Peace and Fitness

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On the Fields, Courts, Gyms and Streets.

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So yesterday turned out to be not such a good one for the Miami Dophins, though that first quarter looked promising.  It was a great day for Arian Foster, and it should be easy for everyone to see that if we pay attention to our nutrition, we definitely don't need to eat animal products to be strong, fast, or athletic.  At one point the announcers joked about what Foster might … [Read more...] about On the Fields, Courts, Gyms and Streets.

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

The Love in Your Heart….

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"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." -- Rumi In many ways, today is like the start of a new year.  In much of the US, yesterday marked the unofficial last day of summer, pools closed, school years starting, etc.  Our friends in New York have just harvested the remains of their … [Read more...] about The Love in Your Heart….

Let’s All Get a Little Nuttier

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Please don't stay away from nuts because have a lot of calories.  Nuts are an important part of our daily diets for so many reasons.  This morning, let's take a look at the pistachio.  A one-ounce serving equals about 49 nuts and has as much potassium(290 mg) as an orange and 3 grams of that all important fiber.  Along with 30 other nutrients (wow!) that one ounce serving will … [Read more...] about Let’s All Get a Little Nuttier