The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Primal Blueprint Series)

I have concluded from extensive research that certain forms of dairy are suitable for some people and not for others.

If you are hungry, eat (the right stuff). If you are motivated, exercise (the right way). And if you are tired, rest!

Because insulin’s job is to transport nutrients out of the bloodstream and into the muscle, liver, and fat cell storage depots, its excessive presence in the bloodstream inhibits the release of stored body fat for use as energy.

How do we reprogram our ancient genes to recapture excellent health? We simply have to ask ourselves, “What would Grok do?

If you decide that you need supplemental carbs, sweet potatoes and yams are superior to the more starchy white, russet, red, or new potatoes. Quinoa

Go to sleep at the same time each night after a calm, deliberate wind down—no television, heavy exercise, big meals, or other high stimulation before bed. Your sleep requirements will vary according to lifestyle circumstances (early airplane flights, etc.) but establishing a solid foundation of excellent habits is essential. Don’t be afraid to take

Carb Curve Variables: The 50-gram/200-calorie variation within each range on the curve attempts to account for individual energy disparities: a light, moderately active female will observe the low end of the range, while a heavy, active male will subscribe to the high end. If you insistent upon doing Chronic Cardio, you will likely have to increase

Use discretion and look for wild Alaskan salmon, even if your budget requires that you choose less expensive frozen fish at times. You can also look for farmed coho salmon as a healthy, budget-friendly alternative, especially from fresh water tanks. Avoid Atlantic farmed salmon (ask your waiter; sorry, it’s probably Atlantic) due to concerns about

the reason is this: your liver makes cholesterol as a raw material for the bile salts that help you digest fat, so if you aren’t eating much fat, your genes will be given the signal to down-regulate cholesterol production.