fitness

The Ultimate Sport

“..ultimate frisbee combines speed, grace and powerful hurling with a grueling pace.” THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “..the team sport of the future, combining the running of soccer with  the stamina of hockey and the cutting, jumping and passing of basketball…” Canadian National Times “Ultimate is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world.” […]

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Chocolate and Nobel Prizes

Swiss folks eat the most chocolate per capita.According to a survey by Chocolate Manufacturers Association, Switzerland leads the world in chocolate consumption with 22.36 pounds per person. The most Nobel Laureates come from Switzerland.   When it comes to chocolate, several researchers have suggested dark varieties might benefit the brain, the heart and even help cut excess […]

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Fertility Foods

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. Michael Pollan, author This food guide provides guidelines as to minimum amounts of foods to eat  from each food group for optimal fertility.   Choose highest quality foods in each food group. Food Group Servings per Day Serving Size Best Fertility Choices Whole Grains* ** 6 – 11 […]

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Cauliflower Trivia

Origin Cauliflower and its superfood cabbage family kin were all derived  from colewort, an ancient, loose-leafed wild cabbage that still grows  wild in coastal Europe.  Colewort budsbecame Brussels sprouts, its flowers became broccoli and cauliflower, its leavesbecame kale and collard greens, its stem was transformed into kohlrabi and its rootturned into the turnip.           Harvest Cauliflower […]

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A Dark Chocolate bar a week…

Photograph: Jennie Fairhurst/PA Flavonoids  found in chocolate can  reduce  blood stickiness and bad cholesterol in blood. click on link for more info :http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/aug/29/chocolate-reduces-risk-of-strokes-for-men

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Better TOGETHER

Some foods, when paired, are more nutritious Honey and Yogurt           Adding honey to yogurt enhances the growth, activity and viability of Bifidobacteria, a group of bacteria that is important to the health and proper functioning of the gastro-intestinal tract.   Adding honey to dairy products enhanced calcium uptake. Green Tea and Lemon           Regular consumption […]

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A jog a day…

Run regularly,  Live longer Jogging on a regular basis can extend the life expectancy of men by  6.2 years and women by 5.6 years, according to an assessment of data  from the ongoing Copenhagen City Heart Study. The analysis revealed that between one and 2.5 hours a week of running at  a slow to moderate pace […]

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Oatmeal vs. Quinoa

Highlights1/2 cup of uncooked          Oatmeal            Quinoa     calories                                153                 313protein                           […]

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Bipolar Disorder Demystified

Highs Clients often say they have mood swings and  wonder if they have bipolar disorder.   They believe their episodes of hyperactivity are “mania”.      As described below, Diagnostic Statistics Manual (DSM) -IV   defines specific criteria for  mania  and  hypomania.   A few hours or day of elevated mood / high energy  does not fit the diagnosis.  Also, […]

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Vegi Sauce : Hot or Cold

Miso-Ginger Dressing ¼ cup chopped leeks 1 cup olive oil ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 4 Tbsp miso 1 tsp honey 1 Tbsp tahini 1 cup water Blend in blender till smooth. from Salt Spring Center cookbook

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