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Backpacking essentials, s'mores recipe and more! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [BLOG |]( [PRIMAL KITCHEN |]( [PRIMAL BLUEPRINT]( [Backpacker hiking in the mountains with a lake]( Backpacking Essentials: Gear, Skills, and More Preparing for a backpacking trip can be intimidating—there’s so much to think about! What will you eat? How much water do you need? What animals might you encounter? It's easy to feel overwhelmed. Really, all these questions boil down to: What might kill you out in nature, and how can you successfully avoid those things? Backpacking can be truly transformative—a chance to disconnect from the rigors of everyday modern life, test your physical and mental mettle, and reconnect with nature on a soul-deep level. It's rewarding because it's challenging. So it's best to come prepared. From bug spray to a first aid kit we've broken down all the essentials for a successful backpacking trip. Plus, we share which skills you should master and the best way to [pack for a meal](. With these tips and tricks you'll be well equipped to tackle your next trail. [Read More]( [Woman cutting vegetables in the kitchen]( Intuitive Eating vs. Primal Eating This week Board-Certified Health Coach Chloe Maleski is here to answer your questions about intuitive eating and how it fits into the Primal lifestyle. What’s “better” or “best” for someone depends on many factors, including individual characteristics and conditions, health and wellness goals, and factors related to resources and accessibility. However, there are certainly some foods and eating patterns that are detrimental to pretty much everyone. When it comes to health, longevity, and vitality, a diet full of sugar, highly refined seed oils, fast food, and processed food is never a good idea! This is why Primal staples give our body what it needs to thrive—not just survive. When eating in this way consistently over time, people usually become [intuitive eaters]( in the sense of knowing what their body wants and when they are actually hungry. Learn more about how these two approaches to eating converge as Maelski takes a deep into intuitive eating. [Read More]( Make This: S'Mores with Gluten-Free Graham Crackers [Gluten-Free S'Mores]( There's no better way to celebrate the official start of summer than with homemade s'mores! Our recipe for gluten-free graham crackers makes it so even those following a Primal lifestyle can enjoy the warm gooeyness of fresh s'mores. [Get the Recipe]( Buy One Get One Free Collagen Fuel [Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel]( Add a scoop of hair, skin, and nail support to coffee, smoothies, sticky buns, donut holes, pancakes...and so much more. Mix and match flavors or stock up on your go-to-favorite with a buy one get one free on all collagen. [SHOP NOW]( *Discount code BOGOFUEL is only valid on one-time purchases. Discount cannot be combined with any other promotion and cannot be applied to subscriptions. Code is valid until midnight PST June 25, 2022. [Health Coach Radio]( Regaining Your Zest for Life with Barbara Diaz de Leon Today's guest is practicing health coach Barbara Diaz de Leon who's specialty is helping women lose weight, regain energy, and start living life again. She guides her clients to incorporate simple nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and mindset practices that are sustainable in order to provide lasting results. In this episode, we talk about Barbara's own health journey and how she regained her zest for life, the flexibility inherent in health coaching as a career, how she helps her clients approach some of the inevitable obstacles, and so much more. We love catching up with peers in the health coaching space and we know you will enjoy this glimpse into the life and practice of Barbara Diaz de Leon. [Listen Now]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( #listentothesisson No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](. Mark's Daily Apple 1101 Maulhardt Ave. Oxnard, CA 93033 ‌