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Episode 354 – Stephan Guyenet PhD – The Hungry Brain

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For scheduling reasons we actually have 2 podcasts this week! On this episode of the podcast we have Dr. Stephan Guyenet. Stephan holds a PhD in neuroscience, and is one of the key people in the totality of the paleo/ancestral health scene. He is the author of The Hungry Brain, and used to blog at the well known Whole Health Source . Join us as we talk all about neuroregulation of appetite, how your brain regulates how much food you eat, and much more! Download Episode Here (MP3) Guest: Stephan Guyenet PhD Website: StephanGuyenet.com Twitter: @whsource Book: The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat       30 Day Guide to the Paleo Diet Want some extra help? Have you been trying Paleo for a while but have questions or aren’t sure what the right exercise program is for you? Or maybe you just want a 30-day meal plan and shopping list to make things easier? We’ve created a getting started guide to help you through your first 30 days. Buy the book  

Monday In Meals + Our First ButcherBox

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Hello, hello! Before we get into my Monday In Meals , I wanted to tell you guys about the special package that we received at our house last week. As soon as Qman saw it, he immediately started calling for his “scissors, orange.” Haha! He’s so darn cute. Our family typically purchases our meat from Whole Foods, which, not surprisingly, is quite expensive. We do our best to shop the sales and stock up when the opportunity arises, but it’s always one of our biggest food expenses. It’s also the item that I’m always shopping for because I’m constantly searching for the best quality meat for the best price. When ButcherBox reached out about trying one of their boxes, I was immediately interested. ButcherBox does all of the hard work for you by finding the best possible meat from trusted farmers and curating an awesome selection of cuts every month, which are then delivered to your front door. Boom. Love that. ButcherBox prides themselves in providing the healthiest and highest qua

6 Healthy Breakfast Foods for Under $4

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Breakfast is the first opportunity during the day to nourish your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to keep you healthy. Instead of grabbing for the massive carb-filled muffin at the corner store or skimping on breakfast altogether, opt for these 6 good-for-you breakfast foods instead.   Oatmeal Cups Whip up a healthy whole grain breakfast in a flash by just adding boiling water. If you’re racing to work, don’t forget to pack a spoon. Average cost: $1.99   Greek Yogurt Instead of going sans breakfast, munch on nonfat Greek yogurt which provides twice the amount of protein compared to traditional yogurt. Protein also helps keep you satisfied so you can concentrate on your morning. Average cost:  $1.50   Breakfast Burrito Frozen foods have come a long way over the past 5 years. You can now find healthy options from Amy’s Organic and Evol’s Lean and Fit breakfast burrito line. Both contain a healthy dose of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied until lunch. Aver

Five-Minute Healthy Chocolate Mousse

It feels like the holidays just got over, but the Holiday Death Aisle is BACK…. and this time we are bombarded with store shelves filled with red, pink and white junk and pretty heart-shaped boxes filled with toxic chocolates by … Continued The post Five-Minute Healthy Chocolate Mousse appeared first on Food Babe . from Food Babe http://ift.tt/2jYsTdQ

20 Easy Bodyweight Exercises To Build Functional Arm Strength

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Today’s post is from Jennifer Dene at Paleohacks .  Ready to develop your upper body? Skip the isolation exercises and build functional arm strength with these 20 easy bodyweight exercises — no gym membership required! Functional training exercises mimic moves that we do in real life. These exercises often include compound movements that integrate multiple muscle groups at once. The benefit of functional training is increased strength, agility, mobility, and reduced risk of injury . When it comes to increasing arm strength, many workout routines isolate the “vanity muscles” — biceps and deltoids in particular get a lot of love and attention. Unfortunately, these isolation exercises can cause an imbalance in muscle development, which puts the arms and shoulders at increased risk of strain or injury. The key to well-developed arms (that are as practical as they are pretty) is to focus on functional, compound movements. Each arm workout should include a combination of mobility, stabi

Cook Up Some Love in The Kitchen This Valentine’s Day

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It’s no secret that food is love. Serve up a little of both this Valentine’s Day with one of these dozen healthy recipes. We’ve got options for whatever time of day you and your loved ones can get in the kitchen.   Breakfasts Valentine’s falls on a Tuesday this year, so plan ahead and get one of these healthy breakfasts prepped the night before. Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes Potato and Zucchini Frittata Banana and Walnut Smoothie   Snacks Congregate around the kitchen table with these finger food favorites. Get the kids in the kitchen to help chop, measure, and make it a team effort. Tomatillo Guacamole Sweet and Spicy Nuts Sweet Potato Skins   Dinners Let the love fest continue through dinnertime. These recipes are just as easy to make for a crowd as they are for a romantic evening for 2. Pack leftovers for lunch the following day. Glazed Salmon and Boy Choy Sheet Pan Dinner Ribbony Shrimp and Pasta Scampi Taco Pizza   Desserts Chocolate is an essential part of any

5 Reasons To Eat Your Smoothie In A Bowl

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Smoothie bowls, known here as “ SIABs ,” are one of my favorite breakfasts. If you’re on the go, a traditional tumbler with a straw is ideal, but at home, I prefer to eat my smoothies soup style with a spoon. Here’s why: 1. It slows me down. Slurping up small spoonful by small spoonful is a lot harder than chugging it down or even using a straw. I appreciate that I savor the meal a bit longer. 2. Toppings!! You can’t add anything crunchy and then use a straw. Granola is the best of all. I haven’t had any granola on hand lately, but cereal, crumbled crunchy things or nuts make great toppings. So does fresh fruit and seeds like flax, hemp and chia. 3. Magic shell. If you take coconut butter and melt it down (in hot water or a microwave) and then drizzle it on a cold smoothie it makes a lovely magic shell topping. Crunch away! If you don’t have coconut butter, melted nut or seed butter drizzle makes a great sauce, but it won’t harden. 4. Satiety . The more food behaviors I t