Keto Diet Benefits | Mark’s Daily Apple

A little appreciated (but important) fact: for most of human history, the average person would have been regularly exposed to ketosis. This was mostly light and transient, sometimes more protracted, but they were never far from a mildly ketogenic state. Food wasn’t always a sure thing, after all, and carbs weren’t necessarily readily available year-round. […]

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Research of the Week Micronutrients for mitochondria. Grass-fed meat and milk are higher in phytonutrients. Keto diets with 5% protein might be bad for heart function. What a joke. High-intensity lifting plus chocolate milk equal muscle growth for young men. Lactase persistence allowed greater calorie intake. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Health Coach Radio: Ethan […]

Keto Meal Plan | Mark’s Daily Apple

The purpose of this meal plan is to show what a week’s worth of keto-friendly (and totally Primal) meals could look like. This is how I eat day in and day out. Since I’ve been eating Primally for many years now, it’s second nature for me. But for folks who are new to this way […]

How to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Every once in a while, you run into a toddler who enthusiastically chows down on a huge dinner salad or side of ratatouille. Most parents, though, struggle to get their kids to eat more vegetables. If you’re raising a picky eater, join the club. That can be frustrating for you as a parent, but it’s […]

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Research of the Week Erectile dysfunction drugs reduce heart disease risk. Bacterial pneumonia killed a lot of people with COVID. Excess fructose can make you fat, particularly if it comes from soda. Fat-adapted athletes burn more fat at higher intensities. Solar activity linked to fetal growth. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Health Coach Radio: Philip […]

Keto Shopping List | Mark’s Daily Apple

As you begin a ketogenic diet, grocery shopping can become a confusing task. You may begin to question each item, unsure if it supports or hinders your new eating approach. Is this the right kind of fat? What cut of meat should I be buying? Does this constitute “very low carb?” I created this guide […]

7 Landmine Exercises | Mark’s Daily Apple

Anyone interested in building muscle, getting stronger, and improving their balance and ability to perform athletically and generate lots of force should consider training with the landmine barbell attachment. In my opinion, there’s no better fusion of free and machine weights. You get the freedom of free weights, but along a spectrum of available pathways. […]

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Research of the Week Meat and livestock are good for the world. In people with hearing loss, hearing aids may reduce dementia. Myo-inositol and selenium restore thyroid function to people with autoimmune thyroiditis. The Medieval Catholic Church effectively splintered state power to retain its own. Media headlines have got more negative over time. New Primal […]

What to Eat When Going Keto

Now and then I’ll read comments on keto discussion forums that boast about being able to eat anything if they’re just sure to stay below 50 grams of carbs a day. I’ll be direct here and say this is the wrong way to do keto. Unfortunately, many people get overzealous about macro counts and lose […]

New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 218

Research of the Week Breaking up evening sitting with resistance training lowers blood sugar and insulin levels. Driving after bad sleep is like driving after a few drinks. Quercetin may prevent frailty. Methane isn’t as warming as we thought. New onset diabetes may signal the malignant transformation of pancreatic cysts. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal […]