Research of the Week While processed meat intake was linked to worse cognitive health, unprocessed meat intake was linked to better cognitive health (although they didn’t emphasize that last part in the conclusion). Babies born with higher ... [Continue Reading]
Ask a Health Coach: No Time for Self-Care?
Hey folks! In this week’s Ask a Health Coach, Erin is answering your questions about eating primally on the road, what to do when you feel like you’re forcing yourself to exercise, and the role coherent breathing plays in reducing anxiety. Got a ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 138
Research of the Week Older dancers have superior gait and balance. Great way for seniors to “train.” Having elevated blood sugar levels “reprogram” your stem cells to increase your risk of atherosclerosis. A piece of chocolate ... [Continue Reading]
Learn to Listen to Your Body Again
Summer parties, BBQs, a few adult beverages. Heck, it’s been forever since you’ve had a little fun — and this past year has been rough — so why not indulge? Why not pile on the treat foods and keep the sangria flowing? While you’re at it, go ahead ... [Continue Reading]
The Incredible Benefits of Barefoot Workouts
The craziest thing happened to me once on a hike. It was a decent one—about 8 miles roundtrip, with plenty of elevation gain. I went up just fine, even picking up random logs and rocks to carry along the way to add to the experience (and intensity). ... [Continue Reading]
Why Am I So Hungry After Exercise?
You know the stereotype: People who exercise hard, then eat harder. I’m talking about the marathon runner-in-training lounging on the couch with a bag of chips beside them and a gallon of ice cream balanced on their chest, or the hardcore CrossFitter ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy—What I Read This Week: Edition 137
Want to pursue a career as a Primal Health Coach? Or maybe you just want to really drill down and learn everything you can for your own personal knowledge? Enter the sweepstakes today for a chance to win free tuition to the Primal Health Coach ... [Continue Reading]
Ask a Health Coach: Getting Your Parents and Kids to Go Primal
Hi folks! This week, Erin is here to help you get the non-primal eaters in your life onboard with your way of eating. From carb-crazed kids to aging parents, she’ll be sharing her own personal strategies for finding balance, while transitioning away ... [Continue Reading]
8 Recovery Methods: What to Do After Your Workout
The most important part of the workout isn’t the workout—it’s after. That’s when muscles grow, when you get stronger, when mitochondria replicate, when glycogen regenerates, when depleted cells rehydrate. It’s where the actual ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy—What I Read This Week: Edition 136
Research of the Week Fasting insulin levels predict non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, even in the absence of diabetes. More magnesium, less hostility. MCT oil improves cognitive function in elderly subjects. Keto mice drink less alcohol. The ... [Continue Reading]
I Believe Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
I’m part of a generation who was at one time, bombarded with the virtues of breakfast being the holy grail of all meals. How many of you were convinced that if you didn’t start your day with a big ‘ol bowl whole-grain cereal accompanied by a side of ... [Continue Reading]
Getting Into Fitness at Age 50 and Beyond
A happy couple take a break from cycling through the countryside by resting at the top of a hill for something to eat. The man is sitting on the chair and the woman is sitting on the grass looking out of the frame. The big 5-0 rolls around and you ... [Continue Reading]
Preparing for a Primal Road Trip
Nothing says classic summer vacation like hitting the open road with friends or family on a road trip. The summer of 2020 brought this old-school family tradition back into fashion, with folks hitting the highways like never before, eager for ... [Continue Reading]