I was on my way to the gym today but decided to turn back to send you these quotes.
Exercise your body and your mind will follow! anonymously me.
Ask your doctor if Getting Off your ass is Right for You!
The following quotes I couldn’t resist:
I run like a girl , so try to keep up!
“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.”
― Ellen DeGeneres
Exercise… the poor person’s plastic surgery.
Running is a mental sport and we are all insane.
I Exercise – run my mouth, push my luck, & jump to conclusions.
If it were easy then everyone will look like this.
I’m in no shape to exercise.
God must love calories, because he made so many.
Does this shirt makes me look thin?
I keep Trying to lose weight , but it keeps finding me.
I DONUT workout to look this good.
Now get out the DOOR and hit the gym, yoga studio, pool or pavement! BUT before that click on link below to LISTEN to my favorite feel good Sunday Morning song from Maroon 5 (after a brief few seconds of nonsense) to start your day.
Making a flavourful Risotto is a nice addition to any meal or even as a main course. The only problem is making sure the Arborio rice (in between a rice & tiny pasta) is neither too chewy or too soft at the finish.
Even though I’m not Italian (although I have family members and friends who are) I can tell you how to make a really good one.
Here’s what you need to serve 6 as an Appetizer or 4 as a Main:
RECIPE
Arborio Rice – 1 cup
Dried shitake or porcini mushrooms (1/2 oz, about 1 cup), rinsed then soaked in boiling water for about 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms, squeezing excess water but reserve some liquid for pot. Coarsely chop mushrooms and set aside.
1 onion, thinly sliced.
3 cups of chicken stock. You can keep it warm over another stovetop element until ready to add, little by little.
2 Tbsp. butter
2 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup of dry white wine
½ lb. fresh wild mushrooms (chanterelles, morels, shitake, porcini or combo of all) washed and sliced.
4 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped (optional)
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt & ground black pepper, to taste
2 oz. fresh truffles or white truffle oil for finish
Chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives for over top
Melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, onion and sage. Cook until onions and shallots are transparent, about 5 minutes. Add rice, and cook stirring constantly, until lightly toasted (not burned) and well-coated with butter, about 5 minutes.
Add *wine and stir until absorbed into rice. Stir in all the mushrooms (ones that were previously dried & fresh), reserved cooking liquid (about 1/2 cup) and ½ cup of the warm chicken stock. *You can absorb yourself with some wine too while cooking – I highly recommend it.
I almost always use a cast iron frying pan
Cook over simmering heat, stirring frequently until ALMOST all liquid has evaporated. Remember not to let it dry out completely. Continue adding stock, about ¾ (175 ml) of a cup at a time, stirring frequently, until rice is tender but firm to the bite and mixture is creamy but not soupy, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in ½ Tbsp. of butter and the parmesan cheese. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley or chives for presentation. Then shave fresh truffles onto risotto upon serving. I used white truffle oil instead & it was amazing. Buon Appetito as they say in Italy.
Being healthy…is about more than simply exercising and being mindful of what one eats and drinks. It’s also about the daily choices that affect our environment, which can equally influence our bodies. Being Green…is about the choices we make that will help to keep the air and water clean, and our forests green. This includes choosing recycled and recyclable materials, renewable and sustainably produced materials, local products whenever possible, and minimizing waste throughout each project. Furthermore…
Gain strength & stamina with this powerful “Maca”
Anyone visiting the Vancouver Health Show this past weekend got a glimpse into some of the latest and greatest health products available from the many participating vendors.
My favourite booth (although I am a tiny bit biased) was the one from Preferred Nutrition featuring an amazing selection of “ultimate” products formulated by none other than my own brother Brad King. So even if I am a teensy weensy bit biased I can attest to using and loving many of the products. They are simply put “The Best of the Best” with the new highest quality “High-Alpha Whey Protein” unlike any other protein formula available today.
THIS is the WHEY to go!
Have you ever heard of or tried Maca? More on Maca on an upcoming B Well health post because this deserves a post of its own and everyone needs to know about this amazing Peruvian Superfood.
Then there’s the ISO Energy Whey Protein which helps to regulate metabolism and hydrate the body at the cellular level among many other advantages.
The ULTIMATE MALE SOLUTIONS
Finally let’s look at “The Ultimate Male Solutions” product line helpful for Male Energy, Libido and even Prostate. Now who doesn’t want their man to restore a healthy testosterone status while helping to enhance libido in a natural and highly effective manner??
Brad King in the Preferred Nutrition Booth
ULTIMATEly you can find out more information on these amazing products and more by visiting their website at: www.AwakenYourBody.com
Material taken from greenerprint.ca in Health Show Brochure.
A most excellent key-note speaker but I’m NOT the only one saying that.
After all that I forgot to drop in at the “Yoga Show” which was on right next door in the very same building of the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre – next time.
“Half the cookbooks tell you how to cook the food and the other half tell you how to avoid eating it.” ~ Andy Rooney
“When the waitress asked if I wanted my pizza cut into four or eight slices, I said, Four. I don’t think I can eat eight.” — Yogi Berra
“A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money. Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something Brussels sprouts never do.”
— P. J. O’Rourke”
“The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later, you’re hungry again. “
— George Miller
“I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is two weeks.” ~ Totie Fields
“ If people say if you eat dessert before dinner it will ruin your appetite — won’t eating dinner before dessert ruin your appetite for dessert?” ~ Author Unknown
“I really don’t think I need buns of steel. I’d be happy with buns of cinnamon.” ~ Ellen DeGeneres
“ There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.” – Unknown
“This recipe is certainly silly. It says to separate two eggs, but it doesn’t say how far to separate them.” ~ Gracie Allen
My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” ~ Buddy Hackett “
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.” ~ Garfield/Jim Davis
Surveys repeatedly show that 80 to 90 percent of Canadians and Americans want labelling to tell them when food has been genetically engineered. Yet huge corporations don’t want us to know what’s in our food, and governments are listening to them instead of consumers.
But in November 2012, Californians will vote on Proposition 37, which would require clear labelling of foods produced through genetic engineering. Why is this relevant to us in BC? A victory in California could be the catalyst that finally brings GE food labelling to other states and because of our history of harmonizing food laws with the US, to Canada.
The corporations who profit from GE foods are spending huge amounts of money on ad campaigns designed to scare Californians into voting NO to proposition 37. Of course Monsanto’s on that list, but so are many big grocery brands that might be on your pantry shelves. We were saddened and perplexed to see Ocean Spray among them; why would a farmer-owned co-operative fight so hard to keep consumers from knowing what’s in their food?
On a more positive note, we’re proud of Richmond based Nature’s Path, a heroic local company that has given funds to support the YES campaign. Thank you, Nature’s Path – and all the other companies and individuals who are standing up for the rights of consumers. After all, when the citizens of countries as diverse as China, UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Latvia, and many others (40+ in total) already have laws requiring the labelling of GE foods, isn’t it perfectly reasonable for us to expect the same?
Don’t miss listening to “Transforming Health” with host Brad King for the most up-to-the-minute interviews with leading health professionals – Live every Wednesday @ 12PM-PST/3PM-EST on VoiceAmerica.com – #1 internet radio station in North America. Listen to it live or listen to previous episodes at: http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1686/transforming-health
*The Vancouver Health Show takes place this weekend at the Trade and Convention Centre. Brad King will be one of the keynote speakers on Saturday, November 10th.
The Look no Further for a Chocolate-Chip Cookie recipe (if I may say so):
I love a good cookie with a glass of almond milk
If you love chocolate chip cookies as much as I do then I think you’ll find these ones quite delicious.
There are a few little tricks that help to make them turn out better but most recipes don’t mention them.
*TIPS: For instance, 1) using cold butter instead of at room temperature, 2) Refrigerating the dough for half an hour before baking and 3) putting them on a lower heat for longer than the recipe calls for.
Recipe:
2 1/4 cups (550 ml) all-purpose flour (I use whole wheat all-purpose) 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda, 1/2 tsp (2ml) salt 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, at room temperature (*see notes above). You can still use room temperature is that’s what most recipes call for but Mrs. Field’s knows better. 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) lightly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp. (7 ml) pure vanilla extract 2 cups (500 ml) dark chocolate chips or coarsely chopped dark-chocolate chunks.
Note: I made this recipe before using the coarsely chopped dark chocolate and it was delicious but this time I used a mix of equal amounts of bitter-sweet, milk, semi-sweet and white Ghiradelli chocolate chips. The taste sensation of all the different kinds was SWEET! I recommend using the mix.
Pre-heat oven to 350 (180c) or 300 if you follow suggestions above. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil. In a medium bowl, use a fork to stir flour with baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer, beat butter with sugar until creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture, until just combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Scoop about 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of dough and place on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing at least 2 in (5 cm) apart. Don’t press down; they will spread as they bake.
Bake in centre of oven until cookies are golden around the edges, from 8 to 10 minutes at 350 and at least 15 if oven is at 300. Also depends on what size cookie you want – just check on them. Remove from sheet to a heatproof surface and leave for 2 min. Then remove the cookies to a rack to cool completely. Cool baking sheet or use another one and repeat with remaining dough.
If making ahead, form dough into a thick disc and wrap well. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to a month. Cookies will keep in a covered container at room temperature for a few days – but I doubt they’ll last that long.
You can make up to 5 dozen if forming them into regular size Tbsps but I prefer the size shown so always put double the amount of dough called for on the sheet. Less is MORE!
Nutrients per cookie (more or less): 1g protein, 5g fat, 12g carbs, 1g fibre, 8mg calcium, 92 calories.
“One Love” for food and beverage at 651 E. 15th Ave @ Fraser St.
at E 15th Ave. and Fraser.
This old but “up and coming” area of East Vancouver is quickly becoming the new “hot spot” with an eclectic array of funky places to check out.
Even though establishments like the “Lion’s Den” cafe and “ClayZone Ceramics/Sculpting Gallery” (previously Heaventree Art Gallery – but with same owner) have been there for many years.
Inside the ClayZone at 661 E. 15th @ Fraser
These two places have had a cult like following from the beginning but with the addition of the newly popular French Bistro “Les FauxBourgeois” it has gained a fresh clientele.
Owners Ken & Junko
“Lion’s Den” has quite the fusion menu with it’s mix of Caribbean and Japanese cuisine or Japaribbean. Most of the time Ken, the friendly Jamaican owner will greet you with a wise crack as his Japanese wife Junko works her magic in the kitchen. Right now every second Saturday chef “Big Al” originally from New Orleans is in the house to cook up Southern Fried Chicken, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Catfish and Cornbread as only he can. There is of course the story of how they got the name “The Lion’s Den” but you’re better off going in person to find out as told my Ken himself. Live jazz on Fridays.
I love the colors in these clay designs.
On the block you will also encounter design geeks and coffee connoisseurs alike at “Matchstick Coffee Roasters”, a tasty “Gluten-Free Epicurean”, “Che BabaCantina and Yoga Studio”, “Spool of Thread” where you can buy fabric and be taught how to make something out of it.
Nothing happens unless first we dream.~ Carl Sandburg
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. ~ Edgar Allen Poe
Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony. ~ Gandhi
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. ~ Sophia Loren
There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supercedes all other courts. ~ Gandhi
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. ~ Chinese Proverb
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others. ~ Audrey Hepburn
“Where should one use perfume?” a young woman asked. “Wherever one wants to be kissed,” I said. ~ Coco Chanel
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched… but are felt in the heart. ~ Hellen Keller
Willpower isn’t just some storybook concept. It’s a measurable form of mental energy that runs out as you use it, much like gas in your car. That’s why your resolve to hit the gym weakens after you’ve slogged through a soul-sapping day at work.
Roy Baumeister, a psychologist at Florida State University calls this “ego depletion”, and he proved its existence by sitting students next to a plate of fresh-baked chocolate-chip cookies. Some were allowed to snack away, others to abstain. Afterward, both groups were asked to complete difficult puzzles. The students who’d been forced to resist the cookies had so depleted their reserves of self-control that when faced with this new task, they quickly threw in the towel. The cookie eaters, on the other hand, had conserved their willpower and worked on the puzzles longer. That’s good to hear as I just ate 6 cookies.
Further studies have suggested that willpower is fueled by glucose –which helps explain why our determination crumbles when we try to lose weight. When we don’t eat, our glucose drops, and our willpower along with it. “We call it the dieter’s catch-22: In order to not eat, you need willpower, But in order to have willpower you need to eat,” says John Tierney, coauther with Baumeister of Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.
We can wield what scientists know about willpower to our advantage. Since it’s a finite resource, don’t spread yourself thin. Make one resolution rather than many. One tactic is to outsource self-control. Get a gym buddy. Use Mint.com to regulate your spending, or RescueTime.com to avoid distracting websites. People with the best self-control aren’t the ones who use it all day long. They’re people who structure their lives so they conserve it. That way, you’ll be able to stockpile vast reserves for when you really need it, like hauling your lazy ass to the gym. Judy Dutton for Wired Magazine.
Don’t miss listening to “Transforming Health” with host Brad King for the most up-to-the-minute interviews with leading health experts – Live every Wednesday @ 12PM-PST/3PM-EST on VoiceAmerica.com – #1 internet radio station in North America.
Exercise your body and your mind will follow! anonymously me.
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