Weekly Link Love — Episode 46

Research of the Week

One argument against free will has been debunked.

Researchers discover that “refined grains and meat” and “oil and salt” dietary patterns are bad.

Type 2 diabetes is reversible (if you get to it fast enough).

Archaeologists discover the earliest evidence for dairy consumption in the world—6000 years ago in Britain.

Ancient Roman Britons who ate less meat had a higher risk of mortality.

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Media, Schmedia

Chinese pork prices have soared, prompting the creation of “pork as luxurious jewelry” memes.

A new use for corn.

Interesting Blog Posts

The mineral content of vegetables has plummeted.

Social Notes

I’m a grandpa.

Everything Else

Timeline of psychedelics.

The importance of citizen researchers.

Stamina succeeds.

Popcorn is keeping movie theaters afloat.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

News I enjoyed: Early humans in the Levant were skilled mammoth butchers wielding surgical-grade flint blades.

Study result I found very interesting: Eating 6 grams of medium chain triglycerides per day—the fatty acids found in coconut oil, about a teaspoon’s worth—improved muscle strength, muscle function, and capacity for daily functioning in elderly adults.

Which of these is more impressive: Vegan completes 100 mile race. Keto/carnivore defeats 100 mile world record.

Drawings I liked: The ones of somatic consciousness.

Question I’m Asking

The response to last week’s call for success stories has been fantastic, and humbling. Thank you all for sending those in. To anyone else thinking about immortalizing their Primal journey: can you send it in to [email protected]? You never know who you’ll inspire….

Recipe Corner

• People should roast whole cauliflower more.
• A great carne asada recipe. Omit the sugar if you like.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Sep 8 – Sep 14)

• The Definitive Guide to Metabolic Flexibility – How and why to get it.
• 12 Daily Habits for Primal Well-Being– Good habits to crowd out the bad ones.

Comment of the Week

“Thanks for posting ‘It’s later than you think’. Tragic story but such a great reminder to spend your time on what you value. Also – please never stop posting your Weekly Love Links! I look forward to them each week!”

– I won’t, Michelle.

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