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Indian food, particularly regional cuisine, is heavily influenced by its various rulers and foreign inspirations — one of the most enduring influences is our neighbor to the north: China. While at first glance, Indian and Chinese food appear to have almost nothing in common, but you will find an array of Chinese dishes that have been “Indian-ized” in the South, especially with the use of soy sauce, coconut milk, and spices, like five spice and star anise.

Take this recipe for chili chicken. This is a classic example of South Indian Chinese cooking, with a soy sauce marinade adding the “Chinese” element, and bursts of hot green chilies and tangy vinegar making it uniquely South Indian.

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If you’ve avoided cooking beans at home because you’ve heard they are tricky, finicky, or complicated, it’s time to leave all that behind. Cooking beans is no more trouble than filling a pot of water and letting it simmer happily on the back burner all afternoon. In fact, that’s basically all it is. Ignore the naysayers; it’s time to cook some tasty, creamy, totally tender beans at home.

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Dried lentils are a year-round staple in my pantry, essential for rounding out salads during hot weather and hearty soups in the winter months. Regardless of the season, their quick-cooking, no-soak-required nature makes them ideal for healthy weeknight meals. Worried about mushy lentils? I have a trick for that, too.

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I have been a carb lover since birth. My parents started calling me “starch baby” after discovering my knack for sneaking Wonder Bread from the pantry, and the nickname has continually proven true. I fell for Italian food — namely pasta — upon first bite and spent most of my formative years choosing between lasagna, chicken Parmesan, or broccoli Alfredo.

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Seltzer, soda, and iced tea are refreshing, but let’s be honest — they get a little boring after a while. Sometimes you just want something a little more fun to sip on.

Whether you want a special beverage to liven up your weekend brunch, something to sip on in the afternoon, or the perfect drink to pair with dinner, these 12 drinks skip the booze, and offer something for everyone.

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Research of the Week

A novel form of resveratrol improved biomarkers and brain volume changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nighttime caffeine pushes back the circadian clock.

Yep, air particulates are bad for you.

Your skin biome helps fight skin infections.

One valuable aspect of maintaining close relationships? You all shoulder the burden of stress and trauma.

Low vitamin D levels are associated with greater cognitive degeneration in elderly people.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 85: David Epstein: Host Brad Kearns chats with David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene, about a wide set of topics. Is the “10,000 hour rule” of mastery complete nonsense? Do genetics partially determine one’s ability to master a skill? Are the best sprinters Jamaican because of genetics, culture, or both? Find out in today’s episode.

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.

• Why These 10 Famous Thinkers Napped
• The Primal Laws: 7 More Honorable Mentions
• What You Need to Know About Foodborne Illness: Part 1

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

Maybe parents should bribe their kids to eat their vegetables.

Silly studies.

Media, Schmedia

Archaeologists found a new homo variant in a South African cave. Say hello to Homo naledi.

The Atlantic covers the growing (and welcome) trend of doctors writing nature prescriptions.

Everything Else

Wolves are better problem solvers than dogs.

In 2013, a 23 year old terminal cancer patient had her brain cryogenically frozen with the hope of future resurrection.

Sweden is experimenting with a six-hour workday, and it seems to be working out. Efficiency’s up, turnover’s down.

The best way to cook a frozen steak (without thawing it first).

Calvin, early enthusiast of the quantified self movement.

The A to Z of African dance. Great video.

Aboriginal oral traditions have preserved accurate memories of widespread flooding in Australia for 7000 years.

Computers in the classroom don’t improve student performance.

Recipe Corner

• Fantastic deviled eggs recipe (and video).
• Orange Glazed Chicken Kebabs. Get some final grilling in before the weather turns.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Sep 22 – Sep 28)

• Artificial Sweeteners May Leave You Absolutely Gutted – How Splenda and company affect your gut health.
• Why Exercise Feels Like a Drag (and What to Do About It) – Make exercise more rewarding and enjoyable (and self-perpetuating).

Comment of the Week

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“Does not apply to the sun”

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When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing like a warm tomato soup with chunks of crusty bread mixed in. This version is fast to put together using frozen spinach, cannellini beans, and whatever else you have on hand.

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