Recently I have been researching the use of fasting to help heal and restore/reset the natural functions of the body. What I have discovered is that there are varying viewpoints on the subject of fasting. Fasting is not to be confused with starvation. A brief period of fasting even up to 30 days can still be considered safe (as always... Read more
Archive for July, 2010
Slow Down and Fast, Begin Again in 2010
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition Tags: cleanse, cleansing, fast, fasting, water fast
The Effects of the First 24 Hours of Fasting
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition Tags: eating healthy, effects of fasting, fasting, first 24 hours fasting, water fastOk so it is not exactly the 24 hour mark yet. But I am feeling the effects of the first 24 hours of fasting already. I am coming up on the 15 hour mark. You know….it probably isn’t a good idea to keep track of the hours. Oh well. As you know I started a water fast... Read more
How Can I Get Perfect Abs In A Week? Is It Possible?
July 31 | Posted by admin | Fitness Tags: abs, fasting, how can I get perfect abs in a week, intermittent fasting, short term fast, six packLower Ab Exercise I see this question posted quite a bit online “how can I get perfect abs in a week?” I think that people need to be realistic. I know that we are all used to having everything we want instantly. However getting a six pack doesn’t work that way. So to answer the question, it is not possible to get... Read more
To Fast Or Not To Fast
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition Tags: cleanse, cleansing, fast, fasting, water fastAlright now it it coming up on 60 hours since the official start of my fast. I say official because I really had my last food item just about 64 hours ago but because of the new year I decided to make midnight of Dec. 31st my official start. The past 24 hours have been quite challenging. I... Read more
5 Day Fast Cut Short
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition Tags: 5 day fast, fasting, IF, intermittent fasting, short fastsI apologize for not updating my fasting progress sooner. I did end my fasting experiment after around 65 hours so I could have a clear head for starting my contract job. Overall I decided that the experience was not a total loss but rather I did shed 4 pounds which I gather was water weight since I rapidly gained it... Read more
Quinoa Nutrition, The Mother Of All Grains
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition Tags: essential amino acids, grains, mother of all grains, potein, quinoa, quinoa nutritionquinoa in nature When it comes to nutrition, Quinoa is the mother of all the grains. What it lacks in beauty it makes up in nutrition. A Bit Of Inca History In the Inca language the word Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is translated to mean “mother grain”. The use of Quinoa dates back 5000 years and was used to provide sustenance to... Read more
Cooking Quinoa, Southwestern Quinoa Stew
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition, Recipes Tags: cooking quinoa, quinoa, quinoa stew, southwestern quinoa stewSouthwestern Quinoa Stew Cooking Quinoa is pretty straight forward. You use a ratio of 2 cups of water or your favorite stock to 1 cup of Quinoa. Bring the liquid to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking covered until all of the water is absorbed or until the Quinoa is translucent and the germ ring is... Read more
Yerba Mate Tea
July 31 | Posted by admin | Nutrition Tags: Aquifoliaceae, how to drink yerba mate, Ilex Paraguayensis, infusion, yerba mate, yerba mate teacourtesy http://www.flickr.com/photos/cirque-du-pablo/ Conflicting information When I decided to revisit information about yerba mate tea I found a boatload of conflicting information. Everything from “it causes cancer” to “its’ benefits are better than green tea”. When I first tasted yerba mate I did some reading about it because I was trying to wean myself off from drinking coffee and at that... Read more
Lower Ab Exercise
July 31 | Posted by admin | Fitness Tags: body fat, defined abs, full body workout, isolation exercise, Lower Ab Exercise, sexy abs, six pack, turbulence trainingLower Abs When I hear people say that they keep doing lower ab exercise but they are not happy with the results they are getting I really have to wonder what their overall body fat ratio is. Low Body Fat Overall = Better Defined Abs If you want sexy abs you will most likely have to get your overall body fat ratio down... Read more
Cardio Walking My 20 Minute Workout
July 31 | Posted by admin | Fitness Tags: 20 minute workout, aerobic exercise, cardio walking, speed walking, walkingCardio Walking courtesy http://www.flickr.com/photos/holia I think that one of the most overlooked things you can do for your health is walking. Walking is a good cardio workout. We are so busy during our normal day to day routines that we forget how enjoyable walking can be. When we walk it helps to clear our mind... Read more
