i am an athlete.
i am a pescatarian.
(i eat 90% vegetarian and vegan meals but have not made the full plunge. time will tell)
i am passionate about/and love food.
i am on a journey to be healthy and fit.
and i am constantly learning how to balance these two into a healthy and complete lifestyle.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
this pertains to all fitness aspects of my life. great inspiration.
goals are like stairs. every step gets you closer to the top. you need to set new goals to keep climbing.
raw coconut yogurt with apple. this would be a delicious breakfast.
raw coconut yogurt recipe:
http://www.rawglow.com/coconutyogurt.htm
list of high protein foods and best protein sources
what do you need protein for? your skin, hair, muscles and all your body parts benefit from good quality, healthy protein sources. here’s what high protein foods from the best protein sources can do for you:
- help you look better,
- build new muscle,
- maintain muscle,
- and lose fat.
this healthy high protein foods list puts all the best protein sources into ABC categories:
- the “A” high protein foods list contains only seafood and poultry. because of their high protein content compared to their low calorie count, poultry and fish are considered the best protein sources from natural foods.
- the “B” list of high protein foods contains dairy and legumes (beans, peas and lentils). dairy is also important for calcium. and beans, peas and lentils are your best protein sources from high fiber plant foods.
- even though whole grains and nuts are on the “C” list of high protein foods, they’re both loaded with fiber and nutrition. and when combined with legumes, the combination boosts your total healthy protein intake.
i couldn’t help myself. i love lists. i think that many people know these healthy protein sources. but it’s nice having it all laid out. and it is a very good reminder.
so simple. yet so challenging.
jicama dill salad
dressing
- 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon diced garlic (dried)
- 4 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
1. place all ingredients in high-speed blender. blend until smooth.
*note: this will make a little over a cup of dressing. you will not need the whole amount for the recipe.
salad
- 6 cups jicama, cubed (about 1 large jicama)
- 1 cup scallions, sliced
- 2 cup celery
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup dill dressing
1. toss together: jicama, scallions, celery
2. mix in 1/2 to 2/3 cup dressing (to taste).
3. top with more fresh dill if desired.
*serves 4-6
cashews are soaking. so excited for dinner tomorrow.
for MANY more tasty raw recipes go to: http://www.rawmazing.com. truly amazing!
raw food diet plan.
this may be just the jump start that i need. a raw food plan for dummies essentially. i can do this.
cardio secrets revealed.
best article i’ve read in a long time, by stephen cabral, fitness professional. read it HERE.
1. cardio after weights
if you’re lifting weights and doing cardio in the same session always do your cardio after your resistance training. this will allow you to lift your maximum weights for…
vitamins.
ugh. i am sick. i don’t think my throat has ever hurt so much. unfortunately i have not worked out the last 2 days! and have definitely had too many calories. which is funny cause i think most people eat less when they are not feeling well. however. my problem is that i can’t find anything to “satisfy” me. so i keep eating. lots of bread and peantu butter. different story though. ha.
so.
like many people, i think, i thought that having vitamin c while sick would help relieve or lessen symptoms. however. have doing so quick google searches i found a common theme.
there are SO many different studies and opinions on vitamin c and the common cold. there is no argument that vitamin c is an essential vitamin for your health.
lots to learn.
“the word vitamin is derived from the combination of words: vital amine. vitamins are organic (carbon containing) molecules that mainly function as catalysts for reactions within the body. a catalyst is a substance that allows a chemical reaction to occur using less energy and less time than it would take under normal conditions. if these catalysts are missing, as in a vitamin deficiency, normal body functions can break down and make a person susceptible to disease.
vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. vitamin c is a water-soluble vitamin. this means that when taken in excess it is excreted in the urine. therefore it is not usually associated with toxicity. vitamin c as well as vitamin b are both stored in the liver.
fat-soluble vitamins are essentially the opposite (makes sense i suppose). fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin a, d, e and k (easily remembered with the ADEK acronym). this type of vitamin accumulates within the fat stores of the body and within the liver. so fat-soluble vitamins are often associated with toxicity when taken in large amounts.”
highly recommend reading this article. as my search started with vitamin c. this article focuses on it - in fact it is the “ultimate guide to vitamin c”. happy readings.
cherries’ rich red color lends them benefits seen and unseen.
- cherry anthocyanins, the pigments that give them their color, pack a powerful nutritional punch.
- these antioxidants have been shown to have a significant impact on relieving muscle and joint soreness more quickly as well as possibly lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
- cherries contain melatonin, which has been found to help regulate the body’s natural sleep patterns, aid with jet lag, prevent memory loss and delay the aging process.
- other important nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate are also present.
sadly, cherries have a very short growing season that peaks in the middle of the summer. however. lucky for us. they are currently in season. go buy those cherries.
