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Ree Drummond, aka the Pioneer Woman, has a major following for her straightforward, delicious recipes. And her approach to her Thanksgiving table comes from the same place — no need to gussy everything up or make things fancy just for the sake of making things fancy! Just work with what you have, stick to what you need, and make everyone feel comfortable.

We studied some of Ree’s past Thanksgiving tables (like this one, for example) and came up with this short list of steps (or tips, if you will) to help you set a festive yet low-maintenance, budget-friendly table. One that lets the food take center stage and one that the Pioneer Woman herself would happily sit at.

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Research of the Week

Researchers uncover strong links between disrupted circadian rhythm, bipolar disorder, and suicide.

Early humans bred with other hominid groups to gain cold tolerance.

Prenatal phthalate exposure linked to early childhood language delays.

Hopefully this is also the last study of its kind.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 288: Ali Miller RD, LD, CDE: Host Elle Russ chats with Ali Miller about the power of food to impact anxiety and mental health.

Episode 289: Dr. Cate Shanahan: Host Brad Kearns chats with Dr. Cate Shanahan, who dispels many of the myths surrounding keto and ancestral eating.

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.

Media, Schmedia

A study that claimed low-carb dieting was terrible for heart health has been retracted due to concerns with data integrity and conflict of interest.

Hustle porn—the fetishization of extremely long working hours—is a grave danger, according to Reddit’s founder.

Reader Question of the Week

Regarding fasted workouts, Chim Richalds asked:

What about for someone who isn’t fat adapted? I take a fairly liberal primal approach which is high in all 3 macros, am I likely to still see the benefits?

Yes, you will see the benefits.

Fasted workouts (and fasts in general) are going to be more difficult to initiate for the average person eating higher-carb. It may be hard to decide to train in a fasted state and actually stick with it. But I’d argue they might even be more important, the more carbs you typically eat.

Fasted workouts supercharge the fat-burner within all of us. I’ve always said that everyone should spend time in a ketogenic state from time to time, even if they’re eating a high carb diet. The best way for a high-carb dieter to reach ketosis is through the occasional (or regular) fasted workout.

Fat oxidation goes up.

Glycogen drops (from utilization). You can’t help but turn to fat for energy.

Mitochondrial function improves. You may even start building new mitochondria that are better at burning fat.

Metabolic flexibility increases. This is the phenomenon of that athlete everyone knows who can eat whatever and still look and feel great. High enough activity levels bestow a superhuman metabolic furnace.

Interesting Blog Posts

Genes have a limited effect on longevity.

How neutral is evolution, really?

A meat tax may be coming.

Everything Else

Ithaca becomes the world’s first official “Free Range Kids Town.”

The first Native Americans spread out over North and South America incredibly quickly.

I’ll take “gym obsession” over total lack of regard for one’s health, athleticism, and body composition.

Food-related ballot measure roundup.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

Any parent or teacher knows this: Smartphones are more reinforcing than food.

I keep saying: It’s never too late to start lifting heavy things.

Concept I’m pondering: Ecological amnesia.

Another concept I’m pondering: The arts as shadow health service.

Development I welcome: The medical apostates who want to utilize the placebo effect as powerful first line treatment.

Question I’m Asking

Do you think a meat tax is coming? What would be the fallout?

Recipe Corner

• Avocado fries.
• How to do chopped liver right.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Nov 4– Nov 10)

• The Insulin-Illness Connection – Don’t make this connection.
• Top 10 Paleo Apps – Make your screen time worth something.

Comment of the Week

“I’m 45, but identify as a 25 year old. haha. I’m going to stick with this for a while and see what happens.”

– Amen, Scout.

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When confronted with a gift-giving occasion fraught with uncertainty, is there anything so easy as a cookbook? The right cookbook is the ultimate gift to both flatter and please, implying to your recipient that they too are the sort of person who whips up beef bourguignon on a Sunday evening or is familiar with the backstreets of Rome.

And cookbooks look good on the giver too: glossy, generous, and easy to find … with overnight Amazon shipping! Win, win, win.

But what are the best cookbooks to gift — especially when you don’t know your recipient terribly well? I think of the new sister-in-law, the kind but remote boss, the aunt hosting a lavish Christmas Eve, the office secret Santa pick with intimidatingly good taste. Well, we put our heads together and after some vigorous debate, emerged with our list of the best cookbooks to give — and to get.

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For me, peanut butter is the staff of life. When I need a quick snack, I smear peanut butter on a banana. When I want a treat, I smear it on a graham cracker. When I was pregnant and battling morning sickness for months, the only thing I craved was a good ol’ PB&J. Nobody in my house loves peanut butter as much as I do, and my deep love goes way back. What did I name my teddy bear when I got him in preschool? Peanut Butter, of course. And I still have him.

So it’s safe to say I’ve tried a lot of peanut butter brands over the years.

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A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report states that over 100 million Americans are living with diabetes. Another 84 million are living with what is called pre-diabetes and are expected to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes within five years. Sadly, the trend shows that the number of Americans living with type 2 […]

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If you’re a fan of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and love the crunch of crispy fried chicken, prepare yourself for the deliciousness that is easy, cheesy, spicy Hot Cheeto chicken bites. After just one bite, you’ll understand why they have a cult following.

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos might seem like a gimmicky ingredient, but it’s actually sort of ingenious. You’ll be surprised and delighted by the cheesy, spicy flavor and crisp-tender texture they bring to the fried chicken. And thanks to a smart pantry staple, this recipe doesn’t require that messy three-step breading process. Here’s how to make Flamin’ Hot Cheetos fried chicken bites at home.

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Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites.

Pasta is probably my favorite thing to cook for dinner. I like to stand and fuss over the sauce, and I especially love when the recipe says to adjust seasonings “to taste,” because that means I basically have carte blanche to eat my whole dinner standing over the pan, before it ever gets to the table. I don’t know how anyone resists filling up on “tastes” while stirring the pasta and sauce together — especially if the pan is full of a dreamy wonder of beef, cheese, tomatoes, and cream like this one from Damn Delicious.

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Change is difficult. We become so wrapped up in being comfortable that we forget that change is what creates the next level in our lives. On September 26, 2017, I received an email from an individual who was a bit hesitant to make the changes needed to create her next level, but she made those changes and one year later she is now an important member of my Warrior Body program and has become someone who has set an example for many.

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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, there is one thing that can be easy to overlook when putting out the dessert spread: the coffee. After that big meal, a small cup of hot joe really hits the spot — especially with some pie. Here’s what you need to know.

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I think that the best thing about Thanksgiving (aside from spending it with friends and family members) is the turkey. You eat it the day of with piles of gravy, that night in sandwiches slathered with cranberry sauce, and often for many days after in different dishes. So, if you’re like me, having too little turkey can be a total disaster. Do you know how to choose the right amount of turkey to feed your Thanksgiving Day guests?

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