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Weekly Eats + Workouts (9/11)

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Hi, guys! I love seeing what other people eat and how they exercise because it gives me all sorts of great ideas for my own meals and workouts, so I thought I’d share mine on CNC. I also included some “throwback” workouts that are still some of my go-tos as well as some awesome fitness finds. I hope you find this round-up helpful for your own healthy living! Monday + Overnight oats made with ground pumpkin seeds,  SFH  churro protein powder, collagen , almond milk, banana slices and sunflower butter + Protein shake made with  SFH  vanilla and iced coffee + Banza penne mixed with marinated artichoke hearts, feta, and baby spinach + Rice cakes spread with 1/2 cup fresh blueberries mixed with 1 tbsp peanut butter and nuked in the microwave for 35 seconds + Trader Joe’s Southwest Chopped Salad with shredded chicken + Pumpkin Spice Cheerios and Peanut Butter Puffins with unsweetened almond milk mixed with collagen ▪️Approximate macro total: P 122 C 164 F 67 J...

Dear Mark: Really High HDL, More Heart Disease; Low-Salt For Grandpa?

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Home » Diet & Nutrition September 11, 2017 Dear Mark: Really High HDL, More Heart Disease; Low-Salt For Grandpa? By Mark Sisson 0 Comments   Print For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering two questions from readers. They were excellent this week. The first one comes from Sarah, who’s a bit puzzled by the recent paper in which people with the highest HDL levels died earlier than those with lower levels. What’s going on, and is more HDL actually bad? Last but not least, how should a reader approach a doctor who wants to put Grandpa on a low-salt diet? Is there any literature or information he can present? Let’s go: Hi Mark, I just read this article in the NY Times about how really high HDL levels are linked to greater risk of heart attacks. What’s going on here? Isn’t HDL supposed to be good? Sarah Very interesting study . Before we tackle your question, let’s establish what HDL particles  actually do: They intercept and neutralize oxi...

Can You Really Slash Sugar From Your Diet? 

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Trying to tame your sweet tooth? You may have heard, “sugar is in everything.” So how can you cut out sugar — and why is it a good idea? First, narrow your target to “added sugars” versus natural sugars found in fruit and dairy foods. Starting in July 2018, “added sugars” will be clearly marked on food nutrition labels. Until then, look for these words on ingredient lists: syrup, honey, cane, agave, fruit juice concentrates and words ending in ‘ose.’ These are simple sugars. “Simple sugars can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar. This, in turn, triggers a swift increase in insulin, which signals your body to store more fat – especially belly fat,” explains registered dietitian nutritionist Kristina LaRue , author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies. That spike in blood sugar can wreak havoc on your emotions too. And your hunger cues: when your blood sugar goes way up, it tends to come crashing way, way down, so you may feel hungrier than you would have, had you not consumed that...

OBX 2017

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Hello from the Outer Banks! It’s hard to believe this is the same ocean that is causing so much destruction down south right now. She is beautiful, she is soothing, and she is s t r o n g. We are sending good thoughts down the tides. The now-five-year-old ran straight to the ocean when we arrived late afternoon on Thursday. I honestly did not expect him to come back from the beach head-to-toe salt water soaked and I have no idea why! Of course that’s what he’d do :  ) First it was a wave that was a bit too strong, and the next thing we knew he was swimming in the surf! We’re here with Thomas’s family and their friends. They come every September for 2 weeks, and it’s nice that the heat has faded and you can enjoy the beach without sweating the whole time. We came inside for cocktails and got settled in. Bacon shrimp + grits and salad for dinner! Happy birthday to you (again!) Thomas’s mom made the Hershey’s chocolate cake, and it was incredible! After a good night’...

Clean Eating Herb-Crusted Pork Loin Recipe

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I must admit, this has become a family favorite really quickly. In fact, I now make it just for the leftovers. I simply make it to the instructions below and once it’s done, I wrap it up and store it… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2vOQrbZ