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When was the last time you had an ice cream cake? Usually limited to birthdays or other special celebrations, most of us typically only get to enjoy ice cream cake on rare occasions. But as summer ramps up and ice cream cravings inevitably kick in, why not trade in your average cup or cone for a slice of ice cream cake?
I tried cakes from six major ice cream retailers to deliver the scoop on the best ones. Can you guess which one takes the cake?
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If you’re like us, your summertime plans involve spending as much time outdoors as humanly possible. But when you’re hanging out in nature, your creature comforts become a little diminished. Nothing’s worse than getting halfway through a beer before the hot temperature has rendered it warm and basically undrinkable, right?
That’s why this Thermos Beverage Can Insulator is guaranteed to be your new favorite summer accessory. Equipped to hold any 12-ounce can, it’s perfect for camping, fishing, tailgating, hanging out on the beach, or just sitting in your backyard with your buddies.
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It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading!
My story is similar to many out there; I was stuck in a cycle of diets, restriction and anxiety. I’ve always been interested in health and wellness, and I eagerly followed the advice doled out by fitness magazines and conventional “wisdom”: eat six small meals a day—a protein with a carb, don’t let yourself get hungry, avoid fat, exercise intensely six days a week. I wanted to be a healthy, fit woman so I obeyed this advice.
The problem: this “healthy” lifestyle was making me feel decidedly unhealthy. I was constantly tired, sore, constipated, gassy and bloated. (On a side note, when I spoke to my gynecologist about my digestive issues she actually told me it was normal to eliminate only twice a week!) I broke out so frequently that I started using Proactiv in my late thirties. I thought about food constantly (probably because the food I was eating wasn’t very enjoyable or satiating), and I was always worried about missing a meal and becoming dizzyingly hungry as a result. I felt irrationally emotional about food because I was restricting myself and working so hard—but my pants were getting tighter! When a few acquaintances assumed I was pregnant because of my disproportionately bloated stomach I went in a funk for weeks.
I had heard about this whole low carb eating lifestyle for a while, initially brushing it off as crazy. This was not what my fitness magazines said was healthy! The body needs carbs for energy, right? However, I believe that the universe sends signs when we are ready for them. Within a week all of my favorite podcast hosts were either interviewing Mark Sisson or Mark Hyman (author of Eat Fat, Get Thin). I was seeing low carb articles in Outside magazine and Time claimed “We were wrong about saturated fats!” The government revised its food pyramid!
This new information began to seep into my very being and I knew it was time to change my mindset and attitude about what was healthy. I bought The Primal Blueprint and Eat Fat, Get Thin and read them in a weekend. I was convinced by the information to complete a four week trial, following the plans created by the Marks. My husband had just returned from a beer and junk food infested snowmachine trip, so I caught him at the perfect sugar-crash low and he agreed to do the trial with me.
We felt a little woozy and low energy the first few days. My husband, initially quite hungry, snacked regularly on nuts. After about four days, something shifted. My bloating was gone—it just disappeared! My digestion was showing significant signs of improvement, and I was absolutely loving what we were eating. Everything we ate was so satiating and delicious that we found we were naturally satisfied with less food.
There was no restriction or judgement surrounding eating; this beautiful food was making me healthy and I loved and appreciated every bite. This food mindset was totally revolutionary for me. After about two weeks I began to sense this incredible sense of non-stop energy, clarity, and enthusiasm for life. I was waking up without an alarm clock, full of energy and excited to begin the day. Brain fog that I hadn’t even known was there disappeared and left me feeling more intelligent, focused, and clear in my communications. My husband felt the same way.
We had no idea that it was possible to feel this good; we thought we were healthy and happy before, but this was a whole new level of life. The four week trial naturally turned into our lifestyle. I can’t imagine living any other way. It’s difficult for me to describe the impact of this transformation, but I feel like I have been freed from the obsessive/restrictive/self-esteem crushing diet and exercise patterns in which I had lived most of my life. I liken it to a physical and mental blockade dissolving, which opened the path to feeling absolutely unstoppable.
In this time my purpose became clear to me. I had to try and help others feel this way. If I could help just one other person awaken his or her glow, I knew that it was worth trying. I started the website, Awaken Your Glow, to share my experiences and hopefully inspire others.
When I heard about the Primal Blueprint Certification program I immediately knew I was meant to enroll. I absolutely loved every module and would honestly get excited to read and learn each weekend. I really appreciate that the Primal Blueprint philosophy takes into account all facets of life. Yes, nutrition and movement are crucial, but so are sleep, nature, play, mindfulness, and slowing life down. I feel honored to be an official Primal Health Coach.
Thank you, Mark! You have changed my life.
Katie Harrison
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If there is one time it’s worth heating up the oven during summer, it’s for the promise of cake — especially one that highlights the season’s fresh fruit. From a blueberry-lemon skillet cake to a towering strawberry shortcake, these are the cakes that should be on your must-make list. Whether you’re going to a birthday party or a poolside picnic, you can’t go wrong with any of these sweet treats.
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Last Friday, online retailer Amazon announced it is acquiring Whole Foods — the upscale grocery chain started in Austin, Texas, in 1980 that has over 460 brick-and-mortar stores in the United States, Britain, and Canada — for $13.7 billion. With Amazon being the world’s largest online retailer, the future of Whole Foods’ partnership with startup Instacart, which delivers goods to a consumer’s doorstep, remains unclear.
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Your neighbors are all probably putting out American flags in anticipation of America’s birthday. And you could too, or you could do something that the Joneses and Smiths haven’t thought of and make this cute (and easy!) DIY wreath using cupcake liners in patriotic colors. You can hang it on your front door, from a tree, or anywhere else around your cookout.
Your 4th of July party won’t be complete without one. Here’s a quick video that’ll show you how to put it together.
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Temporary tattoos have come a long way. There are some seriously cute tattoos you can buy that actually look pretty chic. With summer underway and more opportunities to show a little skin, it’s prime time to display some new body art. That’s why I’m so excited about these new tattoos that not only look great but also smell great. That’s right! Tattly has created a line of of temporary tattoos, called the Bouquet Garni Set, featuring scented tattoos of four different kinds of herbs: parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
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I have two rules when heading to summer cookouts and potlucks: Never show up empty-handed, and leave ample time to whip up a dish the crowd will love. No matter what your timeframe looks like, and whether you have a full day or an hour to prep your dish, there’s a recipe here for you.
From hearty broccoli and cauliflower “slaw” and summery succotash, to a tropical icebox cake and pitcher drinks for a crowd, here are 20 make-ahead recipes perfect for your summer cookout.
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