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Dear Mark: Going Carnivore with Just Seafood, Protein Right after Fasted Workout?

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering a pair of questions from readers. The first one comes from the comment section of the excerpt from Paul Saladino’s new book : Can a seafood-only carnivore diet work? Will it miss anything? Is there anything to watch out for, add, or consider? The second one comes from the recent post about exercising during a fast . If someone’s trying to gain muscle, should they prioritize eating protein after a fast-breaking training session, or should they keep the fast going? Let’s go: I have a question though. Is eating a seafood-only carnivore diet well rounded enough Mark? Will I cover all my bases nutritionally? I eat plenty of fish heads (caught that post with interest) plus whole mollusks. Basically any seafood. What do you think? And how long term could this diet be? It can definitely be done. You’ll have no issues hitting your recommended nutrient intakes, since seafood is one of the most nutrient-dense classes of foods around. But you’

Hear Us Roar!

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Photos by Marybeth Wells ! Road trip to Winston-Salem I had such a fun time in Winston-Salem on Friday! (Note every time I have written “salem” this week I have typed “salmon” ) I was supposed to be at the Beautycounter annual leadership conference in San Francisco this weekend. But Beautycounter decided to cancel it due to virus concerns. I was disappointed for a hot minute and then I realized I wouldn’t have to fly across the country and was relieved. Travel days stress me out. So instead, they planned a live stream and encouraged us to get together in our local areas. I drove down to Winston on Friday to get together with a few women on my team, including my BC BFF Teri and new friend Anna . We planned a little photo shoot with Teri’s favorite photographer, Marybeth , while we were together, and it was so fun! It was also freezing cold and super windy! We should have been wearing parkas! If you think we’re just selling lipstick, you’re not paying attention. Tomorrow, fo

Scallop Soup Recipe With Curry

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This scallop soup recipe with curry is wonderfully warming with plenty of delicious protein. I love scallops, but I don’t buy them often because they can get pretty pricy. But every once in a while, I’ll pick some up just to see what deliciousness I can create when I get them back home. SCALLOP NUTRITION Scallops are actually quite nutritious. They are low in fat and calories and pack plenty of protein. Three ounces of scallops has 94 calories, 0 carbs, 1.2 grams of fat and is packed with vitamin B12, Iron and Potassium. You’ll also get a healthy dose of selenium and other trace minerals. However, while they are nutritious, they can also contain heavy metals, which is another reason I don’t buy them often. The level of heavy metal content will depend on where they are caught. Environment plays a big role in the level of heavy metals. Also, some people may have allergic reactions to scallops. But chances are, if you are allergic, you probably know it already. Healthline had thi