Comments on: Dear Readers http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:22:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Dear Readers | Mark's Daily Apple http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-432845 Dear Readers | Mark's Daily Apple Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:17:01 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-432845 [...] Primal Blueprint 101 page. Thanks for visiting!Past “Dear Readers” blog posts (1, 2, 3, 4) have started some great discussions. As I always say, I’m lucky to have some of the most [...] [...] Primal Blueprint 101 page. Thanks for visiting!Past “Dear Readers” blog posts (1, 2, 3, 4) have started some great discussions. As I always say, I’m lucky to have some of the most [...]

]]> By: Travis Petelle http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-423785 Travis Petelle Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:31:29 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-423785 I've tried out the shirataki noodles and liked them quite a bit. They really do well to soak up the flavor of whatever you cook them in. I posted a good recipe on my blog with them...check it out, <a href="http://gohealthyfitness.com/uncategorized/yummy-a-weight-loss-noodle/" rel="nofollow">Yummy, Weight Loss Noodles. Asian Treats!</a> I’ve tried out the shirataki noodles and liked them quite a bit. They really do well to soak up the flavor of whatever you cook them in. I posted a good recipe on my blog with them…check it out, Yummy, Weight Loss Noodles. Asian Treats!

]]> By: Dear Readers | DodaPedia http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-421647 Dear Readers | DodaPedia Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:10:11 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-421647 [...] emails every day. This fact coupled with observation number 2 above equals another round of “Dear Readers“! Check out what Primal newbies and veterans alike are wondering about the PB lifestyle and [...] [...] emails every day. This fact coupled with observation number 2 above equals another round of “Dear Readers“! Check out what Primal newbies and veterans alike are wondering about the PB lifestyle and [...]

]]> By: Dear Readers | Mark's Daily Apple http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-420969 Dear Readers | Mark's Daily Apple Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:08:09 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-420969 [...] emails every day. This fact coupled with observation number 2 above equals another round of “Dear Readers“! Check out what Primal newbies and veterans alike are wondering about the PB lifestyle and [...] [...] emails every day. This fact coupled with observation number 2 above equals another round of “Dear Readers“! Check out what Primal newbies and veterans alike are wondering about the PB lifestyle and [...]

]]> By: Trinkwasser http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-394336 Trinkwasser Fri, 29 May 2009 19:43:26 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-394336 Q1 some of my noodle/pasta substitutes: runner beans, bean sprouts, broccoli, asparagus (you will need to tinker with the sauce, mainly herbs/spices to make it match these replacements) Q5 nuts, if you're being active a mix of nuts and dried fruit, also I'd agree on cheese, not truly primal but nutritious and lasts well, also oatcakes (The Horror!) with smoked salmon are highly portable Q1

some of my noodle/pasta substitutes: runner beans, bean sprouts, broccoli, asparagus (you will need to tinker with the sauce, mainly herbs/spices to make it match these replacements)

Q5

nuts, if you’re being active a mix of nuts and dried fruit, also I’d agree on cheese, not truly primal but nutritious and lasts well, also oatcakes (The Horror!) with smoked salmon are highly portable

]]> By: Marie http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-393300 Marie Wed, 27 May 2009 20:44:48 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-393300 #1 I too have eaten Shirataki as a trad Japanese food rather than an attempt to be low carb. I wouldn't recommend treating them like spaghetti since they don't taste very good unless they've absorbed some kind of flavourful sauce. If you have a spicy broth though they are really nice simmered in there and they absorb the flavour quite well. In Japan they are often served with a sauce that happens to be quite sweet (as in gyudon for example or beef rice bowl) so that wouldn't be too great but if you have an alternative sauce try cooking them IN the sauce rather than boiling them and then pouring it over. I frequently use braised green cabbage as a "pasta" alternative in that I eat it with tomato based sauces and meats and also add it to stirfry type things that would normally take pasta (like pad thai). Once you adjust to this, it seems quite normal and very satisfying and braised in the right liquids it doesn't taste "cabbagey" at all. #1 I too have eaten Shirataki as a trad Japanese food rather than an attempt to be low carb. I wouldn’t recommend treating them like spaghetti since they don’t taste very good unless they’ve absorbed some kind of flavourful sauce. If you have a spicy broth though they are really nice simmered in there and they absorb the flavour quite well. In Japan they are often served with a sauce that happens to be quite sweet (as in gyudon for example or beef rice bowl) so that wouldn’t be too great but if you have an alternative sauce try cooking them IN the sauce rather than boiling them and then pouring it over.

I frequently use braised green cabbage as a “pasta” alternative in that I eat it with tomato based sauces and meats and also add it to stirfry type things that would normally take pasta (like pad thai). Once you adjust to this, it seems quite normal and very satisfying and braised in the right liquids it doesn’t taste “cabbagey” at all.

]]> By: Marc Feel Good Eating http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-393066 Marc Feel Good Eating Wed, 27 May 2009 14:16:11 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-393066 I used to tease my girlfriend about the Shirataki noodles. I'd call them "fish strings" They smell pretty bad...seems highly processed to me. I don't really try and "replace" foods. A good red meat sauce can be served over salad. The squash is a nice option though if you need it. Marc I used to tease my girlfriend about the Shirataki noodles. I’d call them “fish strings” They smell pretty bad…seems highly processed to me.
I don’t really try and “replace” foods.
A good red meat sauce can be served over salad. The squash is a nice option though if you need it.
Marc

]]> By: Rannoch http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-392953 Rannoch Wed, 27 May 2009 11:09:45 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-392953 Re Question 3. I am not sure this is the ebst place to seek advice relating to an injury which has obviously side tracked your efforts. I certainly would not recommend plyometric training or anything that will ellicit your bodies startle response and shut down your mobility even more. Personally I would find a progressive program that addresses mobility first and foremost. Yin yoga, Tai Chi, Zdrovye. Eric Cobb's Z Health is an excellent strating point for anyone looking to regain natural physical movement. All the best and keep walking, it's a great start. Ranncoh Re Question 3.

I am not sure this is the ebst place to seek advice relating to an injury which has obviously side tracked your efforts. I certainly would not recommend plyometric training or anything that will ellicit your bodies startle response and shut down your mobility even more.

Personally I would find a progressive program that addresses mobility first and foremost. Yin yoga, Tai Chi, Zdrovye. Eric Cobb’s Z Health is an excellent strating point for anyone looking to regain natural physical movement.

All the best and keep walking, it’s a great start.

Ranncoh

]]> By: Ryan http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-392748 Ryan Wed, 27 May 2009 02:26:22 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-392748 Question 3: I recently had thyroid surgery and had to go EASY on recovery workouts. I would avoid upper body workouts as you WILL strain your neck. OUCH! So surprising how much we use it! Good news, though. FULL recovery is possible if you have a constant conversation with your body. Literally, check in with your neck as you play around. Stop at the slightest pain and go a different route. Experiment with modified yoga poses (no neck stands, teehee), water aerobics, reclined stationary bike, hiking, etc. Because you may be bummed about how your fitness level may have regressed, consider measuring your progress and celebrating each goal. I started with walking around the half of the block and 10 weeks after surgery, I ran a 1/2 marathon. Go slow and steady and love how your body CAN move! Enjoy! :) Question 3:

I recently had thyroid surgery and had to go EASY on recovery workouts. I would avoid upper body workouts as you WILL strain your neck. OUCH! So surprising how much we use it!

Good news, though. FULL recovery is possible if you have a constant conversation with your body. Literally, check in with your neck as you play around. Stop at the slightest pain and go a different route. Experiment with modified yoga poses (no neck stands, teehee), water aerobics, reclined stationary bike, hiking, etc.

Because you may be bummed about how your fitness level may have regressed, consider measuring your progress and celebrating each goal. I started with walking around the half of the block and 10 weeks after surgery, I ran a 1/2 marathon.

Go slow and steady and love how your body CAN move! Enjoy! :)

]]> By: AaronBlaisdell http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-readers-3/#comment-392681 AaronBlaisdell Tue, 26 May 2009 23:03:38 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=4133#comment-392681 #5. No one has yet mentioned cheese. I know milk-based foods are not strictly primal, but if they are tolerated they can be quite a beneficial source of nutrients--in particular protein, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins. The long-fermented cheeses (e.g., Gouda, cheddar) last quite a while away from the fridge and are very tasty IMHO. My 3.5 yo daughter loves the raw-milk cheeses I provide to her and I put them in her lunch box to take to day care. A hard-boiled egg should last a while in a lunch-box, especially if it is a thermal lunch box left in the fridge overnight. I think young children really need the dairy and eggs to help their rapidly developing nervous systems. #5. No one has yet mentioned cheese. I know milk-based foods are not strictly primal, but if they are tolerated they can be quite a beneficial source of nutrients–in particular protein, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins. The long-fermented cheeses (e.g., Gouda, cheddar) last quite a while away from the fridge and are very tasty IMHO. My 3.5 yo daughter loves the raw-milk cheeses I provide to her and I put them in her lunch box to take to day care.

A hard-boiled egg should last a while in a lunch-box, especially if it is a thermal lunch box left in the fridge overnight. I think young children really need the dairy and eggs to help their rapidly developing nervous systems.

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