So you’ve committed to Avoiding Poisonous Things for 30 days. You read the articles from yesterday’s post, cleaned out your pantry and fridge and are ready to get Primal. Now what? After Out With the Old comes in with the new, of course, so it’s time to do some shopping. I want you to fill your kitchen with food that Grok would recognize. These are the foods that the human body is meant to consume. The foods that give us energy and vitality, that make us lean and support our immune systems for a long, healthy and happy life. In short and in full: meat (beef, pork, fowl, fish, etc.), eggs, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, and healthy derivative fats/oils and butters (with herbs, spices, extracts, and supplements rounding things out).
When making the transition to Primal, giving up grains and minimizing sugar consumption is just part of the equation. The next challenge is to accept that fat is healthy and should make up a majority of your caloric intake. Of course, not all fats are created equal, so you need to choose wisely. Additionally, it’s not just the type and quality of your dietary fats you need to be concerned about. In The Primal Blueprint and How to Forage in the Modern World I emphasize the importance of choosing clean meats and eggs, and certain fruits, nuts and vegetables over others.
Just like yesterday I’d like to direct you to a slew of articles that I’ve written on these topics. But first, let’s remind ourselves that a big part of this challenge is about eating real food – plants and animals just like Grok.
The following represent the most popular MDA articles on each of these nourishing food groups. You’ll learn why these foods should make up the entirety of your eating plan, which fats, meats, nuts/seeds, vegetables and fruits are preferred, how to shop for these foods and how to do it all on a budget. Below you will also find my answers to FAQs. Do your homework and then get out there and eat some Primal grub!
The Definitive Guide to Saturated Fat
Is All Olive Oil Created Equal?
Trans Fat: Why It Should Be Avoided Like the Plague
Did Grok Really Eat That Much Meat?
Choosing Chicken: A Primal Purchasing Guide
The Problems with Conventionally Raised Beef
What Cowpooling Is and How to Find a Cowpooling Source
Organ Meats: It’s Not So Offal
In Defense of Meat Eaters: The Evolutionary Angle
Top 10 Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Vegetables
Is Organic All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Why Do I Have to Eat Vegetables At All?
A Visual Guide to Sea Vegetables
The “Smart Fuel” Category (contains many vegetable profiles)
On the Problems of Cultivated Fruit
The Wonderful World of Coconut Products
The Many Uses of Coconut Flour
What does your meal plan look like, Mark?
A Primal Blueprint Sample Menu
Should I be taking supplements?
Grok Didn’t Take Supplements So Why Should I?
Vitamin D: Sun Exposure, Supplementation and Doses
Protein Powders: How Do They Measure Up?
What about fish oils?
The Definitive Guide to Fish Oils
What about dairy?
What about bugs?
Insects: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
How can I go Primal without breaking the bank?
How to Eat Healthy and Save Money
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
How to Build a Square Foot Garden in 10 Easy Steps
Tell me more about fat!
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
How to Render Beef Tallow and Bacon Fat
Coconut Oil and Ghee: Together At Last
Bone Marrow: Delicious, Nutritious and Underappreciated
We’re two full days into the 30-Day Challenge. Let me know how things are going for you so far. Grok on!
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