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Is It Primal To Eat Nuts?

Mark Sisson on the right and wrong way to enjoy them.

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5/18/2012

Top 10 Junk Foods in Disguise

Don't be fooled by words like organic, lean, etc., says Mark Sisson.

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5/16/2012

After 37 Years of Obsessions, Insecurity, Binges

One year of primal, and I'm free at last.

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5/14/2012

Desperate, Obese, and Tired

I lost hope amidst the constant hunger caused by conventional diet and exercise. Then I went primal.

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5/7/2012

10 Good Things To Eat

Are they primal or not? Mark Sisson gives his verdict.

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5/4/2012

How I Tamed My Blood Sugar and My Hunger

I'm happier and more alive since going primal.

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5/1/2012

Beat the Creep: Gradual Weight Gain Stopped and Reversed

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4/25/2012

Will You Get the ‘Rich Man’s Disease’?

Mark Sisson on how going primal can end agonizing foot-joint pain.

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4/24/2012

A Beer Drinker’s Primal Story

At 52, I'm at my lowest weight, the health issues are gone and, yes, I still drink my favorite brew.

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4/21/2012

Eat Stop Eat?

There's no effort involved in fasting; just chose the best method for yourself, says Mark Sisson.

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4/20/2012

Smoke It, Salt It, Cure It, Pound It

Mark Sisson on traditional ways of preserving food.

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4/12/2012

What, No Pasta?!

A critic of the low-carb diet eats her words, goes primal, and changes her life.

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4/9/2012

Do You Enjoy Your Healthy, Functioning Brain?

Mark Sisson on 3 ways short-term fasting will help you keep it that way.

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4/4/2012

Fat Is Delicious

Since going primal, I eat until I'm full, work out less, and am thin.

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3/31/2012

6 Books I’m Reading Right Now

Mark Sisson delves into the ancient elements of our primal connection.

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3/29/2012

Okay, I Lost the Weight – Now How About the Skin?

Mark Sisson on dealing with it.

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3/26/2012

No More Grains – No More Antacids

At 71, I'm primal, and free of focus and balance problems. Life is great!

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3/24/2012

Will Eating Red Meat Kill You?

Denise Minger on State-sponsored "science."

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3/15/2012

I Was a 310 lb. Unhappy Guy

How time, and trial and error, helped me become a strong, primal, life-loving man.

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3/12/2012

Can You Go Primal with Food Allergies or Restrictions?

You bet! Mark Sisson explains how.

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3/8/2012

Make the Best of the Ice Age

Have primal meals ready to eat. Mark Sisson on how.

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3/6/2012

Do Joint Supplements Really Help?

Mark Sisson on the debate over glucosamine, chrondroitin, and MSM.

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3/1/2012

‘Eat Like a Hunter-Gatherer’

Those words changed my body and my life.

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2/27/2012

The Brighter the Better

Colorful fruits and vegetables are the nutritional powerhouses, says Mark Sisson.

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2/25/2012

There’s No Excuse Not To Eat Chocolate

Mark Sisson on the many health benefits of the delicious, dark, high-cacao treat.

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2/23/2012

Lost Fat, Avoided Knee Surgery, Wore a Bikini Again

That and so much more happened when Pamela Matthews and family went primal.

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2/20/2012

The Devil Made Me Do It?

8 reasons you may act against your own better judgment.

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2/17/2012

I Ate Rubbish, Got Bigger, Tried Everything

Then I learned the truth about carbs, went primal, and look at me now.

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2/14/2012

Should You Eat Honey?

It's a wonderfully complex food, says Mark Sisson, but stick with the darker, raw version as a treat.

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2/9/2012

Eat More Sulfur

5 reasons why we need it, and where to find it.

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2/8/2012

How To Recover From a Nasty Upset Stomach

Forget Mom's toast and 7-Up, says Mark Sisson; you'll do much better with primal food and drink.

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2/4/2012

How Can They Eat So Much Rice and Not Gain Weight?

Mark Sisson explains the primal "Asian Paradox."

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2/3/2012

At 53, I’m Leaner and Stronger Than Ever

How going primal helped me discover my inner kick-butt self.

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1/30/2012

Top 6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

They're downright therapeutic, says Mark Sisson.

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1/27/2012

The Joy of Stargazing

Mark Sisson on why the night sky matters.

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1/25/2012

Drug and Pain Free for the First Time in 10 Years

How one small primal change gave me amazing results.

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1/23/2012

What’s the Cause of Heart Disease?

It all comes down to inflammation, says Mark Sisson.

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1/20/2012

Are Your Canned Goods Safe to Eat?

Mark Sisson's list of common primal foods that are packaged BPA-free.

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1/14/2012

What Is Inflammation and Why Does It Make Us Suffer?

Mark Sisson on 11 ways we induce it in our bodies.

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1/9/2012

What a Difference a Few Months Can Make

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1/7/2012

The Weight Dropped Off Effortlessly

Going primal and gluten-free made me feel alive.

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12/31/2011

Stop the War on Salt

Mark Sisson sets the record straight on the demonized element and blood pressure.

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12/29/2011

On the Fast-Track to Obesity, Diabetes, and Prescription Drugs

But see what happened when I decided to give the primal lifestyle a 30-day trial, says Brandon White.

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12/23/2011

Cholesterol 101

Mark Sisson on the good, the bad, and how to interpret your test results.

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12/22/2011

Only 2 Hours of Exercise a Week?

Doug McGuff's step-by-step plan on how and why.

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12/17/2011

10 Christmas Gifts for the Primal Tribe

Mark Sisson is checking his list for a healthy lifestyle.

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12/16/2011

Stand-Up, Kick Off Your Barefoot Shoes

And eat some dirt, says Mark Sisson.

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12/12/2011

Big Agra Has Ruined Your Health

Mark Sisson on what to do about it.

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12/8/2011

So Easy a Caveman Could Do It

Mark Sisson's fitness plan requires minimum effort for maximum effect.

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12/6/2011

Feel Bloated, Achy, Sluggish?

Chronic inflammation seems to be at the root of nearly every disease, says Mark Sisson.

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12/3/2011