October 5th, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Need some cocktail party fodder? A Hearty Life shared 10 Hearty Facts about (you guessed it) hearts.
Conditioning Research reviews a recent journal that touches on how obesity and inflammation are related.
Diet Blog examines the differences between a diet and a “diet cult” (hint: it’s all about the results and the way you feel!)
Still struggling with [...]
October 4th, 2008 — , Health, Raise Healthy Seedlings, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Here at Mark’s Daily Apple, we talk about food a lot. The Primal Blueprint is basically founded on the notion that following the approximated diet and lifestyle of our Primal ancestors is the key to lasting health. A large portion of our posts center on examining long-held conventional wisdom about food - ridiculous stuff like [...]
Related StoresOctober 3rd, 2008 — , Big Agra, Big Moo, Health, Primal Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Thanks for the great topic suggestion, Son of Grok. It is interesting that as we rid our body of waste, we seem to do the same for the planet. Funny how that works out. The reduction of artificial wastes and packaging materials is probably the most tangible benefit to the environment, but following the Primal [...]
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October 2nd, 2008 — , Big Pharma, Health, Marketing, hype from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
It’s Gonna Take a Lotta Pills
As you’ve likely noticed, we’re getting back in touch with our more surly, snarky side this week. It can be fun now and then to channel one’s inner Fuji…. (Frankly, we can’t imagine MDA without it, and we hope you agree.) From energy drinks, we turn to one of our [...]
October 1st, 2008 — , Health, Marketing, Stress, carbs, hype, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
The Name Says it All
It’s impossible to walk through a bar, college campus, city park, gym(!), or even company break room without spying one. You know, those gi-normous cans with the graphics so obnoxious (e.g. lightning bolts, claw marks, neon slashes and splatters) they leave your eyes bloodshot. (Can you tell we’re in the mood [...]
September 30th, 2008 — , Health, Primal Health, Recipes, how-to, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
You know the drill. You slept late, your son misplaced his lunchbox, the cat threw up in the flowers. You’re already 10 minutes late for work and there’s nary a minute to scarf down a breakfast, let alone one that a caveman would approve of!
Enter the protein bar – it’s individually packaged, it’s relatively affordable, [...]
Continue reading → Make Your Own Primal Energy Bars in 10 Easy Steps
September 28th, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
I Look Like Fit gives step by step instructions on how to get a comprehensive workout in with no gym equipment in sight.
Zen Habits provides 10 unbeatable tips to overcoming micro-addictions.
You may be feeling the financial pinch, but your workout certainly doesn’t have to. Blogger 60 in 3 tells you how to score some serious [...]
September 27th, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, fitness from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Ah, yes. Another mishmash of random yet relevant contemporary science news updates is upon us. This week’s offering includes news that engaging in sports (or even just being a fan) can improve one’s mental faculties; that though a diet rich in oily fish is supremely beneficial to your overall health, just a once-a-week fishy fix [...]
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September 26th, 2008 — , Health, Recipes from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
This week, we hyped some of Fall’s finest vegetables and, while they all sounded great, you’re not exactly sure what to do with them.
Read on to discover some of delicious Primal Autumn recipes…
Fall Vegetable Medley
With so many great Fall vegetables, sometimes it’s hard to pick a favorite to have with your meal, but with this [...]
Related StoresSeptember 25th, 2008 — , fitness, how-to, videos from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
An Innocent-Looking Hunk of Muscle-Building Metal
Dietary advice and nutrition trends get the brunt of our attention here at MDA, but an equally crucial component to the Primal Blueprint is the development of functional strength and fitness through Primal exercises. Lifting heavy weights, running intense sprints, and incorporating constant, steady movement into your day mimic the [...]
September 24th, 2008 — , Healthy Tastes Great!, Recipes, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Doomed to Be Good Eats
It’s that time of year. Cool evenings, vibrant leaves, autumn festivals and harvests. For many a cook, it’s a favorite time of year. One of the greatest fall delicacies, of course, is the pumpkin. But if you’ve found yourself estranged from this beloved gourd because you think it’s only the stuff [...]
Continue reading → Healthy Tastes Great! - The Great Pumpkin
September 23rd, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, The Tuesday 10, diet, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
As we make our first foray into fall cuisine, we wanted to serve up the top 10 Primal-approved fall vegetables.
Read on to discover our picks for this autumn.
Belgian Endive
If you’re looking for a low-cal vegetable that packs a heavy nutritional punch, Belgian endive – or French endive, chicory or witloof, as it is also known [...]
Related StoresSeptember 21st, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Diet Blog profiles a recent study suggesting that teens in the U.K can’t recognize even the most common fruits and vegetables (and we’re pretty sure this applies to teens on this side of the pond too!)
Dr. Briffa sorts through various studies and reports on the relationship between cholesterol and heart risk.
Elastic Waist offers up some [...]
September 20th, 2008 — , Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, hype from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
You might feel a little pinch…
For running a blog committed to following in Primal man’s footsteps, we Bees were initially all abuzz at the news that the FDA would be reviewing the prospect of introducing genetically engineered animals into the US system. We’re all about kickin’ it old school, as it were, so we weren’t [...]
September 19th, 2008 — , Health, Recipes from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
It’s been all about fish and eggs this week. If you’re a follower of the Primal diet, you know you need to put a premium on protein. However, that doesn’t have to mean digging in to steak after steak after steak. Instead, try one of these flavorful fish recipes or, alternatively, go the easy - [...]
Related StoresSeptember 18th, 2008 — , Health, Primal Health, diet, how-to, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Eggs: They Are What Their Mothers Eat
Ah, eggs. We Primals appreciate your delicious creamy yolky goodness and fluffy decadent ivory insides, like so many edible clouds upon whose buoyancy our breakfast relies. You’re good for us and come naturally pre-packaged. What’s not to love?
The myriad terms used to describe them, for one.
Cage free. Organic. All [...]
September 16th, 2008 — , Health, aging, fitness from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Monkey Bars: For Kids and Older Dudes Alike
First thing’s first. Mark himself (at 55 years and going strong) is a proud member of this group, and he knows many of you are too. Art De Vany, good friend to Mark and fellow Primal practitioner, is a hearty 71. In truth, there’s no shortage of exceptionally [...]
September 14th, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Squeezing in a last minute summer vacation? 60 in 3 shares his secrets for creating the ultimate hotel workout (using only hotel room furniture and a very heavy suitcase!)
Overrun with squash, Cranky Fitness dishes up some innovative – and healthy – recipes to use it all up!
The Consumerist blows the lid off the “light” fruit [...]
September 13th, 2008 — , Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, aging from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Noodle
We’re back with another slew of new scientific studies that seem to reinforce our commitment to the Primal Blueprint. Of course, we admittedly don’t need much convincing, but it’s always important for newcomers to see some of the tangible benefits of the lifestyle supported by cutting-edge scientific research. This week, we’re examining the effects of [...]
September 10th, 2008 — , Announcements from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Just a courtesy heads up to all MDA readers. We will be conducting a blog software update around 2 pm. It shouldn’t take long, but in the interim the site will be down. We’ll be back before you know it.
Cheers!
September 10th, 2008 — , Announcements from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Just a courtesy heads up to all MDA readers. We will be conducting a blog software update around 2 pm. It shouldn’t take long, but in the interim the site will be down. We’ll be back before you know it.
Cheers!
September 10th, 2008 — , Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, hype from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Friend or Foe?
Clearly, cleanliness is next to godliness, as they say, in this country. The number of products devoted to the sacred rite of purging and scouring American households staggers the imagination. (Ever roamed the cleaning supply aisles at Target? It’s a trip unto itself.) Every strength, size, scent, packaging, active ingredient, and formula (Would [...]
Continue reading → Going Grubby: The Primal Benefits of Dirt, Dust and Dishevelment
September 9th, 2008 — , Health, Recipes, diet, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Many people think that cooking healthy meals has to be a difficult and time-consuming task. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. (And even if it was true, isn’t the extra effort worth it?) Others of you, meanwhile, are new to this whole Primal Lifestyle and are looking for quick and easy recipes [...]
Related StoresSeptember 7th, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Stephan at Whole Health Source covered the link between n-6 fat consumption from vegetable oils and homicide.
Always wanted to master the one armed push-up? Jim at Beast Skills gives you a complete tutorial (including some inspirational video clips!)
File under completely unnecessary: Diet Blog profiles Yoghund, a new frozen yogurt for dogs (and it’s organic too!).
Want [...]
September 6th, 2008 — , Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, diet, fitness, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
While we here at MDA like to pay close attention to our bodies and use common sense to help determine what is and isn’t healthy, actual scientific evidence forms the backbone of our philosophies. We scour breaking health and nutrition news releases to make sure our ideas are supported by science. It’s important, we [...]
Related StoresSeptember 5th, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, diet, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Not Just Anecdotal Evidence Anymore
You’ve known for years that cranberries can help stave off urinary tract infections (UTIs), but now scientists have figured out the mechanism behind the benefit!
In a study published in this month’s Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts analyzed the Gibbs free energy of adhesion changes [...]
September 4th, 2008 — , Big Agra, Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Is this ever a good sign?
Following the recent tainted spinach controversy, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last month ruled that food manufacturers can now irradiate fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce to kill bacteria associated with food-borne illnesses.
Huh? Exactly. Essentially food irradiation refers to a process whereby food is exposed briefly to a radiant [...]
Continue reading → Irradiation: Savvy Safety Mechanism or Band-Aid for a Bigger Problem?
September 2nd, 2008 — , Health, The Tuesday 10, diet, weight loss from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Before you jump into reading this post I’d like to encourage you to drop by yesterday’s with a comment or two. MDA is getting a renovation and we are looking for reader suggestions on how to continue to make this the best health and fitness blog on the net. We look forward to hearing from [...]
Related StoresSeptember 1st, 2008 — , best of from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Here are some of the best posts of August put together in a nice little batch for your perusal. Enjoy!
30-Day Primal Health Challenge Final Results - August 1
Insects: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore - August 6
What’s Wrong with the Zone Diet? - August 7
When it Comes to Fat, How Hot is Too Hot? - August [...]
August 31st, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Here are some of our faves from around the net in the last week. Share yours with fellow Apples in the comment boards!
60 in 3 profiles the latest fad diet – one where you limit yourself to under 500 calories a day AND have to give yourself a shot EVERY FREAKIN’ DAY!
Body Recomposition takes a [...]
August 30th, 2008 — , Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, aging, fitness from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Pill or no pill, they’re still working out…
As you probably already know, we here at MDA are all about making informed decisions that produce the best results with a minimal amount of effort. For example, what’s the point in running yourself to death when you can achieve better results with a short and intense workout [...]
August 28th, 2008 — , Health, Health Challenges, Primal Health, Stress, fitness, how-to from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Primal Style
As Primal enthusiasts, we owe it to ourselves to spend time in the great outdoors – early man’s original stomping grounds. Sadly enough, the increasing encroachment of civilization upon nature’s boundaries makes it easy for most people to forget about the wilderness. Opting for the mall or the TV is simply easier and more [...]
August 27th, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, Raise Healthy Seedlings, Womens Health, nutrition, weight loss from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, ding!
Spinning nausea, wrenching vomiting and relentless exhaustion. No, we’re not talking morning sickness here (although we hope we didn’t give anyone traumatic flashbacks). This is just the everyday reaction to our media’s barrage of celebrity pregnancies. Sure, we wish all the best to anyone celebrating a new child, but [...]
August 26th, 2008 — , Health, Marketing, The Tuesday 10, hype from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Desperate to lose weight for your upcoming wedding, high school reunion, or beach vacation? Then you might just be desperate enough to try (or have tried) a fad diet.
Although they promise quick results, these diets are virtually impossible to follow (unless you actually enjoy lemonade mixed with maple syrup and cayenne pepper) and often have [...]
Continue reading → Stop the Insanity! - Top 10 Craziest Diet Fads
August 24th, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Zen to Fitness (a great new blog by the way) gives us (like we needed any more ) reasons to start sprinting today.
Eye on FDA examines whether its morally fair for pharmacists and physicians to object to certain treatments or procedures.
Something biting you? HealthBolt compiles a list of various online sources that will help [...]
August 22nd, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, Raise Healthy Seedlings, how-to from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Last week’s New York Times featured an article about a Dr. Jeremijenko, not a physician but an engineer who offered clients tips for making their personal environments healthier, more naturally pleasing, and more environmentally friendly. Dr. Jeremijenko’s suggestions ranged from planting sunflowers and EDTA soil supplements to leach harmful lead in yards to surrounding yourself [...]
Related StoresAugust 21st, 2008 — , Recipes, diet, how-to, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Throw it all in a pan and you’ve got dinner…
A few months ago we served up the popular “Choose Your Own Salad Adventure” post, and we got comments galore. Salads, after all, are perfect PB fare: a diverse veggie base, assorted protein pairings, and various choices for the inclusion of yummy (and filling) fats. As [...]
August 21st, 2008 — , how-to from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Primal Pooches
We imagine many of our readers are strict adherents to the Primal Blueprint. You’re downing almonds by the bushel, guzzling fish oil, and avoiding grains like the plague, but what are you feeding Fido? Our bodies have had over ten thousand years to get used to agrarianism – and the stuff is still killing [...]
August 21st, 2008 — , Announcements from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Sorry, everyone. We are experiencing some technical difficulties. Comments are currently inoperable and our latest content will be down until we can sort out the source of our problem. Bear with us. We are working feverishly to get everything back to normal ASAP. Thank you, Apples!
Related StoresAugust 21st, 2008 — , Announcements from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Sorry, everyone. We are experiencing some technical difficulties. Comments are currently inoperable and our latest content will be down until we can sort out the source of our problem. Bear with us. We are working feverishly to get everything back to normal ASAP. Thank you, Apples!
Related StoresAugust 21st, 2008 — , Health, Recipes, diet, how-to, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Throw it all in a pan and you’ve got dinner…
A few months ago we served up the popular “Choose Your Own Salad Adventure” post, and we got comments galore. Salads, after all, are perfect PB fare: a diverse veggie base, assorted protein pairings, and various choices for the inclusion of yummy (and filling) fats. As [...]
August 20th, 2008 — , Primal Health, how-to from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Primal Pooches
We imagine our many of readers are strict adherents to the Primal Blueprint. You’re downing almonds by the bushel, guzzling fish oil, and avoiding grains like the plague, but what are you feeding Fido? Our bodies have had over ten thousand years to get used to agrarianism – and the stuff is still killing [...]
August 19th, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, Stress, The Tuesday 10, diet from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Let’s see those lymph glands…
Once the weather cools off, discussions shift from a run down of the pollen count and other allergens to the importance of shoring up the immune system. But what are we really talking about when we discuss the immune system and can we really fine-tune it to ward off illness?
To enjoy [...]
Continue reading → 10 Things You (Likely) Don’t Know About Your Immune System
August 17th, 2008 — , Health from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Need to shore up your emergency preparedness plans? Blogger Cranky Fitness has a how-to-guide that will cover just about every disaster possible!
As if you needed more proof that BMI measures are inaccurate, Dr. Briffa profiles two studies released this week showing you exactly why you shouldn’t get hung up on the numbers.
HealthBolt profiles the benefits [...]
August 16th, 2008 — , Big Pharma, Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
I feel a rant coming on…
In the midst of the Primal Challenge and provocative issues like insect eating, we’ve gotten away lately from our more “salty” side, shall we say. Truth be told, we realized this week that we haven’t quite felt like ourselves. We couldn’t put our proverbial finger on it until the realization [...]
August 15th, 2008 — , Health, Prevention, diet, how-to, nutrition from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Are you using the wrong oil?
A dizzying array of glass bottles. Some more fitting for salads, others ideal for heavier meat dishes, perhaps one perfect for a dessert dish you have in mind. Imports. Domestics. Beautiful labels here and there. Organic – or not. Good culinary oils, to the most discerning tastes, can be almost [...]
Continue reading → When it Comes to Fat, How Hot is Too Hot?
August 14th, 2008 — , Health, fitness from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Thanks to Rusty Moore from Fitness Black Book for the Guest Post! If you haven’t checked out his blog do so immediately. He offers a ton of sensible advice about how to get fit and live a healthy (and enjoyable!) lifestyle. Thanks, Rusty!
I’m not that impressed with Fitness Magazine models. I know I probably should [...]
Continue reading → Shake Your Gym Addiction. The Outside World is Waiting for You.
August 13th, 2008 — , Health, Stress from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
But Don’t Stress Out About It!
O.K., we acknowledge the title is a bit over the top, but didn’t it get your attention? No, stress alone won’t pack on the pounds, but there’s still truth in them thar’ hills. We thought we’d dig up some of the dirt on stress – fat and otherwise.
The fact is [...]
August 9th, 2008 — , Health, Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, nutrition, weight loss from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Keep on Crackin’
Stop the presses: A new study published online in the International Journal of Obesity suggests that eating two eggs for breakfast (and not just the whites!) is healthier than eating a bagel.
As avid Mark’s Daily Apple readers, this one is easy to chalk up as a “well…duh” type of study, but the researchers [...]
August 8th, 2008 — , Worker Bees' Weekly Bites, fitness from Worker Bee @ Mark's Daily Apple
Time to Change Things Up!
Boredom. Monotony. Tedium. The same day after day. Dull as tombs. Nothing new under the sun. As fun as watching paint dry. While we hope these phrases don’t apply to any part of your life, we definitely hope they don’t describe, above all things, your workout! We’re half-kidding, of course. Nonetheless, [...]