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Definitive Guide to Carb Timing and Carb Cycling

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The Primal Blueprint is generally considered a low-carb way of eating, especially in contrast to the Standard American Diet and the like. We’re not anti-carb. My Big-Ass Salad is a huge bowl of carbs from vegetables, after all. We’re selective about the sources of our carbs and generally mindful about how many we take in. Given that, readers always want to know the “right” way to incorporate carbs. Which carb sources? How many? When? How often? The Primal Blueprint Food Pyramid and Carb Curve provide answers to the first two questions. The latter two… well, those are more complicated. I’ve written about these topics many times, but the questions keep on coming. Today I’m going to try to condense the main points into one post. I’ll touch on some issues you’ve raised in the comments of recent posts, too. In truth, I keep getting questions because there are so few definitive answers about the optimal way to incorporate carbs in your diet. Underlying hormonal and metabolic health, ac...

Spinach Salad Recipe

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This spinach salad recipe is a perfectly fresh and simple meal or side dish that comes together in minutes! In under 5 minutes, you can have this delicious, fresh and filling salad for lunch, dinner or just a side dish to your main meal. Either way, it’s a very nutritious addition to your table. A good spinach salad can include many different ingredients, depending on your preferences. I tend to enjoy fresh berries and nuts on mine, but some folks prefer dried fruits such as cranberries or simply more vegetables to round out the texture and flavor. And of course, your dressing choice is critical with this type of salad. DRESSING FOR SPINACH SALAD Over the years, I’ve done a few dressing recipes that go well with different types of spinach salads. These are the ones that have always tasted best. HOW TO MAKE A GOOD SPINACH SALAD The key with spinach salads is to keep your ingredients simple and as fresh as possible. To me, dried fruits such as cranberries would be the only ex...