Peace and Fitness

Archives for September 2012

On the Fields, Courts, Gyms and Streets.

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So yesterday turned out to be not such a good one for the Miami Dophins, though that first quarter looked promising.  It was a great day for Arian Foster, and it should be easy for everyone to see that if we pay attention to our nutrition, we definitely don't need to eat animal products to be strong, fast, or athletic.  At one point the announcers joked about what Foster might … [Read more...] about On the Fields, Courts, Gyms and Streets.

The Wait is Over. The Time Has Come

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"Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself." ---Paul "Bear" Bryant We may not be the the favored team, but as the saying goes..."on any given Sunday."  Hoping today is THAT Sunday.  Let's go Tannehill.  Let's go Dolphins.  I'll also be keeping an eye on Texan's RB Arian Foster who is following a vegan diet in hopes of improving … [Read more...] about The Wait is Over. The Time Has Come

The Bees Knees, Part 2

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Yesterday we talked about exercising those aching knees.  Today, let's talk about what (and whatnot) to feed them.  The following five foods could be the best medicine for all our aching joints:  berries, ginger, avocado, flax-seeds and soy.  For those that eat fish, the omega 3-rich ones are also great for the joints.  Research shows that all these foods help bring down … [Read more...] about The Bees Knees, Part 2

The Bees Knees

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If you are one of the many people that suffer with knee pain, and using that as an excuse to NOT exercise, you are probably just making a bad situation, worse.  Since lack of exercise weakens muscles which leave joints without ample support, we must all exercise, even if our knees cry a little bit.  Low-impact activities that build stamina and strength like walking, swimming, … [Read more...] about The Bees Knees

Dirt Candy

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Those of us that lean into or follow a plant-based diet (aka vegan) get asked the same couple of questions all the time.  Where do you get your protein?  Where do you get your calcium?  and... Do you do it for your own health, or for the health of the animals?  As for the protein question, I like to answer with specifics like beans, seeds, nuts and soy (the obvious) but also … [Read more...] about Dirt Candy