Weight Loss in the Winter

It's super cold out right now and the thought of going on a calorie reduction diet right now makes me cold all over!
Instead make soups and stews that are hearty and warm just omit the meat and added fat.
Don't cut back too much on calories just eliminate the junk, meat and fat and you won't feel deprived.

Chili

In a crock pot or pressure cooker:

1 large can of diced tomatoes plus 1 can full of water

1 small can of tomato paste

2 cans of low salt black or pinto beans with the liquid

1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels

1 chopped onion

3 chopped garlic cloves

2 tablespoons of maple syrup

1 or more chopped hot peppers

1 seeded chopped sweet peeper

1 tablespoon of cumin

1 tablespoon of chili powder

1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (optional)

Cook on low all day or over night or according to the manufactures’ directions. Serve in a bowl over baby spinach leaves.

Enjoy!

Fake McDonalds Twitter

Fake McDonald's Twitter Account Died Too Soon

Posted by Adriana Velez 

on October 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

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Fries not actually laced with acidFor just a few short hours yesterday, a certain Twitterstream sent out a few 140-character bursts of audacious sass that caused a ripple of squeals among the handful of people who saw them. It was like a naughty streaker flashing across a football field before being tackled by the authorities and carted off in handcuffs.

The culprit used a look-alike handle:@McDonaIdsUSA -- using a capital "i" instead of a lower-case L (in other words, @mcdonaidsusa). And they used McDonald's real logo, which is probably why Twitter suspended the account this morning. Dang, that was fast! Check out what the fake McTweeter posted that caused Twitter to sack it so quickly.

This #Halloween, let McDonald's LSD-25-soaked Faux Fries® teach your children the true meaning of fear. Get in the spirit. I'm Lovin' It™

Ouch! And also, LSD-soaked French fries? I wish! I mean -- that is so wrong. But wait, there was more:

McDonald's is proud to announce the winner of our in-store drawing for 6-MONTHS of FREE CHEMOTHERAPY: Congratulations @robdelaney!

@georgelazenby Our products are known to increase the chances of cancer - especially in the thyroid and mammary glands of young women. #PSA

Try The New Turkey & Dressing McFlurry® Treat the kids to the creamy goodness of our genetically modified 7 foot turkeys. I'm Lovin' It.™

McDonald's now offering outpatient tumor ablation and in-house... [rest of post lost]

The fake Twitter account went live Wednesday afternoon or evening, and by Thursday morning, the account was suspended, leaving behind almost no traces. Ah, but this is the Internet age, where nothing ever truly disappears! I captured some of the tweets via Facebook and the others via Tweeteorites.

So, is this the work of an ordinary prankster or an activist trying to warn the public of thedangers of McDonald's food? Either way, I'm sad to see it go. I doubt it posed a real threat to the corporate behemoth, which has countless loyal fans. And we all know McDonald's isn't exactly a purveyor of the healthiest food. Also, no one was fooled into thinking it was the real McDonald's Twitter account, especially without that little "verified user" icon. If anything, it just made the haters laugh for a few minutes. Is that really so terrible?

Most likely, the real McDonald's had nothing to do with Twitter's decision to pull the account. The Twitter rules are pretty clear about impersonating others and the unauthorized use of trademarks. No surprise to see Twitter "disappeared" the fakers. But get ready to see more of the same. We're living in a time when people are frustrated with corporations and are finding clever ways to voice their dissent. This could be just the beginning.

Is the fake McDonald's tweeter just harmless fun or totally out of bounds?

Dopamine; Why We Are Fat

Nature designed fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, vegetables, and seeds for us to eat.  “We have a natural relationship with the pleasure centers of the mind when we consume these foods.” But the popular processed foods are what bang the pleasure centers of the brain, tricking us into thinking that all our survival problems are “being solved.” Caloric density makes our bodies think that we have hit the jackpot. Dopamine. Dopamine. Dopamine. The S.A.D. does nothing but give us that happiness high. What is chocolate? Calorically dense fat and sugar. Fat is “4,000 calories a pound” and sugar is “1,800 calories a pound.” Burgers? Fat and salt. Cheese, which is designed for a baby cow, is fat and salt. French fries are fat and salt. Mother Nature wants us to seek out calorically dense foods, but the kind that are found in nature, not created in a lab by food scientists and manufacturers trying to trip those Motivational Triad wires. Keeping us addicted is a very profitable business, not just for the food industry, but for the medical industry—sickness is a multi-billion-dollar business. There’s no money to be made off of healthy people.

We are designed to consume natural, calorically dense foods, with fiber, in lower concentrations. The processed stuff rings the dopamine circuits of the mind too hard and makes them scream that you are doing the right thing—all your “getting enough” survival problems are being solved. This couldn’t be more wrong.

Lets Go Skiing!

I maybe a little early to strap on the boards but it's not to early to dream!
Next week the ski sales start at the dome in Rochester and the tent sales in Ellicottville.

Looking for other like minded skiers?
Check out WNY Ski Club!
Click here for the meet up website.




See you on the snow!

What's Wrong With Milk?

http://www.dairydocumentary.com/watch/

Stop eating Dairy!

Success Stories Blog

Have you made some improvements in your health of lifestyle here's the place to write about it!
Or maybe you are thinking about making some healthier life choices, this the place to get some advice and motivation.
http://wholeplantpower.blogspot.com/

The Big Picture

    I like the term mindful eating, it's a pretty simple idea, but it takes practice to apply.

Pay attention to what your eating and how much. Ask is this food I am eating good for my body? Is the way it's produced good for the environment.  Am I eating it just because I think it tastes good or because it is nourishing too.
    I was out hiking with my dog this morning and I was thinking about foods I used to love that I know are not good for me.  I imagined taking a great big handful of cold M&M's and popping them into my mouth, yum.  Then I suddenly remembered what I felt like a few minutes after I ate them. Fat, bloated, disgusted with myself and my teeth felt like they had sweaters on them.
    When you are constantly eating for instant gratification do you ever think about the big picture.  If you are not healthy now can you imagine what you are going to be like in 20 or 30 years from now? Do you want to be healthy and active in your senior years or do you want to have chronic pain, immobility and disease?
    What about your kids? What are you teaching them? Are you going to be a long term burden on them for health care? Or are you going to be healthy and vibrant and be the fun grandma/pa?
    Think before you eat.  Be proud of eating healthy, you never know how you will effect someone in a positive way.

  

I am Not a Vegan

I am 100% Plant Powered!
There is a difference between vegan and whole plant based lifestyles.
A vegan does not eat any animal products: no meat, no dairy.
A true vegan doesn't wear any animal products either.

There are such things as junk food vegans and vegetarians. These are people who want to think that they are healthy but eat high fat and high sugar intake. Coca Cola and potato chips are vegan.
A whole plant based lifestyle is the true health nut.  This is usually the person that realizes their true health potential in nutrient dense foods.  We eat vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
We don't eat animal products, processed food, chemically altered or chemical added food like substances.  We eat low sugar and extremely low fat intake.  We consume more food and less calories then vegan and vegetarians.
Whole plant based nutrition is what reverses disease and permanently keeps the weight off.  The down side (if this is one) is having to re-learn how to cook!  It is simpler to cook plant based and clean up is a breeze!
Become 100% Plant Powered!
www.nundanutrition.com

Watch Out for Comfort Foods

    I love Fall, it's my favorite season. I wish ski season was in the Fall.
The air is cool and the colours are remarkable.  I love getting out my Fall clothes and enjoying my new Fall boots! I'm so fashionable! Search Amazon.com for tall boots women

    The one problem with Fall is that with the colder weather our appetite increases to fatten ourselves up for winter. Out comes the comfort foods! If you are 100% Plant Powered gaining weight isn't an issue for you anymore. But if you are not, watch out!  As the daylight hours get shorter and the air gets colder we tend to not exercise as much.  Now is the time to get on the treadmill, join a gym or get the dvd's churning.
As far as food goes there's a lot more stewin' & bakin' goin' on!  If you don't want to gain weight stay away from the unhealthy baked goods and stay away the excess comfort food fat. Stay away from all fat except from nuts and seeds, remember the fat you eat is the fat you wear.  Stick to veggies fresh and frozen, same with fruit, beans, lentils and grains!  If you do this you can eat a lot, feel great, lose weight and be the envy of all your friends!
www.nundanutrition.com

Rtowne Fitness and Wellness Club Review

I am currently working with the owner of Rtowne helping to develop their nutritional education classes.  I am very excited about this!  Rtown is located in Lakeville on the North end of Coneseus lake.  It's a beautiful facility that is fully staffed, has all new equipment, a large room for exercise classes and is very clean. I great place to workout and get healthy!
www.rtownefitness.com

Gluten Free Vegan Brownie Recipe

I have been working on these trying to perfect them.  I will update this with any improvements and I am always open to your suggestions! If you are trying to lose weight and you don't exercise at least an hour a day I don't recommend these.
In a food processor:
1 can of drained and rinsed low salt black beans
1/2 cup of maple syrup
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 small ripe avocado or 1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. aluminum free baking powder
Blend until smooth. Be patient.
Add water 1 Tbsp. at a time if the mixture becomes to thick.
Stir in nuts if you like them
Bake 350 for 30 minutes.
Let cool and if you can wait put them in the fridge overnight. They are fudgier the next day.

Is This Your Kid?