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Dedicated readers of MDA had a very busy April. They got Primal by tearing into some protein (but not legumes or gluten). They practiced the art of compromise and had a few drinks (and dessert!) They made their own butter, spiced up their meals with wasabi and ginger, considered what to do with artificial sweeteners, planted their own backyard vegetable gardens, joined local CSAs and still had time for a few 15 minute workouts! Goodness. Let’s just hope that May can as productive and fruitful. Thanks to everyone for stopping by!

15 Minute Workout - Apr. 2

How to Eat Enough Protein - Apr. 3

Eat This Today, Feel Better Tomorrow: Dessert Edition! - Apr. 4

Dear Mark: Gluten - Apr. 7

DIY - Butter, Yogurt, Kefir, Oh My! - Apr. 8

On the Question of Sweeteners - Apr. 9

Urban Gardening - Apr. 13

Dear Mark: Beans/Legumes - Apr. 14

We Like Drugs - Fair and Balanced - Apr. 16

Dear Mark: Alcohol - Apr. 21

10 Ingredients that Will Make Your Meals Pop - Apr. 22

The Art of Compromise - Apr. 23

Community Supported Agriculture - Apr. 25

Dear Mark: Gene Expression - Apr. 28

10 Ways to “Get Primal” - Apr. 29

What you would like us to write about? Though we never have a tough time finding something to voice our opinion about we are always interested in what our readers want, so drop us a line in the comment boards. And as per our “Dear Mark” series of posts we began this year, the topic can be personal. So what are you waiting for? You’ve just been offered free personalized health advice! Hit us up with a comment.

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Last month was all about reader participation with comments at an all-time high. Dear Mark: Cheap Meat really got going with an intelligent (though heated at times) debate between meat-eaters and vegetarians. Our Fast Food Indulgence post got some people up in arms about health and personal responsibility. And we got some kind words from you in our 1,000 Posts! post that were highly appreciated and very encouraging. Enjoy these posts and others in this month’s “Best Of” list!

My Knee is Killing Me… No Really. - Mar. 3

More Chronic Cardio Talk - Mar. 4

Fast Food Indulgence, Dirty Marketing Tricks and Personal Responsibility - Mar. 6

Diabetes is Now a Disorder of the Small Intestine? - Mar. 7

Dear Mark: Hardgainer - Mar. 10

Mystery Meat: Imitation Crab - Mar. 12

1 Meal vs. 3 Meals - Mar. 14

Processed Soy and Meat Alternatives - Mar. 14

Dear Mark: Mulling Multivitamins - Mar. 17

Primal Blueprint Success Story - Mar. 18

How To: Intermittent Fasting - Mar. 19

Caffeine Talk - Mar. 20

Dear Mark: Cheap Meat - Mar. 24

Top 10 Spring Vegetables - Mar. 25

Seedlings and the “Need” for Nature - Mar. 25

Dear Mark: Saturated Fat - Mar. 31

What you would like us to write about? Though we never have a tough time finding something to voice our opinion about we are always interested in what our readers want, so drop us a line in the comment boards. And as per our “Dear Mark” series of posts we began this year, the topic can be personal. So what are you waiting for? You’ve just been offered free personalized health advice! Hit us up with a comment.

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Remember that one time when Mark ripped Big Pharma a new one. Or when he gave us the lowdown on fats. Or maybe that time when he answered a reader’s question about chronic cardio. That was awesome. Yeah. Those were the days. (Taking a moment to fondly reminisce.) Luckily, you can still enjoy all those great memories and revisit them anytime you would like! Here are some of the best posts of February put together in a nice little condensed batch for your perusal. Enjoy!

Big Pharma: Bad Science and Bad Business - Feb. 1

Dear Mark: Chronic Cardio - Feb. 4

Choose Your Own Salad Adventure - Feb. 6

Nature Tops Nurture? Scientists Wrong Again… - Feb. 8

Dear Mark: Weightlifting Weary - Feb. 11

Top 10 True Old Wives’ Tales - Feb. 12

The Definitive Guide to Fats - Feb. 12

Mature Muscle - Feb. 14

Carl’s Jr.: ‘Feel Good About Being Fat’ - Feb. 18

Top 10 Reasons to Stay Healthy - Feb. 19

More on Omega - Feb. 19

Simple Carbs vs. Complex Carbs - Feb. 21

CrossFit: Ever Heard of It? - Feb. 25

Dear Mark: Encore on Omegas - Feb. 25

Top 10 Ways to Make it Through the Flu Season - Feb. 26

Eat This Today, Feel Better Tomorrow - Feb. 27

We’d love to hear what you would like us to write about. Though we never have a tough time finding something to voice our opinion about we are always interested in what our readers want, so drop us a line in the comment boards. And as per our “Dear Mark” series of posts we began this year, the topic can be personal. So what are you waiting for? You’ve just been offered free personalized health advice! Hit us up with a comment. Have a wonderful weekend!

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While most of the country was freezing this January we were having a HOT month at Mark’s Daily Apple. Thanks to you, our readers, we were all able to engage in a heated and lively debate on everything from Big Pharma to protein. Here are some of the best posts of January put together in a nice little condensed batch for your perusal. Enjoy!

Orthorexia Nervosa and Dietary Obsession - Jan. 1

Top 10 Vegetables for the Winter Season - Jan. 8

5 Meats to Avoid - Jan. 14

Dear Mark: Pondering Protein - Jan. 14

Flame Thrower: Top 10 Natural Ways to Reduce Inflammation - Jan. 15

Let the Sun Shine In! - Jan. 16

Pass the Protein, Please! - Jan. 17

Fun with Fiber: The Real Scoop - Jan. 18

Scrutinizing Soy - Jan. 22

Lap Bands and Type 2 Diabetes - Jan. 23

Dear Mark: Sugar Cravings - Jan. 28

A Sanitized World is a Healthier World? - Jan. 29

The Definitive Guide to Cholesterol - Jan. 30

The Role of Lean Muscle Mass and Organ Reserve in Aging - Jan. 31

We’d love to hear what you would like us to write about. Though we hardly have a tough time finding something to voice our opinion about we are always interested in what our readers want, so drop us a line in the comment boards. And as per our “Dear Mark” series of posts we began this year, the topic can be personal. So what are you waiting for? You’ve just been offered free personalized health advice! Hit us up with a comment. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Stirring the Pot: Most Talked About Posts2

If you’re new to Mark’s Daily Apple, be sure to check out some of our most controversial, popular, and hotly-debated posts of the year. It’s a great chance to share your views on some tough topics and get to know other readers, too. From veganism to raw food to Atkins to health care to cardio, the biggest discussions in health are here!

Be sure to bookmark this post for those days when you need a bit of mental sparring!

Into the Fryer We Go

A leading raw food celebrity chef makes an impassioned case for the raw food diet. Don’t miss Mark’s sizzling rebuttal. Where do you stand?

A Case Against Cardio

45 minutes (or more) of daily aerobic activity is not only not the path to health and fitness - it’s in direct opposition to the way the human body evolved. As a former elite competitive triathlete, Mark shares a compelling and controversial perspective. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions…

Even if the Shoe Fits, Forget It!

Aaron tells you why you might want to toss the shoes when you’re gearing up for your workout. That Fox moves fast - don’t miss this fascinating piece that draws on evolutionary history to explain why you might want to chuck your Chucks.

Confessions of a Former Lipid-Phobe

Editor Sara (a former vegetarian) gets personal and shares her permanent weight loss success story, spilling the details of the decadent diet that made it happen. Bring on the bacon, baby! She horrifies her doctor, but hey…she’s got science on her side.

Why the Atkins Diet Works

Mark tears the current national nutrition recommendations to shreds and explains the reasoning behind a high-fat, high-protein diet. Did you know the human body wasn’t meant to consume grains? Learn even more by checking out the post that went ’round the health blogs: A Definitive Guide to Insulin, Blood Sugar and Type 2 Diabetes.

Misguided Vegans

It just gets more politically incorrect with every click. Read why veganism is both misguided and unhealthy - and then share your views.

44 Finger Lickin’ Good Low Carb Recipes…for Vegans!

Our readers have diverse lifestyles, and this post is a massive round up of some of the most delicious low-carb recipes that work for vegans and carnivores alike. We have different views, but it sure keeps things interesting around here!

Deconstructing Health Care: A Radical Proposal

Mark presents a thorough proposal for overhauling the American health care system and staving off the crisis. Folks from both sides of the political aisle will find plenty to debate here.

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