"Whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and beans contain literally THOUSANDS of (other) substances that are protective, having anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-heart disease properties. These include fiber, isoflavones, carotenoids, bioflavonoics, retinols, lycopene, genistein, and on and on." --Dr. Dean Ornish as quoted in The Veganist Dr. Ornish then goes on to … [Read more...] about Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!
Archives for February 2013
Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?
In answer to the question "How much aerobic exercise is enough?" --- Adults should get a MINIMUM of 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. Or, you can opt for a MINIMUM of 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Intensity is dependent upon your heart rate and your … [Read more...] about Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?
Facing Our Fears and Eating Our (healthy) Fats
Last night Biggest Loser was all about facing one's fears. It hit home for me, because I have a couple of fears I simply refuse to face. Probably the case for most of us. Anyway, at the top of the show Alison explains that one person will go home for the week and who it is will be determined by a little friendly competition. At home, that person will have not have a trainer … [Read more...] about Facing Our Fears and Eating Our (healthy) Fats
Carpet Winners, Shaker Losers
Well, last night we got to watch the Oscars and the beautiful stars walking the Red Carpet, beforehand. I bet many of them have just come off of fad diets and crazy fasts as well as watching their calories and points and avoiding too many carbs, sugar and salt. Last week I promised to come back with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's list of the … [Read more...] about Carpet Winners, Shaker Losers
Sometimes the Funnies Just Say it Best….
For all my female friends and all the men in our lives... Have a fabulous Sunday. I bet those women on the red carpet tonight have been saying no to the donut for a while now.... … [Read more...] about Sometimes the Funnies Just Say it Best….