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Click the link, and get two free, postpaid protein bars! I heard about this deal on the Jimmy Moore "Livin' la vida low carb" podcast- I highly recommend this podcast! Jimmy is a thoroughly engaging host, and the guests he has are the best in the low-carb field. http://questproteinbar.com/free So, now just what am I eating in the photo, and why do I look so happy? I have bacon and eggs, the eggs being "basted" in the bacon fat... I also have my trademark barbarian juice drink as a chaser, and espresso with real whipped cream atop. Of course I look happy! "But Jay", I hear you asking frantically "Isn't all that fat and cholesterol really bad for you?" In a word, no. And, I don't eat like this every day- this is a relaxing Sunday morning. I did my "DVR" or dynamic visualized exercises earlier, did my Hindu back-bridging, and some self-resisted exercises as well as some stretching. Then, shower and breakfast! I won't n...

Today, a hot day in August, I had a nice dessert awaiting me in my lunch cooler.. (see to the left!) It was a mix of frozen (this morning) raspberries and blueberries. Just about a 1/2 handful of each, in a little tupperware container, but- and this is crucial!-topped with a healthy dollop of real, unhomogenized whipped cream, sweetened with cinammon! Ironically, it appears that full fat dairy is much better for you than skim, which in the old days was used as pig food; in other words not nutritious enough to use on humans! The satiety factor of using just a little whipped cream (or butter, or coconut milk) is HUGE- You are satisfied, and NOT hungry, for hours afterwards. Not to mention, the food value of the berries involved is HUGE, and the insulin response is minimal in such a dessert. "But Jay", I hear you asking, politely, "Who cares about insulin?" Well, I answer politely, you should! For many years, saturated fat has been implicated by the "authorities...

Here I am yesterday evening, after grilling a Barbarian diet feast of grilled, barbecue chicken, hot Italian sausages, mushrooms, and a LOT of sauerkraut! All hot off the grill- YUM!! We ate the chicken last night, along with big salads, and I split the sausage/mushroom/sauerkraut into two tupperware containers for two lunches at work- I just heat them up in an available microwave, and eat really well! For desert, I have my usual container of frozen raspberries, topped with real whipped cream, sweetened with stevia and/or cinammon. I have been enjoying two podcasts daily at work lately: The Paleolithic Solution , and the Living La Vida LowCarb Show with Jimmy Moore. Both are highly recommended!! You will really learn so much; the diet info we have all been taught for so long is utter and complete hogwash!! Low fat, high carb, processed foods preferred... this is why our population in the modern, Western world is now fatter, sicker, more diseased, and depressed than we have ever been...

I have had great results from the Barbarian/Paleo diet/ lifestyle! As have those around me: BUT, I am concerned about the USDA recent food pyramid, that recommends (drum roll!) that 60% of your diet be CARBOHYDRATES!! This is sick, sad, and just a way to sell out to organized agricultural food product manufacturers... There, I've said it. If a caveman dropped by your "pad", and saw your Pizza, doritos, and maybe a twinkie for dessert... HE WOULD NOT recognize any of the above as even being FOOD! The bottom line? Just eat: Lean meats Seafood (sardines are ideal!) vegetables (whipped up in the vitamix along with your Fruits! is ideal! Grains, especially wheat, rye and barley are VERBOTEN!! Anti nutrients galore- leading to a cascade of hormones that violate your gut, and invade your bloodstream... NO ONE needs this!! Who wants the options of PROSTATE CANCER, arthritis, BALDNESS, heart disease, and the endless litany of all the diseases that Syndrome X, the diseases of mode...

Mark Sisson is a Paleo/Primal guru: here is his take on drinking alcohol... He's quite a good writer, as well! Jay Although we can likely obtain the same vascular benefits from fish oil and a low carb, high antioxidant diet (and through supplementation), there’s nothing wrong (and perhaps something to be gained) with the occasional drink, provided you’re someone who tolerates alcohol well. Not everyone does, and there’s nothing wrong with that. With that said… When it comes to alcohol itself, there’s no reason a low-carber can’t indulge. Alcohol isn’t metabolized as a carbohydrate product, and it doesn’t send your blood sugar shooting upward. (It might actually lower it.) The body sends alcohol to the liver where it becomes first in line as an active energy source rather than stored glycogen. As long as you aren’t looking to lose weight, a modest drink here or there shouldn’t make much of a difference. If you’re looking to lose weight, however, we’d suggest avoiding alcohol all to...

Here is the latest info from the Paleo Diet website- This is really scary stuff! I mean, we all think "oh, potatoes- really healthy, in their natural state... Read about potatoe (read: NIGHTSHADE- SKINS!!) Nightshade is the common name for flowering plants belonging to the botanical family Solanaceae, which contain more than 75 genera and 2,000 species1. Some notorious non-edible nightshades include tobacco, petunias, jimson weed, mandrake, and deadly nightshade. The family comprises well known food plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, chili peppers, eggplants and tomatillos. Note that chili peppers include all varieties of peppers from the genus Capsicum, including bell peppers, jalapeno, wax, cayenne, habanero, Anaheim, Thai, Tabasco, cherry, pepperoncini and Serrano among others. Chili peppers are commonly consumed as dried powders such as paprika, chili powder and cayenne, and are near universal ingredients in hot sauces, Tabasco sauces, and salsas. Some more obs...

Really. I get (unsalted, for the most part) mixed nuts. Walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts- usually in a mix. I add in some that aren't usually included, like the Brazil nuts... Then, I throw in about a handful of semi-sweet chocolate drops! It is amazing how the little bit of chocolate takes away any of the nuts' "bitterness", and makes the whole mouthful you are eating...DELIGHTFUL!! And, although chocolate itself is not considered strictly Paleo- it is nevertheless beneficial, overall! It is basically a guilt-free snack. Nuts are GREAT to eat- I love to crack them in the evenings whilst watching TV. NO chocolate necessary here! Anyway, that's a tip for you- eat nuts, mixed with small quantities of semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Perfect! J

Our genome was conditioned and shaped by environmental selective pressures that occurred long before the Agricultural Revolution. Since the appearance of our genus Homo, more than 2 million years ago, there have been at least 100,000 generations. Since the Agricultural Revolution of 10,000 years ago there have been only 500 human generations. Our genome simply has had insufficient time to adapt to the foods ushered in during the Neolithic (fatty meats, dairy products, whole grains and salty foods).

"Let your food be medicine, and your medicine be food!" This quote is as true now as it ever was- EAT PROPERLY, AND MOST OF YOUR ILLS WILL DISAPPEAR!! Of course, exercise and deep breathing also figure into this equation. The Juice Drink Strategy should be your first step! Jay

The psychological benefits of The Juice Drink Strategy or the barbarian diet are another facet that bears further thought: If you are receiving perfect, total nutrition... Don't you think your mental state will benefit, ALONG WITH your physical appearance and strength?? Well, of course! It just makes sense- just as, in the above photo, I am doing a "wheeled pushup", which most 57 year old (or 27 year olds!) could not do one of which! And so, my physical self is in far better condition that average....(I routinely do 10 +). In like manner, I'm sure my mental state is much more tranquil, than someone who eats the typical American/Western "junk food" diet. (Bread, pasta, twinkies, cheeto's, etc.) The brain and psyche are intimately connected with the body... which is intimately connected with the diet! And exercise, but that is another post... Which comes first: "the diet or the exercise?" They are so inter-related! We need both!

Lots of folks tell me "Jay, I'd love to try The Juice Drink Strategy to garner the weight loss and health benefits, but I just don't want to spend money to buy a Vitamix blender, darn you!" I sympathize- It's hard to invest in something, when you don't know absolutely that your results will pay off! Let me tell you now: they will! In a big way!! You would pay thousands of dollars if you could experience, beforehand , just how you would feel and look after following the prescriptions outlined in The Juice Drink Strategy! But, there is a way to "preview" the advantages, without spending a cent! Firstly, just cut out all carbohydrates from flour products: (chips, bread, snack foods, etc.) Next, resolve to eat a Barbarian Diet: Lean meats and seafood in unlimited amounts Fruits and vegetables in unlimited amounts Dairy products and eggs and nuts (excluding cashews and peanuts!) in reasonable amounts... Actually, probably more than you currently eat! ...

Many years ago, the big debate in health and fitness was this: All agreed that both exercise and nutrition were crucial in attaining maximum fitness. The big debate was between those that thought that non-apparatus based exercise was the best way to train (Maxalding exercise, Farmer Burns, and Charles Atlas spring to mind in this camp!), and those that insisted that apparatus was the best way- (this would be Bob Hoffman of the York Barbell era, Joe Weider later, and many others)... Nowadays, the man or woman on-the-street would all concur that yes- weight training , meaning machines, cables, spring-exercisers, and every infomercial crazy gizmo that anyone has ever thought of it the proper, scientific way to train! Even cardiovascular work has fallen into this mind-set, since the gym I pass by most days on the way home from work has people running/walking... on treadmills! As for diet, this question of how to obtain the best nutrition has never really even come up! The consensus is to...

How can you EASILY get all the recommended (and MORE!) servings of fruits and vegetables you need each day, all the easily assimilated protein and vitamins as well, and lose weight and lay the foundation you need for optimum health? And save money, too? Simple. Just make one meal per day with a Vitamix high powered blender, liquifying fruits, vegetables, and either eggs, yogurt, and/or cottage cheese along with a little orange juice and milk. That's it! Each morning, I put about a cup or so of orange juice, a couple of ice cubes (the Vitamix runs so fast that the juice will heat if you don't put in a little ice), about a quarter cup of milk (I like the way it "froths" the drink), and about a "handful" of yogurt, mixed frozen fruits, mixed frozen vegetables, and one peeled orange and one banana! That is it- and if I drink it for breakfast, I am not hungry at all until lunch time... and I mean not at all- no cravings, no desire for empty carbohydrates of th...

This is the way to eat: like our barbarian ancestors ate! Lean meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains,( in moderation). The meats, fish, eggs, vegetables and fruits are to be eaten in unlimited quantities- let your appetite be your guide! Also, what would a good barbarian do in the evening? Why, quaff beer and ale, of course!! I honestly believe that, coupled with a good exercise program, such as is espoused elsewhere in this blog, the above diet will give you the best health you can acquire! It's not really that complicated to eat properly: Just eliminate any "engineered" foods; those things that have been invented, or "engineered" within the past 100 years or so- white flour, sugar, corn sugar, soda pop, candy, (except for limited amounts of dark chocolate!), potato chips and their ilk... you get the idea! Actually, if you think about it, all of this is really just common sense. (If you ignore the press, "diet experts", and the lik...