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Dark Chocolate Part Of A Vegetarian Lifestyle 2007-11-15 16:26:00 Should dark chocolate be part of a vegetarian of vegan lifestyle? Sure why not?A report in the journal of the American medical association from 2003 says that dark chocolate indeed does offer antioxidants that help lower blood pressure in those with moderate high blood pressure.And of course, the findings show that milk interferes with the absorption of those antioxidants (as it does with all nutrition of course), so avoid chocolate with milk in it. Actually, just plain avoid milk ok?In a report in a 2003 copy of nature, Mauro Serafini, PhD saysOur findings indicate that milk may interfere with the absorption of antioxidants from chocolate ... and may therefore negate the potential health benefits that can be derived from eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate.So eating chocolate isn’t so bad for us. Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate and choose a good Cabernet Sauvignon to go with it.My Advice, just as you should choose the the best red wine, choose the best dark chocol ...

Beginner Weight Training Program 2007-11-15 13:46:00 I sent out an email to my subscribers asking for their opinion about what it is they wanted to learn more about.It was overwhelmingly in favor of these top 6 items1. Weight Loss Information2. Weight Loss Tips3. Fitness and Exercise Information4. Exercise and Fitness Tips5. Natural Health Information6. Whole Food Recipes and Cooking TipsWell, I’m happy to see those results because they’re all related. Natural health principle’s including whole foods, improving digestion and elimination, reducing stress and becoming more active in both weight bearing exercise as well as cardiovascular exercise all result in a healthy lean body.Cleansing and Detoxification came in #7 on the list and will be a primary focus of my new book Fat Loss Fundamentals.Of the 25 questions I asked, it’s #8 that is why I’m writing this post.I’ve recently come across a great resource that I’d like to offer you for free. There is no investment except for that of your time, which is required but I think yo ...

Benefits Of Being Vegetarian Number 2 2007-11-14 16:24:00 This week is the Vegetarian Challenge week, I'm doing a series of Benefits Of Being Vegetarian.Number 2 on my list:You're The Freak At The Party Normally something you would want to avoid, in this case, your eating habits and choice of food groups (or lack of food groups) is always reason for starting a conversation.Kinda shy? Want to meet that hot chick or guy over by the snack table? Easy, just go up and say "I'm vegetarian - what kind of vegetables do they have here?"One of two things will occur. You'll either get a smile from him or her or suddenly become outcast and kicked out of the party.Either way, you started a conversation and are getting a lot of attention.Now imagine a party with Carrie Underwood at that same snack table. Imagine saying the same thing again "I'm vegetarian - what kind of vegetables do they have here?" and you'll probably get a different response. Carrie was voted sexiest vegetarian in 2005 and again this year 2007. She may very well say to ...

How Important Is Self Confidence? 2007-11-14 11:11:00 By Zach Bashoreauthor of No BS Bodybuilding aka Bodybuilding for the Average JoeHaving high self-confidence is important because it gives you the mind set that what you are doing is the right way and nobody's negative opinion about you can change that. Most high levels of self confidence comes from past successes and also the ability to believe in oneself. In order to perform at your highest potential, high self confidence must be in place.Every successful person has a plan, a plan to become better at whatever they do in the future. That is where high self-confidence comes in handy. You don't want to start the day not knowing what you want out of it. Instead, you should be controlling every minute, using that time as a means for improvement.There is a downside to being successful and that is being expected to perform at that same great level at all times. This takes maturity on your part but you should use this as motivation. When great things are expected from you, expect more respe ...

Benefits Of Being Vegetarian 2007-11-13 23:50:00 In honor of the Vegetarian Challenge, I thought I'd start some "benefits of being vegetarian" and allow readers to add some of their own.Today's "benefit of being vegetarian" :Better Poo As any vegetarian can relate to, all the fiber from a vegetarian diet contributes to extreme regularity.My buddy dirk says "there's nothing like a good poo in the morning to start your day off right"I agree ...

My 90 Percent Vegetarian Diet 2007-11-13 21:05:00 I recently got a reply to one of my posts from a reader who was so happy to have me back as a vegetarian and expressing her sadness at having lost me a few years ago (lost to vegetarianism). I laughed, in a good way. It’s nice to have a great group of people of like mind making a conscious decision about their health and the effect on our planet.I’m not 100% vegetarian and I don’t promote 100% vegetarian though.I should be clear that I’m not against being vegetarian either. I’m not in a place anymore to be completely against animal protein any more but rather feel that it’s all about eating healthy and that eating being easy and effortless.What I do promote and you’ll be hearing about more and more is about a 90% - 10% vegetarian – meat based diet. I still don’t have a name for it really and it’s not 90% vegetarian per day, its more in line with cave man eating, that is 5 to 7 days ore more of vegetarian / vegan meals followed by a couple of days of a diet plenti ...

Vegetarian Challenge Week Starts Today 2007-11-12 16:31:00 Today is day one of the Vegetarian Challenge posed by Toronto based veg group. The idea was posed by Christine (One Smart Cookie) a member of my weight loss forum, who recently joined my girlfriends and mine Sunrider Group. She’s making changes in her eating habits and including more green smoothies, Sunrider foods and transitioning from a meat based diet to a vegetable based diet.Christine found this vegetarian challenge website and then started a facebook group by the same name. The Veggie Challenge offers prizes, a once a day email with meal suggestions and product recommendations to help keep you on track. From the testimonials on their website, there have been a number of people who have made the transition to vegetarianism based on this challenge.One such testimonial from WayneI had been thinking about going vegetarian for a long time but it was this challenge that made me consider it seriously. – Wayne, 30's, from meat-centered to mostly vegan And another from a teen wh ...

Should Your Focus Be Health 2007-11-12 10:26:00 Duration 5:15Resources:Start Strong MondaysStart Strong ArchivesRed Hot MetabolismMy Interview With ShawnCould our focus on health be undermining the very fabric of our world?Listen for the Key Moment:Listen this week as Doctor Tom, Director of the Nutrition Treatment Center, and I present the antidote to "health."I'll tell you, this caught my attention and after listening to it for the first minute, I was becoming quite opposed to Shawn's position thinking "what the hell is he talking about?"however, when it comes right down to it, I agree with his position. It's not just about focusing on health, but also on his other "secret ingredient" to fully complete the picture.Very interesting podcast ... Health

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The Funny Side Of Turnips - John Pinette 2007-11-09 13:58:00 Personally, I love turnips. I always have. First recolecions of them was from Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners that my mom would make when I was very young. John Pinette has a great take on turnips in this video ...

Take The Vegetarian Challenge 2007-11-08 13:24:00 A member of my weight loss forum and brand new Sunrider, Christine has taken up her change in eating with a passion. Darlene and I first started coaching Christine a few months ago when she joined Sunrider and is now as familiar with Kale and brown rice as she once was with meat and potatoes.Christine has put forth a challenge to eat vegetarian for a week, November 12th through 18th and is launching it though the Vegetarian Challenge facebook group. I would like to challenge everyone to eat vegetarian for the week of November 12-November 18th. Not only will you try new recipes without meat but you can try something different. It is a great opportunity to leave your ecological footprint and introduce healthy new food into your day! Have fun with it and share this with your friends. I'd love to hear how you feel about it, any recipes and how it might have made an impact on you! Join the group, post your thoughts and results on the wall and for fun, add me as a friend. ...

How To Freeze Foods - The Ultimate Guide 2007-11-06 19:19:00 When it comes to freezing foods, this ultimate guide to freezing foods walks you through what you need to know when it comes to frozen fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, seafood and pastries. From how to prepare each individual food item, to packaging, to helpful tips on how to prevent fruit from going brown and what foods can't be frozen.Scott Bird has a passion for cooking and it comes through in his writing. Scott has previously written a 4 part series on Healthy Asian Cooking, How To Choose A Kitchen Knife, Stocking A New Kitchen and even Worm farming.His recent Ultimate Guide To Freezing Foods has been a runaway success with over 730 Digg's in the first 2 days. For anyone new to cooking or just wanting a good resource, visit Scott's Ultimate Guide To Freezing Foods. Bookmark it, print it and share it with friends. This is part one of a two part series, so make sure you leave a comment on the post so he can alert you when part two is available. ...

Polar Heart Rate Monitor And PodFitness 2007-11-06 18:26:00 I was recently contacted by Polar USA and asked to give their new heart rate monitor a trial run for a review along with their new podfitness program.Podfitness mixes your music with expert personal trainers into a custom workout program you can download onto your ipod or other mp3 player. Personal trainers such as Kathy Smith, David Kirschm, Mr Olympia Jay Cutler and over 100 others are available.I look forward to the trail run they give me. I'll let you know how it goes. ...

What To Do With Leftover Halloween Candy 2007-11-01 19:22:00 Halloween is over and you might have some leftover candy lying around. Most other diet, nutrition or weight loss blogs would discuss throwing the candy out or some other method of teaching you to be careful about not going off the deep end and eating it all.I found another solution that gets rid of your candy without actually throwing it out.Consider it the Eco-Friendly option of Halloween Candy Giveaway.Most cities have programs for inner city people helping them protect them against the transmission of HIV or other shared needle related disease. As it turns out, during withdrawal, candy is used to help. Donated treats will be provided to individuals dealing with withdrawal symptomsDonating your candy to one such outreach program in your city is a great way to get the candy out of your house and give back to your inner city.In Edmonton, one such program is offered by Street WorksMake a difference by donating your leftover Halloween treats to Streetworks. All variety of treats will ...

Preventing Cancer 2007-11-01 18:34:00 Preventing cancer has become big business, at least for the fund raisers anyway. I joined Facebook this spring and have been invited to various breast cancer causes, been asked to donate money for Run For The Cure cancer awareness marathons by at least two friends and in the past month found out a friend has cancer, a cousin’s husband has cancer and another friend was rushed into the hospital for testing on his Thyroid (it was benign).I don’t support the fund raisers, not ever, I feel very strongly against supporting the fund raisers who have no intention of providing a solution and who's only interest is in raising money. What I will do is support the "Make a Wish Foundation" which provides wishes for terminally ill children.I’m not sure if you’re aware or not, but there are known ways to prevent cancer and reverse cancer, but there’s more money in keeping us sick, so you won’t really hear too much about it.I have a friend who provided a way to end cravings for smoking ... Cancer