Weekend Link Love – Edition 353

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Research of the Week

High levels of circulating coffee metabolites are associated with a lower colorectal cancer risk.

People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity are more likely to have an autoimmune disease.

Among people with hereditary neuroticism, consumption of fermented foods may reduce social anxiety.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 72: : Mark Sisson, Brad Kearns, and Elle Russ: I get together for a roundtable chat about just about everything that comes t0 mind — my talk with Laird Hamilton, what motivates Brad and me to train, the difference between a fun race and a positive race, what I learned at Paleo f(x) (and how my talk was received), whether Primal/paleo is finally leveling off, and much, much more.

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.

• The Greatest Piece of Exercise Equipment Ever Invented
• The Definitive Guide to Napping

Also, be sure to check out and subscribe to the (relatively) brand new Primal Endurance Podcast.

Weekly sweepstakes: Submit a review for The Primal Blueprint Podcast or The Primal Endurance Podcast on iTunes and submit this form for a chance to win a Primal prize package. One new winner is chosen every week!

Interesting Blog Posts

The benefits of near-infrared light.

Some thoughts (and links) on low back pain.

Media, Schmedia

The FDA has banned trans fats. Here are five facts about the decision.

I vote for “killer frisbee.”

Everything Else

Just cause you’re a night owl doesn’t mean you should be eating late. Refraining from late night food might save your brain.

Want to support standing workstations for school kids? Give Tim Ferriss a birthday present.

The use of native hallucinogens to improve the senses and performance of hunting dogs in lowland Ecuador and Peru: rather than chasing balls, these dogs are tripping them.

Find a farmers’ market near you. Or is it farmers market? I’ve never been able to decide.

A UK dermatologist is saying regular sun exposure is good, not bad, for us.

Recipe Corner

• Go make this salted watermelon ice right now.
• Salad, for breakfast? Yep.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Jun 23 – Jun 29)

• 16 Things That Affect Your Gut Bacteria – Almost everything that can and will change the composition, function, and health of your gut biome.
• Believe It or Not, the Human Body is Remarkably Resilient – You can always improve. It’s never too late.

Comment of the Week

You forgot one, Mark.

The 3.5 hour nap – Usually preceded by a half slab of ribs and a lazy Saturday morning. This is the “sweet spot” for those who have finished their household chores the day before and find themselves with nothing else to do for the remainder of the afternoon.

– Of course! How’d I forget that one?

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