2019 was a big year here. I’ll start with the obvious. I sold Primal Kitchen® to Kraft Heinz back at the start. And though some of you expressed doubt and skepticism (totally understandable), I’m happy to report that things are going great. The brand and its products are still as high quality as ever while appearing...
Research of the Week Analysis of Stone Age chewing gum reveals the DNA of a hunter-gatherer woman from ancient Denmark; duck and hazelnut remnants from her last meal were also detected. Once again, insulin resistance is linked to Alzheimer’s. Going vegan for a month drops B12, iodine, zinc, and riboflavin status. Good luck with all that. Living in space...
Today’s guest post is written by Elle Russ. Many of you know her as host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. She’s also the author of Primal Blueprint Publishing’s popular The Paleo Thyroid Solution and a brand new book – Confident As Fu*k (foreword by yours truly). She’s been a great colleague and good friend over...
Good morning, everyone! I’ve got a success story coming up later today, but this morning I’m thrilled to share that I’m giving away 10 copies of Keto For Life. Whether you’ve been thinking about a copy for yourself or one for a friend or family member who would be interested, register by tomorrow night 12/17/19 midnight...
Research of the Week Blocking fatty acid oxidation when fatty acids are elevated turns out to be a terrible idea. Evidence for optimism. More potassium in the diet, more IGF-1 in the muscles. It’s unclear if surgery is effective for rotator cuffs. Ketones improve cognition in patients with type 2 diabetes. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 393: Tara Garrison: Host Elle Russ...
Research of the Week Time-restricted eating improves body composition, weight loss, blood lipids, blood pressure, and sleep quality in patients on statins. Social media abstinence fails to produce improvements in psychological well-being. Using springy bamboo poles makes it easier to carry more than your bodyweight. The more you run each week, the lower your omega-3 index. Runners, eat your...
It’s Giving Tuesday, and while I know the world is full of good causes, today I’m highlighting one close to my heart. It’s one I’ve contributed to significantly because it matters on so many levels. I’ve spent nearly 14 years working against the tide of misinformation out there around human health and agricultural agenda. Diana...
Research of the Week Eating peanuts before one year of age may protect against peanut allergy. High levels of de novo lipogenesis-derived fatty acids linked to heart disease. Oyster farming is environmentally congruent. Fat cats. Given ad libitum access to food, dogs prioritize fat and protein over carbs. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 391: Martin Silva: Host Elle Russ chats with Martin...
Good morning, folks. So, is it too soon to start looking ahead to 2020? I’m joking. I’m on social media, I’ve seen all the posts urging, “There’s only ____ days left in this decade. What will you do to make it epic?!” (Feels like a little too much pressure, but maybe that’s just me.) Still, the countdown...
Research of the Week Binge drinkers have a lower prefrontal cortical response to alcohol. Implanting fecal matter from people with colon cancer into healthy rodents gives them precancerous lesions. Fecal transplants from people without colon cancer have no such effect. Vegans have more sick days. Creatine may treat depression. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 390: Rob and Kendra Benson: Host Elle...