Showing posts with label vegetables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegetables. Show all posts

Tonight

Among wine’s recently discovered benefits are: improved heart health, less plaque accumulation in arteries, better bone health, cataract prevention, decreased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, possibly cancer prevention and more. The miracle ingredient appears to be resveratrol, a naturally occurring substance found in grape skins, that has antioxidant effects (meaning it wipes out compounds in the body that can damage DNA and lead to disease). However, more isn’t necessarily better. While the American Heart Association recommends up to one glass of wine per day for women and two for men, filling your bubble glass to the brim won’t keep the grim reaper away. Most studies say one 5-ounce serving is sufficient. There’s no clear evidence pointing to one varietal being better than another, so go with red or white — whichever your taste buds prefer.

So since iv’e been back in California my diet has changed greatly from when I was in New York. In New York I was on the poor mans diet i.e. lots of pasta, pb&j’s, and whatever vegetables I could get my hands on plus miles upon miles of walking a day. This lead to me losing about 7 pounds. Since I have been back in California and living at my parents house I am now able to get my hands on whatever food I want which sounds great but also makes it easier to fall of the horse since now I actually have the ability to eat more food…

But being able to notice the weight I have lost has helped keep me on track to my goal of 5 more pounds. I have been incorporating more salads into my meals with plenty of raw chopped vegetables * The less cooked your vegetables the more benefits you get out of them* and drinking more water through out the day which has always been a bad habit of mine. Also, more whole grains which has been pretty easy, cheerios and oatmeal in the mornings. 

People always complain about how hard it is to eat healthy now a days but I think its never been easier. It’s really your own choice and no one else’s fault as to what food you put in your mouth. So think about what you are eating, and what benefits it has towards your health. Even though eating fat filled meals with no vegetables in sight hasn’t effected you right now it will always catch up with you in the end. 

So eat healthy! I promise not only will it help with weight and overall health it will make you happier in the end. 



Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Shifting the balance in the war on cancer:

Cancer genomics, the study of the human cancer genome, is, according to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institute of Health, “a search within ‘cancer families’ and patients for the full collection of genes and mutations - both inherited and sporadic - that contribute to the development of a cancer cell and its progression from a localized cancer to one that grows uncontrolled and metastasizes (spreads throughout the body).”

Modeled after the Human Genome Project, the 15-year long process to sequence all 3 billion base pairs in the human genome (a virtual blueprint for a human being) that ended in 2003, the Cancer Genome Atlas is a collective database as scientists and academics attempt to sequence the entire array of genetic mutations that cause every known type of cancer.

According to Eric Lander, one of the principal leaders of the Human Genome Project, the number of cancerous genetic mutations is finite because the number of base pairs in the human genome is finite.  “The key is finding the Achilles’ heels for the mutations in these pathways.”

So, I guess I should do an update on my life? Seeing as half the time, this blog consists of gifs, random pictures and constant liveblogging. of course I’ll put it in a cut seeing as, I’m not about to spam people that don’t really care about these little details.

  • I just got a part-time job as hostess for macaroni grill at the Orlando International Airport. I’m excited to a certain extent, and at least with this I can start saving for graduate school. 
  • I’m not doing speech language pathology anymore. I guess, I just don’t like it as much as I thought I did. Instead, I’m going to get a masters in elementary education and then a PH.D in elementary education so that I can teach in a post-secondary/university setting. I love to work with children for sometime in my life, but I’d love to become a college professor in the long run, and so therefore a PH.D is needed!
  • Of course, not just needed. It’s wanted. 
  • Some people in my life may not agree with this choice, but at this point in my life? fuck them, if you aren’t going to die for me, then you sure as hell are not going to live my life. 
  • I’m still playing nurse for my mom. She’ll probably be in bed and out of work because of her surgery. I don’t mind really, she’s one of the only people who hasn’t taken advantage of me so it’s the least I can do.
  • I’m still single as fuck. I’m honestly okay with it, but I get those few moments throughout the day, where I really miss sex. I mean, seriously. It’s literally been almost 2 years. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME. I’m not actively trying to date anyways, so it’s not like it is an accidental dryspell or something. It’s technically on purpose? Just untill I can trust someone to get that close to be again. I’m not the one night stand type. 
  • I’m still screening my dad’s phone calls. 

People came and I taught. 

it went pretty well. 

I ended up timing it perfectly. AND I did laps afterward. Which was good. I didn’t get to do a lot of laps because I had to go work, but still. I did do some laps. 

Um, I will post my aerobics workout sometime. I have to get ready for a practice I am helping at. 

Especially from those of you who know more about health foods~ T_T;
message me for more details ok? super need help and its killing me coz i feel so damn stupid~ T_T; (no anons pls~ i need to get back to you in your askbox~ >.<)

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Loads of exercise again, I’m feeling extremely tired now and i know I’m going to really ache in the morning.

Dumbell situps- 10 kg - 1 set at 40reps, 1 set at 50reps.

Dumbell curls up to 15kg now. 3 sets of 9

Benchpress (freeweight)- 40kg- 3 sets of 9

Benchpress (pully system)- 70kg- 3 sets of 9

a ton of other stuff too. No running at all today but i done alot of boxing training and bag work so that is cardio. I feel like I’m doing quite well this week- No exercise tomorrow, just a chill out with my friends Ed and Jamie. As usual, I love your messages :)

Sleepiness makes fatty foods extra tempting

Exercise:

  • Bike: 1 hour. Throughout the day. I did about 15 minutes in the morning and 45 at night.
  • Chest Press: 3 sets at 37.5 lbs of 15 reps.
  • Rows: 3 sets. 2 at 50 lbs for 15 reps. 1 set of 62.5 lbs for 5 reps!
  • Stretching

Food:

  • Breakfast: Kashi go lean with a banana.
  • Lunch: Yogurtland froyo :D
  • Dinner: Stew… again.
  • Snacks: Beef jerky.

I feel like I almost didn’t eat enough calories today. It wasn’t terribly healthy :) I went realized I was pretty hungry when I went to bed but I was too tired to think much about it.

So the video said to drink lots of water before eating anything and before you start your day. 1 to 2 liters. Now I don’t know about you, but 2 liters is a looott and before I even drink that to get to breakfast it will be 3 in the afternoon.

So, I will drink a lot of water, maybe half a liter and start there, then take a vitamin or two and begin the day.

:)





A new report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) might make you re-think that “apple a day” — if it’s conventionally grown using pesticides.

Dirty Dozen 2011

  1. Apples
  2. Celery
  3. Strawberries
  4. Peaches
  5. Spinach
  6. Nectarines (imported)
  7. Grapes (imported)
  8. Sweet bell peppers
  9. Potatoes
  10. Blueberries (domestic)
  11. Lettuce
  12. Kale/collard greens

The “clean fifteen” are also included in the report - these are fruits and veggies with the lowest levels of pesticides so there’s no need to waste your money on organic versions. Some popular items include watermelon and avocado.

The EWG points out that if consumers simply chose their daily recommended five servings of fruit and vegetables from the least contaminated list over five from the dirty dozen, they would reduce the amount of pesticides ingested by 92% - without having to shell out extra money for organics.

Clean Fifteen 2011

  1. Onions
  2. Sweet corn
  3. Pineapples
  4. Avocado
  5. Asparagus
  6. Sweet peas
  7. Mangoes
  8. Eggplants
  9. Cantaloupe (domestic)
  10. Kiwi
  11. Cabbage
  12. Watermelon
  13. Sweet potatoes
  14. Grapefruit
  15. Mushrooms

Excerpt from The New “Dirty Dozen” List of Produce by Sarah B. Weir. See more from Green Picks Blog.

But it will be filled with cleaning, working out some, gymnastics and relaxing a little. Just no running! Gotta rest these legs after the race! For breakfast:

1/2 cup of Kashi and some hot chocolate (made with water)

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5 Things You Aren’t Using Olive Oil For… But Should Be!

We all know olive oil to be a simple ingredient which is used in kitchens every day all around the world. But are you aware of the health benefits that come along with this versatile product. It is common knowledge that olive oil is the best option and the healthiest oil when it comes to cooking; it contains no cholesterol and includes vitamins to help fight the battle against aging.

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Dr. Llalia Afrika & Che’ Nazzerith - The book then never wanted you to read DVD!

Food

Breakfast: Muesli with Yogurt

Lunch: Strawberry Smash Boost Juice + Trail Mix

Dinner: Fruit Salad and some Blueberry Yogurt (I wasn’t really hungry after my traumatic plane journey- in shock!)

Exercise

1 Hour Body Pump Class

By Cari Nierenberg(MSNBC)

Feeling drowsier during the day because you didn’t catch enough ZZZs at night may make it easier for you to give in to temptation, suggests a preliminary study to be presented at the 2011 meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

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When you don’t get the rest you need, “you might not have the ability to say no to that extra cookie or dessert,” points out Killgore, and you’re a little more likely to take in a few extra calories a day.

Read More

http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/06/10/6830029-sleepiness-makes-fatty-foods-extra-tempting