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Which came first, the larger waistline or the bigger portion size? This is like one of those philosophical questions about art imitating life or the chicken/egg paradox.

Do food companies simply cater to the desires of the overweight by serving them more food? Or are people overweight because food companies keep on ramping up their plate sizes in an effort to outdo their competition? Or maybe it is both and we have a horrifying positive feedback loop on our hands. This is a playful rhetorical mind-game for the purpose of this post (albeit one with a serious answer and grave consequences).

At the end of the day, the fact remains that 20 years ago portion size was a fraction of what we see today. To demonstrate this the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) put together a Portion Distortion quiz. Try it for yourself and be blown away by the results.

Further Reading:

What About Water Portion Size?

Dessert Recipes in Moderation

It’s Hard to Eat Too Much of a Good Thing

Hat Tip to Divine Caroline

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So, you’ve decided to accept the Primal challenge. No time like the present, we say! To get you started we thought we’d share a few recipes in keeping with the “as if” challenge. No compromises or indulgences. It’s the PB diet straight up!

Mixed Greens Salad

Assemble mixed greens of choice in large bowl (dandelion, watercress, baby spinach, arugula, baby Romaine, mache, and edible flowers for garnish). (Can also add very thin slivers of carrot or beet instead of flowers if desired.) Add 1 Tbsp. chopped chives and 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion. Drizzle with juice of half a medium lime, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and salt and pepper.

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Chop one ripe medium avocado, 1 Tbsp. mild green chilis, 2 strips cooked bacon, and 2 Tbsp. white onion. Blend and slightly mash but leave slightly chunky. Add ½ tsp. of minced garlic, ¼ tsp. cumin and salt and pepper to taste.

Cut out tops of one container cherry tomatoes and take out centers for filling. Spoon in avocado mixture, and top with squeeze of fresh lime and a cilantro leaf.

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Mix 2 Tbsp coconut oil, ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk, ½ tsp minced ginger, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 minced hot pepper (such as jalapeno). Use as marinade for tenderloin and let sit for 2 hours. Cook tenderloin on grill for 10-15 minutes turning frequently. Let rest under tented foil for 10 minutes. Drizzle with juice of ½ medium lime, garnish with cilantro and serve.

Do you have recipes or other tips to share for the challenge?

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Further Reading:

More Primal Recipes

Smart Fuel

Don’t Fear Fat!

Healthy Options for Seedlings

What is the Primal Blueprint?

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