Peace and Fitness

Bonni

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

With Love and Gratitude….

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As technology luck would have it, I typed a whole blog about Jillian's return to Biggest Loser and my computer froze.  I thought it gave me a chance to copy it but that would have been to simple.  Since work calls, I will give you the "in a nutshell" story...Season 14 will begin in early January, with Jillian, Bob and Dolvett all being assigned to an obese youth.  It seems that … [Read more...] about With Love and Gratitude….