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It is almost the first day of spring but, unfortunately, it is not a time of celebration or renewal. For many people, a number that increases every day, there is isolation and quarantine while the COVID-19 pandemic, also known as coronavirus, spreads through the world and our communities. It’s out of our hands. We must try and do the best we can with what we have. Exercise, movement, a focus on some sort of routine can be essential to one’s physical, as well as mental, well being. Lord knows there are plenty of coaches and trainers telling you the same thing online.

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How’s everyone doing out there? I hope you are all doing your best to protect your health, including your mental health. These are wild times to say the least.

I don’t know what it is like in your neck of the woods. Where I live, a lot of people saw the writing on the wall at the end of last week and prepared to self-quarantine. Stores were suddenly packed as people stocked up with the necessary supplies to stay home for several weeks. (Yes, and dozens of rolls of paper towels and toilet paper, too.)

I’m sure many of you have already put recommended social distancing policies into place. If you haven’t stocked your homes with supplies that will allow you to avoid going out as much as possible, now’s the time. I’m going to focus on prepping your kitchen today. Don’t forget the other parts, though: prescription and over-the-counter medicines, basic hygiene (soap, laundry detergent), pet food.

How Much Do I Really Need?

That’s hard to say. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having a two-week supply of food. On the other hand, it’s clear from some of the hardest-hit areas around the world that we all face the possibility of staying in for longer than that. A lot of people are stocking up for longer, but please remember that everyone needs to shop now. Prepare for a few weeks, yes. Hoard for months, no.

I’m sensitive to the fact that not everybody has the resources to buy two or three weeks of food at one time. Even in countries that have implemented strict closures, grocery stores have remained open. That means we can hope and expect that we’ll be able to shop for more food as we need it even if stricter quarantines go into effect. Of course, do what you can to be safe—avoid crowds, keep your distance from other shoppers, don’t go out if you’re feeling sick, wash your hands after leaving the store.

What Should I Get?

You’ll want to pick up extra frozen and shelf-stable food. Also get your usual groceries—meat, eggs, produce, and so on—to last through the first week.

In my opinion, this isn’t the time to split hairs between “Primal” and “not Primal.” Yes, it’s great to stick to your normal nutrient-dense foods to support overall wellness right now. At the same time, if you’d feel more comfortable having a pound of dried beans in your cupboard just in case, go for it.

Obviously don’t buy food that makes you sick. Beans work for me; they might not work for you. I’m also not advocating you dive face-first into sheet cake. Just don’t let perfect be the enemy of good, especially if your stores have limited supplies right now. Make the best decisions you can, but the last thing any of us needs is unnecessary added stress right now.

Provisions List

The list below is to give you ideas. You obviously don’t need everything here.

BEFORE SHOPPING

• Check your spice cabinet. I’m not putting any herbs and spices on the list, so add any you want to restock.
• Check your salt. Cooking without salt is a major bummer, plus you want to keep your electrolytes up.
• Take stock of what you already have in your fridge and pantry. Don’t bother to buy more tuna if you already have a whole case. Leave some for the next shopper.

STOCK YOUR FRIDGE

• Fresh meat/poultry/seafood to cook the first week
• Fresh produce to cook the first week*
• Eggs
• Condiments (salad dressings, mayo, ketchup & mustard)
• Fermented foods*: sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi (gut health is always important!)
• Dairy products: Greek yogurt, cheese, cream for your coffee

Don’t forget that a lot of produce actually doesn’t require refrigeration, such as:

• Avocados (keep them in the fridge to delay ripening, though)
• Potatoes, sweet potatoes
• Winter squashes: acorn, spaghetti, kabocha, delicata, pumpkins
• Stone fruits: peaches, plums, nectarines
• Apples, pears
• Citrus fruits (just watch for rotten ones—they’ll spoil everything)
• Whole melons
• Bananas
• Onions
• Garlic
• Peppers (store in a paper bag)

STOCK YOUR FREEZER

• Frozen meat/poultry
• Frozen fish
• Frozen vegetables (for smoothies, don’t forget frozen greens and even avocados if you can find them)
• Frozen berries
• Butter

STOCK YOUR PANTRY

• Canned/tinned fish
• Coffee/tea
• Collagen
• Cooking oils (olive, coconut, avocado, etc.), ghee
• Coconut milk
• Nuts & nut butter
• Bone broth
• Pasta sauce
• Grain-free pasta (e.g., Banza)
• Jerky, beef sticks, biltong, hard salami
• Olives
• Grain-free crackers
• Grain-free granola
• Whey protein powder
• Protein bars
• Dark chocolate
• Non-dairy milk in Tetra Paks
• Creamer like Better Half and Nutpods (shelf stable until opened)
• Beans 
• Quinoa
• Lentils
• Rice

*Note that fermented foods that are shelf stable, like sauerkraut and pickles, have been heat-treated. That kills the living organisms that make fermented foods so beneficial for health. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy shelf-stable pickles or sauerkraut, of course, but don’t eat them for their probiotics.

**The items in italics are ones that I would consider “borderline” foods in terms of Primal sensibilities.

BAKING (OPTIONAL)

• Chia seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Flax seeds
• Coconut flakes
• Coconut flour
• Almond flour
• Paleo pancake mix (e.g., Birch Benders)

MISCELLANY

• Electrolytes
• Parchment paper
• Food storage containers and bags

GENERAL TIPS

If you’re feeling anxious about leaving the house or, for example, you’re immunocompromised and need to take extra precautions, consider grocery delivery services like Instacart and Amazon Prime Whole Foods delivery. Last time I looked, they were predictably running much slower than usual, but they were still operating. Some grocery stores do curbside pick-up so you don’t have to get out of your car. Order meat and seafood online if you have freezer space. If you have a favorite brand of protein bar or gluten-free bread or whatever, look to see if you can order directly from the company.

Expect that everything might be slower than normal and supplies might be limited. Plan ahead if you can, but also don’t hoard food. And yes, I know that’s vague. We’re all figuring this out as we go along.

If you have kids at home, this is a great time to get them involved with cooking. Little ones can help you wash produce, stir ingredients, brush oil, tear lettuce, and break apart broccoli and cauliflower. Older kids can progress to using different kitchen appliances with supervision, cutting herbs with scissors, chopping ingredients once they can handle a knife, and helping read recipes to you while you cook.

Minimize Waste

One way to avoid having to shop more often is to make the most of what you have. Here are my three favorite ways to avoid waste:

• Make bone broth with all your vegetable and meat scraps and bones. I use my slow cooker because I can add scraps to it over a day as I cook, but the stovetop or a pressure cooker also works great. You can also freeze scraps to use later.
• If you have a stockpile of nuts, you can make your own nut milk for coffee or chia pudding. Then use the pulp in recipes, such as these from Elana Amsterdam of Elana’s Pantry.
• If your freezer isn’t full, freeze leftovers before they go bad so you can thaw and reheat them later.

GO EASY ON YOURSELF

Like I said, we’re all figuring this out as we go along. I know a lot of people are dealing with financial and food insecurity right now. If you need support or ideas for how to make it through, please reach out in the comments.

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Here are the 42 best bodyweight exercises you can do to build muscle and burn fat, no gym required! 

These are the exact exercises we start our coaching clients on and I’m pumped to share them with you today!

Have your Nerd Fitness Coach create a bodyweight workout you can do anywhere! Learn more here:

We’ve organized the exercises by major muscle groups (click to jump to those movements):

• The 11 Best Lower-Body Exercises
• The 8 Best Upper-Body – Push Exercises
• The 7 Best Upper-Body – Pull Exercises
• The 11 Best Core Exercises
• 5 Full-Body Exercises (Dynamic Movements)
• How to Build a Bodyweight Workout

Plus, we’ll pull it all together at the end so you can create a complete bodyweight workout routine!

Note: If you’re here because your gym is shut down due to the outbreak of Covid-19, check out our guide “How to Stay In Shape (While Staying Inside).”

Alright, let’s get to it.

The 11 Best Lower-Body Bodyweight Exercises

You don’t need the gym for “leg day.” Do the following wherever! 

#1) ASSISTED BODYWEIGHT SQUAT (if you can’t do regular bodyweight squats):

#2) BODYWEIGHT SQUAT:

If you want even more instruction, here’s how to do a proper bodyweight squat:

#3) ASSISTED PISTOL SQUAT:

#4) PISTOL SQUAT:

#5) SUPPORTED LUNGES:

#6) REGULAR LUNGES:

#7) SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT:

#8) HIP BRIDGE:

#9) CALF RAISE:

#10) STEP UP:

#11) BOX JUMP:

The 8 Best Push Bodyweight Exercises

Let’s walk you through the best bodyweight exercises to train your push muscles. We’ll more or less progress in difficulty as we go.

#1) KNEE PUSH-UP:

#2) ELEVATED PUSH-UP:

#3) PUSH-UP:

We have a whole article on how to do a proper push-up, but we also cover it extensively in this 5 minute video:

#4) DECLINE PUSH-UP:

#5) SIDE-TO-SIDE PUSH-UP:

#6) ASSISTED DIP:

With a resistance band, you can start performing assisted dips. A great exercise while you build up strength for normal dips.

#7) DIP:

Here’s how to do a proper bodyweight dip if you’d like a step-by-step guide.

#8) HANDSTAND (WALL WALK):

The wall walk is a great exercise as you progress into a full handstand. If you’re a complete newbie to turning upside down, check out our guide “Get Your First Handstand” for a full tutorial.

Some of our coaching clients have gotten their first handstand under our watch, which always puts a smile on my face. If you’re interested we’d love to help you too!

Have your Nerd Fitness Coach help you get your first handstand, step-by-step! Learn more here.

The 7 Best Pull Bodyweight Exercises

Don’t neglect your pull muscles when creating your bodyweight workout. Here are the top 7 to include:

#1) INVERTED BODYWEIGHT ROW (HIGH):

An inverted bodyweight row can be a great “pull” exercise if you can’t do a pull-up yet, or if you don’t have a proper pull-up bar nearby. Because a good sturdy table can be used for inverted rows:

Alternatively, you could do doorframe rows if your table seems sketchy:

#2) INVERTED BODYWEIGHT ROW (LOW):

Once you get comfortable doing an inverted bodyweight row, try going lower to increase the difficulty.

#3) BAR HANG:

#4A) ASSISTED PULL-UPS (WITH BAND):

A resistance band is a great tool to help build strength for proper pull-ups. It’s part of our arsenal for getting your first pull-up.

#4B) ASSISTED PULL-UPS (WITH BOX):

#5) NEGATIVE PULL-UPS:

Once you start to feel confident enough you can do assisted pull-ups and support MOST of your own weight, start looking into negative pull-ups.

Jump and hold yourself above the bar, and then slowly, under control, lower yourself to the ‘starting position’ of a pull-up.

Then repeat!

This is a great way to build up enough strength to eventually get your first pull-up.

#6) PULL-UP:

We have a full guide on proper pull-up form so you can hone in your technique.

#7) CHIN-UPS:

Much like a pull-up, but with your palms facing toward you.

Here’s a video going over proper pull-up and chin-up form:

Want someone to build you a custom made progression plan for doing your first pull-up?

Our 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program will do just that, plus your coach can review your movements through our app so you’ll know your training correctly and safely.

You’re not alone on this journey. Let our Online Coaches help you conquer your first pull-up!

The 11 Best Core Bodyweight Exercises

Our next stop on building a bodyweight workout finds us at the core. Here are the 10 best exercises to include:

#1) REVERSE CRUNCH:

#2) KNEE-PLANK:

#3) PLANK:

#4) SIDE PLANK:

#5) HIP BRIDGE HOLD:

#6) HANGING KNEE TUCK:

#7) JUMPING KNEE TUCK:

#8) HOLLOW BODY HOLD:

The hollow body is one of the best ways to engage the midsection and stabilize the body. We utilize the hollow body exercise as part of our strategy for getting your first handstand.

Once you get comfortable holding the position, try…

#9) HOLLOW BODY ROCKING:

#10) KNEES TO ELBOWS:

#11) TOES TO BAR:

Catch our guide “How to Strengthen Your Core” for even more exercise ideas!

5 Dynamic BOdy weight Exercises (Full Body)

Next, we’ll cover some dynamic full-body exercises to get your heart rate roaring during your workout.

#1) WALKING JACKS:

#2) JUMPING JACKS:

#3) STAR JACKS:

#4) BURPEES:

#5) BURPEES WITH PULL-UP (WHAA…):

How to Build a Bodyweight Workout

Alright, it’s time to pull this whole guide together and build a bodyweight workout!

We will pick a bodyweight exercise from each section:

• Lower Body
• Upper Body – Push
• Upper Body – Pull
• Core
• Dynamic (Full Body)

We’ll aim for 3 to 4 sets under each category for 8-12 reps.

Plus, we’ll bookend the workout with a dynamic warm-up (DON’T SKIP) and a post-workout stretch.

Your warm-up can look like this:

Your post-workout stretch can look like this:

Example Bodyweight Workout:

1. Dynamic Warm-Up
2. Jumping Jacks: 10 reps
3. Bodyweight Squats: 10 reps
4. Push-ups: 10 reps
5. Pull-ups: 10 reps
6. Reverse Crunch: 10 reps
7. Repeat 2-6 two more times, for 3 complete circuits.
8. Post-workout stretch.

Boom!

You now have a bodyweight workout you can do in your own home.

You can mix and match from each category or progress to more difficult moves as you get stronger.

Now, you don’t HAVE to do these exercises at home. You can even do them while exercising around the world, like I did!

If you want to learn all the fine details of building a workout, make sure you check out our extensive guide “How to Build Your Own Workout Routine.“ It’ll walk you through creating a program of bodyweight exercises – or using weights if you want to train in a gym.

Don’t want to bother creating your own bodyweight workout? No problem, I have two options for you:

• Beginner Bodyweight Workout
• Advanced Bodyweight Workout

Start at the Beginner workout and move onto the Advanced when it becomes easy.

This should help you get started with a bodyweight training routine. But we hear frequently that people want MORE instruction, MORE guidance, and MORE workouts.

If that’s you, we have MULTIPLE options to take the next step. Pick the option below that best aligns with your goals and timeline:

1) If you want step-by-step guidance, a custom bodyweight training program that levels up as you get stronger, and a coach to keep you accountable, check out our killer 1-on-1 coaching program:

Our coaching program changes lives. Learn how!

2) Good at following instructions? Check out our self-paced online course, the Nerd Fitness Academy.

The Academy has 20+ workouts for both bodyweight or weight training, a benchmark test to determine your starting workout, HD demonstrations of every movement, boss battles, meal plans, a questing system, and supportive community.

Learn more about The Nerd Fitness Academy!

3) Join the Rebellion! We need good people like you in our community, the Nerd Fitness Rebellion. 

Sign up in the box below to enlist and get our guide, Strength Training 101: Everything You Need to Know. It’ll help you start incorporating these bodyweight moves into your training.

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• Everything you need to know about getting strong.
• Workout routines for bodyweight AND weight training.
• How to find the right gym and train properly in one.

Alright, your turn: I’d love to hear how your bodyweight training is going!

Did you make your own workout? Try one of ours? Include different moves we didn’t cover today?

Leave a comment below with your results or any questions you have on bodyweight training.

For the Rebellion!

-Steve

PS: I highlighted “42” bodyweight exercises in honor of the late, great Douglas Adams.

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Which type of athlete are you?

The one who never stops training? The athlete who tries to out grind the competition?

Or are you the one constantly looking for a way to hack the system?

Which is better?

From a health perspective, which increases injury risk: overtraining or undertraining?

The answer? Both.

Working way too hard is as detrimental as not working hard enough.

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As COVID-19 rapidly spreads, it’s becoming more critical that you take protective action as early as possible. To that end, I held a live webinar on March 14, 2020, to discuss what we know about COVID-19, share information on what you can do to slow its spread, and answer your questions about the current situation. We’ve transcribed that webinar so you can use this information to keep yourself and your family as prepared and as healthy as possible.

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Hi folks, in this edition of Ask a Health Coach, Erin discusses the benefits of being metabolically flexible, the physical and psychological reasons behind cravings, and what to do when you’re too exhausted to work out. Keep your questions coming in the MDA Facebook Group or in the comments section below.

William asked:

“I know eating Primally is right for me, but I’m struggling to stay consistent and end up making bad choices about 50% of the time. How can I be more disciplined?”

First, I want to commend you for having the awareness to know that eating this way works for you. Recognizing that is a huge step toward reaching your goals. The second thing I want to do is reiterate Mark’s 80/20 principle. If you’re eating Primally 80% of the time, the other 20% can be reserved for well-intentioned, but practical choices when eating that way just doesn’t work out—maybe an impromptu lunch with co-workers or a fun afternoon eating ice cream with the kids.

I use a similar approach with my clients that’s a little more laid back and intuitive, but the main goal is to create metabolic flexibility in the body. That means your body can run on whatever type of fuel (fat, protein, carbohydrates) that’s currently available. It can use these fuel sources, so it ends up storing less.

Remember, life is full of unpredictable moments, and learning how to roll with them sets you up for success by teaching resiliency (how you pick yourself back up after a slip-up), intuition (learning what not to do next time), and troubleshooting (understanding the triggers and avoiding them when you can).

Another thing to mention is your perception of how well you’re doing. You say you make “bad choices about 50% of the time.” What would happen if you reframed things to look at it differently? Cognitive Reframing, by the way, is a psychological technique that identifies and then disputes limiting thoughts and beliefs to create a more positive interpretation of a situation.

I don’t love using phrases like good or bad, but when we reframe your situation, I can see you’re making good choices about half the time. And that’s something to be proud of. You can also use reframing in how you talk about the foods you “get to enjoy” versus the foods you “can’t have”. Take a look at all the areas of your life where you’re having glass-half-empty moments instead of glass-half-full ones.

Veronica asked:

“My cravings are out of control. Help!”

When my clients first switch from a typical Standard American Diet of low-fat yogurt, sandwiches, and pastas to heartier protein-based meals, they have cravings now and then. So, you’re totally not alone here. But the longer they stay at it, the less tempted they are.

During this adaptation period, I encourage you to really dig into why you’re having these cravings. The obvious question is: Are you eating enough food? It’s never about calorie deprivation, so make sure you’re eating plenty of protein and healthy fat to keep you satiated.

It’s important to tune into the psychological reasons you might be having cravings, too. I recommend using a food journal to jot down how you’re feeling when those cravings come on (Are you stressed out? Lonely? Sad? Nervous? Excited?). Then, brainstorm alternative ways to deal with those emotional triggers in a healthier way that doesn’t involve food.

You might reach for a pint of Haagen-Dazs after a stressful day at work. But what are you really craving? Comfort? Security? Peace and quiet? Think about other activities that bring you that same feeling. It could be meditating, reading a book, or calling a friend you haven’t talked to in a while. Be curious about the whys.

I also firmly believe that it wouldn’t be the end of the world if you had something with carbs. A few months ago, I drank a full sugar, full dairy pumpkin spice latte and I didn’t die. Again, having an 80/20 approach to eating gets you out of that restrictive “I-can’t-have-that” mentality and lifts the heavy burden of needing to do it right all the time.

Tamzin asked:

“Any tips for a tired, stressed-out single mom with too much to do and not enough time? I rarely get a chance to exercise, and when I do, I’m too exhausted to find the motivation.”

Overwhelm is such a common feeling, especially when you’re tackling everything on your own. And I can see why adding a workout to your to-do list isn’t a top priority. That said, exercise doesn’t have to look like exercise. It doesn’t have to be a full 60-minute sweat session to count. Going for a walk outside, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and getting up and moving regularly—to refill your water bottle, play with the kids, or do air squats or pushups—goes a long way.

In fact, research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association shows that any type of movement is beneficial, stating that women who get lots of light physical activity (versus women who don’t exercise at all) may have up to a 42% lower risk of having a heart attack and a 22% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Remember this: Self-care is going to serve you best during this time. That means making sure you’re getting high-quality sleep and fueling yourself with nutrient-dense foods. When my clients tell me they’re too busy to get to bed earlier or make nourishing meals for themselves, all I hear is “I don’t value myself.” If that’s true for you, ask yourself how important your health is, how important having good energy is, and how important it is to have a solid sense of well-being.

Find ways to integrate more self-care into your day, and if you need a hand restructuring your habits around exercise, sleep, or nutrition, working with a health coach can be a huge help.

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The human body is an amazing machine, capable of self-regulation and internal healing. Plus, it is loaded with natural ways to prevent sickness and disease. Eating a healthy diet full of fresh fruits, veggies, healthy fat, and proteins gives the body great fuel to work with. There are a few additional ways to supercharge your […]

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Transform boring egg salad with Primal Kitchen®Pesto Mayo and roasted garlic. We served the egg salad in endive leaves, but you can also use celery, lettuce, or nori sheets. To avoid the garlic from touching aluminum foil when roasting, first wrap the cut head of garlic with a piece of parchment to make a pouch, and fold the parchment over the top, then wrap the foil around the parchment to make a sealed pouch.

Keto Pesto Egg Salad

Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 head of garlic
• Drizzle of avocado oil
• 3 1/2 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Pesto Mayo
• Belgian endive leaves
• Dried or fresh basil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cut off the top of a head of garlic and drizzle the exposed cloves with a little bit of avocado oil. Wrap the head of garlic up tightly in a small piece of parchment and then wrap a piece of foil around the parchment to make a sealed pouch.

Place in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cloves of garlic are softened and golden. Squeeze out about 3–4 of the roasted cloves of garlic and mash them.

Meanwhile, bring a pot about half full of water to a boil on your stovetop. Add a pinch of salt to the water. When the water reaches a boil, carefully place the eggs into the water using a spoon.

Allow the eggs to boil for 12 minutes, then drain the water. Fill the pot with cold water, then drain the water and fill it one more time with cold water. Allow the eggs to rest for 15 minutes.

Carefully peel the eggs and mash them with a fork. Mash 3–4 cloves of the roasted garlic into the eggs. Add the Primal Kitchen Pesto Mayo and mash until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and a few pinches of dried basil.

Serve the egg salad in endive leaves. Top with fresh black pepper and a sprinkle of dried or fresh basil.

Nutrition Information (¼ of egg salad):

Calories: 239
Total Carbs: 1 gram
Net Carbs: 1 gram
Fat: 21 grams
Protein: 12 grams

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If you have been to the store lately, you have likely seen a reduction in certain home supplies such as disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, hand soap, and even home cleaning products. The spread of COVID-19 has increased the demand for such products, and manufacturers are struggling to keep up. No worries, you can create your […]

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Research of the Week

High blood pressure makes the coronavirus more dangerous.

How maternal obesity affects the offspring.

In women with PCOS, those going low-carb have better insulin sensitivity.

Homo erectus was probably really good at persistence hunting without water.

Dietary salt mitigates the damaging metabolic effects of a high-rice diet in rodents.

Low-calorie keto is safe for obese patients with mild kidney failure who want to lose weight.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 385: The Primal Endurance Revolution: Host Brad Kearns and I chat about how Primal Endurance principles have changed the endurance game—and how they can revolutionize your health and performance.

Episode 386: Catharine Arnston: Host Elle Russ chats with Catharine Arnston, CEO and founder of ENERGYbits—a company making nutrient-dense algae tablets.

Primal Health Coach Radio, Episode 51: Laura and Erin chat with Brad Kearns about the long-term and sustainable benefits of the keto diet.

Media, Schmedia

Fecal transplants aren’t risk-free.

Plant-based activist group sues California for failing to list processed meat as a carcinogen.

Interesting Blog Posts

What’s it like to have a “mild” case of the novel coronavirus?

Digital stillface.

Social Notes

Natalie Grasso’s Primal Health Coach success story: “it helped me get out of my own way.”

On countering oxalate overload.

Everything Else

The fatality rate may be overestimated.

When analyzing the “healthiness” of a food, consumers are more likely to worry about sugar than other components like saturated fat or salt. Next up: seed oils!

It’s a good time to buy lobster.

This is funny.

Things I’m Up to and Interested in

Improvement in efficiency I found amazing: Using different grazing methods to go from each cow needing 250 acres to each cow needing just 20 in the desert of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Argument I found counterintuitive at first: How the coronavirus may have saved Chinese lives.

Article I found interesting: Why are children (seemingly) spared?

Twitter thread I found helpful: Reassuring facts about the coronavirus.

Old research I haven’t seen addressed much: Animal studies show that taking antipyretics (fever-reducers) during influenza increases mortality. Are fevers adaptive?

Question I’m Asking

You probably noticed a lot of coronavirus content today. Sorry about that. There wasn’t a whole lot else to share. Pretty much everyone and everything was focused on that singular topic.

Next week I’ll be doing a Dear Mark. Do you have any questions related to the coronavirus? I’m quite limited in what I can answer with any amount of expertise, but I can certainly offer my perspective.

Recipe Corner

• Crab cakes, or paleo krabby patties.
• One pan, some chicken, and a bunch of turmeric.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Mar 8–Mar 14)

• Ultimate Guide to Non-Dairy Milks – All about “milk.”
• What’s the “Pegan Diet” (and How Does it Compare to Primal?)– Well, what is it?

Comment of the Week

“The coronavirus article seems an impressive case of willful ignorance for a man with PhD after his name. Experts have been at pains to emphasize the imperative to slow the spread because it will rapidly and completely overwhelm our medical system. Basically, very ill people will go essentially untreated, the virus will rage throughout our hospitals, which are full of especially vulnerable people, and countless senior living facilities of all kinds will become scenes of shocking carnage, at least by standards moderns are accustom to. I think a reasonable people can conclude this is a scenario worth trying to head off.”

– Good point, DBW.

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