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Try this fresh-from-the-oven indulgence that won’t wreck your waistline. Flourless Chocolate Whey Cookies Recipe Ready in: 35 minutes Makes: 14 servings Ingredients ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder 1½ cups cooked chickpeas ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons agave nectar ½ cup natural almond butter 5 pitted dates ¼ cup warm water...

With only a few minutes of preparation, you can improve each workout, lift heavier, train longer and get greater results by using these five warm-up protocols. When you’re crunched for time, it’s tempting to skip a warm-up and get right to training. But while your brain is ready to go, your body has not yet gotten...

What do you know about cumin? Cumin seeds are pungent, potent little things with the ability to significantly change the trajectory of a dish. They are featured prominently in Mexican, Mediterranean, Indian, Middle Eastern, and certain Chinese cuisines. Back in the Middle Ages, cumin was one of the most popular – and most accessible – condiments...

Blenders aren’t just for making smoothies. This kitchen workhorse can help you prepare healthy meals from breakfast through dinner. The trusty countertop appliance known as the blender might be a champ at whizzing together your postworkout recovery shakes, but if you use it for little more than blitzing protein powder with frozen berries, you’re seriously selling...

These two essential calf movements will sharpen every facet of your lower leg. Your calves are composed primarily of your gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, and they are responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle — i.e., getting you up on your tippy-toes. Unilateral exercises such as this one focus on one leg at a time, promoting...

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering a reader question about beans. But it’s not just about beans. It’s about something called the Bean Protocol, a rather new dietary approach that many of my readers have expressed interest in. The Bean Protocol is supposed to improve the liver’s ability to clear out toxins, thereby...

If you’ve ever (briefly!) thought about duct-taping your kid to a chair while you wedge a forkful of spinach into their mouth, you know the frustration and anxiety many parents experience around kids’ nutrition. “Are they eating enough?” “Are they getting the right nutrients?” “Why won’t they eat anything green??” “Am I failing as a parent???” “WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE...

Research of the Week When pigs made it to Europe, their genes were completely overturned. The genetic formation of the first Americans. We’re more likely to remember the locations of places where we consumed high calorie meals. Makes sense. Religious rituals trigger endogenous opioids. Late night eating tends to be a bad idea. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 451: Kyrin Dunston MD,...

What do a doctor, dietitian, licensed clinical social worker, side-hustling nutrition coach, and personal trainer all have in common? No, this isn’t the beginning of a terrible joke… The answer: We interviewed people in each of these careers, and they all said getting a nutrition certification was worth it.  But is a nutrition certification worth it, for you? In...

Can you determine if a nutrition certification program is reputable, a good fit, and something that will boost your career—before you actually sign up? Absolutely! To do so, you’ll need to: Consider why you want to get certified Make sure the certification program aligns to your values Know what topics the certification covers Get familiar with the company’s reputation Compare the...

Raise your hand if you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed. Aside from the fact that being in the middle of a pandemic makes everything more stressful, you’ve got work obligations and family commitments, then there are food choices to make, at-home workouts you think you should be doing, and non-stretchy pants you’re feeling bad for...