"Think of the fierce energy concentrated in an acorn! You bury it in the ground, and it explodes into a giant oak! Bury a sheep and nothing happens but decay" -- George Bernard Shaw If we are what we eat, then no wonder I am feeling so alive! After eating a meal rich in living foods like salad greens, vegetables and fruits, I feel full, happy and energized. … [Read more...] about We are ALL Connected
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A Numbers Game
Mitch went for his regular cardiologist appointment, yesterday morning. Though his heart is PERFECT, he had consulted a highly recommended heart doc a few years ago, when he was approaching 50. Ironically, (having nothing to do with the visit!) shortly after visiting with him, Mitch had an episode of atrial fibrillation, which some of you remember. After a few months … [Read more...] about A Numbers Game
Fiber Up!
Are you getting your 25 recommended grams of fiber each day? Here's one chart you can refer to for some guidance. It's not a perfect one, but the best one I could copy and paste with limited time this morning. I love the La Tortilla Factory wraps Carolanne turned me on to. For 80 calories you get a whopping 12 grams of fiber, half the days requirement. When I fill on of … [Read more...] about Fiber Up!
Are you Getting your 25 grams of Fiber Each Day?
FOOD SERVING SIZE TOTAL FIBER (grams)* AllBran cereal 1/2 cup 10-13 Psyllium husks 2 tbsp. (1 ounce) 16 Wheat bran 1/4 cup 7 High fiber cereals 1 ounce (1/2 cup) 10-14 Flax meal 1/4 cup 8 Apple (with skin) 1 medium 3.5 Oat bran 1/4 cup 4 Prunes 3 medium 3 Kidney beans 1/2 cup 7.3 Lima beans 1/2 … [Read more...] about Are you Getting your 25 grams of Fiber Each Day?
Simple and Sweet
And finally, the 6th simple life-changing attitude...for the weekend: Enjoy chocolate. It represents the "sweetness of life." Told you that you would like it! Have a sweet Saturday. … [Read more...] about Simple and Sweet