We’re going to take a quick break from the scheduled programming to bring you news of a great new ebook from @ChrisHighcock of Conditioning Research Blog fame. If you’re not familiar with Chris’s blog, go over and subscribe now. I’ve been following his posts for a few years now, and he never misses a beat. […]
Recommended Reading – HillFit by Chris Highcock of Conditioning Research Blog Read More »
It is generally well known that the reason ruminants are able to digest grass, while we can’t, is that they have special bacteria living in their stomachs which can break down the indigestible plant matter into a form that can be absorbed by the cow. What is perhaps not so well known, is that although
Why you should be Pro-Biotic: Part II – A Question of Digestion Read More »
It has been a couple of years since I last wrote about gut flora, and its role in health and well-being. During that time, gut flora, or gut microbiota/the mircobiome as it is termed in the scientific community, has become a hot topic, and there have been a glut of research studies conducted in the
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Almost all traditional cultures from across the globe feature some form of fermented vegetable product as part of their cuisine. Fermentation was originally used to preserve vegetables throughout the winter months. It has now largely gone out of fashion, replaced by modern less time consuming techniques such as the use of preservatives, canning and refrigeration.
Primal Kitchen Basics – Making Live Sauerkraut Read More »
Most people nowadays only know of curds and whey thanks to the children’s nursery rhyme, Little Miss Muffit. Perhaps the main reason for this is that the white stuff filling the plastic bottles on the shelves of the supermarkets today bears little actual resemblance to real milk! This sterile white liquid is a petri dish
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Image: Juan Gnecco / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Part of being Primal is being ready for anything. I’ve always prided myself on being up for doing anything and going anywhere – Whether it’s climbing a mountain, trekking through jungle, adventure racing, playing a sport or simply helping a friend shifting furniture or dig the garden. In reality though,
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