Dear Mother Earth News, Try Harder Next Time
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Dear Mother Earth News, Try Harder Next Time

June 4, 2014
Below is a response I’ve sent to Mother Earth News. It really is my favorite thing to read these days, but after last issue’s love letter to homemade bread and now a poorly-written article called “Wonderful Wheat” that tried to take a hard line against the anti-gluten movement, I had to speak up. ——————————————— Dear Mother Earth News, I love Mother Earth News. I buy all the special editions and it’s ...
Philosophy Weekend: News from Philosophy in Action
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Philosophy Weekend: News from Philosophy in Action

June 4, 2014
Every Saturday, I post the news of the week from my primary work, Philosophy in Action, where I apply rational principles to the challenges of real life. Here's this week's update.Upcoming Radio ShowsPhilosophy in Action Radio broadcasts live over the internet on most Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. Below are the episodes upcoming this week. I hope that you join us! More upcoming episodes can be found here: Episodes on Tap.Sunday morning, 8 June 2014: Q&A on Disabled Children, Muslim Immigrants, Cashier's Mistake, and MoreI'll answer these questions on ...
Roast Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
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Roast Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

June 4, 2014
one way to liven up a pretty dull veg We’re still missing Dog terribly (I’m sorry, I’ll stop going on about it soon. Until then, feel free to scroll to the recipe and avoid all this grief-stricken word vomit) So much, in fact, that the grief is driving me a little insane. I think I see him out of the corner of my eye, I walk to the fridge to get his meal ready, I open my mouth to call for him. use any leftover dressing ...
How to Start a Real Food Blog
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How to Start a Real Food Blog

June 4, 2014
Pour yourself a cup of tea and get comfy, this is a big one. This is a really important post for those of you that are interested in starting a blog. Over the last couple of years I have answered […]
Mason Jar Marinades – Minimal Cleanup & No Plastic
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Mason Jar Marinades – Minimal Cleanup & No Plastic

June 3, 2014
Say goodbye to excess cleanup and wasting plastic baggies… This post is a method/hack post more than an actual recipe. This is how I often prep quick dinners for myself and wanted to share it with the rest of you. This method eliminates the need to clean a food processor or a blender, and also eliminates the need to use a ziplock bag that would otherwise just end up in a landfill. Washing an immersion blender under a faucet and soaking a mason jar is about as easy as ...
Boring Consistency Leading to My FIRST Dead Hang Pull Up
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Boring Consistency Leading to My FIRST Dead Hang Pull Up

June 2, 2014
Soccer snacks, kicking itold-skool.Good people! What. Is. UP?! Over the last two weeks, the weather broke into deliriously uplifting springtime temperatures. I heard the collective sigh of my fellow midAtlantic parents, "Ahhhhhhhhhh!!" as the children regained school and activity routines.Among our routines that kicked back off was spring soccer season. I love my 7 year old daughter's coach because he goes through the effort every season to ask parents to bring healthy snacks. While he does not get overly specific on what is not healthy, he encourages ...
Agriculture Creates Excess Population
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Agriculture Creates Excess Population

June 2, 2014
Richard Manning, author of Against the Grain (2004), discusses the ‘Green Revolution’ and the end of cheap oil. It’s only about 5 minutes, and well worth the time. A few important quotes: “agriculture, because it’s catastrophic, must constantly have new land. it also continuously needs new land because it creates excess population… for 10,000 years, […] Evolvify recommends this paleo diet compatible body hacking program...
Paleo Coco-Apple Cookies
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Paleo Coco-Apple Cookies

June 2, 2014
Have I told you that I have an apple tree? It lives on my front yard. Small children come and steal apples from it as I stare out at them in excitement that I can provide fresh food for the neighbourhood. I try not to look creepy, but something tells me that peering out from behind a curtain inside the house is not the way to go about this. Don't leave now! I have something yummy to share!
Final 24 Hours of Paleo Girl Special Offer
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Final 24 Hours of Paleo Girl Special Offer

June 1, 2014
This is just a quick reminder that today is the final day of the special offer period for the newly released book Paleo Girl by Leslie Klenke. It ends at 11:59 PM PDT tonight, June 13. If you’ve been meaning to pick up a copy, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet, this is your last chance to grab a copy and get the free bonus gifts, including: a $10 gift certificate to PrimalBlueprint.com, a free eBook title Paleo Girl IRL, a signed copy of the book, and more. You ...
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Everyone Seems To Be An Expert On Fat People

June 1, 2014
Early on in this blog, I did make some comments about diet and nutrition conferences I went to. I didn’t have the courage to say it outright, but I was hinting that the people at these conferences were fat. The reason I mentioned it, is because frankly I felt threatened. Here were people who ate diets like mine, diets I thought were the solution to being fat, that would help people lose weight and certainly not allow them to gain weight in the first place. And people eating this way, ...
Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail meatballs
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Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail meatballs

June 1, 2014
Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail MeatballsThese cocktail meatballs are the perfect combination of BBQ flavors with sweet tangy apple! They are perfect as an appetizer since they will please most guests.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 3 (as a meal) or 6 (as appetizer)Ingredients:Meatballs1 pound ground beef¼ onion, finely diced1 egg1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltSauce½ onion, chopped1 apple, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup tomato sauce¼ cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons coconut aminos1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons mustard½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltdash red pepper (optional1. In a large bowl, mix ...
Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Fruit and Nut Bars
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Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Fruit and Nut Bars

June 1, 2014
I get really proud of myself when I make a “crunchy” dessert. This dessert is literally sort of crunchy, but I’m talking about the health nut, hippie crunchy. You know, like granola. Anyway, I love when I make a healthy-ish treat. Something that really could be called “Paleo.” We don’t like to call our desserts “Paleo” because they are usually pretty intense. Like as close to the real deal as possible, and I’m not saying that to brag, I’m saying it ...
Sambal Terung (Malaysian Roasted Eggplant with Chili Sauce)
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Sambal Terung (Malaysian Roasted Eggplant with Chili Sauce)

June 1, 2014
My second recipe of the week also comes from Southeast Asia, this time from Malaysia. Sambal Terung is a roasted eggplant dish, covered in sambal (a spicy chili-based condiment). Like Tuesday’s recipe, this is a dish that comes together easily and would allow me to focus on the main dish of the night (in this case, I was going to make Beef Rendang). I personally like this dish because it carries a deep, exotic flavor with minimal hands-on time; you’ll mostly spend your time soaking and...
10 Paleo Food Prep Tips For The New Year
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10 Paleo Food Prep Tips For The New Year

June 1, 2014
1. Start by cooking yourself a pork shoulder. Your average pork shoulder at your market will be 4 to 6 pounds. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to cook in your slow cooker, and provide savory pulled meat that is very flexible in a meal plan. Try this recipe for a standard crock pot pulled pork. 2. Bulk cook sweet potatoes in your crock pot. Why tend to an oven when the magic crock pot can do stuff for you. Wrapping them in foil is optional as well, yet it will caramelize the potatoes better...
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James Norris – How to Hack Your Life, Productivity and Sleep

June 1, 2014
Today we’ve got a brand new episode of the PaleoHacks podcast for you all about productivity, brain hacks, improving sleep, and more. Now, some of you may be daunted by the term ‘biohacking’ – but it is much simpler than it sounds, and can help improve your life dramatically. Most of my personal health breakthroughs came from self-experimentation – because ultimately the best learnings come from actually trying things on yourself, and seeing what works for you! In this episode, Clark & James discuss ways to improve ...
What Not To Say To Grieving Pet Owners
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What Not To Say To Grieving Pet Owners

June 1, 2014
this was posted on my facebook wall by Amy. Isn’t it beautiful?! Last week we lost Dog and since I have a blog and writing has always been my go-to coping strategy, I shared some of his story with you guys. I got an outpouring of love, warmth and comfort in response. Like a lovely virtual hug. Sincere, heartfelt thanks to all of you who read that post and took the time to send me a little note of support. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to ...
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Jordan Harbinger On How To Get Out Of Your Own Way

June 1, 2014
When it comes to getting healthy, all of the tips, tricks, and biohacks are worthless unless you get your MIND right first. If you have the wrong mindset, if you have a victim mentality, or just an all around bad attitude around your health, then you will ultimately sabotage your ability to get healthy. Very often (in fact, almost always) the biggest obstacle to your success — not just in health — is yourself. With that thought in mind, today’s podcast guest, Jordan Harbinger, talks with Clark about the ...
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The Paleo Rodeo #218

June 1, 2014
Welcome to this week's edition of The Paleo Rodeo!The Paleo Rodeo is a weekly blog carnival featuring the best paleo-related posts by members of the PaleoBloggers e-mail list. The past editions of the Rodeo are collected on this page.What is "paleo"? As I say in Modern Paleo Principles:A "paleo" approach to health uses the evolutionary history of homo sapiens, plus the best of modern science, as a broad framework for guiding daily choices about diet, fitness, medicine, and supplementation. The core of paleo is the ...
Is a Paleo Diet Safe During Pregnancy?
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Is a Paleo Diet Safe During Pregnancy?

May 31, 2014
Is the Paleo Diet Safe for Pregnancy? I get this question all the time! My simple answer is YES! How could a diet rich in wholefoods from clean sources not be beneficial for you and your growing cavebaby? Studies focused on pregnant women and nutrition go back to the 1930's when food shortages were linked to an increased rate of miscarriage, stillbirth and birth defects. It is now a long standing belief that the maternal diet has a direct correlation to the health and wellbeing of both the mother and ...
Week End Ramblings
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Week End Ramblings

May 31, 2014
my daughter was thrilled to find a tiger lily on the same day she was watching the movie Peter Pan(that's the princess's name in case you didn't know)Thursday:It might be a 2 cups of coffee kind of day. Or not. Maybe a nap instead. Yeah, right, I think my kids will prohibit that.The dark rain makes me just want to curl up with a good book.A nice contrast once in awhile in the normally sunny summer.I'm reading Eat the Yolks right now. (affiliate link)I need to finish ...