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I don’t care what season it is: winter, summer, spring, or fall — there’s always a good reason to bust out your slow cooker. There is nothing better than a recipe that requires very little hands-on work and delivers on all the flavor. The slow cooker is the tool we turn to when we’re short on time and when we need something easy.

We know our Kitchn readers love a good slow cooker recipe, and if you’re looking for something new and popular to try, we have just the thing. We found the most popular recipe on Pinterest, and it’s easy to see why people like it. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30-approved, and Paleo-friendly. Yup, it’s all the things. If that’s your style.

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Today marks our 500th Weekend Link Love.

It’s a big day. This is our 500th edition of Weekend Link Love. 500 Sundays. And it’s actually a bit more than that—because before WLL became the official name and slot, we did other links posts. There was “Friday Link Love,” and “5 Links You’ll Love!” (talk about setting the bar a little too low), and “Hit the Links!” My personal favorite was “Los Linky Links.” I still regret not sticking with that one. The alliteration is just killer.

Things have changed so much. Take a look at the very first WLL from all the way back to June 7, 2008. Check out that crisp, clean URL. See how the content has grown, the interest has expanded, and the quality has improved.

Many people write to me saying that WLL is a favorite part of their week, something they look forward to every Sunday. A vocal minority even claim it’s their favorite post on MDA itself, better than the feature articles. I love writing them. I love learning new things, learning that what I thought last week might need rethinking. The world is such an interesting place right now, and the Internet is a powerful tool for exploring it.

Here’s to 500 more…. And thanks for taking the ride with me.

Research of the Week

Muscle mass predicts longevity, explains the entire association between higher BMIs and lower mortality.

Immediaely after watching a PETA documentary, women report eating less meat. Men do not.

Performance hack: get an audience.

After controlling for confounding variables, eating fresh produce like carrots, apples, berries, leafy greens, bananas, cucumbers, and kiwis was associated with less depression and more life satisfaction. Processed produce did not have the same link.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 237: Rob Mack: Host Elle Russ chats with the Ivy-educated, positive pschology-dispensing, executive-coaching Rob Mack about finding happiness from the inside out.

Interesting Blog Posts

NY Times readers share their antidepressant withdrawal stories.

Are the benefits of alcohol due in part to ethanol’s anti-bacterial effects?

Media, Schmedia

The French have banned food manufacturers from calling vegan-friendly fake meat products meat.

Scientists may have just cured beta-thallesemia using gene therapy.

Everything Else

This is a great premise for a kid’s book.

Good news (for now).

Early humans may have been literal brain surgeons.

You just know some Silicon Valley tech billionaire is making Old Fashioneds with superionic ice cubes.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

Connection I found troubling: Statins and ALS.

Study I found fascinating: In the Bajau of Southeast Asia, “sea nomads” who’ve been breath-holding on deep dives for thousands of years, natural selection has granted them bigger spleens to use as oxygen reservoirs.

I’m not surprised: Wherever ancient humans went, large mammals went extinct.

Recipe Corner

• Next time you get sick, make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic.
• Saag chicken makes you the opposite of saad.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Apr 15– Apr 21)

• Anxiety: Are Nutritional Deficiencies a Common Cause? – Few people consider this.
• Solving Your Nature Deficit Disorder in the City: A Tree Grows… Almost Anywhere – Katy Bowman stops by the blog.

Comment of the Week

“Best cure for depression is apples. Daily.”

– I don’t know about “cure,” but those daily apples certainly don’t hurt, Investigator.

Now For the Giveaway…

Tell me your favorite link love story—the article (or quote) that still makes you laugh or the one that changed your mind on a health or cultural issue. Maybe it’s from a long time ago or maybe it’s from this week. I’d just love to hear what you’ve gotten out of WLL over the years, what you’ve enjoyed, and what you’d like to see more of.

I’ll choose one random comment out of today’s bunch to receive a personal “Grok Bundle.” Comment here by midnight (PDT) Monday, 4/23/18, to be eligible.

• Primal Kitchen® Gift Kit (Engraved Cutting Board, Chef’s Knife, Primal Kitchen Mayo, Balsamic Dressing & Marinade, Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• “I’m an Offal Chef!” Kitchen Apron
• Primal Kitchen Shirt or Hoodie (winner’s choice)
• $50 Gift Certificate to PrimalBlueprint.com

Thanks for stopping in today, everybody. Good to have you with us, and enjoy your Sunday.

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I hate to tell you this, but your cutting board is right up there with your sponge and sink in terms of the dirtiest places in your kitchen. “There’s more fecal bacteria on a cutting board than on a toilet,” says Dr. Chuck Gerba, a professor of microbiology at University of Arizona.

That’s because cutting boards come into contact with all sorts of food in various stages, from raw to cooked and unwashed to clean. And much of the time, people just rinse it off, says Gerba, instead of taking the time to fully disinfect the cutting board.

When it comes to chicken, that fun-slash-yucky fact can turn into a health hazard. Because raw chicken and its juices can harbor bacteria like Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Clostridium perfringens that lead to foodborne illnesses, you need to be extra careful about what cutting board you use to prepare chicken.

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A fresh look for your butcher block countertop doesn’t haven’t to involve the headache of extensive sanding to rejuvenate the surface. An application of food-safe oils (or another of the options we’ll share below) can restore the surface’s sheen and help recondition with each application.

Want a fresh look for your butcher block surface? Try one of these methods for countertops and cutting boards alike.

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If there was ever a grocery store shortcut worthy of an award, it’s the rotisserie chicken. I believe there are few things this fully cooked bird can’t do. And while it certainly makes a simple and comforting meal on its own, it also lends itself to so many other uses. These are my 15 favorite ways to turn a rotisserie chicken into weeknight dinners.

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It’s not abnormal to wake up throughout the night — we all do. In fact, it’s programmed into our DNA. Apparently, cavemen often woke throughout the night to make sure predators weren’t prowling around. But the key is to return to sleep, not lay there wide-eyed until dawn. If you’re waking up in the middle […]

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I’ve never tried methylfolate but have never noticed problems with folic acid. I’m compound heterozygous for the MTHFR variant and am currently taking a B complex with both folic acid and cyanocobalamin. It seems to be working well so far.

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Name: Reshaunda Thornton RD, LD, CSSD
Age: 38
Location: St. Louis, MO

What does being a Girl Gone Strong mean to you? 
It means my strength is defined in multiple ways: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, cognitively, physiologically.

How long have you been strength training, and how did you get started?
I have been strength training for over 20 years. It started as a high school basketball and track athlete and continued on throughout college. My coaches introduced strength training to us as a component of increased athletic ability.

What does your typical workout look like?
I typically workout four times per week in the morning, for one and a half hours to two hours each time. I combine cardio with strength training, doing an average of 45 minutes of each. I alternate upper body and lower body days to give myself a rest in between.

Favorite lift: 
Back squats with the bench bar.

Most memorable PR:
Squatting 225 pounds.

Top 5 songs on your training playlist: 

• Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys
• Formation, Beyonce
• 24K Magic, Bruno Mars
• Suit & Tie, Justin Timberlake
• Hotline Bling, Drake

Top 3 things you must have at the gym or in your gym bag:

• Lip balm
• Chewing gum
• Headphones

Do you prefer to train alone or with others? Why?
I usually train alone and sometimes with my boyfriend. Training solo helps me to stay focused on my workout intensity and body movement.

Most embarrassing gym moment:
Forgetting my sports bra. At those times, I have to tone down my intensity and focus on controlled movements that don’t require a lot of jumping or running.

Most memorable compliment you’ve received lately:
“You have such great energy and a strong presence.”

Most recent compliment you gave someone else:
“You are looking great, but more importantly you are looking happy.”

Favorite meal: 
Breakfast — egg white omelet loaded with vegetables and toast with avocado-lime spread.

Favorite way to treat yourself:
Spending time with my son. He’s almost a teenager and we can do more active things with a little bit of competition.

Favorite quote: 

Image is what people think we are, integrity is what we really are. — John C. Maxwell

Favorite book:
Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg

What inspires and motivates you? 
Every day I can live out my passion to change lives. I am also motivated because we live in a world where we have more opportunity to excel despite our gender, race, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation.

What do you do?
I am Registered Dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition and nutrition consultation. I have a private practice where I work intensely with individuals, athletes, and groups to create eating habits that will fit into their lifestyle.

What else do you do?
I love watching movies, listening to podcasts, spending time with friends & family, getting outside for leisure activity (hiking, tennis, running), listening to live music, and creative activities (painting, games, music).

Describe a typical day in your life:
I start off with a morning workout, grabbing a healthy breakfast. Next, I prepare to meet with clients or work on creating nutritional content. As the day comes to an end, I enjoy putting together a creative dinner and settling down to watch a favorite TV series, read a new book, or spend quality time with my son.

Your next training goal:
My goal is to continue to maintain my fitness, try something new to push my physical fitness and make sure I am having fun the whole time.

For what are you most grateful?
I am most grateful for my thirst to increase my health, and that it can resonate with the people around me. I am grateful for having such endurance in what I do and doing what I love everyday.

Of what life accomplishment do you feel most proud?
I have been able to create and build my private practice in non-traditional approaches. I have the ability to run my own company and watch it evolve and grow over time.

Which three words best describe you?
Self-driven. Optimistic. Disciplined with balance.

What’s a risk you’ve taken recently, and how did it turn out?
The risk was the confidence to go out on my own and establish a different approach to nutrition. By doing this, I have witnessed that this path can lead to success and self-fulfillment.

How has lifting weights changed your life?
It has been a great analogy for pushing myself, being uncomfortable, and getting up the next day to do it again.

What’s the coolest “side effect” you’ve experienced from strength training?
Having great energy and confidence in my physical ability, conquering the fear of incapability, and learning that strength comes from strife.

What do you want to say to other women who might be nervous or hesitant about strength training?

We are all made to move our body and put it through challenges. That’s how we become stronger.

Strength is not only about physical strength but more importantly mental and emotional strength. Don’t be afraid to lift, don’t be afraid of discomfort. It is needed to become better, stronger, healthier. It also leads to the breakthrough from the mental chains of not being (strong) enough.

You can learn more about Reshaunda on her website, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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“Grocery budgets are easy to stick to,” said no one ever. There’s always the temptation of some expensive gooey cheese, a super-nice cut of steak, or even the little indulgences that somehow add up. For Top Chef’s Gail Simmons, her budget buster could easily become a fancy yogurt she just found out about.

Keep reading to learn, in Gail’s own words, what’s so great about it — and what she did to offset the cost of the nearly $7 breakfast treat.

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