In general, nuts are quite nutritious. They don’t quite hold up to seafood or organ meats, but nuts are super when it comes to minerals.
However, not all nuts are created equal (or at least, some nuts are more equal than others).
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Almost anywhere you go in the world, one thing you’re likely to be able to find is beer.
In fact, that’s one of beer’s largest draws—it can be fun to try to sample as many exotic varieties and microbrews as you can find.
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Louise and I got a dog a few months ago. It’s a Shih Tzu, and we named him Karma. He’s adorable!
In almost completely unrelated news, I’m a really big geek in terms of reading literature on the brain, brain scans, brain technology, and related brain information.
That’s why I deemed the following article worth writing about:
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Bacon, Steak, Eggs, Coconut Oil, and more Bacon.
That sounds both delicious and like a recipe for higher cholesterol, right?
It’s natural to be worried that a Paleo diet will raise your cholesterol and make you more susceptible to heart disease. This article will walk you through everything you need to know to make your own decision about whether or not to be worried.
Recently, there have been quite a few studies examining the link between Anti-Depressants (mostly SSRIs) and birth defects and abnormalities (particularly autism).
And pretty much all of the studies being published show some sort of correlation between SSRIs and Autism, if not other birth abnormalities. So it’s certainly an issue that needs more studies and more research.
However, I really like this recent article that was published on the subject:
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Sugar is tricky. When you look at only good clinical studies (Randomized Double Blind Trials), sugar is only a problem in caloric excess. A lot of people try to argue for more, but the science isn’t there.
However, I think you can easily say that processed sugar in general is a big problem, based on those studies.
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For the past few years, it’s really perturbed me every time I hear someone say or see someone write that beef cattle are contributing to global warming.
The argument I hear is that beef cattle release a lot of methane (a greenhouse gas) and thereby contribute to global warming.
The problem is that this argument is ridiculous, and it has been for a very long time. Fortunately, I’m at least seeing a couple articles starting to refute it, such as this one:
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To be fair, I think that concern over cholesterol is fairly overblown. It’s not that it’s never a problem, but it tends to be more of a symptom of other underlying issues, rather than a problem in and of itself.
However, I know that most folks are still concerned when they see their cholesterol start to creep up. If that’s you, then you’ll likely be interested in this recent study.
(No matter what, the resulting advice is still good for anyone…)
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No.
I’ve said various things in the past about alcohol, and you’ll hear different answers from other people who talk about eating a Paleo diet.
But I don’t care anymore. Alcohol is not healthy, despite what many people say to the contrary.
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There’s a lot of money being made in treating skin conditions.
From acne to psoriasis to rosacea to dandruff, skin conditions are big business. Your local grocery store quite possibly carries more skin care products than vegetables.
Having a lot of money around an issue like this is both good and bad. Take this recent article, for instance:
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I found out about foam rollers about 6 or 7 years ago from Mark Sisson’s blog. It was actually the first post I ever read by Mark.
And just this past week, he pointed me toward an incredibly interesting study on Foam Rollers:
Acute Effects of Self-Myofascial Release Using a Foam Roller on Arterial Function
If you don’t know, a foam roller is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a cylindrical piece of foam that you use to “roll” many parts of your body. Most athletes use foam rollers, and for good reason. It’s an excellent way to massage out your muscles, reduce soreness and stiffness, and gradually improve flexibility in some areas.
But the study above seems to indicate that foam rollers are also good for your heart health. When it comes to your heart, one of the primary dangers is hardening and stiffening of the arteries. But in the study, researchers found that people who regularly used a foam roller had significantly lower stiffness in their arteries.
The study doesn’t propose much in the way of causal mechanisms, so there are various possible explanations. However, given how cheap foam rollers are and how easy they are to use at home, what’s the downside to trying?
Occasionally, I cheat on my Paleo diet (shocking, huh?).
However, even when I cheat, I never eat gluten, and I’m probably the least-sensitive person I know.
Even though I don’t experience any acute symptoms from eating gluten, I still avoid it at all costs.
Although fish is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, it’s something that many of us actually know very little about.
Here in the US, if you don’t grow up very close to an ocean, there’s a good chance that you don’t eat all that much seafood at all. That was definitely the case for me. It wasn’t until my 20s that I realized how much I was missing out on.
It was even longer until I learned how to properly buy and cook seafood and fish.
Super delicious and chock full of muscle-building amino acids.
A great alternative if grass-fed beef is getting boring.
Yup, I’m talking about Bison.
See, I grew up in Georgia, home of Ted Turner. And nobody owns more bison than Ted. (Well, somebody might, but he owns a lot.)
And he even has a restaurant called Ted’s that I used to go to all the time for their bison. (I also loved their milkshakes, but that’s a story for another day.)
Because bison meat is packed with a good dose of protein and has a rich flavor, it is becoming a more popular addition to people’s plates.
So, is bison Paleo? Definitely – it’s delicious and nutritious!
They’re simultaneously delicious, nutritious, and – unfortunately – expensive.
And although I don’t really believe in “super-foods”, they come pretty darn close.
I’m talking about Oysters.
If you’re not accustomed to eating oysters, the mere thought probably disgusts you. They’re slimy, a little chewy, and taste like the sea.
But for those of us who love them, that’s all part of the appeal.
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