February 01 2007 - The claims about hoodia are about as accurate as that headline. Don't get hoodiawinked. Here's the truth about this alleged weight-loss miracle cactus (Latin for...well, cactus). Does Hoodia Work? ...
February 13 2007 - The Tuesday 10: There are hundreds of scams for weight loss, health, disease cures, and fitness, but here are the current rotten stinkers: 10. Hoodia The only kind that works must be eaten fr...
October 12 2007 - There's always some new product anxious to help you part with your hard-earned cash. Some products are healthy or helpful, but some are downright dishonest scams. These three have become popular of la...
August 16 2007 - I got a question last week from reader Barbara about colloidal silver supplements. For the record, this alternative health remedy is both ineffective and unsafe. It's the latter that concerns me most,...
June 25 2007 - Here's a compelling op-ed from a chemistry PhD about the problem with randomized clinical trials. RCTs are the gold standard for testing effectiveness and safety. The problem, however, is that a rando...
February 02 2007 - Several Apples have written in wondering about MBT and other supposed jiggle-reducing shoe brands, so in the interest of truth and avoidance of unattractive footwear, let's set the record straight. Do...
March 26 2008 - When you hear the words “foodie culture,” what comes to mind? Connoisseurs of all things delectable? Elaborate multi-course meals? Diabetes, obesity, and heart disease? Turns out an increasing num...
December 31 2015 - I’ll readily admit I love New Year’s. Beyond the parties and hoopla, honestly it’s the reflection and planning that really appeals. What can I say? I love what I do here…. As I mentioned last ...
April 25 2013 - Last week I took up the idea of how small wins can lead to big successes. When we allow ourselves to appreciate the everyday accomplishments and set ourselves up for regular achievements, we inevitabl...
June 10 2014 - I couldn’t be more pleased to announce Primal Blueprint Publishing’s newest release, the highly anticipated Paleo Girl by Leslie Klenke. This groundbreaking book targets an often overlooked demogr...
February 01 2007 - The claims about hoodia are about as accurate as that headline. Don't get hoodiawinked. Here's the truth about this alleged weight-loss miracle cactus (Latin for...well, cactus). Does Hoodia Work? ...
February 13 2007 - The Tuesday 10: There are hundreds of scams for weight loss, health, disease cures, and fitness, but here are the current rotten stinkers: 10. Hoodia The only kind that works must be eaten fr...
August 16 2007 - I got a question last week from reader Barbara about colloidal silver supplements. For the record, this alternative health remedy is both ineffective and unsafe. It's the latter that concerns me most,...
June 25 2007 - Here's a compelling op-ed from a chemistry PhD about the problem with randomized clinical trials. RCTs are the gold standard for testing effectiveness and safety. The problem, however, is that a rando...
March 26 2008 - When you hear the words “foodie culture,” what comes to mind? Connoisseurs of all things delectable? Elaborate multi-course meals? Diabetes, obesity, and heart disease? Turns out an increasing num...
January 03 2008 - Raw food has gotten a lot of press lately because a number of studies have suggested cooking depletes vegetables’ key nutrients. As those of you who frequent the MDA community know, we’ve tried to...
June 27 2019 - A special thanks to Courtney Hamilton at Paleohacks.com for today's keto recipe roundup. There are so many comfort foods that use ground beef in a starring role. Think meatloaf, meatballs, cheesebu...
January 21 2008 - Latest news on the acrylamide front from the Danish Cancer Society: Acrylamide, if you recall, is a substance found in a vast array of common cooked foods, foremost starchy foods like potato chips,...
April 17 2009 - Every day we run across research that further bolsters the logic of Primal living. However, once in a while we read something that just feels like a good pat on the back, the kind of news that makes u...
January 23 2008 - Those Mediterranean people have it all: a perfect climate, gorgeous beaches and terrain, incredible food, and pretty darn good health. Aren't we getting a little tired of hearing good things about the...
February 02 2007 - Several Apples have written in wondering about MBT and other supposed jiggle-reducing shoe brands, so in the interest of truth and avoidance of unattractive footwear, let's set the record straight. Do...
April 25 2013 - Last week I took up the idea of how small wins can lead to big successes. When we allow ourselves to appreciate the everyday accomplishments and set ourselves up for regular achievements, we inevitabl...
October 11 2010 - - For time: 100 Burpees (with Pushups and Jumps)* (more…)
December 23 2008 - We know. Probably isn’t the day for sprints or weightlifting when you’re in the midst of celebrating. The holidays themselves are about spending time with family, honoring spiritual and cultural t...
June 07 2018 - How many of you will be joining us for the Challenge next week—and how many for the first time? (I'd love to see a show of hands in the comment section.) The cool thing about the Challenge each y...
March 20 2007 - The Tuesday 10 It's easy to get lost in the details - organic or local? wild or farmed? fresh or frozen? - and to me it seems like the majority of health news out there is just obsessing over the m...
December 23 2014 - The holiday season is upon us, which for many of us means it's time to hit the road (or the air). On the positive side, holiday travel means possibly spending quality time with family and friends, ex...
May 07 2018 - For this week's edition of Dear Mark, I'm answering a couple questions from the comment section of last week's Weekend Link Love. First, what's the effective dose of baking soda used in the autoimmune...
October 05 2009 - Dear Mark, I’ve been following the blog for a couple of months now and have been trying to get into a regular exercise routine like you describe. Unfortunately, I get some fitness momentum going...
July 17 2007 - 10. Check out the local real estate. Walking through your neighborhood (or any neighborhood you admire) is a natural workout that is also an effective way to clear your head and reflect on the day. I...
April 25 2013 - Last week I took up the idea of how small wins can lead to big successes. When we allow ourselves to appreciate the everyday accomplishments and set ourselves up for regular achievements, we inevitabl...
December 09 2009 - It’s a message fitting for the season and one that gives a whole new meaning to the adage, to give is to receive. Acts of generosity, research shows, don’t just lead to emotional satisfaction; the...
June 07 2018 - How many of you will be joining us for the Challenge next week—and how many for the first time? (I'd love to see a show of hands in the comment section.) The cool thing about the Challenge each y...
December 27 2012 - If the earlier holidays of the season are more socially-driven, New Year’s is the more personal, the more private. Sure, there are the parties, the throngs in Times Square, and the general cycle of ...
January 01 2008 - Ah, the power of New Year?s to swell hopes and ignite ambitions! Perhaps it?s the champagne. Or maybe it?s that sway of public sentimentality at midnight. Whatever the case, New Year?s is synonymous w...
December 10 2007 - One issue I have with our modern lifestyle – of many – is the emphasis on perfection. Newer, slimmer, bigger, better, faster: the message of perfection screams out to us from glossy magazines, sli...
June 05 2014 - I’m not sure exactly why January gets all the hoopla here. When it comes to change, it seems like winter (all right, not here in Southern California) might be the most difficult time of year for som...
December 15 2020 - Let’s not beat around the holly bush: the holiday season just isn’t the same this year. You could get down in the dumps about it OR you could get creative about finding ways to celebrate with frie...
February 11 2016 - What? A post on romantic love? Has Sisson gone soft? No, I promise you’ll find no Hallmark material here. I’m the same empirically minded, rational guy you’ve come to know over the years. That s...
December 08 2011 - The holiday season for many people, my family included, has a simple pattern about it. We’re relatively understated about the whole affair, but there are certain things we do because, well, we do th...
October 12 2007 - There's always some new product anxious to help you part with your hard-earned cash. Some products are healthy or helpful, but some are downright dishonest scams. These three have become popular of la...
December 23 2008 - We know. Probably isn’t the day for sprints or weightlifting when you’re in the midst of celebrating. The holidays themselves are about spending time with family, honoring spiritual and cultural t...
June 28 2022 - Sunshine, beach days, camping, cookouts—there's a lot to love about summer. My favorite part of summer is when the seasonal summer vegetables hit my community farmer's market. Strolling past table a...
March 20 2007 - The Tuesday 10 It's easy to get lost in the details - organic or local? wild or farmed? fresh or frozen? - and to me it seems like the majority of health news out there is just obsessing over the m...
February 21 2013 - After last week’s post on healthy ways to begin the day, how could I not cover the flip side? Just as our mornings can mirror scenes of rampant pandemonium, evenings for many people are remarkably u...
December 19 2022 - Humans have been using lavender as a culinary, cosmetic, aromatherapeutic, and hygienic herb for at least several thousands years. In the Bible, Mary uses lavender (“very costly”) to anoint the fe...
December 06 2022 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to find the perfect gifts for friends and loved ones that will bring genuine smiles to their faces. No pressure, of course. In all seriousness, many ...
June 05 2014 - I’m not sure exactly why January gets all the hoopla here. When it comes to change, it seems like winter (all right, not here in Southern California) might be the most difficult time of year for som...
August 04 2008 - Weekly Reader Mail Dear Mark, I have two questions. My first regards training and rest days. Simply, how many days of complete rest should I take for an entire week? I someone who's been overwe...
March 26 2013 - This is a guest post from Eric Bach, primal enthusiast and member of The Modern Gypsies. You may know The Gypsies as the winners of the 2011 adventure race television show Expedition Impossible, and p...
October 30 2010 - Halloween signals that the sugary season is upon us again, that willpower-testing time of year when bowls of candy and plates of baked goods seem to appear at every turn. If indulging at some point is...
November 10 2018 - Most of us grew up with bread as a staple. And breads—or, more likely, rolls and biscuits—at the holidays took on a special significance. Maybe a certain person in the family always made the best ...
June 21 2019 - Fudge is the stuff of nostalgia. The fact is, however, it's just a memory for most of us because of the high sugar content and unhealthy ingredients of typical recipes. But not this one... This tem...
April 04 2018 - If you joined us when the good folks at Pique Tea dropped by to share Saturday's luscious (and I don't use that word very often) Keto Earl Grey Collagen Fat Bomb recipe, I think you'll appreciate this...
November 10 2018 - Brussels sprouts often get a bad rap that has everything to do with poor cooking and little to do with their inherent flavor. The truth is, you don't need to cook Brussels sprouts at all (but done wel...
February 13 2018 - Today's guest post is offered up by Sadie Radinsky, whom I had the pleasure of chatting with on a recent episode of her podcast, Jump For Joy. I think you're going to love her story and be inspired by...
November 15 2018 - Well, folks, I'd say this does it. When I asked the bees to come up with some Primal Thanksgiving fare, I caught the looks exchanged that suggested they saw it as a personal challenge. Now I only regr...
December 21 2013 - A whole fish is an impressive entrée, especially this one roasted with clams and red peppers and topped with spicy scallion relish. It’s a fresh, vibrant meal that’s gorgeous to look at and has s...
November 27 2018 - Once you've had real Bolognese sauce, you never look at spaghetti sauce the same again. Bolognese has a richly nuanced, deeply umami flavor that satisfies in a warm, homey (and foodie) way. Paired wit...
January 29 2011 - Now here’s a vegetable that doesn’t have it easy. The Jerusalem artichoke is neither an artichoke nor is it from Jerusalem. It’s no beauty either; the knobby, brown exterior doesn’t exactly wh...
August 27 2009 - Mark, I just got back from my endocrinology appointment when I saw the latest contest. I'm no picture of health yet but things are looking a heck of a lot better than they did before I started on P...
February 13 2018 - Today's guest post is offered up by Sadie Radinsky, whom I had the pleasure of chatting with on a recent episode of her podcast, Jump For Joy. I think you're going to love her story and be inspired by...
November 11 2019 - It's Monday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark's Da...
April 29 2019 - It's Monday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark's Da...
May 26 2009 - It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’...
March 04 2011 - It's Friday, which means success story time. Today it is my pleasure to share Dorene's story. She went Primal on January 1st, not long ago, but as you'll see from her pictures, sometimes five weeks is...
July 20 2018 - It's Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark's Da...
July 05 2013 - It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’...
October 19 2012 - It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’...
February 01 2007 - The claims about hoodia are about as accurate as that headline. Don't get hoodiawinked. Here's the truth about this alleged weight-loss miracle cactus (Latin for...well, cactus). Does Hoodia Work? ...
March 26 2008 - When you hear the words “foodie culture,” what comes to mind? Connoisseurs of all things delectable? Elaborate multi-course meals? Diabetes, obesity, and heart disease? Turns out an increasing num...
April 25 2013 - Last week I took up the idea of how small wins can lead to big successes. When we allow ourselves to appreciate the everyday accomplishments and set ourselves up for regular achievements, we inevitabl...
April 17 2009 - Every day we run across research that further bolsters the logic of Primal living. However, once in a while we read something that just feels like a good pat on the back, the kind of news that makes u...
December 10 2007 - One issue I have with our modern lifestyle – of many – is the emphasis on perfection. Newer, slimmer, bigger, better, faster: the message of perfection screams out to us from glossy magazines, sli...
December 04 2007 - Ultimately, optimal health is more about what you put in your body, not how much. But “how much” does matter to some extent, regardless of what you are eating. A grass-fed steak may be one of the ...
August 04 2008 - Weekly Reader Mail Dear Mark, I have two questions. My first regards training and rest days. Simply, how many days of complete rest should I take for an entire week? I someone who's been overwe...
June 08 2010 - Yes, they’re inextricably woven into nearly every aspect of our society. Dietary staple, cultural icon, sentimental fodder, patriotic symbol: it’s impossible to get away from them. However, just b...
October 05 2009 - Dear Mark, I’ve been following the blog for a couple of months now and have been trying to get into a regular exercise routine like you describe. Unfortunately, I get some fitness momentum going...
June 18 2012 - This is another special guest post from our favorite study-dismantler, Denise Minger. Read all of her previous Mark?s Daily Apple articles here, here, here, here and here, and pay her website a visit....
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