tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130766368329392612024-03-14T00:55:59.306-07:00Eat to Live. Live to Eat.Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-75547024838510296512010-09-09T18:41:00.000-07:002010-09-09T18:47:38.885-07:00It's Getting Chili Out There<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI14YX3Uoc4L8tUiFMunOMZkiE5xhBe0ToBkMTFiAh6JEygf-DtfJsVzBEzyHf-4X8c4QRuOZn7MC1xSHaBRAFOOQQtOThjwq7gUUwUYnOiO5cuxPTu4Ux8xVX0fgHkxYqgQf4krSktmCD/s1600/turkey-chili.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI14YX3Uoc4L8tUiFMunOMZkiE5xhBe0ToBkMTFiAh6JEygf-DtfJsVzBEzyHf-4X8c4QRuOZn7MC1xSHaBRAFOOQQtOThjwq7gUUwUYnOiO5cuxPTu4Ux8xVX0fgHkxYqgQf4krSktmCD/s320/turkey-chili.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515094340481862370" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Jeff's Turkey Chili Recipe</span></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 onion, chopped</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">4 cloves of garlic<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 can of diced tomatoes<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 tbsp of cumin powder<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 1/2 tbsp - 2 tbsp of red chili powder<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 tbsp of Sriracha sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1lb of ground turkey breast<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 can of kidney beans, drained<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1 can of black beans, drained<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1. In a pan, use a little spray or a little oil and fry up the chopped onion and garlic. Once browned, remove onion and put it in a bowl to the side.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">2. Re-spray the pan and add the turkey meat. While browning meat, add the cumin powder, the red chili powder and salt and ground pepper.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">3. Once the meat is browned, add the can of tomatoes, the beans, chopped onions, garlic and the Sriracha sauce.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">4. Set at low heat and cover. Let it simmer for 30-60 minutes. The longer you simmer, the more the flavors come out.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">5. Add more salt and pepper to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Option to serve with shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream, or fresh avocado slices.</span></span></p><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>ENJOY!</b></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMPooHxZLbPbpnfW4BMMLTPfUkE76v2ANe6piDNvFKXx-mOv3pn-93VGnzNQo_p5SJsoy_OXHw7-3b0ETL5qE1pTtmOOi5ixObiwvOFeDqyQsYFq2Flripn9mxv3fAxhyphenhypheniiCWP37K0A3b/s1600/2081199725_a75a11949e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMPooHxZLbPbpnfW4BMMLTPfUkE76v2ANe6piDNvFKXx-mOv3pn-93VGnzNQo_p5SJsoy_OXHw7-3b0ETL5qE1pTtmOOi5ixObiwvOFeDqyQsYFq2Flripn9mxv3fAxhyphenhypheniiCWP37K0A3b/s320/2081199725_a75a11949e.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515094924514425602" /></a><br /><!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-91312651640303894602010-09-09T18:28:00.000-07:002010-09-09T18:40:47.816-07:00Smells so good I could eat it…<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CNiCKL6VdmMBB0xvuTGhD2l8HXz0WR8eYkrBtWI0gucOJLQga8GQ95ykAkQ7VG3OZ-Mf2cS6p5UerxYP2J7EMwzXU_yjBcXoPWyVcXlkvWfVVziDFTIMWczJObs9PvkxiopdyCNlpzdq/s1600/sic1-nu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CNiCKL6VdmMBB0xvuTGhD2l8HXz0WR8eYkrBtWI0gucOJLQga8GQ95ykAkQ7VG3OZ-Mf2cS6p5UerxYP2J7EMwzXU_yjBcXoPWyVcXlkvWfVVziDFTIMWczJObs9PvkxiopdyCNlpzdq/s320/sic1-nu.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515092983475023298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Our Own Candle Company</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">“Smell my Nuts” 3 layers of flavor: Banana Nut Bread, Coconut, and Hazelnut</span></span></span></p></span></span></span><p></p><p></p><img style="float:left; 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"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">-</span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Coconut</span></span></i></b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Skin Trip Coconut Lotion</span></span></span></p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4p49zeVm0oAUsvS1auqVOJE-1n5D2hq_dxtcbCHC7xkL8AtfUZ4qzL1xHTHpDtZJJvM_vseAODMWeJHy0j7oNIfryHl9sCUoVe05DtCp1Deq40IG7evss26eQpkQuvmTNCLtH88eHmCsh/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4p49zeVm0oAUsvS1auqVOJE-1n5D2hq_dxtcbCHC7xkL8AtfUZ4qzL1xHTHpDtZJJvM_vseAODMWeJHy0j7oNIfryHl9sCUoVe05DtCp1Deq40IG7evss26eQpkQuvmTNCLtH88eHmCsh/s320/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515091494166495762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 303px; " /></a></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">-</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Green Tea</span></i></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">C.O. Bigelow Green Tea Glossy Lip Balm</span></span></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__tdnCM5EGuOv_fIAmG6XJ1l-Gr_novd2CStbrGS2Bn3Ww6ojp6f5MFrMF1ja4R0WEQx-Q1X2VaX2vIGqPVbmH9Q5M67jd2C5Ck9lduDHFWS7l49oFyPVBS3gV9VVUu3Rg__yMcKkVWB8/s1600/b1920500.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__tdnCM5EGuOv_fIAmG6XJ1l-Gr_novd2CStbrGS2Bn3Ww6ojp6f5MFrMF1ja4R0WEQx-Q1X2VaX2vIGqPVbmH9Q5M67jd2C5Ck9lduDHFWS7l49oFyPVBS3gV9VVUu3Rg__yMcKkVWB8/s320/b1920500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515090915230334274" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><br /></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-51369994251752616022010-08-27T17:47:00.000-07:002010-08-27T17:48:11.188-07:00Health Coaches Of Chicago<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Check out what we do! Click below.</span></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.healthcoachesofchicago.org" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.healthcoachesofchicago.org/images/badge.gif" alt="Visit HealthCoachesofChicago.com" /></a></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-73619384681215646392010-08-26T18:08:00.000-07:002010-08-26T18:55:21.728-07:00Simple Steps To Better Health<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(255, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">It is amazing how many "Aha!" moments I have experienced during my unique nutrition program. </span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Try to incorporate 1 of these simple but life changing rules each day<br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">1. Drink more water</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">2. Practice cooking</span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05mDUqx09IRZPGDr91wApu9I7ouRCmi3pcTmpr_lJnOdZJQmjj_v6Cvrr3RRiDPeKXT-K-SPVjaadOvljP9YHlNAvEASRYasgtxPw_qFhw37XJaKiGJbLQ-wDOQNSFFhNg_9K3_uBVuAE/s320/bfsd.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509901023195166834" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">3. Increase whole grains</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">4. Increase sweet vegetables</span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyfeuHH-cOiz0VfN-RTzL7aAl6Er0Qb64IT7gwCiWvdDb3_pHAoxD8fzyxRygHMHunSg-wHJIPNnrR38zwVdp1You_cM85gIrGr3m04mLWrytY5bnxBPKXINFnpfgGBbbxA2tftfepLgi/s320/f50e77c0e19bfec4_sweetpotatofriesb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509901315039216354" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">5. Increase leafy green vegetables</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">6. Experiment with protein</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">7. Eat less meat, sugar, and processed foods; </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">consume less coffee, alcohol and tobacco</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">8. Develop self-care habits</span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-FBy_TNyQDA7623FwsHCoQ7IDPKynFuhnD4NiSpunEaCmkJekoNzk9mRXsxDtzpSZ94MS7bVLrHUNkOae-2SWOY6ay9WRatqnAvkfOfmVynzWqgPbCZnAo5oPIqtu9-D5OwM3Hg-SdZl/s320/massage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509900805823979010" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">9. Have healthy relationships</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">10. Find physical activity</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">11. Find work you love or a way to love the work you have</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">12. Develop a spiritual practice</span></span></span></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-37710930496675715042010-08-10T18:30:00.000-07:002010-08-12T22:29:49.109-07:00An Odd Couple<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnuBtCUiclylpkwRpHQkQPtEtv2P6iS_YUUIjOeyuYQKc9ag5XdUyTFFXaPQAyo7bm-rThyphenhyphenl9_SdE9_53FOx1joHFpY2oIiFIPKO99vs3ShKL8jXXl0t_C72G2MD7SBBO_t8lQkm4ufd7/s320/crust+one.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503966900313315218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Since I am intolerant to cow's milk, I am always trying to find alternatives. My absolute favorite is <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">G</span></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">oat Cheese</span></i></b>. Ever since I found out I can tolerate goat's milk, I've been absolutely LOVING it. Check out my favorite thing to pair goat cheese with...</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; "><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><i>Figs</i></span></span></span></span></div></span></i></span></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoj3b12E_N0o89J3MdroGFpUL90j9-44rYS_ICf0NxoAS2b__2VBiml9tuGcC47kpA1pcikm-9nNtc05olStE_XK0LQnhx3SlPMWV70YE5fz6lPwAumN98fdtRA8o9X9vI70ASIKUO7yud/s320/whole+pz.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503966781912249890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px; " /><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; ">Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; "><div style="text-align: left; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">8 dried figs</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">4 ounces goat cheese</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">3 tbsp chopped basil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">1 tbsp pine nuts</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette to glaze</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">pizza crust of choice or whole wheat pitas</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">Goat's Milk Ice Cream: Black Mission Fig</span></span></span></div></span></i></span></div></span></b></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQykyo4pV4NqHINxTUBkd-LyZUnLkl16HmNWMgjG3r8RtOI4NBG0m7_c7jLki8JnaN7WwFAVOI-9Wd_-yHG0w_4YBy1qoi3yL78Yhby7eVU24zKc95PwkvYZmGZfenLFsEm6uZX0JODqY/s320/straight-blackmissionfig.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503969479047902034" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Laloo's ice cream is made with 100% goat's milk and has a custard-creamy texture. It is always in my basket at Whole Foods and the flavors are unique and delicious. Their signature flavor and my personal favorite is "<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Black Mission Fig</span></b>." I get my dessert fix at 150 calories and also a fiber boost from the pureed figs.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Check out their other flavors: http://www.laloos.com/flavors.php</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVT4Tt6aY0l_CjsCXCh5Mu8UHmW6c9AhJzBehbs_CpsuxWCvehr-i9CTgPH7RF6_e0VZbWMXVSHanrN40EPtrdo3LM8tVWIcjVVSQc4XOehgYWlEj4AFAZxTHQSL1VecAjZssHjBvmChO/s320/oprah-guilt-free.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503969058259139538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 225px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-23287763013107409522010-08-08T12:20:00.000-07:002010-08-10T19:40:19.761-07:00Top Picks<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Alex's Fav: WEBSITES</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">I am an avid reader, not only on my kindle but I check out these websites religiously. Visit my all time favorites.</span></span></span></span></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Vitamin G: Health and Fitness</span></span> </span></span><a href="http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); 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"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Daily Candy</span> </span></span><a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/chicago/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://www.dailycandy.com/chicago/</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">CHEW Chicago: Complete Health Education and Wellness</span> </span></span><a href="http://www.chewchicago.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://www.chewchicago.com/</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Livestrong: Health, Fitness, Lifestyle</span> </span></span><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://www.livestrong.com/</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 70px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD9kBFO8cWmlhIyyk-5t7p3xurvOXdue8m60rJd1UE_yzhJnRWeaYU8aBgm01ijZEHc_2J1tFma9i-PO41YbENfzbdfOegLuQ70JdTnyQrP58jVMy1aF9o1M4MyMxM-WXTKbM49kThjrp/s320/dailyomlogo2.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503121687718500338" /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Daily OM: Nurturing Mind Body and Spirit</span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.dailyom.com/">http://www.dailyom.com/</a></span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-80693584914353832912010-08-08T12:10:00.000-07:002010-08-10T19:39:27.989-07:00Omega-3s<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnxXtycneDzZoNHwlU7lgocUpABnMyI7MD4Cby_gMKTXYD6nlOoPG7aXjXTAZg9nkfTnMuq1rrFlufxlxSlo9VXoDf_s-P9GJeC8rv1Pohylk-rYjyq595k8jUkgokFRoZZidJUQwvYfg/s1600/omega-3_fish_oil_supplement.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnxXtycneDzZoNHwlU7lgocUpABnMyI7MD4Cby_gMKTXYD6nlOoPG7aXjXTAZg9nkfTnMuq1rrFlufxlxSlo9VXoDf_s-P9GJeC8rv1Pohylk-rYjyq595k8jUkgokFRoZZidJUQwvYfg/s320/omega-3_fish_oil_supplement.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503119894547878498" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Add walnuts, you need your omega-3s today. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Sprinkle some flaxseed on your cereal, it’ll give it a kick of omega-3s.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Pick the salmon, it's loaded with omega-3s.</span></span></p> <img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbIPjrzfbNwwwpL-DY03okl6labvQElyPT0JD_ttIL9ua0_KUCXL3ixH1snQDLPFk18SCIt9X7-mIarQk-IfSkEZMfCUedjbrcKKcm8cPkJndFnYhzxcnLME7IxS2N1lrC_WkSHvBPLFC/s320/salmon-omega-3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503119757335149762" /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Okay fine sounds great but what are omega-3s?!?</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Omega-3 fatty acids…</b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">-essential fatty acids that our body can’t make so we have to get them through food</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">-found in fish such as salmon, tuna, halibut, nut oils, flaxseeds, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, canola oil, avocado, arugula, tofu, edamame, brussel sprouts, kale, and spinach</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">-protect against heart disease, fight inflammation, helps with breathing, battles depression, lower blood pressure, reduce clotting, and may help fight diabetes</span></span></span></p> <img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYQ33rnVExnhvEwICRDXMYOJd_srC7EkeDzi3PFCz8o0hUdDA-8XPcJwTl8PhniF0RCQ2PXXNsGCxcMc4Mz2-On-09SkKp54Im-3toZkmRc_MmlBWCh7QZeONzcQO1FCZcjYf5a0mtsOc/s320/f552437d66ad494d_4a33d3280210f8e6_salad.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503119127853230706" /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:21.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Cucumber Goat Cheese Salad kicked up with Omega-3s</span></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:21.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 cucumbers
and 1 pint cherry tomatoes</span></span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup crumbled goat cheese</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*1 avocado
</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*1 tablespoon flaxseed oil</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*1/4 cup of crushed walnuts</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:17.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">salt and pepper</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div><br /></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-51111099996595372592010-07-06T12:27:00.000-07:002010-07-06T17:44:53.455-07:00DETOX<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EJM1e7EYxyyClyJVFRsOMDK0itgVM5UM3y9C5mTp9I9uwBiLQ0caGwsFOmqJqJGJZ-h2o3W5hwRK7zim5CuA96RJvaZtSuDphjxNj3Mksj7J2XqYnWDR67FF38zNBUNZ1wvwbZfLz8CC/s1600/6a00df35208e3188330120a79a694b970b-800wi.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EJM1e7EYxyyClyJVFRsOMDK0itgVM5UM3y9C5mTp9I9uwBiLQ0caGwsFOmqJqJGJZ-h2o3W5hwRK7zim5CuA96RJvaZtSuDphjxNj3Mksj7J2XqYnWDR67FF38zNBUNZ1wvwbZfLz8CC/s320/6a00df35208e3188330120a79a694b970b-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490883684186297778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px; " /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Feeling guilty about overindulging over the weekend? Drank too much alcohol? Or too many cupcakes? I'm often asked, how can I get back on track? How can I get rid of this sluggish feeling? Try to detox in a natural, healthy way.</span></span></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-Stay away from processed food, cut back on sugar, stick to fresh whole foods (lots of fruits and veggies), and exercise</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-Most importantly, drink plenty of water and green tea which is full of antioxidants and washes toxins out of the system.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">-Rich detox foods: broccoli, red and green veggies, cauliflower, artichokes, beets, onions, garlic, beans</span></span></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82da8Yhe6U3iItoTRXQanw9eEE-0Z1uQYwii_WIPbvytvyqjQsf4ITwJdEG8hc0cBVJnanfmNFFDK8h62tbkdsKvcJdW0mdN3RHrMRGnutZ4Xxf5Rb4443Qd5sIqqYUZ-_mCPSZn-WIrb/s1600/501519500_c73c41f7fd_o.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82da8Yhe6U3iItoTRXQanw9eEE-0Z1uQYwii_WIPbvytvyqjQsf4ITwJdEG8hc0cBVJnanfmNFFDK8h62tbkdsKvcJdW0mdN3RHrMRGnutZ4Xxf5Rb4443Qd5sIqqYUZ-_mCPSZn-WIrb/s320/501519500_c73c41f7fd_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490883801917580178" /></a> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-Choose dark leafy greens which boost chlorophyll levels and gets rid of toxins. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-To help with bloating, choose whole grains</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-Choose high fiber foods to eliminate bile and other toxins</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-Lemons, oranges, and limes jump start the digestive tract with enzymatic processes</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Besides eating a healthy balanced diet of clean foods, another component of detoxifying your body is eliminating stress. A beneficial way to manage this and to get your exercise is to practice yoga. </span></span></span></p><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 70px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINe6ij7T2ptSCxy0j9ZW5rrebBJyRNlwzGlHIU-Bd6CIa4ajGR1DV2YVuNNgQpIW-bG6yb8Q6GYe8heZcTbSWx16WEa4ylnSsv5x9G0hewp6HsWwTCgtCZjwZ9Umg2wdntxSbYvxQyFoj/s320/Yoga_workout.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490885573202129858" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Alex's Fav-Corepower yoga, </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">2Hot yoga, Bikram yoga</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000099;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Hot yoga is a way to detoxify your body; think of it as yoga in a sauna. It is cleansing because your skin is being used as a waste disposal system through sweating out toxins. Circulation and metabolism are boosted through deep breathing and yoga postures. Also, meditation and relaxing your mind deals with stress toxins. </span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-42386240613401769152010-07-06T05:50:00.000-07:002010-07-06T17:45:55.364-07:00Protein and How I lasted 1 week being a Vegetarian<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">PROTEIN</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">It is a widely known myth that protein only comes from meat, fish, poultry, milk and eggs. However, there are so many other delicious protein sources. I tested out a vegetarian diet (for 1 full week), so I had to find these sources and make sure I was getting enough. Protein is one of the three macronutrients required in humans (carbohydrates and fats being the other two). Proteins support and maintains blood, organs, muscles, hair, skin and nails.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">-Plant proteins include: soy (edamame, tofu), legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">(I also received protein from dairy and eggs)</span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Alex's Fav</b></span></span></span></div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNweo4MAIxcuY6Hx8Fg6444uiuQeVdXMqWfSbaG98uPitMK7tRr9BPNfKQvuqMWcSOvInMCHZ8OhHlmo6aKblM9UahtH_OgySyejkdY7ziZ5Sj8ks9aj9_mQjcDtwL_AAZqu19T4g3003g/s320/RoastedEdamameFinalXL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490787476968494338" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Breakfast: 1 cup of oatmeal (6 grams), 1 cup of soymilk (7 grams), 1 bagel (9 grams)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Lunch: 2 whole wheat tortillas (5 grams), 1 cup beans (12 grams), salsa and cheese</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Dinner: 5 oz tofu (11 grams), 1 cup of brown rice (5 grams) 1 cup broccoli (4 grams) 2 tbsp almonds (4 grams)</span></span></span></div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHruCVhIsBmOvXE6oSPCbHxI94tp83sdBv4nKmAQpiV2DwlzQHGnrG3wLLDUkCt-COvHQWEUTaWjvRlPD0oJZHS05_WUdz_bo0WWs-v_lNpfjfbBy9WhL27wbR-d0sxNP7aAh1vUUkwvMX/s320/tofu-stirfry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490787300839293058" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Snack: 2 tbsp peanut butter (8 grams) 8 crackers (4 grams)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Total: 75 grams of protein</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#FF0000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">MANAfoodbar is a great vegetarian restaurant in Chicago</span></span></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOYR49zhoPo1oGF5B82sRyoKafVgRhv_L3cljuzthUuDlC7deBWBpRYQGIUX4Qok4lcKK-Fl58ykezHe-tkt0w2ueZM8-0WQ2CNlE8i_MLzWPQBqQiRXCFpWSgEgRHqJpet45rbWeSIwY/s320/cucumber+cocktail017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490887512598553042" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Try the cucumber sake cocktail, mana slider (brown rice and mushroom burger with spicy mayo), and the watermelon feta salad.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">So what now?</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">It was an interesting week living the life of a vegetarian. What I learned is that it is doable and quite delicious. But I was eager to add turkey sausage to my omelette and chicken to my fajitas. I will continue to be meatless on Mondays and at least 1 meal per day. Stay tuned!</span></span></span></div></div></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-86469438529308747752010-06-14T14:41:00.000-07:002010-06-14T15:47:43.445-07:00Food Synergy<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI7XltNEF6n1ZUR_Y7yAt3jbUDLVZuGeoVSGJWak1WIDGwgtrK2jDqfPFFztya0CaPqt6OsRsL0xYoDzVl6ex5BbKeJ531eG2BGRy-Ts1qiAP-DRKjhLJaWJGOpAkIgdylkgcL0ovSL_t/s1600/Power_Food_010.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI7XltNEF6n1ZUR_Y7yAt3jbUDLVZuGeoVSGJWak1WIDGwgtrK2jDqfPFFztya0CaPqt6OsRsL0xYoDzVl6ex5BbKeJ531eG2BGRy-Ts1qiAP-DRKjhLJaWJGOpAkIgdylkgcL0ovSL_t/s320/Power_Food_010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482749444727567698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What is Food Synergy?</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Nutritional values of some foods are enhanced through particular food combinations. When these foods are combined, they act synergistically and increase nutrient potency.<br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Here are some powerful combos~</span><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Whole-Grain Bread + Peanut Butter</span></i>: the amino acids lacking in the wheat are available in the peanut butter so the two give all amino acids the body needs for protein synthesis</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Good Fats + Raw Salads or Vegetables</span></i>: olive oil, avocado, and nuts. Helps with the body’s absorption of antioxidants and other essential nutrients.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Broccoli + Tomatoes</span></i>: both have cancer-fighting properties but tumor-inhibiting effects are enhanced when these are paired.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Tomatoes + Heat</span></i>: Tomatoes have lycopne, which is an antioxidant that fights aging, stroke and heart disease. Cooking or canning tomatoes or using tomato paste can increase lycopene by 500%.</span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyajU0EqKx8mJDCEaResBTenS2QUGKgqffjAtfYG0NVynk-u_9Ytb11gaKh23oZgoJe4YQKkIXNQ21PFb_N4FQ2KdLNDQtWbuekUNSWvqE8lFbRVi8dxQhVImzO1e_uw-xP6v78E81qwz/s320/img-article---food-combos---green-tea-and-lemon_165003739971.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482752194661078402" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI7XltNEF6n1ZUR_Y7yAt3jbUDLVZuGeoVSGJWak1WIDGwgtrK2jDqfPFFztya0CaPqt6OsRsL0xYoDzVl6ex5BbKeJ531eG2BGRy-Ts1qiAP-DRKjhLJaWJGOpAkIgdylkgcL0ovSL_t/s1600/Power_Food_010.jpg"><br /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><i>*Green Tea + Lemon</i></span>: Green tea has antioxidants, boosts metabolism, and keeps you hydrated but paired with lemon it is absorbed 13 times as many more antioxidants.<br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Garlic + Fish</span></i>: Fish oil reduces cholesterol and garlic is an anti-inflammatory.</span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiZM-nwHIM5AT7r4Ht9YO5BDx1DDWBZ7g9TMaw7iHUE_T3POHHmjHqhQ3z9MA3hsiZ2wtQJ5rkll9E6jfG9Cuhptgisq8we2_WvFiVsE9p-wuZwJ6HioqLGW0zCpBIxUt-ItJgQt60xfZ/s320/img-article---food-combos---orange-juice-and-oatmeal_165122665554.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482748582202563074" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><i>*Orange Juice + Oatmeal</i></span>: Prevents heart attacks, cleans arteries twice as effectively than consuming each on its own. The pair also stabilizes cholesteral levels.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Apples + Red Wine</span></i>: Prevent blood clots and improve cardiovascular function (make sangria!)<br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Blueberries + Grapes</span></i>: when paired there are greater antioxidant responses than when eaten alone<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFOehybUmXduPrrrmsB-UY42CJtXTVyOHZU17x68IvjOQGk1uTJXRWu-b2zmUcoi1jEAlFkbETHDcP3h4RuhE4yplDuWvXeD-9fYY87y9-n_7r4rveTt8e83lsopEa66hLrOkMfnZcTYd/s320/img-article---food-combos---nuts-and-seeds-and-dried-fruit_165318282865.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482748830492680050" /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">*Nuts and Seeds + Dried Fruit</span></i>: nuts and seeds are high in protein and have little water as well as dried fruit so when these dense foods are paired digestion is easier. (make your own trail mix!)</span></span></span><br /></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-79539809628025892082010-06-03T20:18:00.000-07:002010-06-03T20:54:28.396-07:00Chocolovin<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">My Latest Obsessions...</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqKP-kLo0aN6EIw3EdDyGmRgfbYMOJp1JpYUqcM9KQDbb9xtQnQu0168LkDj4xiONotNOMBMFdxR4VfwWMOBfXmIYb5jNrau9ghNGmuhIUcuQP_6yBB5dH9AuqZ8EEsFXaMTIMmEj_eFYS/s1600/2239417697_f0dbaffde5.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqKP-kLo0aN6EIw3EdDyGmRgfbYMOJp1JpYUqcM9KQDbb9xtQnQu0168LkDj4xiONotNOMBMFdxR4VfwWMOBfXmIYb5jNrau9ghNGmuhIUcuQP_6yBB5dH9AuqZ8EEsFXaMTIMmEj_eFYS/s320/2239417697_f0dbaffde5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478758264888030050" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px; " /></a><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i><b>Dark Chocolate Edamame</b></i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">(Trader Joes)</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">*Protein</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">*Antioxidants</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">*Fiber</span></span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWVKnT0czTW91AqhEE_-U9DzDl8SzlZG4UL5aAR9boihGXXEUfxRf2V4A11dHKIxHKLw34KrP9NvHnwoeVdwAKSLp7B9JKlqXojhNZulklEF9oHjjF1X7-4KPvgBSOooKZ1c76Hmnx2Yd/s1600/roundup_0000000000008300_image_01.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWVKnT0czTW91AqhEE_-U9DzDl8SzlZG4UL5aAR9boihGXXEUfxRf2V4A11dHKIxHKLw34KrP9NvHnwoeVdwAKSLp7B9JKlqXojhNZulklEF9oHjjF1X7-4KPvgBSOooKZ1c76Hmnx2Yd/s320/roundup_0000000000008300_image_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478759932446217186" /></a><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i>Dark Chocolate Goji Berries</i></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">(Whole Foods)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*Bioflavanoids</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*Antioxidants</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*Fiber</span></span></span></div></span></span></div></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-51171752613561921812010-05-31T22:11:00.000-07:002010-05-31T22:25:46.810-07:00Meatless Mondays<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-style: italic; font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Goal</span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">*Reduce meat consumption by 15% to improve personal health and the health of our planet. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><i>Benefits</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">*Live longer, spend less, reduce heart disease, curb obesity, reduce carbon footprint.</span></span></span></p> <img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVIzJ_FbaGCX_KDupmUZHt6d8bklyyEJC-9B5mF65DntbQtI0Nd1OhhSzZeIOETfe8wEdPnAjv5X12Q7fC-qv680W4kK6lQR8J0C8D2b6D6WkCUbNtFhjMmhVw7q_0982WucZ2tafitaOq/s320/Paul_McCartney_PSA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477670386682715602" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Meatless Monday Believer--<b>Paul McCartney</b> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">All You Need is Vegetables</span></i></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:19.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">The Beatle says: "Having one designated meat-free day a week is actually a meaningful change that everyone can make, that goes to the heart of several important political, environmental and ethical issues all at once. For instance it not only addresses pollution, but better health, the ethical treatment of animals, global hunger and community and political activism." </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Try this for lunch on Monday: Goat cheese grilled cheese on whole wheat with a fresh salad</span></span></span></p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRruCDChaxOpuSKkqxJSuH-zL27Xt8lK6pS2KKHSA1HhYX3UTw001_ifP7-BFOvOkMxHqChz3cURinDsz5vKi1XWC5HwzzdWBNrS83ctuTW8mzbXb2Zg0Ak8pDwJkgs-xdk_Y8ArvanONZ/s320/IMG_6018.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477669097526160610" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><br /></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-7617912887384788672010-05-27T14:04:00.001-07:002010-05-27T14:29:39.498-07:00Summer Sangria<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It's BBQ season! Instead of washing down your turkey burgers with beer (yes I said turkey burgers), try a refreshing and delicious cocktail.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2Y9NjF_2gfex0Wd6q0yuUzLGce6825KyDUyFsCdgICO5ISU8W41Y_Ih2u-S7mGrfakOgKHQPErReUGMEBHyqQaCLbwQyzUEU-RBWbgXQ4gwQRe3khd5AVJSih1gO6g9GMlFiqBAKhTLf/s320/sangria.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063757533754354" /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Sangria</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 bottle of Cabernet (or any red) or a Sauvignon Blanc (or any white)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 cup of club soda</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">fresh cut slices of fruit of choice--such as peaches, oranges, apples, or grapefruit </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 pint of fresh raspberries</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Let chill for one hour</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Red wine</span> (in moderation) has been linked to lowering risk of ovarian cancer, Type 2 diabetes and protects against heart disease.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Fresh fruit</span> provides for antioxidants</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCVT22B-3MrxkhtxvdVlvC6rAsJUSN2-CjrucshYB2GdzDpUidLeoHJihBu0g2KGand6MA18AwtdVw2KwqdfaLL3J4XeHrT7ui_3I5pnpK3wM2Q8UQvlitzOIGHK1wTNvqneBO5xCA3kI/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476062640146619810" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">Meredith sipping on our <i>White Sangria Cocktails</i></span></span></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-49371027197929993292010-05-23T17:31:00.001-07:002010-05-23T17:41:23.784-07:00Balance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4jBea-4FY-c_EVluHsta9I_0mUDG3_3DXNiSYZ0JgThKInIL6zW4-FW94mGMsorr5liQz671ZyoXB42NB4MbULRKJOQTzduL7s1CmRjk9TYbw7IJgMCKRDn43Mi19PZ-9tcax_I4-LEd/s1600/elephant-balance.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4jBea-4FY-c_EVluHsta9I_0mUDG3_3DXNiSYZ0JgThKInIL6zW4-FW94mGMsorr5liQz671ZyoXB42NB4MbULRKJOQTzduL7s1CmRjk9TYbw7IJgMCKRDn43Mi19PZ-9tcax_I4-LEd/s320/elephant-balance.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474627990507087010" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">A balanced meal should include a carbohydrate, a protein, and a healthy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">fat.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">It also prevents cravings because each meal is satisfying and complete.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Carbohydrates</span></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">are the body’s source for fuel. Choose complex carbohydrates as opposed to simple processed carbs.</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*whole grains, oats, brown rice, whole wheat, fruits, and vegetables</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*aim for about 45-65% of daily calories to come from carbs</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Protein</span></b> helps the body to build, maintain and replace tissue, maintains proper immune function, and provides essential enzymes.</span></span></span></span></p><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwN2fzpWnIwtIc_QZrVdaH6gPbmTsNJ5v76nXA2VDhB6btKg6l7nEQT7h2GskVLBgrhEUKyoA061foQvXUUsl5bGXq76BxbyT2wIVeb8bwjT77dIxT1gnkzC_f28MieApCOg43ARQhqvfi/s320/yoga_blue_balance.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474628116740982418" /><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">*</span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, tofu,nuts, beans, seeds, peas, grains, quinoa, and soy beans</span></span></span></span><div><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">*aim for about 10-35% of daily calories to come from protein</span></span></span></span> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Fat</span></b> is a concentrated form of energy and when paired with a carb slows down digestion to keep blood sugar stable.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">Fat is required to absorb vitamins and maintains cell membranes.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">*omega 3 fatty acids found in fish and flaxseed, as well as olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">*aim for about 20-35% of daily calories to come from healthy fats</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Try this balanced breakfast–<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Milk and Honey Granola</span> with yogurt (whole grain oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, dried cherries, coconut, and honey)</span></span></span></span></p></span><p></p><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzER61T4UmxgNMu_j-PiyYtJ3qBYxCcaMKW8QFUqpY5ObeH8Zwz_r35tv1AdfrfRC_rjdKeeHPKPTgH9ow0nIvMXc-mXnV7e8pC8p1tO-sPt_cVwBL9U6UZ2-4BdRNvIzGGUWf7DdLsoC/s320/big_Milk_Honey_Granola1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474627738933873906" /><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-19045919023443579072010-05-16T18:34:00.000-07:002010-05-16T19:55:36.514-07:00Superfoods<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG4H8idkRbCkGrMA6cyRjMqNxBQaL9-4erDpvREUys1fNr66KNiCdPwURvn61gezGtCmUA3ldu1UO-MtbUgfUbvxmATRYIGLEq8Vpp1mTPEZEXDFmNi-_by5LNCoywg4_oBvmV5Ukskzm/s1600/quick-weight-loss-natural-quick-weight-loss-safe-weight-loss-superfoods.gif" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG4H8idkRbCkGrMA6cyRjMqNxBQaL9-4erDpvREUys1fNr66KNiCdPwURvn61gezGtCmUA3ldu1UO-MtbUgfUbvxmATRYIGLEq8Vpp1mTPEZEXDFmNi-_by5LNCoywg4_oBvmV5Ukskzm/s320/quick-weight-loss-natural-quick-weight-loss-safe-weight-loss-superfoods.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472046708158360258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px; " /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">SUPERFOODS</span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*Provide disease-fighting nutrients</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*Are highly filling</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*Nutritional powerhouses</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*Heart-healthy antioxidants</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">*Tools for losing weight or weight control</span></span></span></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5cDPP920Xe1ovRC6_EX-038t5huvxx_D5pZ7Ta-QbigLUl1fhLQWAhMA5Amfzy3IDqmCv9POvX4tmm8swZgG4A0bFqyCriH2O_BNQeziMe5AySFinMKX0QAZzUcHesdn5vkswnRmU2egr/s1600/superfoods2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5cDPP920Xe1ovRC6_EX-038t5huvxx_D5pZ7Ta-QbigLUl1fhLQWAhMA5Amfzy3IDqmCv9POvX4tmm8swZgG4A0bFqyCriH2O_BNQeziMe5AySFinMKX0QAZzUcHesdn5vkswnRmU2egr/s320/superfoods2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472047404803563810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG4H8idkRbCkGrMA6cyRjMqNxBQaL9-4erDpvREUys1fNr66KNiCdPwURvn61gezGtCmUA3ldu1UO-MtbUgfUbvxmATRYIGLEq8Vpp1mTPEZEXDFmNi-_by5LNCoywg4_oBvmV5Ukskzm/s1600/quick-weight-loss-natural-quick-weight-loss-safe-weight-loss-superfoods.gif" style="text-decoration: none; "></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Wild Salmon</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Olive Oil</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Goji Berries</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Apples</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Blueberries</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Ora<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">nges</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Pomegranates</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Almonds </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Walnuts</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">B<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">roccoli</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Beans</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Chiles</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Quinoa</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Yogurt</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Eggs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Oats</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Lentils</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Avocado</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Cherries</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Spinach</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Dark Chocolate</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Tomatoes</span></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Alex's Fav:</span></span></i></b></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhW-7ToPLmf7p9u38CC9S7k2XBe63B2MpFj1Z1t9IT81ywFf0oGmTe5RS2kJOdbsFc2hQLRweF1vpcfe3IHAcxsQCvu7yr_cQ3DxEwBPNkGd9RNlfd2Ie41TKnTK_U0QIoAd1-fGB_sSl/s320/emerald.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472066586830426738" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-18994793155214201882010-05-13T19:25:00.000-07:002010-05-13T19:46:05.728-07:00The Skinny on FIBER<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHjG09L1l0yug0mz6-gIUWf1lrZwPjM5lHyojO5R5eJU4Ql4I2BXwpY41kgSCuPUikIyaIb91xqeEjKjd_Or7-aF9zn411O7smd0mqEtlA9tUTx4fUtvHNBijcHPvu8dOdS2yJBbCAc47/s1600/high-fiber-diet.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHjG09L1l0yug0mz6-gIUWf1lrZwPjM5lHyojO5R5eJU4Ql4I2BXwpY41kgSCuPUikIyaIb91xqeEjKjd_Or7-aF9zn411O7smd0mqEtlA9tUTx4fUtvHNBijcHPvu8dOdS2yJBbCAc47/s320/high-fiber-diet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470946869796470354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px; " /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">Why is</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"> <i>fiber</i> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">so important?</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-improves digestion</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-reduces risk of colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-lowers cholesterol</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-prevents heart disease</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-flattens your belly/aids in weight loss</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-keeps you feeling full and releases hunger-satisfying chemicals in the brain</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"></span></span></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">The recommended amount of fiber daily is </span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">25-30</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> grams.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"></span></span></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><b>Best sources of fiber (<i>in grams</i>)</b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">-Fruits</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 figs=10.5</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 mango=4.5</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ cup raspberries=4.6</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 apple or pear=4</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2cup of blueberries=3.8</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 banana or 1 cup strawberries=3</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#330099;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwLquOBlz-vaWyr7D4MMErKM6m6WXvARkkvkCVBtS-TklburGghM269620U-7AcAREjRfRI5KrWWBlSlcAth5qduMkZ939fl9ztbzw5PMLktK3Uv1gx-l5dlB3Cg6NV3iWcB7Av0UdeO6/s320/bowl-of-cereal-with-fruit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470947005483026658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#330099;"><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHjG09L1l0yug0mz6-gIUWf1lrZwPjM5lHyojO5R5eJU4Ql4I2BXwpY41kgSCuPUikIyaIb91xqeEjKjd_Or7-aF9zn411O7smd0mqEtlA9tUTx4fUtvHNBijcHPvu8dOdS2yJBbCAc47/s1600/high-fiber-diet.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHjG09L1l0yug0mz6-gIUWf1lrZwPjM5lHyojO5R5eJU4Ql4I2BXwpY41kgSCuPUikIyaIb91xqeEjKjd_Or7-aF9zn411O7smd0mqEtlA9tUTx4fUtvHNBijcHPvu8dOdS2yJBbCAc47/s1600/high-fiber-diet.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Raisin Bran Cereal with berries=8.4 grams of fiber</span></i></span></a></div></div></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">-Vegetables</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ avocado=6.7</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4-5 artichoke hearts=4.5</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 baked potato with skin=4.2</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 baked potato without skin or 1 sweet potato with skin=4</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ cup cooked peas=4.4</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">-Legumes</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ cup kidney beans or black beans=9.7</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ cup chick peas=6</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;">-Nuts</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">¼ cup almonds=4</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">¼ cup walnuts=2</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5CDxgTCwDSje4H03q807dcqJbzW97-1S_eoFkKy89Yx6Lrq6BHoq8D5tzEA6I1jrLwSVwKUJ0qLAbkurA024H_ZGFlnrRXThnbMrqObmMOinA4S1XnTv_lY8jlGgGatrtBP3w5MSQdXd/s1600/spaghetti-ck-225970-l.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5CDxgTCwDSje4H03q807dcqJbzW97-1S_eoFkKy89Yx6Lrq6BHoq8D5tzEA6I1jrLwSVwKUJ0qLAbkurA024H_ZGFlnrRXThnbMrqObmMOinA4S1XnTv_lY8jlGgGatrtBP3w5MSQdXd/s320/spaghetti-ck-225970-l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470947381497481570" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#330099;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><i> </i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Whole wheat pasta with arugula=<b>8.2</b> grams of fiber</span></i></span></span></span></span></p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">-Whole grains</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup whole wheat pasta=5.7</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ cup quinoa=5</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">½ cup rolled oats=4</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 slice whole wheat bread=3</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">whole wheat English muffin=5</span></span></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLh9EQtfnYdyKzM_gV6_rVP5sMwE2nLP8IUG_325WsshaRvAYUHXVXTVECGXy3C4dR60lw1DR7nmtZ1LFA4TeYUyW6jN9woWVP20juftHqNA_FjhATbSky3fCTrRawTxBtWO-nwV352N3s/s1600/falafel-sandwiches-ck-1687658-l.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLh9EQtfnYdyKzM_gV6_rVP5sMwE2nLP8IUG_325WsshaRvAYUHXVXTVECGXy3C4dR60lw1DR7nmtZ1LFA4TeYUyW6jN9woWVP20juftHqNA_FjhATbSky3fCTrRawTxBtWO-nwV352N3s/s320/falafel-sandwiches-ck-1687658-l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470947199974196466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Falafel Sandwich with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce=<b>14.7</b> grams of fiber</span></i></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#330099;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><!--EndFragment--> </div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-32385063842682700842010-05-12T21:23:00.000-07:002010-06-09T21:24:15.804-07:00A Day In the Life...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CvyVstJuUlwRFx-Etg35sQksn8WOsJWpY63PilsLJVpK3EIK4ytPaOOoFzW5q2ReL-g6TMkU7gtV5YopRolmjiryIT-8-WbT68Y4muLDtUwZmEgtAgAJyK1fBrJX6qU0aGmEzyAkUl9s/s1600/4319861674_17787a1361.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CvyVstJuUlwRFx-Etg35sQksn8WOsJWpY63PilsLJVpK3EIK4ytPaOOoFzW5q2ReL-g6TMkU7gtV5YopRolmjiryIT-8-WbT68Y4muLDtUwZmEgtAgAJyK1fBrJX6qU0aGmEzyAkUl9s/s320/4319861674_17787a1361.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470606312608414354" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">BREAKFAST</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">My take on an <i>Elvis Presley</i></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 Kashi Waffles (7 whole grains)</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Organic crunchy peanut butter</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Sliced bananas</span></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></span><p style="text-decoration: underline;"></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></span><p style="text-decoration: underline;"></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">LUNCH</span></span></span></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Alex Salad</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 cups chopped arugula</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 cups chopped romaine lettuce</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 diced pears </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">¼ cup crumbled goat cheese</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">¼ cup craisins</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">¼ cup toasted walnuts</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">thin slices of grilled chicken (quick and easy--Whole Foods prepared rosemary chicken breast)</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">balsamic vinaigrette or olive oil and lemon juice</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><!--StartFragment--></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">DINNER</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Pepper Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">6 oz fresh tuna steaks</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">½ tsp freshly ground black pepper</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 tbsp olive oil</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">salt to taste</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Mango Salsa</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 cup store-bought fresh salsa</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 mango chopped</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </span><p></p> <!--EndFragment--> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6aZTF6LocAJjJHXqekIrlUXE2UzgUwenWZ3zrzgkHfHTaWVRS3qwMGnvHy61lfDg6JmPdNZlGc-lsr0ackhW5Vhv6o_pPQTkXtmsAJHU1A2plgJQthTc_xeNyZSpm0qUEPyQ5WtymX9W/s1600/mango+salsa-copyright-2008-nathan-lau.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6aZTF6LocAJjJHXqekIrlUXE2UzgUwenWZ3zrzgkHfHTaWVRS3qwMGnvHy61lfDg6JmPdNZlGc-lsr0ackhW5Vhv6o_pPQTkXtmsAJHU1A2plgJQthTc_xeNyZSpm0qUEPyQ5WtymX9W/s320/mango+salsa-copyright-2008-nathan-lau.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470606240115541570" /></a></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-66125896490258130542010-05-11T11:55:00.000-07:002010-05-12T21:39:35.962-07:00Yoga and Words of Wisdom<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#006600;"><br /></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">“The first wealth is health” – Ralph Waldo Emerson</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food” –Hippocrates</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art” –La Rochefoucauld</span></span></span></span></p> <img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LO5WdwhOIKd60bMlDoa9mwrKDTd_rCizu2lLktgu6hVUS9-sp8w3VWPXaOeOAiK7_eZaPDXLt8oS0P4O9wclU-qkC0KHj6bdnUe_9JFVxz0AZV_unUOD4P76_9WCWU88xj1-IoygTyWP/s320/yoga.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470089455813726866" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Be a YOGI </span></span></b></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">“Plant the seed of meditation and reap the fruit of peace of mind.”</span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> -</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Remez Sasson</span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Yoga believes in energy conservation.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Yoga poses allow the body to produce energy while retaining what supply it already has.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Anna Yoga</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> is a branch of yoga that is devoted to food for health and happiness.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Your relationship with food is a way to achieve your ideal weight and emotional and physical balance.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The yoga philosophy of food is based on a balanced whole foods diet where ingredients are in their natural form.</span></span></span></span></p> <img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwd41dDPTvSYH7tJZT4RjlQv80SfSUqAPAJigGpwaAe5CVQmHHG0Li3v4Ea7aL3IxOyDhVYJqdZwozooch3UTx2Zha8t1J5SEOl0IN8QzhroyEiNsVdWQYsy8LkB6CwgBqyutjyGg94hp/s320/260.x600.get.flyyoga1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470088436771802194" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Have Fun With It!</span></span></b></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Fly Yoga</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> is a mix of yoga, aerial arts, dance and strength training where participants float from pose to pose.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Get into deeper poses with the specialized hammocks while feeling weightless.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Try it at I.D. Gym in Lincoln Park, Chicago</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman"font-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-35470008570940738912010-05-11T10:46:00.001-07:002010-05-12T21:40:13.110-07:00Corn Pop<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FpEIdU8g3y0C7OR5xvQeCvzM0kr_TAr-FAVs92qrSc1grh_69V5hp2qtmYV0gvdsimTu16TFuc5v_PosYpnYJdYoGYaMBGLBazouQp2u8pPOELvLNSmjid8IeIvYnNdyfFryhuEeTzQW/s1600/no-corn330.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FpEIdU8g3y0C7OR5xvQeCvzM0kr_TAr-FAVs92qrSc1grh_69V5hp2qtmYV0gvdsimTu16TFuc5v_PosYpnYJdYoGYaMBGLBazouQp2u8pPOELvLNSmjid8IeIvYnNdyfFryhuEeTzQW/s320/no-corn330.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470070673110637746" /></a><!--StartFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I found out the hard way that I was severely allergic to corn. When my doctor handed me a list of foods that I had to give up I was shocked. Corn is in EVERYTHING, I thought. I had to start reading labels and I had to shun anything with corn syrup, corn starch, corn flour, modified food starch, dextrose…This meant a lot more than giving up popcorn, corn flakes, and tortilla chips. My major enemy became high fructose corn syrup. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">But hey, I guess here’s my chance to use the phrase:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">what a blessing in disguise!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Princeton researchers experimented with lab rats and found that a diet with high fructose corn syrup caused more weight gain than eating regular sugar and even more compared to a high fat diet. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">HFCS is...</span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">~Made by changing the sugar to fructose which causes it to have a longer shelf life. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">~Found more harmful to our bodies than plain sugar. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">~Increases risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">~Can be found in soda, juices, breads, cereals, processed meats, dairy products like yogurt, condiments, sauces, canned fruits and vegetables, crackers, candies, jams, and syrups. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace: none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">For an extensive list check out</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/index.php/2005/06/09/foods_and_products_containing_high_fruct"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/index.php/2005/06/09/foods_and_produc</span></span></a></span></span></span></span></p><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzk9UhiEfke00DvoCQQggurMjgoCx1xueOkpGYJeGoN0-V48WURN4hXPbxViCNWERLDFCunYhfRHoYIYSavySqxNa0mhu3hOIJqvgYRPfE8XviFUzfcqJfXDE7ndxZ8XKlpa-V9FiP67B/s320/nohfcs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470070871262260354" /><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace: none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/index.php/2005/06/09/foods_and_products_containing_high_fruct"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">ts_containing_high_fruct</span></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto; line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace: none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">List of alternatives and food that do not have HFCS</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span><a href="http://www.stophfcs.com/list.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://www.stophfcs.com/list.html</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The Fiesta isn’t Over…</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8lfRSl-Fh75pb7D9veCq_vwNvFlU2HK2LKHhDty2WW71TukYJ2tjQ-1wVDA1HBDIR_Pd9kdFMVsNLJKU2sts79tO9U0yGhc6v94PdTFRAXhKZ3nxlqcfIhihfCfRcGAZjaE17Ej7AJk3/s320/1329c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470070445483518498" /> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Mexican food is my favorite cuisine so I felt awful the first time I sat down to freshly warm tortilla chips and homemade guacamole and salsa. However, I was able to accommodate for my elimination diet.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Shrimp Ceviche</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> (Shrimp, avacado, pico de gallo, lime, cilantro)</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Chicken Fajitas</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">(instead of using a tortilla make it into a salad and mix in the guacamole and salsa) Ask for rice that is made with no corn</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Ask for </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">flour tortillas</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> instead of corn (dip into guac!)</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman"font-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-1835130528837821052010-05-10T18:43:00.000-07:002010-05-12T21:40:44.731-07:00Yin and Yang<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LJmXlA3WDy3DbyI5WR8vs3LF2nPvfcCDg8Jp6BjqdS-oDp2sTzSMCuvLAApa-ZFeHz1VkI2QVKOsN25d75TfVR78hfXVivJpEwd1psYrybDEW2rwNB6UrOv9aXhYLDWcm19AcLzX8hQO/s1600/yin_yang_martini_flickr_AMagill.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LJmXlA3WDy3DbyI5WR8vs3LF2nPvfcCDg8Jp6BjqdS-oDp2sTzSMCuvLAApa-ZFeHz1VkI2QVKOsN25d75TfVR78hfXVivJpEwd1psYrybDEW2rwNB6UrOv9aXhYLDWcm19AcLzX8hQO/s320/yin_yang_martini_flickr_AMagill.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469829908211551474" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I love </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">sweet</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> and </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">salty</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> food combinations. Therefore, a major staple in my diet is trail mix. Make your own trail mix at youbars.com and they ship you single-serving bags for portion control and portability. They also calculate the nutrition facts for your very own creation.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">http://youbars.com/mixatrailmix</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Alex's Mix</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Almonds, Pistachios, Dried Cherries, Goji Berries, Pumpkin Seeds, Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">My salty/sweet desire also means after dinner I crave chocolate. I took a 3 credit course on Chocolate at Indiana University and learned everything you could ever learn about chocolate. I stick to dark chocolate which has the most benefits. Dark chocolate contains flavanoids which are antioxidants associated with benefits to the cardiovascular system. Benefits also include lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesteral by 5 points. Not to mention, chocolate improves emotional health and happiness too.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">After much research (by eating massive amounts of chocolate) I found a chocolate bar that will cure anybody's craving. Chocolove uses organic chocolate and makes amazing flavor combinations such as: crystalized ginger, cherries and almonds, hazelnuts, orange peel, chillies and cherries, raspberries, toffee and almonds. My all time favorite is cherries and almonds.</span></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIilmCCxxS_SEZD8iDZSiXW7qm4FEpvnh3Uch6bmrQ-0LMw3qn1YoRzjKJEblTgA-M62iQX_HYLHGwRJZIlhyphenhyphenEJavAkARLcRIhxoxLEtkOHIFqkQciPHCiZKCnkSphX56lcSHYHaTeCiG/s320/bar_cherries_575.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469825515844583458" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Other ways to satisfy your yin and yang cravings: popcorn + dark chocolate m&ms, bananas or apples with almond butter or crunchy organic peanut butter, dark chocolate covered mini pretzels (Trader Joes), watermelon and feta salad, and sweet and sour tofu</span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiSQt5D8BCimjlC94RRtZci1fmcS4_qpFh_gtLYzZUoRoqUNGyqLiGzg1O8k8F-xqg9tE9SMJwWodZSdv1XkXbkbnYZKqpafBK6m8LqdQxh8EC8OVp5HhyphenhyphenpXyMKGBkwY7Mv4Q9LPh61kT/s320/brain-fuel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469829356801145426" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-30022920552966497322010-05-10T16:50:00.000-07:002010-05-12T21:42:44.196-07:00Live like the Mediterraneans<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7T1t2Jp5cWGtV7soUGrSqhUVJjlYgtp9SUJ8tDPOF5YTHdFYsyiWSSN3Nhmk1DqoJoL-DUbzj5cp-RbCT_IBukej2IqjOsOEG-J9qVGp_pBMia3t73evo1yIZU1vO4HQXQBqPpGDR2CiK/s1600/draft_lens1591052module8275924photo_1271266252the-mediterranean-diet-py.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7T1t2Jp5cWGtV7soUGrSqhUVJjlYgtp9SUJ8tDPOF5YTHdFYsyiWSSN3Nhmk1DqoJoL-DUbzj5cp-RbCT_IBukej2IqjOsOEG-J9qVGp_pBMia3t73evo1yIZU1vO4HQXQBqPpGDR2CiK/s320/draft_lens1591052module8275924photo_1271266252the-mediterranean-diet-py.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469814098015202354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 315px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGYWs8zTAUXgztBXVtOuIruS0EfIbT18IpjopP3X9KYJQjIF82p7gdLeE6zcJImZNbsaMgFvcwY-wpCzB_mbvkosP7PE-At9H84B3x0a1AqAL-x_Zo_nLq89uChT5v9gsI76fFD-4FUFb/s1600/Mediterranen_Pyramid.jpg"></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Greeks live longer than any other population in the world. They are 20% less likely to die of coronary artery disease than Americans and have 1/3 less cancer than in the US. Give thanks to the Mediterranean Diet...</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mediterranean Diet isn't a diet, it's a way of life. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, seafood, yogurt, olive oil, and wine in moderation.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Vegetables:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, lentils, chick peas</span></span></span></div></b><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Fruit:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Apples, oranges, grapes, pineapples, mangoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, strawberries, kiwi. Fiber, nutrients, vitamin C, carotenoids, phenolics</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Whole Grains:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Bread, pasta, potatoes, polenta, rice, and couscous. Full of vitamins, fiber, minerals, and nutrients. It has been found that following a diet low in animal products and high in plant foods is a decreasing factor in heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.</span></span></span></b></div></div></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDymrWSJwuQF28l9W6GgTtd3xPlGYMUK9DC5L4uvPpN5Q88V867FjWm2qGdu2nkGCg5Qc_P8p82XLD-BOBDOl8MXP4ZgOWdRE-xOH19bWakRV_JJq65e29XOiGsZcnWv3G6-zjty__BbTG/s320/Marinated+Tuna+%26+Avocado.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470093995293607010" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7T1t2Jp5cWGtV7soUGrSqhUVJjlYgtp9SUJ8tDPOF5YTHdFYsyiWSSN3Nhmk1DqoJoL-DUbzj5cp-RbCT_IBukej2IqjOsOEG-J9qVGp_pBMia3t73evo1yIZU1vO4HQXQBqPpGDR2CiK/s1600/draft_lens1591052module8275924photo_1271266252the-mediterranean-diet-py.jpeg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">A</span></i></b></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">lex's Fav</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">: Avocado with Tuna Sashimi</span></span></span></div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Olive Oil:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Replace fats such as butter and margarine.</span></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">A compound in olive oil--olecanthal may reduce inflamation which can decrease incidence of heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune diseases.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Omega-3:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Fish: salmon, tuna, sardines, trout and flaxseed</span></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce heart attacks, blood clots, hypertension, strokes, certain cancers, and neurological disorders.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Healthy Fats:</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, omega-3 fatty acids</span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Tips:</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Choose natural peanut butter instead of the kind with added hydrogenated fat added.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Eat a variety of whole fruits and vegetables--aim for 7-10 servings a day. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Use canola or olive oil while cooking.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Choose fish and poultry rather than red meat.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Switch to skim milk, fat-free yogurt, and low-fat cheese.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*For a snack, grab a handful of mixed nuts.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Drink a glass of red wine at dinner.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Avoid processed foods and eat seasonally fresh food.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">*Exercise 3-4 days a week</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3VWNc3lXre1_-MmZoaq6RDmj8g9XxFPqp5qhyphenhyphenTM4Rh16LvBKG1qzcmGAIA0iFVzXgQGTB_p-XdYDeezjeQE_4sAOoIoo-8PF470TFEsLcu-VgDnXzRonl_wY4QMt1buRwr0i1gsSZuKu/s320/yoga-and-nutrition--300x258.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469816040931894306" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> Mediterranean Diet + Yoga</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">From the yoga perspective, nutrition emphasizes eating small quantities of high quality foods. Foods that provide energy, are wholesome, and have optimal nutritional value. The high quality foods include: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. Not all yogis are vegetarians but it is advised to eat meat in moderation. Meat contains toxins which is a waste product of muscle metabolism thus meat will slow down yoga progress. Yogis also emphasize eating fresh food and a large portion of consumption should be raw.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssGcq4NRUK42Ew_mvW_DQTErtGmjaNlqwpacUVrDuMGKFltHa6NuUBwAYnYa3GMIOD84UvwnxQigVEmixYFX9n1nnN4cD3wiJ7UxVfZm4_zJTGsDvohWiQmaAOGZmL0TWipFe0lH5m3qG/s320/classic_aboutimage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469814572199061458" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Alex's Fav</span></i></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Sabra Hummus</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">--</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Chickpeas are the main ingredient which is</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> a great source of soluble fiber (this lowers cholesteral). Eat with fresh pita, </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Stacy's pita chips, fresh cut vegetables, and use it as a spread to substitute for cream cheese or butter.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-78090339626630843632010-05-09T19:30:00.001-07:002010-05-12T21:43:13.534-07:00Half Marathon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7dEz6BdlePiw2T0u9EI9pjUvUUD2d8_Ynva3w55TYYwY1fAFJxgUV7wjhXHlpGqvHPT2G9GvZT5456RwPOh-jOgYrIliF80_QgpQe9NPHVsoLDO5yk6N7dzKfmw6NXKuKtw0Oe_gGilF/s1600/Chicago131Marathon-logo.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7dEz6BdlePiw2T0u9EI9pjUvUUD2d8_Ynva3w55TYYwY1fAFJxgUV7wjhXHlpGqvHPT2G9GvZT5456RwPOh-jOgYrIliF80_QgpQe9NPHVsoLDO5yk6N7dzKfmw6NXKuKtw0Oe_gGilF/s320/Chicago131Marathon-logo.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469833441101616034" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7dEz6BdlePiw2T0u9EI9pjUvUUD2d8_Ynva3w55TYYwY1fAFJxgUV7wjhXHlpGqvHPT2G9GvZT5456RwPOh-jOgYrIliF80_QgpQe9NPHVsoLDO5yk6N7dzKfmw6NXKuKtw0Oe_gGilF/s1600/Chicago131Marathon-logo.png"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">HALF MARATHON TRAINING</span></span></a></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WEEK 1</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Total Mileage: 10. 5</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WEEK 2</span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Total Mileage: 11. 5</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WEEK 3</span></span></span></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Total Mileage: 14. 5</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WEEK 4</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> (Little 500 at Indiana University aka college life interferences...)</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Total Mileage: 13. 5</span></span></div></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WEEK 5</span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Total Mileage: 16</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WEEK 6</span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Total Mileage: 17</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhja_wnTk89xhQZHPRP0fbtAWinDENLKreccbGf8A10kQ3AtqPmV7s8LRTyuEVdOs_wipbfi4ryCvXQKMbl8FwWl3GzZNf0HZ8JQ0ygXoJfrHT3flEgs4YFWofjugx4b6ff5DM9MbWP0X3k/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469833080576242290" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">SIX MORE WEEKS TILL THE BIG DAY!!!!</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dtqpxYSkliz1XaI1jYWhg4bFlXOnPwiFgzMkD0l8aqPl3141DdtQa0n6BvTqPqhbXZQNHFnWykJTEEGjm6SuZV3N6PwiU4lNmnZJqvcJvlamMCW-SsVNVA3ZH_q4jh1JTfxokbxnvJVh/s1600/2010+13.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></a></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3413076636832939261.post-38570654959259206042010-05-09T18:47:00.000-07:002010-05-12T21:44:42.797-07:00FUEL<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUwk_syoFSE_oxoQliSS-rrRQeSAw5peqzZAeseK619pDE7eJKxuaRkd0W3g1rFvL_3m0IFVA1R8KRCUXVRZ9Vm7wwF_lH439FjiuA7zpXVsPbwCetKWyJ7LcoLm2L-K05wtCvGG5JR1E/s1600/119900655143fLCN.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUwk_syoFSE_oxoQliSS-rrRQeSAw5peqzZAeseK619pDE7eJKxuaRkd0W3g1rFvL_3m0IFVA1R8KRCUXVRZ9Vm7wwF_lH439FjiuA7zpXVsPbwCetKWyJ7LcoLm2L-K05wtCvGG5JR1E/s320/119900655143fLCN.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469456160156694242" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Feed the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">MIND</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Fuel the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">BODY</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Nourish the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">SOUL</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;color:#FF6600;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">What to look forward to ...</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">MIND</span></span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Brain Fueling Foods</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">How </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Food Influences Mood</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Being Mindful</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Be Mentally Alert</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Book Reviews</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Needed Nutrition Facts</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXaRGaQ_rEqjfyX5dYabbQudz1AcnKN1EEEpqJiguVlLuJRQtYqx97luxtMNPbHhfGTSsw_iWs-TvhHD7-hRUpJInBMS_8sZrQHQYk0NOJ8NlNJeGSQe2wk4hF0QzJh7UGuVt-QPIWuON/s320/alkaline-foods-almonds-heart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469456810499919554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">BODY</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Foods for Fitness</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Diet</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Marathon Training</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Hydration</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Allergies/Illness</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Healing Foods</span></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTP5U4UyRchKX8h88Vapt5looCB4bmtdtBqMt7FavBsS9nmusMH3DMqxkFNVLG2vsyS_eDVWFVEiuuvIdQFC0n3dBW1LS4_hif0_wOM7SpAeUvm_wGvintSregW9M8c2oG0yc7P_6JSx-W/s320/namaste_magnet01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469457180106348162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">SOUL</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Yoga</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Meditation</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Outdoors</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Chocolate/Wine</span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14y-maSuQfzKDxgVb_ZKBOlir0pbGBCA2-WfyoWSrM4b0axeoZkP7m5L9dC5sop5yGV_u9mHY59E0D5Qd6OvXsABO-lnLyS4PszEVjjRitAgaMQvQ_bSLPqmGhhzfeUnc40O3Nh_opz5m/s1600/2985.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14y-maSuQfzKDxgVb_ZKBOlir0pbGBCA2-WfyoWSrM4b0axeoZkP7m5L9dC5sop5yGV_u9mHY59E0D5Qd6OvXsABO-lnLyS4PszEVjjRitAgaMQvQ_bSLPqmGhhzfeUnc40O3Nh_opz5m/s320/2985.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469461047874119154" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-style: italic; font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">JUST BECAUSE...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Dining Out</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Recipes</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Dairy Free/Wheat Free Alternatives</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Healthy Indulgences</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Triple D</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Mexican Food (My FAV)</span></span></span></span></div>Alex Mirskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492370250766455643noreply@blogger.com0