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Article: Differences Between Grass-Fed, Grass Finished, & Grain-Fed

The article below provides a good overview of what you are faced with as consumers in a grocery store when selecting your meats.  As in most cases when the government is involved, the rules of engagement can be suspect to say the least.  Meat grading is no different. I have been spreading my meat purchases out between both Whole Foods and Butcher Box.  I like the fact that Whole Foods has the 5 Step Animal Welfare Rating, which I can at least see what I am getting for each level.  My feelings toward this is that if other grocery outlets

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Lifestyle

BIOACTIVE FOODS: WHAT THEY ARE & WHY YOU NEED THEM IN YOUR DIET!

Medically Reviewed by Eric Zielinski, DC (Dr. Z) Last updated on May 6th, 2019 Today, as a society, we are more unhealthy and overweight than ever. In pursuit of both weight loss and better health, many people turn to fad diets and multi-vitamin supplementation, which often fails to address either of these issues. People discover that their weight-loss is short-lived and true health gains are not apparent. What if there were a better way? I believe there is. Rather than turning to these quick fixes, adding foods rich in bioactive compounds to your diet along with adding essential oils to

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Primal

Grain-Fed vs. Grass-Fed and Finished Beef – Why Does It Matter

This is an article posted by the Dr. Perlmutter Team at www.drperlmutter.com  Americans eat a lot of meat. In 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture projected that the average person would consume over two hundred pounds of chicken, pork, and beef by year’s end. That’s more than half a pound daily per capita, every day of the year! While it is possible to consume an omnivorous diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle, we recommend viewing meat as a garnish or side dish rather than the focus of your meal. The perfect plate is full of colorful, above-ground leafy vegetables

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Keto

Drink wine for LIFE, it may change your LIFE

This post is for all of my wine lover friends out there!  I have been enjoying the weekly podcasts that Dr. Josh Handt puts out covering a wide variety of topics. In this show, Josh interviews Todd White, who is the founder of Dry Farm Wines.  They cover a lot of ground in this show including how Todd founded the company and how he has been Keto for the last 5 years.  They then go deeper into what makes Dry Farm Wines so different than all of the other wines you are buying today. One of the more interesting takeaways

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Lifestyle

4 Rosemary Essential Oil Uses

Link To Full Article: 4 Rosemary Essential Oil Uses I am huge fan of using fresh rosemary when I cook.  I typically will use it when grilling or roasting meats.  In the article above, Dr. Z goes into great detail on the uses for rosemary essential oil.  I have some rosemary oil on hand that I use for a body lotion.  I combine rosemary with peppermint and orange essential oils.  I am going to try incorporating rosemary essential oil into an upcoming recipe.  I’m thinking at a minimum, I could put a few drops on roasted sweet potatoes along with

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Lifestyle

Biohacking – Bulletproof Style

Dave Asprey, best-selling author and founder of Bulletproof Coffee, talks about his newest book Game Changers, his top longevity secrets, and the one food you should NEVER eat raw. He also discusses some simple ways to cut through brain fog, reduce your stress, and boost your performance. Most of you have heard of Bulletproof the brand.  I have seen many of their products popping up on social media, and I have also tried their MCT Oil for putting in my morning coffee.  It wasn’t until recently that I started to learn more about the founder, David Asprey, through some different

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Lifestyle

Springtime Essential Oil Blend Ideas

If you are looking for non-toxic ways to freshen your home this spring, here are some blend ideas to consider.  I have had success in buying our essential oils from Rocky Mountain Oils.  There are so many ways to incorporate essential oils into your personal care, home care, and even food recipes.  I haven’t explored this yet, but I plan to sooner than later. Enjoy! GOOD MORNING, SUNSHINE! 3 drops orange 1 drop ylang ylang 1 drop bergamot CLOTHESLINE FRESH 2 drops lemongrass 2 drops cedarwood 2 drops grapefruit HAPPY GARDENER 1 drop basil 2 drops peppermint 2 drops lime RAINDROP LULLABY 3

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Excercise

Workout of the Week (WOW)

One of the things you will keep hearing me talk about is not having to go and torture yourself multiple days of the week at the gym doing chronic cardio.  Over the last three years I’ve done a complete 180 from running most days to now walking and doing other resistance workouts, HIIT, etc.  The link below is a great archive article from Mark’s Daily Apple.  There are links to many other articles that will show you how to incorporate new and different movements into your routine. I know that many of you are thinking that if you don’t go

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Lifestyle

Podcast: Why Cutting Grains Can Save Your Life

I love it when two of the people I listen to their podcasts separately, come together to be a guest on the other’s show!  I enjoyed listening to this conversation and I think you will to.  If you’re on the fence about eating good fat, wait until you hear how Dr. Gundry likes to eat his eggs!! In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Gundry sits down with New York Times List #1 Bestselling author, four times over, Dr. David Perlmutter. During their conversation, Dr. Perlmutter reveals that, despite the success of his book “Grain Brain” and many others, he

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Lifestyle

The Hormone Fix (menopause)

I listened to this podcast the other day and later shared it with my wife.  I always enjoy Dr. Perlmutter’s podcasts, even if the topic is not necessarily relevant to me.  I am sharing this for the benefit of women who are nearing, in, or through menopause.  I think you will find some good information in the podcast. Dr. Anna Cabeca has written a new book, The Hormone Fix, that focuses on the important role of diet and other lifestyle issues in terms of gaining hormone balance. She especially focuses on menopause and leveraging the fundamental relationship between a ketogenic

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Primal Life

Eggs? Why The Headlines Got It All Wrong

This is not a typical Doctor’s Farmacy podcast.  It’s only 12 minutes long.  As you will hear, he just got back from a short vacation and saw the headlines last week about eggs being bad and causing heart disease.  Dr. Hyman debunks the research that was cited in the article that went viral. Eat like your life depends on it!!  And yes, include eggs!! Link To Podcast: The Doctor’s Farmacy

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Lifestyle

The Power Of Digital Detox

I recently added the Lewis Howes podcast to my lineup.  So far, I have really enjoyed each one and this one was no different.  In this episode, Lewis interviews Cal Newport.  Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to academic research, he writes about the intersection of technology and society. He’s particularly interested in the impact of new technologies on our ability to perform productive work or lead satisfying lives.  Cal recommends building “fences” around our phones so that we’re not using them mindlessly all day. One of the main things I took away from

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5 Hemp Oil Benefits For Health & Wellness

I was happy to see this article on Mark’s Daily Apple.  Mark has a way of laying things out in a way that is easy to follow and he doesn’t get too far off the beaten path to where most readers get lost. I have been learning a lot about CBD/Hemp Oil products.  My research has led me to a company called CTFO.  One of the main reasons I landed on CTFO was the quality of their products.  The FDA does not regulate CBD/Hemp products today, so you have to be careful about what you are getting.  One of the

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The Benefits of Adding Sprints To Your Workout Routine

In a previous post I talked about the Primal Essential Movements; Push-up, Pull-up, Squat, and Plank.  In addition to these movements, it is recommended to have a session of sprints every 7-10 days.  Don’t let the idea of sprinting turn you off if you haven’t done them since the 40 yard dash back in grade school! Sprinting is an occasional short burst of maximum effort.  Just like with diet, sprinting will look different for each of you.  Sprinting triggers a cascade of positive neuroendocrine, hormonal, and gene expression events that promote muscle development, fat loss, increased energy and alertness, and

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Recipes

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

When I saw this recipe, I just had to share it!! Two of my favorite foods presented in a fun way.  I am including the link below to the recipe found at Primal Kitchens.  The overall concept is pretty simple, make your go to Sloppy Joe recipe and roast some sweet potatoes.  With regards to some of the ingredients, I would highly recommend you use the Primal Kitchens BBQ Ranch Dressing.  All of the PK products use 100% Avocado Oil and none of the harmful seed oils that you will see in almost every other dressing in your grocery store.

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Primal Life

What’s the Pegan Diet?

In this article, Mark compares the Pegan Diet to Primal.  I believe this article was prompted by some of the press this week, led by Dr. Oz, where some negative things were mentioned about the Keto Diet.  As always, Mark lays it out in a simple to digest way for the reader. Link to Article: Mark’s Daily Apple – What’s the Pegan Diet?

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Primal Life

One of the best articles I’ve read of late…

This article does a great job explaining in detail how the body works in relation to increased processed foods and sugar.  There are a lot of visual aids to help you comprehend the whole concept.  You won’t be disappointed if you take the 5-7 minutes needed to give this article justice.  Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Here are a couple of bullets from the article: A University of Washington study showed that 1 glass of water stopped hunger pangs for 100% of studied dieters 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated Sugar can rewire the brain’s

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Uncategorized

I need to do a better job of drinking more myself!

I like my coffee in the morning, but I think I will start to put a couple of green tea bags in my water in the afternoon. Here are just a few of the known benefits: Effective for weight loss Reducing risk of cancer Protecting the brain from Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s Reduces risk of heart attack Helps a person live longer Link To Article: Green Tea Offsets Worsening Human Diet

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5 Reasons Why Vegetable Oil is Worse Than Sugar

One of the first steps you take to live a Primal lifestyle is to do a pantry purge.  Don’t put a lot of pressure on yourself to run to your pantry now and get your trash can and empty your shelves, although some people do indeed do this.  Everyone has their own level of urgency and commitment.  For now, I just want to share with you this straight forward article that touches on one of the key things we teach as Primal Health Coaches. You will hear me talk a lot about getting your diet right first and foremost, even

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You Can Do It!!

The other day I met up with a good friend of mine for an early morning coffee.  He has been on a mission since the beginning of the year to shed some excess weight and to clean up his diet.  He has been doing this all on his own, which is awesome!  He has known about my interests and passion about becoming a Primal Health Coach, so he has been wanting to meet up to share some of what he has been doing in regards to his diet and see if he is on track, or if there are even

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Glyphosate is in most Beer and Wine

I recently read an article that talked about glyphosate in breakfast cereals.  I can’t tell you how long it has been since I’ve had cereal, but when I see wine, it catches my attention!! The article talks about samples of five wines and 10 beers that were tested. Beringer, Barefoot and Sutter Home were some of the wine brands tested, while the beer brands tested included Budweiser, Coors, Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Samuel Smith Organic and New Belgium. Sutter Home Merlot had the highest level of glyphosate of the wine samples, at 51.4 parts per billion, the report said. For

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Keto

FREE 100% Grass Fed Beef

One of the things with living a Primal/Ancestral lifestyle is you need to do you best to eat the highest quality meat your budget can afford.  We are fortunate with the boom in online shopping to have a wide variety of options for meal kits, proteins, seafood and more. Butcher Box is one of those solutions to consider when shopping for high quality meats.  Especially when they run a promotion like the one they are having for the month of March.  2 Free Pounds for the life of your subscription is around a $20 value, which helps to reduce the

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Uncategorized

Broken Brain

I have been listening to Dr. Mark Hyman’s podcast, The Doctor’s Farmacy, for about a year now.  I have enjoyed the wide variety of guests he brings on the show.  It has expanded my scope of reference.  I also follow him on Twitter and Instagram, which is how I came across Broken Brain. Dr. Hyman is the Medical Director at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, the Founder of The UltraWellness Center, and a ten-time #1 New York Times Bestselling author.  Dr. Hyman is a proponent of functional medicine, a controversial form of alternative medicine.  He is the board president

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Primal Life

DIY Essential Oil Perfume & Cologne

I get most of my book recommendations by reading books that recommend other books and also from the many podcasts I listen to.  Last fall, I was in Scottsdale at a customer convention.  I had some time in between the daily sessions and dinner, so I went for a walk on the golf course. I had just received the recommendation to listen to the Lifestyle Locker Radio podcast from my chiropractor.  I had already listened to a couple and I liked the weekly conversations.  The next one in queue was about essential oils.  The guest on the podcast was Eric

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Here is another great cookie recipe that is both gluten and grain free.  This is a nice recipe to make, especially if you have ripe avocados that will quickly go from ripe to rotten! Enjoy! PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES YIELD: 22 COOKIES INGREDIENTS: 2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed (about 1 cup) 1 large egg 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 1/4 cup coconut butter 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 TBSP ground cinnamon 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

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