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Research of the Week
Frequent eating does not reduce appetite.
In Americans, “adipose tissue LA (linoleic acid) has increased by 136% over the last half century.”
Standing at work is great and all, but what happens when you get home?
Now they admit it: going barefoot improves balance and posture and could even prevent common lower leg injuries.
Nine “micro-workouts” per week might give better strength, size, and performance gains than three longer workouts.
Pretty much every light emitting device, including the Kindle Paperwhite, disrupts sleep.
New Primal Blueprint Podcasts
Episode: Dr. Dana Lyons: Dr. Lyons is a Primal-aligned (and certified) holistic health practitioner. In this week’s episode, she and host Elle Russ discuss willpower, sugar addiction, acupuncture, mindfulness, and the potential synergy between Eastern and Western systems of medicine.
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.
- A Case Against Cardio, Part 27
- Should You Reduce Your Iron Intake?
- What’s Behind Your Poor Health?: Life Versus Lifestyle Issues
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Interesting Blog Posts
Be a writer who moves/a mover who writes.
When being overweight is good for you.
“If it couldn’t be recorded, why bother doing it at all?”
Media, Schmedia
The creators of the We Love Paleo movie are fighting back against critics who say feeding kids meat, fruit, veggies, nuts, roots, tubers, and healthy fats is tantamount to child endangerment.
REI’s president and CEO has an interesting take on the modern office.
Next time, search for “paleo diet” instead of “paleolithic diet.”
Everything Else
A new device can reduce or eliminate blue light from your TV display.
The pigeon prank that never was (for now).
Sick Ugandan red colobus monkeys practice herbal medicine.
“Bro, you mid-Victorian?”
Low-carbers burn more fat during exercise and have glycogen for when it counts.
Like your poop? Bank it while you can.
Recipe Corner
- Smoky chicken kale soup: absolutely delicious and simple.
- Roasting is an underrated way to treat cauliflower, particularly when it’s spicy.
Time Capsule
One year ago (Nov 24 – Nov 30)
- Not Just for Bodybuilders: The Many Wheys Whey Protein Can Improve Your Health – It does whey more than build muscle.
- What It Means to Be Thankful for Your Health – They say showing gratitude can be good for your health. Showing gratitude for your good health should be really good for your health.
Comment of the Week
“A 40-60 range might be ideal, as drops in insulin sensitivity have been seen at slightly higher levels, but don’t quote me on that.” -Mark Sisson
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