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Research of the Week

Take a deep breath and relax (but only if someone tells you to).

Exposure to nature can reduce aggressive behavior and negative emotions in prison inmates.

How much water you drink affects the color of your pee, says science.

Americans are still fatter than they were 20 years ago.

A mutation that made us immune to toxins in smoke might have given us the edge over neanderthals.

Sneezing and itchy eyes might mean new brain cells.

Speaking of brains, being overweight might make yours age prematurely.

What you eat may affect teeth crowding.

The first folks to settle in North America took a different route to get there than some might have thought.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 130: Cara Haun: Host Elle Russ chats with longtime friend, Cara Haun, about her journey recovering from severe hypothyroidism and undiagnosed Hashimoto’s disease. After years of debilitating symptoms and dead ends, Cara finally found the fixes that put her on the right track, which included a modified T3/T4 treatment and a Primal lifestyle.

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.

• Primal Performance: How to Stay Cool Under Pressure
• The Primal Competitive Instinct: What Is It Good for? 

Interesting Blog Posts

Chris Henshaw, an elite CrossFit coach, sees the benefits to building your aerobic base.

Primal Health Coach Tammi Gordon, aka The Diva Cavewoman, sits down to talk about her struggle weight loss, diabetes, and sleep deprivation.

One man’s diary of his therapeutic use of psilocybin.

Media, Schmedia

Controversy in the world of mayo.

Get in touch with your inner animal to extinguish anxiety.

Sounds like a pretty good party.

More meat and dairy means better nutrition for Zambians.

Everything Else

Katy Bowman, famous biomechanist and author of Don’t Just Sit There, stands up and moves  for a chat.

Check out the chronicles of a self-proclaimed “sound hunter” as he makes his way through London.

Pick up a book. You may live longer.

In the name of marine conservation, the Discovery Channel might want to start playing lullabies during Shark Week.

Rhino. It’s what’s for dinner.

Now that Soylent has coffee in it, there’s really no need to consume anything else, right?

Pick another hobby.

Recipe Corner

• Dense, delicious take on a classic treat: Paleo Banana Nut Muffins.
• It may be hot, but it’s tomato season, folks: Tomato Basil Soup.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Aug 14 – Aug 20)

• What Screen Time Does to Our Kids (and What We Can Do About It) – Even if you’re not a kid or have one, you can still learn from this.
• 7 Childhood Activities that Can Make You Healthier and Happier – Pick up a coloring book, why don’t you? You’ll thank me for it.

Comment of the Week

“I’m curious how you handle pressure”

I pause, take a deep breath, visualize the worst case scenario … then proceed to panic …

You had to ask. 😉

-Fair enough, HealthyHombre.

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Research of the Week

Take a deep breath and relax (but only if someone tells you to).

Exposure to nature can reduce aggressive behavior and negative emotions in prison inmates.

How much water you drink affects the color of your pee, says science.

Americans are still fatter than they were 20 years ago.

A mutation that made us immune to toxins in smoke might have given us the edge over neanderthals.

Sneezing and itchy eyes might mean new brain cells.

Speaking of brains, being overweight might make yours age prematurely.

What you eat may affect teeth crowding.

The first folks to settle in North America took a different route to get there than some might have thought.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 130: Cara Haun: Host Elle Russ chats with longtime friend, Cara Haun, about her journey recovering from severe hypothyroidism and undiagnosed Hashimoto’s disease. After years of debilitating symptoms and dead ends, Cara finally found the fixes that put her on the right track, which included a modified T3/T4 treatment and a Primal lifestyle.

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.

• Primal Performance: How to Stay Cool Under Pressure
• The Primal Competitive Instinct: What Is It Good for? 

Interesting Blog Posts

Chris Henshaw, an elite CrossFit coach, sees the benefits to building your aerobic base.

Primal Health Coach Tammi Gordon, aka The Diva Cavewoman, sits down to talk about her struggle weight loss, diabetes, and sleep deprivation.

One man’s diary of his therapeutic use of psilocybin.

Media, Schmedia

Controversy in the world of mayo.

Get in touch with your inner animal to extinguish anxiety.

Sounds like a pretty good party.

More meat and dairy means better nutrition for Zambians.

Everything Else

Katy Bowman, famous biomechanist and author of Don’t Just Sit There, sits down for a chat.

Check out the chronicles of a self-proclaimed “sound hunter” as he makes his way through London.

Pick up a book. You may live longer.

In the name of marine conservation, the Discovery Channel might want to start playing lullabies during Shark Week.

Rhino. It’s what’s for dinner.

Now that Soylent has coffee in it, there’s really no need to consume anything else, right?

Pick another hobby.

Recipe Corner

• Dense, delicious take on a classic treat: Paleo Banana Nut Muffins.
• It may be hot, but it’s tomato season, folks: Tomato Basil Soup.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Aug 14 – Aug 20)

• What Screen Time Does to Our Kids (and What We Can Do About It) – Even if you’re not a kid or have one, you can still learn from this.
• 7 Childhood Activities that Can Make You Healthier and Happier – Pick up a coloring book, why don’t you? You’ll thank me for it.

Comment of the Week

“I’m curious how you handle pressure”

I pause, take a deep breath, visualize the worst case scenario … then proceed to panic …

You had to ask. 😉

-Fair enough, HealthyHombre.

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An avocado snack may just be the best snack. It’s creamy and extra satisfying, thanks to its high level of healthy fats, which means incorporating it into your afternoon snack break will ensure you’re full until dinner rolls around. But while simply piling it on toast is undoubtably a solid decision, it’s only just the start of the countless ways you can turn avocado into a snack. Here are seven suggestions to break you from your avocado toast habit.

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From Apartment Therapy → Small Space Solutions: 7 Spots to Add a Little Extra Storage

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Wouldn’t you love to be able to bottle up your training motivation and have it on tap for whenever you need it? To be able to remember all those times when you felt so good about your training that you were bursting with energy and commitment?

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A blend of Cajun spices coat these salmon burgers, adding gentle heat to the flavorful, crispy blackened crust. These are pure salmon—no eggs, breadcrumbs or other fillers are needed to hold the juicy burgers together.

When looking for a new way to prepare salmon, don’t forget about burgers. Salmon burgers don’t take much longer to make than a salmon fillet, especially since the cooking time for burgers is only about 5 minutes. Served over salad greens with your favorite dressing, or a dollop of mayonnaise on the side, salmon burgers are a tasty way to get your omega-3s.

Servings: 4 burgers

Time in the Kitchen: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon cut into 1-inch/25 mm cubes (453 g)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• ¾ teaspoon salt (3.75 ml)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (10 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (1.25 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (1.25 ml)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (10 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
• 2 – 3 tablespoons of PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Avocado Oil
• Dollop of PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Mayo

Instructions

Place 1/4 of the salmon pieces in the food processor and blend into a smooth paste. Add the rest of the salmon, the green onions and salt. Pulse several times until the salmon pieces are about 1/4-inch/6 mm in size. Be careful not to over-process the mixture, the texture should remain a little chunky. If the texture becomes too smooth, the salmon won’t hold together into burger patties.

Shape the salmon into 4 patties.

In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, thyme and oregano.

Sprinkle the spice mix over each side of each burger, patting gently with your fingers so the spices stick to the salmon.

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 minutes per side, then lower the heat and add a lid for 1 minute more until there is no raw, dark pink salmon in the middle. The burgers can also be grilled, just make sure the grates are clean and well oiled so the burgers don’t stick.

Serve Cajun salmon burgers with a dollop of mayonnaise. You can use a side of original PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Mayo, or mix it with lime juice and/or smoked paprika.

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Potato, Squash & Goat Cheese Gratin

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Casseroles are truly comforting, but don’t be fooled — this warm and hearty baked dish is not just reserved for warming up on cold winter nights. Here are five easy ways to make any casserole taste like summer.

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Caramelized Figs and Ravioli with Rosemary Brown Butter & Crispy Prosciutto

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Sometimes you want to make dinner a little fancier than usual — you know, like a bring out the linen napkins and pop open a bottle of wine sort of night — but that kind of evening doesn’t have to be an exhaustive affair. In fact, you can have a fancy dinner (and dessert) whichever night you like, be it a busy Tuesday or a cozy Saturday night in. The secret to success is keeping the ingredient list short (under five!), relying on grocery store conveniences for help, and making a few easy upgrades.

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