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Now that we’re all settled into November and our clocks have been set back, it’s time to take a look at this month’s Costco sales. Not surprisingly, the warehouse giant is focused on helping all of us get ready for the holidays — whether that means making dinner for a crowd or getting a jumpstart on our holiday shopping.

These are the best deals happening at Costco now through November 26

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Walk down the cereal aisle of any supermarket and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The options seem endless and it’s hard to know where to begin — especially since not all cereal is created equally. Some are about as healthy as a sugar cookie while others pack a nutritious punch. To help you navigate the many brands, we asked three nutrition experts to weigh in.

Here they share their know-how on what to look for when buying breakfast cereal, along with five of their top favorites.

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With midterm elections this week, you may have already figured out where you’ll be tuning in — but have you thought about what you’ll be eating? No matter who you’re voting for in November, one thing is universal: We’ll all need food to fuel us through the night as results roll in.

All the of the dinner, drink, and snack recipes below are either make-ahead or relatively easy and hands-off — all to ensure you won’t be stuck in the kitchen as the night continues. They’re also comforting, satiating, and crowd-friendly, so whether you’re just watching with your family or inviting friends over to tune in, they’ll be plenty to go around, no matter how late the night goes.

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There’s no denying that rice pudding is at the top of the list when it comes to comforting desserts. This classic Indian version, called kheer, is spiced with cardamom and flecked with golden raisins and pistachios, and is sure to become a new favorite. This recipe comes courtesy of Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi; it’s one of her favorite things to make for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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All year long, every single year, a parade of new cookbooks flood the market, and by time the holiday season comes around we’re saturated with new things to read, cook, and give as gifts. This year feels way more special than other years, though, because many of our favorite cooks, chefs, and Twitter provocateurs have new books out — and they are all pretty amazing.

We may even go as far as to say that 2018 was one of the best years for new cookbooks. Translation: If you’re not giving a cookbook as a gift this holiday season, you’re doing your shopping wrong.

We narrowed down our (very) long list of favorites to a manageable curation of 10. These cookbooks, in our expert opinions, are the best ones to give this holiday season — whether you’re shopping for someone else or yourself.

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Research of the Week

The latest MDMA trial finds it’s 76% effective at treating PTSD. Full FDA approval expected by 2021.

As many as 500,000 years ago, Arabia was green, and hominids were living and traveling through there.

Scare yourself to recalibrate your emotions.

Increased frequency of global travel may actually reduce the danger of global pandemics.

CoQ10 is good for type 2 diabetics.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 287: Victoria Field: Host Elle Russ chats with Victoria Field, a world-renowned expert in high-performance and cancer-centered keto nutrition for people and dogs.

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

New surgery students haven’t the manual dexterity necessary to succeed.

Reader Question of the Week

Marek asked:

Hi Mark
This article hit home for me as I’m 57 and living with a slightly enlarged prostate. One of my favourite activities is getting out on my road bike for a good 50 to 75 km ride. I’m wondering if you would know if that is aggravating my prostate? I’ve read so many conflicting reports I’m hoping you may have some insight. Thanks !

Great question.

There may be short-term increases in prostate stress. In men 50 or over, a long bike ride (55-160 km) transiently increases PSA levels by an average of 9.5% when measured 5 minutes post-riding. The longer the ride and the older the rider, the larger the increase. In a sample of 129 riders, just two men had elevated PSA levels before the ride. After the ride, six men had elevated PSA levels. All told, it isn’t very significant, and the authors suggest 48 hours is enough for PSA to return to baseline.

But there probably isn’t any chronic effect. A 2015 meta-analysis of the available research suggested “that there is no effect of cycling on PSA.”

Large observational studies have found road cycling to be linked to increased genital numbness, urethral stricture (where the urethra is blocked or obstructed), but not to any actual sexual problems or impaired urinary function. Oddly enough, cycling-related numbness of the butt was linked to worse sexual function. Padded seats, raising the handlebars to be even with the seat, and using padded shorts seem to improve the symptoms.

I wouldn’t worry. Exercise itself is good for prostate health, as I explained in the prostate post a couple weeks ago. So my gut feeling is that cycling is probably a net plus for the prostate.

Interesting Blog Posts

Paleobiologists attempt to debunk the paleo diet, fail miserably.

Ketosis and arthritis (or the lack thereof).

Social Notes

Went to the doctor.

Halloween has passed, but these NomNomPaleo Halloweenies we made are a great way to get kids involved in the cooking (and eating) process.

Brad Kearns’ last couple podcasts have been great. First, his interview with Vinnie Tortorich and then a “breather” episode where Brad chats about Deepak Chopra insights, longevity, and high-jumping.

Everything Else

AI-created painting fetches hefty price.

Why did thousands of usually-solitary deep sea octopuses gather in the waters outside of Monterey?

I’d vote for him based off this alone.

Wristbands to predict and eventually regulate mood.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was causal: More screen time, less psychological well-being (among teens).

You know what they say: “Lie with Neanderthals, wake up with HPV.”

Article I’m loving: “Why Forests Give You Awe.”

Result you might not have expected: Those who are struggling benefit more from giving advice than receiving it.

Miscellaneous topic I enjoyed: The smell artist.

Question I’m Asking

Will AI-created art—paintings, books, music, etc—ever replace or surpass human art? Or will “something” always be missing?

Recipe Corner

Time Capsule

One year ago (Oct 28– Nov 3)

Comment of the Week

“Imagine if our ancestors had internet news and smart phones. All day long, they’d be getting alerts. ‘Ging of Siberia was mauled by a polar bear.’ ‘Huge attack by Comanches kills 100s. Slaves captured.’ ‘Viking ruler overthrown by brother. Bloodiest battle in Katagut.’ ‘Child goes missing in the bush. Feared eaten by dingos.’ ‘Mayan leader Xocolatte accused of once throwing a cup of coffee at ex-girlfriend.’ ”

Becky imagines if our ancestors had access to the global news cycle.

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With a smart grocery list in hand, you can make easy enchiladas with just five ingredients and no tortilla rolling required. Tender slices of sweet potato are layered with black beans, spinach, cheese, and enchilada sauce, resulting in a gooey, bubbling vegetarian casserole. Sprinkle the top with chopped cilantro and diced avocado and serve with warm corn tortillas.

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Tell the truth? Have you ever taken something out of your fridge, gave it a good smell and checked the label only to find it outdated and still eaten it? The smell test seems to overrule the date stamped on the side at my house…I am one of the guilty ones. If it smells good, […]

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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.

Never let anybody insult pumpkin spice. Calling that spicy autumn combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves “basic” is like calling vanilla “plain.” Few things in the world are as appetizing as the scent of fall pie spices. They smell so warm, cozy, and delicious — I want to put a cinnamon-scented candle in every room of my house.

But as great as scented candles are, an even better way to make a house smell good is to cook something that’s full of pumpkin spices, like this pumpkin pie baked oatmeal, which is a hot, healthy breakfast that’s vegan, gluten-free, and will make your whole house smell delicious.

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If you’re vegan or expecting guests at your Thanksgiving table who are, you know how important it is to make sure that there are plenty of options for them to choose from. Luckily, classic side dishes are often vegetable-forward anyway, so it’s actually not that difficult at all to make it happen. Here are 10 recipes — that all just to happen to be vegan — that’ll make everyone at the table happy.

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