Blog

Simple Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Squash with Chicken

Simple Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Squash with Chicken

Happy Foodie Friday Friends!! Now that schools back in session, I am super excited to share more of my favorite recipes. This recipe is one that we’ve been loving this summer. Blaise is growing his own tomatoes and Auguste has a killer herb garden with 

Zone 2 training: Burn Fat the Easy Way

Zone 2 training: Burn Fat the Easy Way

Remember those brightly colored “heart rate zone” posters hanging ubiquitously on the walls of school gyms and fitness centers a few decades ago? Well, they haven’t gone away. In fact, with the proliferation of wearable heart rate tracking devices, heart rate (HR) zone training is 

How does IR and UV affect health?

How does IR and UV affect health?

While management of different types of light can be difficult, confusing, and even controversial, there are a few pretty clear take home points. Let’s recap what this means for you

Taking a look at the dark side of light

Taking a look at the dark side of light

Most readers are familiar with the main pillars of ancestral health including diet, movement, and exercise. The role of sleep and stress management in overall health has gained a lot of attention lately, both in the media and here on our blog. But what about 

A pilgrimage to nowhere

A pilgrimage to nowhere

For the last few years I’ve been dreaming of making a pilgrimage.  To where?  Not entirely sure.  I’ve had my sights set on walking at least part of the 500+ mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, but something closer and less epic would do. 

Beat the Coronavirus blues

Beat the Coronavirus blues

I know what you’re thinking, not another website talking about the Coronavirus! Fear not, you won’t find me opining about epidemiology on this website. This is just good old fashion advice on how we can all get through this better together, despite being socially isolated 

Which levers are you pulling?

Which levers are you pulling?

If I told you I was starting a new diet, what’s the first thing you think about?  Is he giving up on low carb/high fat?  Paleo?  Going full Keto?  Maybe vegan this time???  When we think about diet and nutrition, we typically focus on what 

What’s it like to fast for 5 days?

What’s it like to fast for 5 days?

There is a lot of buzz on the Internet about fasting these days.  When I tune into my favorite podcasts, such as Tim Ferriss, Peter Attia, or Robb Wolf, there is always someone talking about fasting.  And that is not a bad thing!  Just look 

Dry January: a new type of fasting

Dry January: a new type of fasting

For those of you who know us or who have been following our blog for any amount of time, you know that we are big fans of fasting. We’ve experimented with everything from intermittent fasting all the way up to prolonged fasting of several days. 

Choco Peanut Butter Keto Collagen  Balls

Choco Peanut Butter Keto Collagen Balls

Happy New Year Friends and Happy Foodie Friday!!! 2020! Can you believe it!?! If you are like us you are feeling motivated to use this milestone year to get healthier, stronger, and live longer! Over the past couple days we have discussed several intentions to