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Fruit and Veggie Eaters...Take a Look at This Pesticide Guide

4/28/2010

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No Surprise Here . . .

4/28/2010

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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states: Nearly half of all adult Americans have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, all conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Just so you know: The problem has very little to do with your genes. The problem is the American diet. Two of my favorite doctors state the following:

Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn: Genes load the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger.
Dr. Michael Roizen: It’s much easier to do prevention than treatment.

While many people are led to believe that a total cholesterol of 200 is "normal", Dr. Esselstyn informed me that at 150 you are heart attack proof. While that might be an overstatement, with proper diet and exercise, I got my total cholesterol down to 155 (from 202). How long did it take? Six months!

My suggestion: If you want to stay off all those meds that are advertised on the evening news, change your diet and exercise more.

Here's one last quote for you: Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding. - Harvey MacKay

If you want to learn how easy it is to change your diet, I recommend you purchase Feed Your Head...now!
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Obesity in America - From 1985 to 2008

4/27/2010

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The CDC has mapped out the trends. When you hear or read about the obesity epidemic, this is the source. It's great for Crayola. They're running out of colors.

Because of the "Food Revolution" everyone is familiar with Huntington, West Virginia, however, Mississippi is the most obese state in the union. Not to worry Ole Miss, you have lots of company.

Note: To view all the percentages, click the full screen icon.
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My Response to Jamie Oliver and Mrs. Obama

4/27/2010

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There's been a lot of conversation about the Food Revolution. Leading the way are Mrs. Obama and Jamie Oliver. While their mission is admirable, their methodology is not. The problem with Jamie Oliver is that he is promoting healthy lunches that are prepared at school. He even advocates not bringing your own lunch to school.

Got news for you: If you want change, pack your brown bag and bring lunch to school. To be healthy, kids can't eat the school lunch and their parents can't go out to fast food joints and national restaurant chains.

My advice, pack it! Do that and you will always be in control. Sorry Jamie and Mrs. Obama, I am not going to wait for Uncle Sam to change its ways.


If you want an easy way to pack it, check out Easy Lunch Boxes. Come on, this couldn't get any easier . . .

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SNL Does Girl Scout Cookies - Some Funny Observations

4/26/2010

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A Great Snack - Banana Quesadilla

4/21/2010

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My ingredients to make a serving of one:
1 - Trader Joe's Tortilla (45 Calories, 7 grams fiber, 3 grams protein)
1/2 -  Banana (50 Calories, 1.5 grams fiber, .5 grams protein)
1 - Tablespoon *Almond Butter (85 calories, 1.5 grams fiber, 4 grams protein)
Totals: Calories 230, Fiber 10, Protein 7.5

Heat in microwave for about 17 seconds.

One side benefit for me: I no longer have to throw out rotten bananas! They usually go bad before I have an opportunity to eat "the bunch".

*Try peanut butter too. I use the organic crunchy peanut butter.

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The Secret of Living Longer

4/21/2010

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National Geographic has an interesting piece about this. It reviewed three areas in the world where people live long and productive lives. Check it out.
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Internet Dating

4/20/2010

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A Venus and Mars Moment

4/20/2010

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Reality Check

4/20/2010

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Topic: Why Is Losing Weight So Difficult?

4/20/2010

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In this podcast, Dr. Rudolph L. Leibel explains. 
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The Nitty Gritty of KFC's New Double Down Sandwhich

4/19/2010

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If you'd like to know how KFC's Double Down chicken sandwich stacks up against other fast food "delights", check out this detailed explanation by Nate Silver. 

My take on it: I'm very happy that I stay away from all fast food "delights".
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Please Explain: Food Labels

4/16/2010

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If you've read my book, you know that there are a few "musts" for proper diet and health. One of those "musts" is to read the food label. Here is an excellent interview with one of my "food heroes" - Marion Nestle and Urvashi Rangan. 

You will learn a lot by listening and sad to say you will also be confused because the U.S. food labeling policy is very convoluted. 
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Music to My Ears

4/15/2010

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There's no doubt that music plays an important role in exercise. So, with that in mind, I offer you the music that motivates me. It might assist you too.

1. Ted's Jam - Robert Rudolph & the Family Band*
2.  The March - Robert Rudolph & the Family Band*
3. Hot N Cold - Katy Perry*
4. P!nk - Funhouse Album*** (I have the entire video on my iPhone)
5 Seminole Wind - James Taylor**
6. Copperline - James Taylor**
7. Send Me on My Way - Rusted Root***
8. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas*
9. Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson 
10. Sandstorm - Darude****

* - High Energy Song
** - Warm Up/Cool Down Song
*** - P!nk's songs, energy, and acrobatics are inspiring 
**** - Lot's of beat. 

For my bike riding ventures, I like to listen to Hootie and the Blowfish (greatest hits) and Dave Matthews (his live stuff is incredible). They are my "friends" while on the bike paths.

Got some favorite exercise songs? Let me know about them. Shoot me an email.
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Quote of the Day

4/14/2010

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Treat your body like a house of worship - with respect. - Ken Leebow
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Quote of the Day

4/14/2010

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Fiber is good for you. The more, the better. - Dr. Robert Lustig
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It's Time to Start the Vegetable Garden

4/13/2010

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Here's a site to get some great information -- articles, videos, and search engine - Garden Guides.
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Some of last year's crop: cherry tomatoes and squash.
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Should Sugar-Sweetened Soda Have a Sugar Tax?

4/7/2010

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With my views of diet and health, you might think that I would endorse a "special" tax on soda (Coke, Pepsi, and others). I do not. 

If you do that, you might as well tax other offenders: fast food, candy, and others. My recommendation: Show people what they are drinking. Here it is.

Here's a video of the discussion on the Today Show.

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Edamame

4/7/2010

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A trifecta: low in calories, high in fiber, and high in protein. A wonderful snack. The entire package has 360 calories. Eat half of it.

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Quote of the Day

4/7/2010

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Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. - Plato
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Take That Jamie Oliver!

4/4/2010

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KFC's new sandwich...no bread...it's replaced by fried chicken.

If you want to see more junk food that we consume, check it out here.
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