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Weekly Link Love – Edition 63

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Research of the Week Evidence of cooked starchy rhizomes from 170,000 years ago . Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to lower muscle mass at 6 years of age in girls (but not boys). More liver and pancreatic fat, more diabetes . Damaged mitochondria promote autoimmune disease . New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 397: Darryl Edwards : Host Elle Russ chats with the one and only Darryl Edwards, creator of the Primal Play Method of fitness. Episode 398: Cool Dudes Talk Carnivore and More : Brad Kearns, Brian McAndrew, and William Shewfelt hang out and talk about carnivore and much much more. Primal Health Coach Radio, Episode 42 : Laura and Erin chat with Deepak Saini, a recovering accountant turned health coach for whom making calls and networking does not come naturally. Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Blueprint Podcasts. Need to catch up on reading, but don’t have the time? Prefer to listen to articles while on the go? Check ou

Thoughts on “Dry January”

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I was recently asked if I was participating in “Dry January” this month… Photo by Zan on Unsplash You guys know that I have always been a fan of moderation. I like my carrots, but I love my cake. Even when I’ve experimented with diets over the years, I always needed some sort of flexibility for my sanity’s sake. The “all or nothing” approach may work for a short period of time, but it ultimately sets us up for failure.   I know I am not the only one seeing “Dry January” references popping up everywhere, and I’m absolutely NOT bashing anyone who wants to take a break from booze to start the new year. I’ve definitely gone through phases where I enjoyed alcohol a bit too much and needed a break.  I get it, 100%.  My issue is the same as any “30-day challenge” or strict approach… what happens on Day 31?   It seems that once the challenge is over, all is forgotten and we jump right back into old habits and behaviors. Or, worse, we go completely overboard in the opposite direction

Are You Eating Too Much Protein?

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I received a few questions related to hitting your protein goal and how to know if your protein goal is too high. Basically, are you eating too much protein? This is a great question, so I have a few things to get consider when you’re trying to determine if your protein goal is too high or not. Are You Eating Too Much Protein? 1. Your daily goal is an impossible feat to hit every day . It’s tough to meet your daily protein goal and, when you do, it’s by eating weird foods, like bowls of egg whites, protein powder, collagen, powdered peanut butter, etc. If you’re supplementing or eating a lot of fake foods to get to your protein goal, it’s probably not an ideal number for you. Photo by Shayda Torabi on Unsplash 2. You’re having digestive issues. Sometimes, if you’re eating a lot of protein, it’s tough on the digestive system. If you’re feeling bloated and uncomfortable or maybe you’re constipated, your protein goal might be too high. If you think about, you’re eating so much p

What I Ate: Real Meals + Adventures

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Cook Once, Eat Twice We made some epic shrimp and grits last weekend! Classic and rich with mushrooms and peppers. They were even better as leftovers the next day. Often times we make extra food on Sundays to carry is to Mondays. Cook once, eat twice style! Pork Tenderloin with Rice + Asparagus Daily Harvest FTW As an ambassador for Daily Harvest, we eat a lot of smoothies! One cup usually serves me plus one child (because I use more milk than the cup calls for!) so it’s kind of a two for one deal. If you’ve wanted to try them, I have a $25 off your first order discount to share with the code katheats . The bigger the bowl, the better the salad! This sunny lunch was mixed greens with leftover pork tenderloin with peppers, avocado, and the Plenty homemade blue cheese dressing! Sweet potato farro salad This salad was back! And we had snow! I had it with an egg on top the next day for lunch. Perfect combo of protein + carbs. Post Nap Snow Gazing We used to sit on the p

Keto and HPA Axis Dysregulation, Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Exercise and Lack of Sleep for Moms | THRR011

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Make your health an act of rebellion and join the community here . Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Kettle & Fire makes the first USDA approved, shelf stable bone broth made with grass fed AND finished beef bones and organic pasture raised chicken bones. They are committed to making healthy food accessible to as many people as possible. Check them out at kettleandfire.com/robbwolf and use code HEALTHYREBELLION for 15% off. Download a copy of the transcript here (PDF) Watch the podcast video h e r e Language warning on question #3 (F-bombs worse than usual)   Show Notes: News topic du jour Exposure to Sunlight Boosts Good Gut Microbiome Bacteria, and Vitamin D Levels Fiber did not provide the same benefit!!   1. Banning Nutrition Advice Without A License? [10:38] Carli says: Hi Robb & Nikki — Longtime follower, podcast listener, and fellow libertarian here. Thanks for all you do! My question/comment is regarding the recent decision out