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When it comes to cleaning, we all have habits that we’ve learned from our families. Whether you come from a bleach-loving household or one that’s figured out all sorts of home remedies to get a kitchen clean, the smells and techniques we inherited are part of our culture. And while I love America, sometimes other places do it better — like maybe Germany and, probably, France.

Assuming the French know some things about cleaning that Americans don’t (I mean, they know a lot more about wine and cheese, so why not cleaning?), I reached out to my French friend Clotilde to learn her secrets.

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When you smother chopped chicken breast, crispy potatoes, and tender broccoli in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, you know you’ve got something good on your hands. This one-pan dinner perfection is a dream for busy weeknights, or nights when you just don’t want to cause much of a stir in the kitchen.

Here’s how it comes together: Toss everything on a sheet pan, roast until the vegetables are caramelized and the chicken is tender, then pile the mix into shallow bowls to catch the sauce. There’s no need for a side dish — this is a complete meal as-is. Just gather everyone around the table, grab forks and napkins, and dig in.

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Less than four percent of Americans walk or ride their bike to work, but walking just a little bit every day can have a drastic effect on your health. And walking even more than a little bit brings even more benefits. Generally speaking, psychologists have found that walking, even when you’re heading somewhere unpleasant, boosts […]

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When faced with grossness in the kitchen (read: the whole house has the flu, or you found a cockroach infestation under the sink, or the dog trashed the room after eating who-knows-what), it’s tempting to bring out all of the big guns and throw every cleaning product you’ve got at the problem. But don’t!

First of all, most cleaning products are plenty effective on their own. Plus, combining them could be toxic — and in some cases lethal.

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A friend excitedly texted me last week: “I scored a well-loved cast iron skillet at a garage sale! What should I cook first?” These are my favorite messages to answer because I love cast iron cooking and I have strong opinions about where to start if cast iron cooking is new to you.

These five recipes will jump-start your relationship with a new cast iron pan and they are also very reliable recipes for rekindling your love of cast iron too — especially if your pan has been stored too long and is looking a little dry and lonely. Here’s the plan: Cook these five things, in this order, and watch your cast iron glisten and gleam before your eyes along the way.

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Research of the Week

Humans have a Dunbar’s number for “regularly visited places.”

Rapamycin counters aging in old rats by triggering autophagy.

Movement is great. Mindful movement is even better.

Treating Alzheimer’s with CT scans: radiation hormesis.

Probiotics are good for old bones.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 257: Monica Reinagel: Host Elle Russ chats with Monica Reinagel, founder of the Nutrition Diva podcast and co-founder of a great new coaching program called Weighless.

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.

Interesting Blog Posts

Where we might find the next hobbits.

What depersonalization disorder can tell us about the self.

A response to the recent study on meditation.

Media, Schmedia

A call to nature.

Why are sugary drinks still widely available in hospitals, anyway?

Everything Else

Halo Top doesn’t reach the top.

Interesting interview of Vilhjamur Stefansson, the famous Arctic explorer, about his experience with carnivorous dieting.

“‘Here, on the island I don’t do what people tell me to do, I just follow nature’s rules. You can’t dominate nature so you have to obey it completely,’ he explained to Reuters.” Now he has to obey the Japanese government and return to civilization. Sad.

What Julius Caesar may have looked like.

I guess the Death Star hasn’t been completed yet. (I know I mentioned them last week.)

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

Video I loved: What the Japanese really eat.

I feel obligated to remind everyone: The supposedly “definitive” evidence indicting saturated fat in favor of high omega-6 seed oils was totally fraudulent and actually showed the opposite.

I can’t improve on the article’s title: “Spaniard raised by wolves disappointed with human life.”

Cartoon I liked: An anti-electricity single-paneler from the early 20th century.

Now that’s what I call a stew: An interdisciplinary team cooks up a 4000 year-old Babylonian stew recipe.

Recipe Corner

• This is certainly not keto, and it is vegan, but it is quite interesting: matcha no-bake cheesecake.
• Perfect steaks, plus how to care for the cast iron cookware you need to make them.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Jun 24– Jun 30)

• Coconut Oil is Going to Kill Us All (or Maybe Not…) – Is USA Today right and thousands of years of traditional coconut consumption wrong?
• More on Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Astragalus, and Holy Basil – What these three plants are all about.

Comment of the Week

“My Monday coffee group is my tribe and, in fact, that’s what we call this group of about 8 women ages 65 to 90. There’s a lot of wisdom around that table as well as laughter and, occasionally, tears. We’re of varying sizes and levels of activity and nutrition, but we support each other, which is what it’s all about IMHO.”

– We should all be so lucky, Sheila.

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As much as I love all the hamburgers and hot dogs on the 4th of July, dessert has always been my favorite part. Leave it to my sweet tooth or the fact that all the best summer fruit is currently available. There are so many wonderful things to bake with all this fruit, on top of the fact that it’s a fun excuse to break out the red, white, and blue sweets.

Oh, and it’s prime s’mores season, so there are lots of chocolate opportunities as well. So no matter what you’re craving, one of these treats will be perfect for the 4th of July.

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Chicken, in all its many forms, is a weeknight staple in my house. This Fourth of July, I’m turning it into a fresh summery meal fit for celebration. It makes the perfect partner to classic BBQ mainstays, like potato salad, pasta salad, corn on the cob, and tangy slaw. Whether your plans include a cookout, picnic, or day at the pool, there’s a chicken recipe that’s just right to make your holiday complete.

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We are starry-eyed just thinking about all the delicious possibilities this month has in store. Focus your energies on recipes that fuel your passions and inspire your tastebuds. Now that it’s officially July, here’s exactly what you should be eating.

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