Peace and Fitness

Pops and Springs…

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Did you know that popcorn without any oils added is a 100% whole grain food and one serving provides more than 70% of our recommended daily dietary need?  Along with the high fiber it provides it also contains a significant amount of the class of antioxidants known as polyphenols and while it should never replace fresh fruits and vegetables, it actually has 2-3 times the amount … [Read more...] about Pops and Springs…

Between the Truth and Lies……….

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News reports that Kevin Trudeau (the guy with all the natural cures) was sentenced to 10 years for exaggerating and lying,  makes me sad (though not shocked) in the same way I was sad to learn that A Million Little Pieces was embellished (at the very least).  In both cases I think these guys had great information and stories to share, but I believe greed got in the way.  When … [Read more...] about Between the Truth and Lies……….

If You Want to be Happy for the Rest of Your Life…

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Yesterday I posted a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh.  He was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, scholar and human rights activist and was nominated in 1967, by Dr. Martin Luther King, for the Nobel Peace Prize.  We can all become more peaceful by practicing his "Joy of Meditation as Nourishment," using the following mantra silently or out loud whenever we feel stress and need to find … [Read more...] about If You Want to be Happy for the Rest of Your Life…