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Drinking alcohol every night to get through this? Why it’s the worst idea ever.

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We are going through a crazy time. Undoubtedly the craziest time in my lifetime. I’ve been having long, personal conversations with my friends about everything going on, doing what we can to build each other up. And many of them expressed frustration about one thing…  Ever since the quarantines started they’ve been drinking more alcohol…way more than they normally do. What used to be maybe a weekly (or monthly) occurrence, is seriously becoming an every night of the week habit that is getting out of control.  They aren’t working, they’re bored and completely stressed out – and turning to booze to make them feel better. I hate to be a buzzkill, but honestly, I have to say it…. Drinking all the time, especially during this crisis, is one of the worst things you can do right now. You are relying on something that (ironically) is horrible for your health because you are feeling stressed out. There are better ways to handle this situation.  I know you probably don’t want to hear th

Ask a Health Coach: How to Go Primal, Why We Crave Sugar, and Loving Your Body As-Is

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In this week’s edition of Ask a Health Coach, Erin answers more of your questions from the Mark’s Daily Apple Facebook group . She’ll be discussing strategies on the best way to go Primal, the real reasons we crave sugar (and what to do about it), and what happens when we all go back to work and have to wear real clothes. Got more questions? Keep them coming on the MDA Facebook page or in the comments below. Michael asked: “I’m planning on starting the Primal Blueprint next week. Better to dive in 100% or do it more gradually?” As you might have guessed, some people do great diving right in, while others find it too overwhelming and have more success with a gradual approach. I think the bigger question we need to ask here is: what will make you stick with it for the long term? For the record, the Primal Blueprint isn’t a diet or a workout routine — two things that have “short-term” written all over them. It’s not an all-or-nothing approach either. The Primal Blueprint is based o

How To Do An Elimination Diet

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In this guest post Kylene Bogden, performance dietitian for the Cleveland Cavaliers and co-founder of FWDfuel Sports Nutrition, teaches how an elimination diet can be used to help fix gut issues and chronic fatigue. Hi guys, Kath here! You guys know I believe that I don’t believe in diets, and that all food groups can be enjoyed as part of a diverse diet (I’m looking at you gluten and dairy!) That said, every body is different. And only you  know how you feel. And if you just have a gut feeling (pun intended!) that something you are eating  might be throwing off your wellness, how do you go about figuring out what it is so you can continue to enjoy all the other foods you love? Registered Dietitian Kylene Bogden specializes in functional nutrition and elimination diets and is here today to share a science-based guide on how to troubleshoot your diet. Take it away Kylene! Do you ever wake up and think “Man, there is no way I can get through today without some form of caffein