WOULD YOU LICK A

BEAVER'S ASS

I have heard from many people who are considering taking steps to adjust their lifestyle to a healthier way of living through their diet. They refer to several barriers but there are 2 I hear more often than any other and they are both legitimate barriers. As a result of these perceived obstacle many will never start a program and others frequently start and stop frequently as they keep trying rather than doing. So let us take a look.

The one they express the most is that it is too expensive. Organic food cost too much is the perception that most people have and there are cases where they are correct. For those people living in areas devoid of fresh produce within walking distance, I empathize with your plight. It is hard to eat healthy in areas with no sources of fresh foods. For those of you who do have access it is a choice. It is a financial choice you are making to save money up front that will cost you and your family dearly on the back end. 

Let me explain further. You have worked hard to live in a nice home, drive a nice car, wear nice clothes and shoes, paint your nails, get your hair did, and sport some bling, bling, but you continue to neglect your physical health. It does not make sense to drive wear and reside in the best you can afford for things you can replace and yet neglect the one thing your health that allows you the opportunity to earn the things you want. 

It is the same choice I often discussed with my daughters. You must learn to discern, "what you need versus what you want." For the spiritual and God fearing readers, remember, "Your body is a Temple." Would you through garbage into your place of worship? I doubt you'd be that disrespectful to anyone but yourself. The question you need to ask yourself is why am I respecting others more than I respect myself.

The second barrier people imagine is that eating healthy has to lack flavor and cannot be enjoyable. Well, I can attest to the fact that this is not accurate. Eating healthy simply means preparing your own food in a manner that suits your taste and palate. Replacing sugars with other nutritious and delicious ingredients ist easier than you think. The problem is the foods you are eating now are purposely made to be addictive and like any addiction it takes effort to release yourself from its grasp. 

If you are eating foods with artificial flavors that are are being developed to create an addiction to the product. Click the following link and pay attention closely from the 3 minute mark of the video to 3:30

 http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7389748n0. 

Now watch this next video to learn where they find the chemicals they use to create some of these flavors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nweK6VRM8a8&feature=share

Here is a real visual.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8739502@N05/3429043555/

Artificial flavoring is a warning sign for me not to eat these products. They are allowed to call them natural because they create the flavors by mimicking things from nature. It is not because these products are natural and certainly not because they are good for you. We equate natural with being good for us but as I am demonstrating here that is not necessarily so.

Okay I am finished for today and I hope I have helped to enlighten you as well as make your path to a  healthier life a little less bumpy. Living well is a lifestyle and requires good habits consistent with your goals and it begins with what you eat. We want you to Get UP and Get Moving as well but keep in mind you can not out maneuver bad eating habits. 

EAT CLEAN GET LEAN

CHIT CHAT WON'T BURN FAT

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OYSTERS ARE A HEALTHY CHOICE

For Many Reasons

Prized for the nutritional qualities oyster are rich in zinc, which may boost fertility and skin health  wound healing and immune boosting properties.

Although there is little scientific evidence that oysters are an aphrodisiac they are one of the best sources of zinc which is strongly linked with fertility and virility. Zinc is also important for skin health, wound healing and the immune system and is an anti oxidant. Recent research has found that ceramide compounds in oysters inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells. Oysters also contain essential omega 3  fats and are rich in selenium for a healthy immune system and contain iron that is easily absorbed for energy and healthy blood.

Summary:

• Excellent source of zinc for fertility and virility and for boosting the immune system
• Contain compounds and minerals that protect against cancer.
• High iron content for energy, resistance to infection and healthier blood.
• A good source of vitamin B.

Recommendations:

If eaten raw oysters need to be very fresh. It is safer to eat farm raised since wild oyster have been found to contain high levels of contaminants. 

So if you are working hard in the gym to reach you fitness goals you may want to try these and if you have a partner it may help you to reach some romantic and sexual goals as well. Check it out and try it out and then let us know how you enjoyed your evening.

 

For those of you hitting it hard in the gym, keep in mind that 80% of your fitness goals are achieved in the kitchen.

CHILLED PEA SOUP RECIPE

It is fall now and the weather is getting cooler which makes it a nice time for hearty, healthy, comfort foods that nourish and strengthen the body. They are rich in vitamin C and other anti oxidants. But first let's get to to this simple and quick recipe.

Preparation:

- Generous 1 3/4 cops of vegetable stock or water

- 4 1/2 cups frozen peas

- 2 oz scallions coarsely chopped

- 1 1/4 cups of plain yogurt

- salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

2 tbsp chopped scallions or chives grated lemon rind and olive oil

1. Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat and add the peas and scallions and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Let cool slightly, then strain twice, making sure that you remove any bits of skin. Pour into a large bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the yogurt.. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for several hours or until well chilled.
3. To serve mix well and ladle into soup bowls Garnish with chopped mint, scallions and grated lemon rind and olive oil.

Major Nutrients per 3 1/2 oz of Shelled Peas

Calories                  81

Fat                       0.4 g

Protein                5.4 g

Carbs                14.5 g

Fiber                    5.1 g

Vitamin C          40 mg

Folate              65 mcg

Niacin               2.1 mg

Magnesium       33 mg

Potassium       244 mg

Iron                     1.5 mg

Zinc                    1.2 mg

Lutein           2477 mcg 

Peas as you can see are a great source of nutrients with a low fat content and low glycemic index. Try the recipe and give your health a boost.