Posts by: David Csonka
I try to keep my readers aware of new resources and products to try out, and as such I thought it would be useful to do a quick write-up of some of the new paleo books that just came out, or are about to be published.
These include Richard Nikoley’s “Free the Animal”, Sarah Fragoso’s “Paleo Pals”, and Tammy Credicott’s “The Healthy Gluten-Free Life”.
Continue Reading →One of the main reasons I love social media is that it’s such a great way to find out about cool stuff happening, that I otherwise would have missed. This was most recently the case with regard to the Paleo Summit, a virtual conference of sorts put together by Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness.
Hilariously, my first thoughts were “holy crap this is soon, how could I have not heard about this, will I still have time/money to be able to attend!?”. Then I realized it was online-only, and I breathed a sigh of relief. The line of speakers looks like it’s going to be a wealth of information and insight into nutrition and the paleo-lifestyle, so you won’t want to miss out on it either.
Basically, it’s a free to access (just have to register) virtual seminar giving you the ability to watch lectures by some of the most influential thought-leaders in the paleo community. People like Mark Sisson and Erwan Le Corre to name a few.
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This particular infographic is quite appropriate for me, since lately I’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time sitting down in front of my computer. Despite knowing that it’s bad for me, it has become an unfortunate fact of life.
Over the course of the previous year, I barely did any kind of web development work, and spent most of my working time concerned with writing (for people rather than computers). But, since I’ve been collaborating with Andrew Badenoch on an exciting little project, it’s felt like my lifestyle has taken a trip back in time to when I was fixture in my cubicle, staring at a monitor all day gulping down soft drinks and munching on junk food.
The scenario is certainly ironic, considering the scope and purpose behind the project! Perhaps there is something about programming that drives a hunger for stimulatory beverages and foods, maybe to keep the brain firing on all cylinders.
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Ask people if they’d like to be able to spend more time outdoors in parks or natural areas, and most would say “yes.” Sadly, all too often what we want to do and what actually happens doesn’t always line up. As the urban landscape expands more every year, many people face dwindling opportunities to enjoy being outdoors, especially in green areas like parks and forests.
This is a shame because it has been recently discovered that outdoor exercise has an immediate and remarkably positive effect on mental functioning including factors like mood, self esteem, and stress levels. Further, a positive nature experience amplifies the beneficial effects of exercise, much more so if near a body of water. That short jog around the pond at the local park might be even more healthful than you thought!
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We’ve all seen that guy at the office (I’ve been one of them on occasion). You know who I’m talking about – when you and your co-workers go to Chipotle for lunch, but that one guy who loves Chipotle comes up with some lame excuse for why they can’t come along. Weird isn’t it? Why aren’t they hungry, you didn’t see them eating anything at their desk this morning…
Well, I’ve compiled a list of warning signs to help you figure out if the reason that person is acting strange is because they’re currently intermittent-fasting.
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With this blog post I’m taking a little time to reiterate some of the important information I disclose on this site, and various pertinent disclaimers. I’m also taking the opportunity to share a little bit about myself and why I work on this website each week. As regular Naturally Engineered readers, this article is incredibly relevant to you, and I hope you’ll take the time to read it.
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Readers of this blog should probably be pretty familiar with a lot of the concepts in the graphic. As always, I’m the most intrigued by the finding that barefoot running is more efficient than shod running (as indicated by the “4% reduction in energy expended” item in the graphic). It’s somewhat ironic to me that the notion that shoes are necessary for running is juxtaposed by data demonstrating that shoes make us worse at it.
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For any other kind of outdoor pursuit during the winter, keeping warm is obviously a high priority. When going skiing, most people probably wear enough layers, but for other activities like running or hiking it can be easy to err on the side of wearing too little. This is probably because most of us expect to generate enough body heat to keep us warm, and getting all sweaty while wearing a bunch of layers can be pretty uncomfortable.
It’s important to pick out the best kind of clothing to wear, and to make sure that you properly account for how moisture can affect your ability to stay warm.
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Piggy-backing off of my last blog post about New Years resolution ideas for paleo-minded people, I’m sharing an infographic from DailyInfographic.com with some statistics on resolutions. It has some interesting figures on the types of resolutions made, how likely people are to keep them, and the overall chances of success.
I think it is interesting to see that out of the top selections for resolutions, almost half of them are health related. This echoes my sentiment that our health is incredibly important, and should feature prominently in the goals and priorities that we set for ourselves.
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Another year has come and gone, and now we stand at the opening of another circuit around the big bright ball of light in the middle of our solar system. Many cultures celebrate the start of the new year in different ways, but a common theme in most of them is that it is a time of rebirth, second chances, and new beginnings.
For those of the paleo-persuasion, it shouldn’t be too hard to come up with some healthy projects to work at this year. I’ve put together a short list of things which I think are a good start.
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In my previous blog post, I talked about how it’s probably best to relax a little about dietary restrictions during the holidays and special feast days. If there is any time where it’s reasonable to “cheat” on your diet, it would be special days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays of that sort.
But for some people, this isn’t really an option. Those folks with severe gluten intolerance, where eating bread can cause migraines and intestinal discomfort, or celiac disease which can can cause damage from the slightest exposure to gluten – those people can’t really afford to take a diet holiday.
What can one do?
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Holiday dinners and parties are probably the most difficult times to keep your meals from getting out of control. If you’re trying to keep your diet close to paleo or within the bounds of an 80/20 mindset, you’re going to have your hardest time during this part of the year.
There are just so many delicious things to eat, with many of them being reserved for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whichever holiday you’re celebrating. Reserving them for just such a special occasion seems to make them all the more enticing. We want what we can’t have, or have been waiting for all year!
But, considering it’s a time of celebration should you be worrying so much about what you’re putting into your mouth?
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