Turning 53 and Up to My Ass in Whey Protein Powder
Yep, in attempt to solidify my health blogging reputation as a PR rep's worst nightmare, this post is indeed partly about some very tasty 365 Everyday Value Vanilla Whey Protein powder.
How thrilled the folks at Whole Foods will be to see they've secured a great blog review accompanied by reference to, and a picture of, the reviewer's posterior!
But hey, we're all about multi-tasking here at Cranky Fitness, so the post is also about greed, aging, and birthdays. Plus it contains a sincere cry for help.
So here's the deal, in ten twelve easy steps. Plus, I added bold text to make it easier for skimmers!
1. A...
Source: Cranky Fitness - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
A Quick Tip
Let's see if it's possible for me to write a short blog post, sharing just one tip I learned recently. And if anyone else has a quick tip to share in the comments, that would be awesome.
Brevity is a skill I need to learn to employ occasionally, both for my sanity and yours. Can I write a blog post in less than 250 words, including the usual meandering introduction?
We shall see!
So the exciting trick I recently learned was...
A Faster Way to Brown Onions.
OK, so maybe not so exciting. And I know onions are not everyone's best friend.
However, I love onions, especially when they are brown and sweet.&...
Source: Cranky Fitness - May 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: J Graham Source Type: blogs
Divergent Paths to Take
It is bedtime here. Maggie is out on the back deck in the cool night air. She will come on in when things quiet down some, namely me quieting down, and the neighborhood dogs quiet down some as well. They are all communicating in this revelry and Maggie is joining in. It is like the greater good dog neighbor association. I will probably have one more cola, watch a video review on a gaming laptop that is supposed to be thinner than a dime, and go to bed. I have fresh Gain infused freshly washed sheets to greet me tonight. Or We could get out the Dobsonian telescope and try to find the Andromeda gala...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - May 31, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Cupcakes and Gardens and Racing, Oh My!
By Jan Chait
It’s all my fault. I knew this week was coming and I should have prepared for it by writing this week’s blog entry ahead. Well, I have a huge secret: I “grew up” in a newsroom for a daily newspaper and everything I ever wrote was on deadline. There was no time to do much of anything ahead. So that’s what I’m used to and you’re going to get a bit of a potpourri of topics.
What’s this week? My granddaughter’s graduation from high school. There’s already been one party, which took place in a park near our house on Sunday. She and a friend planned it and ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - May 28, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Jan Chait Source Type: blogs
Broccoli Soup Supreme Recipe
This is a delicious French recipe all dolled up to be either Vegan, Vegetarian or Paleo. It has magic powers to get you healthy, help you lose weight, reduce sugar cravings, and it’s super yummy! I give you Broccoli Soup Supreme.
Broccoli Soup Supreme Recipe for Everyone
Vegans, Vegetarians, Paleos, and everyone else can eat and love this soup. Please enjoy, share with your friends and send me your feedback!
Ingredients
3 Large heads of broccoli, chopped (including stems!). Set aside 2-3 cups of florets chopped small to very small.
2 Large Vidalia or Spanish onions, chopped
1 box of broth (Veg broth for Vegans ...
Source: Life Learning Today - May 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Green Living Healthy Living Recipes broccoli broccoli soup Source Type: blogs
Green Soup Variations from Readers Digest & Eating Well
Last month I read the article “The Soup That Changed My Life” featured in Readers Digest. The article sang the praises of this delicious and healthy soup that had a side benefit – weight loss. The article originally came from Eating Well. In my post I’m going to give you the basic recipe plus a few variations that I found to be yummy! Break out your Vitamix blender and let get ready to get healthy and skinny!
Green Soup Basic Recipe
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for garnish
2 onions, Chopped (I use Vidalia or sweet Spanish)
1 tsp salt, divided
1/4 cup arborio rice (r...
Source: Life Learning Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Green Living Healthy Living How To Recipes broccoli green soup Paleo readers digest spinach variations vegan vegetarian soup Source Type: blogs
Self-Managing Cholesterol
By David Spero
As a recent study indicates, reducing LDL (“bad" cholesterol) can help prevent complications in most people with diabetes. Why is LDL cholesterol a bad thing, and how do you get to a healthy level?
First, what is cholesterol? Discovered in 1769 by analyzing gallstones, cholesterol is a fat-like organic chemical that is an essential part of animal cell membranes. Without it, cells won't function properly.
Cholesterol is made into bile, which is needed for digesting fats. It is also helps produce the body's natural steroids, including our sex hormones and the vital stress hormone cortisol. Cholesterol ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - May 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: David Spero Source Type: blogs
Eating for Health: Power Up Your Body and Save Your Life!
Did you know that your diet, if you’re like most Americans, is likely starving your cells of what they need to serve you best? Did you know that modern day diseases like diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, auto-immune diseases, cancer, depression, and more can be alleviated, avoided or cured altogether with diet?
It’s true!
If you want to feel your best, improve the quality of your life, and even shed some pounds, then read on and also check out the powerful video that could change your life (if you let it).
Your Cells Are Starving!
We are all made up of cells. About 100 Trillion, give or take, to be exact. And...
Source: Life Learning Today - May 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Green Living Happy Healthy Living How To Recipes Solving Problems Success diet Dr Terry Wahls food healthy diet heath Paleo Paleo Diet power save your life Source Type: blogs
How Was My Week? It Had Its Ups and Downs.
By Jan Chait
Maybe we should all pack day bags with our diabetes essentials in them when we go out to events. Say to watch a parade, or a ballgame, engage in a day of shopping…or cheer on somebody running a marathon.
What would you — and I — need if, say, a bomb went off and we unexpectedly ended up in a hospital or couldn't get home or our hotel was off limits (or partially gone)?
It's something to think about. Along with "what's this world coming to, anyway?"
My weekend was busy. We had a gardening resource fair at the synagogue and I took a portable garden that was two feet by four feet and set it on...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 16, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Jan Chait Source Type: blogs
More Standout Foods Take Center Stage
By Amy Campbell
At a time when it seems like we're constantly being told what NOT to eat, it's refreshing to know that there are so many healthful, nutritious foods that are available for our enjoyment. So, without further ado, here are a few more for your consideration!
Garlic. Garlic is one of those foods that people tend to either love or hate. Its other name is the "stinking rose," which is fitting, given its pungent smell and flavor. Garlic belongs to the same family as onions and leeks, and it's rich in sulfur-containing compounds called thiosulfinates, sulfoxides, and dithiins. Don't worry about what these are, let ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
Experience Umami “The Fifth Taste” with this Ratatouille Recipe
How Humans Experience Taste
If I asked you to name a food you’ve had that fits into each of the categories of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, you could do it with ease. But what about umami? (ewww-mom-e)
Umami is the least known taste in our culture and satisfies the heading of savory flavors. Asian countries celebrate this wonderful flavor with fermented beans and grains, as well as shiitake mushrooms. The most common umami product is soy sauce, a fermented condiment. Glutamate (an amino acid) is responsible for the unique umami taste.
You’ve probably had umami before, perhaps without realizing it. Examples include me...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 4, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: carlenehelble Tags: cooking diet food recipes Source Type: blogs
Struggling With Balanced Eating Habits? Choose My Plate!
If you have ever played darts, or even if you just understand it, then you know how to use “Choose My Plate” to help you put together healthy plates at each meal. Choose my plate is the guide (and best I’ve seen) from the USDA to empower people to make healthy food choices.
Why darts?
I compare “Choose My Plate” to darts because of the “bullseye”. In darts, you strive to hit the bullseye. You aim to get as close as you can pretty much every throw, and sometimes (let’s face it) you’re happy to get on the board!
That is how I view the realities of healthy eating. There&...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 2, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food fruits nutrition weight loss balanced plate my plate Source Type: blogs
Cozy Up to this Healthy Vegetable Chili Recipe
I originally found this recipe in Food and Wine magazine. I tried it out with my friend and marathon running buddy Rolando. He’s the kind of guy who buys stuff from the store and “pretends” he made it. I really don’t care because he is an amazing host and friend — and he always provides enough wine!
I can also say as a new mom, dinner is harder than ever to get on the table (y’all with me). This is an easy recipe that lasts and freezes well. It’s also versatile. You can change the toppings, wrap it in a tortilla with some spinach, or even add a little to a couple eggs for a savory ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 27, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes healthy chili healthy stew one pot meal vegetable chili vegetarian chili Source Type: blogs
Six-O’Clock-Scramble Recipe: Chicken Tikka with Indian Quinoa Pilaf
I’m always in search of flavorful, healthy recipes, so when I came across The Six O’Clock Scramble I knew I hit the jackpot. It’s a web-based subscription service that sends you weekly menus and shopping lists that not only taste amazing, but they’re good for you too! You can visit my website and click on the link on the right side of the page to click through and subscribe. Use the coupon code RSRD13 to save 10%!
Below is their recipe for Chicken Tikka and Indian Quinoa Pilaf that I wanted to share with all of you. The aromatic flavors in this dish come from the ginger, cumin, and curry powder...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes chicken tikka healthy recipes quinoa six o'clock scramble yogurt Source Type: blogs
Getting Your Family On Board with Life Changes
‘Men learn while they teach.’ ~Seneca the Younger
By Leo Babauta
It is a curious phenomena that when we try to change our habits — simplify our clutter, eat healthier, start exercising — the other people in our life don’t instantly want to be changed in the same way.
It’s as if they had their own minds!
Horrible as that might sound, it’s the reality we have to deal with if we have a family (or friends, roommates, coworkers, etc.). They often resist changes we make, or their possibly unhealthy habits stand in our way.
You’re trying to eat only whole foods, and yet your d...
Source: Zen Habits - March 15, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Finance & Family Habits Source Type: blogs
