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Weekly Link Love – Edition 66

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Research of the Week How evidence-based are the official diet guidelines ? Hyperinsulinemia induces insulin resistance . Africans may have Neanderthal ancestry , too. New review on low-carb diets for cardiovascular disease (it’s good). They found Pliny the Elder’s cranium. Eating sprouted potatoes during pregnancy may have consequences for the offspring. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 401: Keith and Michelle Norris : Elle Russ chats with Keith and Michelle Norris, founders of Paleo f(x). Primal Health Coach Radio, Episode 45 : Laura and Erin chat with Julie Raich Dieme about building online health programs. Subscribe to the Primal Blueprint Podcast here so you never miss an episode. Media, Schmedia Santa Cruz decriminalizes plant and fungi entheogens . The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing keto for type 2 diabetes patients . Hell yeah. Interesting Blog Posts How might a vegan diet affect your intelligence ? The definitive guide to microworkouts .

BJJ Tips, Raising Kids, Smart Sweets | THRR014

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Make your health an act of rebellion and join the community here . Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS This episode is sponsored by Joovv . Joovv is the leading manufacturer of personal, in-home red light therapy devices, with several different sizes and setups. Clinical grade power to help reduce pain, fight inflammation, so you can live a happy healthier life. Check them out at joovv.com/robb and use code ROBB for a free gift with your purchase. Download a copy of the transcript here ( P DF) Watch the podcast video h e r e   Show Notes: News topic du jour: Backlash Over Meat Dietary Recommendations Raises Questions About Corporate Ties to Nutrition Scientists   1. Snacks? [16:35] Stephen says: I will start by saying, I know I know snacking is not really the best thing to do. But let’s be honest, it needs to happen from time to time. Snacking doesn’t happen often but I want to be prepared for those days I didn’t really get to eat like I wanted to or when

The Friday 5

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Hey there and happy Friday to you! 🙂 It’s finally the last day of January. Didn’t January seem like the longest month ever? With it being Friday and all, it’s time for another edition of the Friday 5 where I share my top 5 favorites from the week. It’s quite the mix this week, and I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to sign up for my new Free Fridays newsletter full of lots of freebies (tips, advice, meal plans, workouts, giveaways, deals, and more!) coming to your inbox NEXT WEEK! Have a fabulous weekend, friends! 🙂 1. 6-Week Macro Motivation Challenge I’ve been sharing all about this challenge on Instagram this week, but if you haven’t heard, I’m hosting a 6-Week Macro Motivation Challenge and it starts this Monday, February 3 ! The 6-Week Macro Motivation Challenge will help you find REAL balance within your diet. Trust me, you can have the carrots and the cake, too! Instead of doing what you’ve always done and reverting back to old habits again and again, give “flexible” ma

The Definitive Guide to Saturated Fatty Acids

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I’ve written guides to fat in general , animal fats in particular , and edible oils as well. I’ve written a definitive guide to saturated fat . But what are these fats, exactly? Today, I’m writing the Definitive Guide to Saturated Fatty Acids—a guide to all the individual fatty acids that make up the saturated fats we eat, store, and burn. I won’t cover every single saturated fatty acid in existence. Some of them don’t play any significant role in human health or diet. Like cerotic acid, which appears mainly in beeswax. Or arachidic acid, which you can get by hydrogenating arachidonic acid or eating a ton of durian. There are a few more that aren’t very relevant. I will instead cover the most important ones. But First, a Word about Saturated Fatty Acids… Saturated fats have all available carbon bonds paired with hydrogen atoms, making them highly stable and resistant to oxidation and rancidity—even when heated. That’s why our bodies tend to build cellular membranes with a signifi