Is Oatmeal Worth the Carbs and Antinutrients? (Answer: Maybe.)

A lot of foods exist on a spectrum of suitability, from “really bad” wheat to “not so terrible” rice. Well, what about the rest of them? Since I get a lot of email asking whether oats and oatmeal are good for you, I figured I would dig into that question for this post.

Though I was (and still mostly am) content to toss grains on the “do not eat” pile, I think we’re better served by more nuanced positions regarding grains. Not everyone can avoid all grains at all times, and not everyone wants to avoid all grains at all times. For those situations, it makes sense to have a game plan, a way to “rank” foods.

Today, we’ll go over the various forms of oats and oatmeal, along with any potential nutritional upsides or downsides.

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Can You Eat Keto and Intuitively at the Same Time?

When you first start following a keto diet, overthinking is pretty much part of the package. For better or worse, keto newbies spend a lot of time learning what they can and can’t eat, meticulously weighing and measuring food, and tracking everything that goes in their mouths.

Weighing, tracking, and restricting become understandably tedious after a while. I do know some people who are happy to maintain this level of dietary vigilance for months or even years, but most people fizzle out. Those who don’t want to return to a more relaxed way of eating like Primal look for a compromise position—a keto diet without all the fuss.

This raises the question: is monitoring and careful control of your food intake simply part and parcel of keto, or is it possible to follow a keto diet intuitively?

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Instant Pot Steak Pho Made As Primal, Paleo, or Keto as You Like

Spring is right around the corner, but for now, the air outside still bites back. This warm-spiced rare steak pho recipe is just what you need to warm up. Starting with a steaming bowl of rich broth, you build your soup with your favorite ingredients and allow the flavors to get to know each other as they quick-cook right in your bowl.

While you may love to have an occasional bowl of pho at your favorite neighborhood pho spot, you may want a more paleo, Primal, or keto-friendly option. Some places use excessive MSG, and traditionally pho is built upon a substantial pile of carby rice noodles. When you make it yourself, you can put whatever you want in your bowl.

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13 Snack Ideas: No Prep and Little Prep Options

So you’ve ditched the bags of chips and boxes of crackers and cookies, and you've stocked up on those Primal essentials. Now, what to do when a snack attack strikes? I get this question fairly often. Here are some no-prep and little-prep ideas to get you started...

• Seeds and Nuts (Macadamias are my favorite)
• Almond Butter 
• Hardboiled Eggs (no prep if you make them ahead!)
• Primal Fuel Shake (20% Off This Week!)
• Jerky (no sugar, or make your own)
• Canned Salmon, tuna, or sardines
• Smoked salmon
• DIY Trail Mix
• Leftover sliced meat
• Pork rinds (not my favorite, but the MDA community seems to like them)
• Avocado slices
• Olives
• Coconut chips

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Grow Stronger Through Collaborations, with Chris Davis & Stephanie Aubrey

Today we welcome Chris Davis and Stephanie Aubrey to the show. We wanted to talk with both Chris and Stephanie to pick their brains about how they have successfully joined forces to create a collaborative health business in the brick-and-mortar space. Chris Davis is the owner of TriForce CrossFit and Stephanie Aubrey is a Physical Therapist on staff at the gym. Additionally, Chris’ wife Megan is also on staff at the gym as their Registered Dietitian. TriForce is successfully combining fitness, nutrition, and physical therapy all under one roof. In today’s episode, we discuss what led Chris and Stephanie to work together, what it’s like working collaboratively with like-minded individuals, the idea of crafting your perfect day, and having the confidence to step out and do something different. If you are a coach looking to work in a collaborative space with other practitioners, there is a lot to learn from this episode and we hope you enjoy.

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