The Primal Blueprint (55 page)

carbonated drinks,
114

carcinogens, in sunscreens,
209

cardiovascular endurance,
41
,
58

See also
workouts

Conventional Wisdom vs. Primal Blueprint on workouts,
4

cardiovascular exercise,
170
–178,
269

Conventional Wisdom on,
174
–175

heart rate and,
171
–174

cardiovascular function, aerobic exercise and,
171

carotenoids,
109
,
111

casein,
130

case studies,
222

of Kelly Korg eating habits,
231
–233

of Ken Korg eating habits,
228
–230,
231

Castelli, William,
74

Celebrex,
49
,
84

cells

genetic control of,
21

Primal Blueprint foods and,
63

certified meats,
120

Certified Organic,
120

cheese,
130

chemical-free meats,
120

chocolate,
268

dark,
127
,
137
–138

cholesterol,
73
–77

Conventional Wisdom on,
62
,
73
–75

Conventional Wisdom vs. Primal Blueprint on,
3

“good,”
77

heart disease and,
7

importance of,
75
–76

medication for,
47

testing for,
81

Chopra, Deepak,
10
,
257

Chronic Cardio,
164

to avoid,
271

Conventional Wisdom on,
174
–177

drawbacks of,
178

heart rate and,
173
,
174
–175

inflammation and,
83
–84

stretching and,
185

training,
89
,
235
,
256

Chronic Strength Training,
164

stretching and,
185

cinnamon,
128

circadian rhythm,
44

Clay, Brian,
168

cleansing diet,
47

coconut oil,
133

coffee,
129
,
268
,
270

cognitive functioning, omega-3s for,
83

cold-processed nut and seed butters,
126

cold water, benefits of,
41
,
57

commuting,
48
,
57

Conventional Wisdom

on athletic shoes,
191

on cardiovascular exercise,
174
–176

on cholesterol,
62
,
73
–75

on exercise routines,
163

on fiber,
154

flawed,
7

on grain products,
148

on healthy living,
255

on inflammation-related health problems,
84

vs. intuitive approach to exercise,
169

obesity and,
10

on plant and animal food sources,
23
–24

political bureaucracy and flawed science in,
94
–95

vs. Primal Blueprint,
2
–6

on strength training,
180

on sun exposure,
206
–207

on weight loss issues,
237

cooking

with animal fats,
118
–119

overcooking of meat,
118

COOL meats.
See
country of origin labeled (COOL) meats

CoQ10,
47
–48,
80

Cordain, Loren,
151

corn oil,
134

corticorsterioids,
84

cortisol,
26
–27,
44
,
72

sleep and,
200

costs, of following Primal Blueprint,
124
–125

cottage cheese,
127

cottonseed oil,
134

country of origin labeled (COOL) meats,
121

couple intimacy, lifestyle and,
47

COX-2 inhibitors,
84

CPK,
84

cravings

satisfying,
100

for sugar,
72

C-reactive protein,
81

CrossFit.com
,
168

curcumin,
128

cycling, proper form for,
190

daily journal,
260
–263

dairy products

to avoid,
270

to enjoy in moderation,
129
–131,
268

danger, avoiding,
31

Danger Zone,
92

dark chocolate,
127
,
137
–138

Darwin, Charles,
33
,
35

“Darwin Awards,”
212
–213

death

causes of,
9
–11

from old age,
10

DeLeo, Peter,
213
–214

depression, health and,
12

desserts, high-fat,
138

Devany, Art,
218

diabetes

nuts, seeds, and,
126

type
2
,
77

Diamond, Jared,
2
,
151

diary.
See
food diary

diet

of early humans,
42
–43

insulin and,
65
–73

LDLs, HDLs, and,
78

low-fat,
7

for Metabolic Syndrome,
82

metabolism and,
8

nutrition and,
46

plants and animals in,
109

Primal Blueprint and,
23
–24,
65

Primal Blueprint compared to popular,
273

of primal families,
40

psychologically pleasing,
257

vegetables as center of,
112

Western,
99
-100

dietary fiber.
See
fiber

digital media,
56
,
57
–59

dinner

in Kelly Korg eating plan,
233

in Ken Korg eating plan,
230

disease.
See also
heart disease; specific conditions

modern illness and,
45

reduced risk factors for,
64

disease pyramid,
152

DNA, genetic triggers and,
20

Dobzhansky, Theodosius,
15

dried fruit,
126
,
127

drinking, before sleep,
202

drinks.
See
beverages; specific drinks

drugs.
See
medications; specific types

Dugard, Martin,
215-216

Dumbest Generation, The
(Bauerlein),
217

DVR, sleep and,
199

eating

binge eating,
46

condensing daily period for,
242

food types and,
23
–24

frequency of,
99
–101

health and,
50
–51

Intermittent Fasting and,
223
,
241
–243

in Primal Blueprint,
61
–106

before sleep,
202

volume and,
67

eating well, Primal Blueprint on,
98
–102

Eating Well for Optimum Health
(Weil),
98

Eaton, Boyd,
16

EGF.
See
epidural growth factor (EGF)

eggs,
123
–124,
127
,
268

avoiding,
270

Conventional Wisdom vs. Primal Blueprint on,
3

80% Rule,
101
,
xiv
–xv

elitism, in Primal Blueprint,
254
,
255

endocrine system,
72

energy

aerobic exercise and,
171

macronutrients and,
85
–86

stable levels of,
64

strength training workouts and,
181

swings during day,
100

workouts and,
183

energy levels,
46
,
48

environmental contaminants, in fish,
122

epidural growth factor (EGF),
130

epigenetics,
21

equipment, athletic shoes as,
191

evolution,
15
–20,
35

accelerated,
19
–20

family life of modern humans and,
43
–55

family life of primal humans and,
39
,
40
–43

halting of,
18

nutritional sources and,
150
–151

sleep and,
197

exercise,
162
–193,
269
.
See also
workouts

by adolescents,
53

to avoid,
271

cardio,
4
,
58
,
170
–178

classes in,
43
,
46

committing to,
247

compliance with prescribed programs,
58
–59

increasing,
8
–9

insulin sensitivity and,
70

maximum effort sprints and,
28

Metabolic Syndrome and,
82

Primal Fitness program and,
161
–193,
223
,
228

ramping up activity,
236

slow-movement,
26
–27

sprinting and,
187
–191

strength training and,
28

walking as,
40
–41

wash-board abs and,
238
–239

weekly schedule for,
239
–241

exercise plan, for weight loss,
235
–241

fads, fitness,
161
–193

family life

comparison between primal and modern-day,
38
–55

financial stress and,
51
,
59

time spent together,
43
,
56

farmed fish,
122

fast food,
51
–52,
251
–253

avoiding,
269

Fast Food Nation
(Schlosser),
51
,
95
,
253

fasting

intermittent (I.F.),
223

planned,
243

fat(s),
93
–95.
See also
oils

animal,
118
–119

approved,
133

to avoid,
134

carbohydrate grams for accelerated burning,
91

chemically altered,
24

good vs. bad,
93
–94

healthy,
82
–83

metabolism of,
64

obesity and,
10

omega-3,
63
,
82
–83

omega-6,
83

optimizing intake,
223

polyunsaturated,
75

Primal Blueprint accelerated fat-loss program,
97

roles of,
86

saturated,
2

trans and partially hydrogenated,
156
–157

in weight-loss macronutrient plan,
227

fat cells,
68

insulin resistance and,
69
–71

fatigue

grains and,
155

mental,
48

fat metabolism,
8
,
171

fat weight, losing,
66
–67

FDA,
95

feet.
See
shoes

Feinman, Richard,
81

fermented dairy products,
129

Ferriss, Tim,
202

fiber

Conventional Wisdom on,
3
,
154

Primal Blueprint on,
3

fight-or-flight response,
27
,
42
,
44
,
48
,
72

fitness workout and,
189

financial stress,
51
,
59

fish,
122
–123,
127
,
268

to avoid,
270

chemicals in farmed fish,
122

fish oil,
133

in supplements,
140

FitDay.com
, daily food consumption analysis by,
229
–230,
233
,
259

fitness.
See also
workouts

fads,
161
–193

Primal,
161
–193

sprint workouts for,
187
–191

five favorite meals strategy,
102

flavonoids,
109

food

animal sources of,
23
–24,
117
–125

approved,
268
–269

availability of,
257

cholesterol-lowing,
79
–80

choosing among,
108

to enjoy in moderation,
128
–136

FitDay.com
analysis of daily consumption,
229
–230,
233

healthful,
46

“heart-healthy,”
126

plant sources of,
23
–24,
111
–116

Primal,
63
,
89

for primal families,
39

stocking up on approved,
247

food calculator, online,
244
–245

food choices,
102
–103

food diary, for weight loss,
229
–230

food propaganda, books on,
95

Food Pyramid

in Primal Blueprint,
110

USDA,
92

footwear.
See
shoes