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Wired To Eat: Almost There!

Hey everyone! We are just hours away from the official release of Wired To Eat in the US and Canada! Here are some commonly asked questions, and a stab at answers: What is the international availability? It is currently available in the UK, Italy and Brazil are in process and I’ll update folks on international availability as I get that information. Audio Version? Audio version should be available March 28th. Can I still pre-order and get those nifty bonuses? Yes, yes you can. there are a number of online retailers you can pre-order a copy AND the instructions for getting your bonus materials . Please note: these bonuses go away at midnight today, Pacific time. No exceptions!! Follow the instructions at the link, make sure to check your spam filter. 99% of the folks who “did not receive the bonuses” found them in their spam folder. Ordering things online will never catch on, how do I get one from “The Real World?” Wired To Eat is available anywhere books are sold. What this

Is Organic Food A Scam?

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I choose to eat organic food whenever possible because I believe it’s better for my health, the environment, and the farmers who grow our food. But not everyone agrees with me. There are a lot of people who think organic food is too expensive, a waste of money, and a scam. Do you feel that way? It’s no wonder people feel this way, with headlines like these… “Buying organic veggies at the supermarket is a waste of money” – Quartz “The USDA ‘Organic’ Label Misleads And Rips Off Consumers” – Forbes “Organic Foods Are Just A ‘Marketing Label” – Business Insider “Don’t Believe the (Organic) Hype” – NPR “Is organic food worth the higher price? Experts say no” – Portland Tribune One of the biggest perpetrators of these beliefs is Monsanto  (and other big biotech companies like Syngenta and Bayer). Think about it: their best-selling products like Roundup and GMO seeds are banned on organic farms. If all farms were organic their biggest products would bite the dust! Any messagi

Dear Mark: Infrared Sauna Roundup

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After last week’s post on infrared saunas , people asked some good questions. For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering a few of them. First up, can infrared saunas harm male fertility ? After all, they do penetrate the skin and raise body temperature, which is a no-no for sperm. Next, infrared saunas induce lots of sweating, and sweat contains bioaccumulated toxins like BPA and heavy metals. Can infrared saunas help us shed these toxins? Finally, are infrared-emitting blankets and other “topical” infrared products effective alternatives to infrared saunas? Let’s go: I have access to an infrared sauna but am planning to avoid it in the next 6 months before my wife and I try to conceive. I like the ‘benefits’ but I am uncertain if the heat would be harmful for reproduction; I know the sauna has different temperature settings, but normally it’s around 145 degrees. Any way to get the benefits without the harmful side? Good call. While I don’t know that you have to avoid it

Altitude Camp with Brooks Running

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Hi, guys! I had such an amazing weekend in Albuquerque! Seriously, it was an unforgettable experience and so incredibly inspiring. I had the opportunity to attend Altitude Camp with Brooks Running and train with the Brooks Beasts . It was so cool to see what training like an elite runner is all about, including learning about their workouts, nutrition, coaching, and more. And, of course, I loved spending time and catching up with my favorite blog ambassadors, so it was a fun reunion for me, too! Actually, a lot of awesome things happened over the weekend at Altitude Camp, so I decided to share them in a Top 10 24 list. (There was NO WAY that I could have fit all of the great stuff that happened into 10 items!) Ok, here we go! 1. Seamless travel . No delays or hiccups. Travel to and from Albuquerque was all smooth sailing! 2. Beautiful weather . When I left Boston on Friday morning, it was 18 degrees F and snow and ice covered the ground, so arriving in Albuquerque was basically

Over The Rainbow

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And that concludes a weekend, winter, and another year for my mom! Happy Birthday Grammie ! We woke up to a lovely rainbow on St. Pat’s Day. Mazen loved all the green talk, and he went to a kid-friendly St. Pat’s party with Matt at Random Row. Thomas and I, while wearing green, went out to dinner at Vivace . It was my first visit, and we had a delicious dinner! We shared a Caesar salad to start. And I had clams with sausage and spaghetti. Yum! I brought over half of this dish home for another day : ) We are charging through Stranger Things – loving it! We have just a couple of episodes left. Saturday morning I made a bowl of Greek yogurt with mango (so glad it’s champagne mango season!), strawberries (and those too!), banana and some Nature’s Path granola on top. I went to the gym for a quick Stairmaster workout before coming home to do a bunch of stuff around the house, including hauling the 10-year-old grill over to Lauren’s house. I recently bought a new one that fits