Articles by Mark Sisson

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How To Eat More Fat

8 ways to do it, and enjoy subverting the establishment, too, says Mark Sisson.

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12/1/2011

I Am Forever Changed

I lost more than 200 lbs. and reclaimed my life and spirit, says Brian McKenna.

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11/26/2011

Primal Pumpkin Pie?

You bet! Mark Sisson updates the traditional delight.

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11/24/2011

Another Problem with Antibiotics

They make you fat, says Mark Sisson.

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11/22/2011

It’s Not Just Bacon and Steak

Going primal also means eating more vegetables, says Mark Sisson.

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11/18/2011

Will You Succumb to Temptation?

Mark Sisson on how to deal with your "gateway" foods for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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11/17/2011

If the Grid Goes Down

Mark Sisson on practicing now.

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11/12/2011

10 Innovative Uses for Salt

You've never heard of.

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11/8/2011

8 Unusual Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

It's a mold-master, vegetation-avenger, and much more, says Mark Sisson.

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11/5/2011

30 Primal Hacks

To stay healthy and make the most of the fall season, says Mark Sisson.

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11/4/2011

My Doctor Couldn’t Believe It

Going primal allowed me to recover from a 12' fall and a broken neck. Article by Trey Houston.

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10/29/2011

Why the 21-Day Total Body Transformation?

It's quick, easy, and a wholly new way to go primal, says Mark Sisson.

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10/24/2011

Vitality, Utility

Mark Sisson on the primal body.

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10/20/2011

No Beans About It, or Canned Tomatoes Either

Mark Sisson cooks up a pot of real primal Texas chili.

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10/14/2011

I Was a Veritable Garbage Disposal

Going primal rescued me at the lowest point in my life, says Graham Olson.

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10/1/2011

How To Deal With the Stumbling Blocks

Mark Sisson clears away the obstacles on the road to primal living.

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9/23/2011

What’s Your Body Telling You Right Now?

Take an inventory from head to toe, says Mark Sisson, and pay attention to what it tells you.

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9/19/2011

The 80/20 Rule

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9/16/2011

The Man Who Fell in Love With Bacon

And lost 130 lbs.

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9/12/2011

The Acid-Reflux Nightmare

Mark Sisson on the symptoms, causes, and remedies for GERD.

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9/8/2011

All Gone in 6 Months

Hypertension, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, apnea, and 75 lbs.

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9/5/2011

What About Dairy and Other Primal Diet Questions

Robb Wolf, original paleoguy, supplies the answers.

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8/25/2011

Mares Eat Oats and Does Eat Oats

So why shouldn't you?

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8/19/2011

Demonizing Red Meat and Bacon

The latest "study" lauded in the mainstream media is utter nonsense, says Mark Sisson.

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8/17/2011

Fat Burning and Muscle Confusion

Mark Sisson on why it's not about calories.

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8/12/2011

Why You Should Avoid Eating Grains

Mark Sisson explains what your body is up against.

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8/5/2011

How To Build the Health and Strength of Your Feet

5 Exercises and other strategies to prepare for barefooting.

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7/29/2011

7 Home Remedies

To relieve a sunburn.

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7/27/2011

Should We Eat Dirt?

Mark Sisson digs into the mysterious practice of geophagy.

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7/25/2011

8 Natural Ways To Avoid Sunburn

Mark Sisson on how your body makes its own protection.

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7/22/2011

Road Trip

Mark Sisson's guide to prepping and packing nutritious food that can last for days.

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7/18/2011

Let Hunger Happen and Don’t Force Fasting

Mark Sisson on meal times and frequencies.

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7/15/2011

There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Bacon or Butter

Mark Sisson explains how much is too much of various foods, and when there is no such thing.

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7/9/2011

Even If the Shoe Fits, Forget It

Barefoot is better, says Mark Sisson.

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7/7/2011

7 Old School Ways

To relish summer.

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7/1/2011

Ditch the Dark Glasses?

Sunlight is good for your eyes.

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6/29/2011

The Virtue of Shellfishness

Mark Sisson on the delights and nutritional content of oysters, clams, scallops, and more.

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6/25/2011

What’s the Best Bug Repellent?

Mark Sisson on the pros and cons of chemical and natural products.

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6/20/2011

10 Foods I Couldn’t Live Without

Mark Sisson's favorites for flavor, pleasure, and nutritional content.

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6/16/2011

Vacations: Are They Good for Your Health?

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6/13/2011

Do We Really Need a Guide to Walking?

Yes. See Mark Sisson's tips and techniques.

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6/10/2011

Did Our Caveman Ancestors Have Better Teeth Than We Do?

It takes more than brushing to care for them, says Mark Sisson.

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6/6/2011

Your Height and Your Health

Is there a connection?

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6/1/2011

MeatGlue

Is that what's holding your "steak" together?

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5/28/2011

Eat Fat!

And fuel your metabolism. Mark Sisson explains how it works.

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5/21/2011

Grocery Store Seafood

Mark Sisson's guide to the pros and cons of common varieties.

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5/19/2011

Is Farmed Seafood Safe?

Mark Sisson on what's good for you, and what isn't.

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5/14/2011

Do You Have a Sweet Tooth?

Mark Sisson on how to satisfy it.

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5/9/2011

We Forget Things

Mark Sisson on mental focus in a sea of distractions.

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5/5/2011

Eat These

6 common herbs with fascinating health benefits.

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4/28/2011