extensive consultat