It’s late in the day but I’ve finally gotten around to putting up my link love post. Here are the interesting things going on online this week.

New Online Cooking Class - Ann Marie from Cheeseslave.com is offering an online cooking class that looks like it will be really good. I read Ann Marie’s blog and it’s full of tons of really useful information about food.  Check out the class here.

Boost Your Metabolism - Matt Stone from 180 Degree Health was interviewed on Underground Wellness Radio this week. It’s a great interview and I recommend listening to it. If you’re not an Underground Wellness fan you should definitely become one. Sean Croxton really does a great job interviewing a variety of guests. Here’s the link to the Matt Stone episode.

The Thyroid-Gut Connection - This is are really informative post on the Health Skeptic. Check it out.

Don’t Read this if you Want to be a Better Blogger - If you’re a blogger you should read this post. It’s really good. Trust me. Check it out here.

That’s it for interesting links this week. Have a great weekend. I’ll see you again next Tuesday.

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