The Primal Kitchen Podcast

2014 has been a big year! 365 posts a year is a lot to remember, and sometimes you need to go back and jog your memory. Let’s take a look at what we learned and explored together. (This Mark's Daily Apple articles was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Host Brad Kearns speaks with the fastest golfer in the world, Rob Hogan, who’s from Galway, Ireland. Rob is the 2013 Speedgolf World Champion and 2014 runner-up. He covers a championship caliber course in under 40 minutes while shooting in the 70s! Rob is a professional athlete dedicated full-time to Speedgolf and running at an elite level.

We tend to assume more protein is always better, but when is that not the case? What are the signs that we're eating enough protein? Listen to today's post to find out!(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

So you wanna put on some lean muscle mass. And you want to do it within the context of the Primal Blueprint, but aren’t sure where to start. It’s a common question and it’s about time I addressed it head on.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Sure, it can feel all too relaxed, even indulgent compared to the intense stuff. But don’t be so quick to disparage. Low level aerobic activity, I’m here to tell you, is the crucial base of Primal Blueprint fitness (Rule #3 in my book for those of you who are currently reading it). It’s the base, the foundation, the keystone to the big fitness picture.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Whether your travels take you to extended family or to a holiday getaway, here are some Primal strategies to enjoy your time (and the trip home) with health intact. (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Apart from maintaining social conventions in certain situations and obtaining cheap sugar calories, there is absolutely no reason to eat grains. Believe me – I’ve searched far and wide and asked everyone I can for just one good reason to eat cereal grains, but no one can do it. They may have answers, but they just aren’t good enough. For fun, though, let’s see take a look at some of the assertions.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Every story needs a villain, and every protagonist needs an antagonist. Here at Mark’s Daily Apple, my regular nemesis is none other than Conventional Wisdom. Check out this episode for in depth description of why the common 'truth,' isn't necessarily so.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)  

Pure play has become more of a luxury nowadays or, even worse, is considered to be “kids’ stuff.” But when your kids can’t even play without checking their schedules first, you know there’s a serious problem.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

We need to be entirely honest – which also means mindful – about the motivation behind our comparisons to others. What are really looking at when we’re glancing around the gym during our rest periods? What’s really going through our heads when we head for the back row (or the front row) at a fitness class? What are we looking to see in other people? Are we information gathering – on techniques or ideas? Or are we looking for ammunition to use against ourselves to affirm rooted thinking – or for justifications to boost our egos? (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)