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The Secret to Athletic Longevity

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Today’s guest post is written by Tim DiFrancesco , PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and owner of TD Athlete’s Edge . Tim is a longtime friend of the Primal community, and I’m thrilled to have him contribute today. He’s offered to lead us through a portion of the screening he uses to evaluate players as well as exercises to improve weaknesses. I think you’ll find a great deal to apply to your Primal  fitness in the tips, explanations, and demonstrations. Just the fact that you’re reading this tells me that you’re ahead of the pack. You already have what many don’t: the motivation to get out there, grind workouts, and train your body to be its best day after day. That’s clutch, but unfortunately it’s not enough to keep you ahead of the pack! One of the secrets to helping NBA athletes get ahead and making sure they stay there is a sound movement assessment. A movement assessment is an appraisal of how a player moves before they hit the

Q&A With Rebecca Scritchfield, Author of Body Kindness

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Visit any bookstore and you will be bombarded with cookbooks and diet books that promise weight loss results in no time flat. But the author of Body Kindness , Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RDN, HFS, is trying to change all of that with one simple concept: being kind to your body. In her new book, Body Kindness , Scritchfield urges people to ditch the crazy fad diets and treat their body with the love and respect it deserves. I was lucky enough to chat with the author and dietitian, and to get the inside scoop about her new book and the message of body kindness.   What prompted you to write Body Kindness? I can trace it all the way back to being a teenager and reading the glossy magazines about how to look good in a bikini. I developed a mindset that you congratulate yourself for the foods you don’t eat and the way you look. For most of my life, I believed that health was about being in the best shape of your life and keeping a low weight. I genuinely became a dietitian because I want

Many Cooks In The Kitchen with Blue Apron

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This post is sponsored by Blue Apron Cooking alone is fun. Cooking with wine is more fun. And cooking with a group of my friends is a blast! On a recent Friday night, we tore up the kitchen and prepared two delicious Blue Apron recipes to enjoy together. Just look at the concentration here: Blue Apron is often described as the perfect date night in, but it also makes a fantastic girls night! It’s so nice to have the kitchen to ourselves and just enjoy the cooking experience together. Because everything you need is delivered to your doorstep, including the recipes and all ingredients, you need not worry about a thing. (Blue Apron even has a wine club where you can have wines paired and delivered with your food too!) You have the choice of the 2-Person Plan or the Family Plan when you place your order, and since the Family Plan has 8 servings between the two included recipes, it was perfect for our party of 5. We even had leftovers for lunch the next day! I put out a cheese pla

Clean Eating Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe

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It’s been a good long while since I’ve done a Simple Recipe . If you don’t know what I mean by that, it’s simply a recipe that doesn’t really require any measured ingredients. You just add… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2lXIZpT

Episode 358 – Dr. Dan Han – Neurogastronomy

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This episode we have guest Dr. Dan Han. Dr. Han is the Chief of University of Kentucky Neuropsychology Service’s clinical section, the director of the UK Multidisciplinary Concussion Program, and an associate professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. J oin us as we talk about neurogastronomy, food, flavor, and the brain. Download Episode Here (MP3) Guest: Dr. Dan Han http://ift.tt/1Qsm1TW         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   Don’t forget, Wired to Eat is available for pre-order now! Amazon , Barnes & Noble , IndieBound , iBooks from The Paleo Diet http://ift.tt/2l

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)

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YOU GUYS. I have your new favorite protein ball recipe right here . I’m telling ya, these No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls are awesome. Awe. Some. You are definitely going to love them! And, like a lot of my recipes, they’re totally customizable to your taste preferences– whether you like dark or milk chocolate, butterscotch or peanut butter chips, or even dried cranberries or cherries. Plus, you can use just about any protein powder you like and  really get creative with the flavors. I’ve made these protein balls with vanilla, coconut, and churro protein powder, and ALL three varieties were delicious ! Ingredients : 1/2 cup almond flour/meal 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup protein powder (I’ve used SFH vanilla, coconut, and churro – all soooo good!) 1/4 cup coconut oil , melted 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp sea salt Directions : Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Roll batter into 12 balls. Refrigerator for a