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First off, I promise you there are no tricks to this ice cream. This isn’t “ice cream” in quotation marks. You’re not going to get your hopes up only to have them dashed with a bowl of icy, flavorless frozen dairy substitutes. This vegan ice cream is the real deal.

Yes, it’s creamy. Yes, it tastes like a real dessert that you’d drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with nuts. Yes, it’s dairy-free and vegan too (no eggs!). Here’s what you need to know.

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We had a legitimate heat wave in Seattle last week — which, as you can probably guess, isn’t all that common. I didn’t feel much like cooking, and instead found myself reaching for simple salads, popsicles, and sparkling water — with a few scoops of ice cream thrown in for good measure.

That’s how the idea for this recipe was born. We had sweet strawberries from the farmers market, and instead of going out for ice cream cones, we made our own and lingered in the backyard.

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Let’s go for a twofer dessert today; one that combines two childhood treats into spoonfuls of Labor Day delight. That’s right, this Labor Day if you get tagged with dessert, here you go: S’mores Ice Cream Cake.

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The shoulders and thoracic spine can easily get beaten up by heavy lifting and hard workouts. John Rusin of John Rusin Fitness Systems demonstrates three different foam rolling exercises that can relieve pain and tightness in the area.

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Ask most people what their favorite herb is, and their response will often be basil. For many of us, this tender annual seems to epitomize the season. Basil tastes its absolute best when it’s enjoyed fresh, but thankfully you have a few creative options to preserve the vibrant flavor of this herb that’s so strongly associated with summertime.

Whether you scored a huge haul from the farmers market or were blessed with a bountiful harvest from the garden, here are a few ways to preserve your basil and not let it all go to waste.

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The shoulders and thoracic spine can easily get beaten up by heavy lifting and hard workouts. John Rusin of John Rusin Fitness Systems demonstrates three different foam rolling exercises that can relieve pain and tightness in the area.

To set up for these exercises:

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In addition to its funny name, kohlrabi has an even funnier appearance — it looks kind of like an alien spaceship with its semi-flat, round body and skinny stalks. But as the saying goes, you should never judge a book by its cover, and that’s certainly true with kohlrabi. This is one vegetable that deserves a place in your kitchen.

Whether it’s new to you, or a constant presence in your kitchen, here’s everything you should know about kohlrabi.

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Check out the new trailer for We Love Paleo, the upcoming documentary about ancestral health.

A condensed guide to Dr. Ron Sinha’s South Asian Health Solution: because time is a precious resource these days.

Research of the Week

Type 2 diabetes does a number on the brain.

Hikes improve mental health and may fight depression.

Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 75: Dr. Gary Foresman: Host Elle Russ hangs out with Dr. Gary Foresman, a formerly traditional physician who revolutionized his approach to patient care by incorporating lifestyle, ancestral health, massage, stress management, and other “alternative” therapies into his practice. It’s always interesting to hear from people who walk two worlds — conventional medicine and integrative medicine — and Dr. Foresman is one of the best.

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 out the new blog post podcasts below, and subscribe to the Primal Blueprint Podcast here so you never miss an episode.

• 10 Primal Foods You Aren’t Eating Enough Of
• Is the Paleo Diet Supported by Scientific Research? — Part 2

Also, be sure to check out and subscribe to the (relatively) brand new Primal Endurance Podcast.

Weekly sweepstakes: Write a review for The Primal Blueprint Podcast or The Primal Endurance Podcast on iTunes and submit this form for a chance to win a Primal prize package. One new winner is chosen every week!

Interesting Blog Posts

If you’ve got tight hips and/or quads (which you probably do), try the exercises in this VitaMoves video.

How climbing supports shoulder health.

While melatonin can help people re-establish circadian rhythms and combat jetlag, it probably shouldn’t be given to kids.

Media, Schmedia

From the New York Times, is it the gluten, or is it the poor state of our gut health? And Dr. William Davis’s response.

Can’t sleep? Watch this video.

Everything Else

Darryl Edwards has just released Paleo from A to Z, an intuitive paleo lifestyle encyclopedia that manages to be both accessible and in-depth. Check out the trailer and pick up a copy.

The fish kick might be the fastest swim stroke ever.

Could a simple eccentric hamstring exercise prevent the majority of hamstring injuries?

Cats: true carnivores.

Have we built a sickness care system?

Tennis ball meets tennis racquet, in slow motion.

Recipe Corner

• Dr. Al Danenberg’s favorite Primal burger recipe. Not bad for a dentist (just kidding; I’m not an anti-dentite).
• You’d never think to combine rooibos tea, apricots, and thyme, but it’s really tasty.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Jul 14 – Jul 20)

• 9 Signs You Need to Eat More Fat – How to know when you need more (or different) fat in your diet.
• Reframing Your Definition of Affluence –Affluence isn’t necessarily defined by the contents of your bank account.

Comment of the Week

All right, I’ll pull out the blackstrap molasses, and then the Nair for the hair it’ll put on my chest.
Nair is primal too, right?

– That’s how I do it.

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You opt to hire a personal trainer to help you attain fitness goals.

• Lose fat
• Improve endurance
• Build muscle and strength
• Feel more confident
• Become healthier in general

All of the aforementioned are sensible goals. But how do you know if you’ve obtained the right trainer to help you reach one or more of those goals? Does he or she have your back and best interest in mind? How do you know?

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Originally Posted At: https://breakingmuscle.com/feed/rss

You opt to hire a personal trainer to help you attain fitness goals.

• Lose fat
• Improve endurance
• Build muscle and strength
• Feel more confident
• Become healthier in general

All of the aforementioned are sensible goals. But how do you know if you’ve obtained the right trainer to help you reach one or more of those goals? Does he or she have your back and best interest in mind? How do you know?

read more