May 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM (Fit Food)
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Okay, so now that we’ve cleared the air on the negative affects of milk and the alternatives, let’s go into what protein supplements to use. Believe it or believe it, there is protein in plants!!!
Vega, Raw Protein, TEMPT, Hemp Protein, Warrior Blend, Rice Protein, and Plant Fusion are among many options.
Vega is a bit too costly, though it’s background is very raw and very clean. They also have a fun variety of flavours including my favourite, Vanilla Chai. mm mm. If money isn’t an issue, then by all means Vega it up!!!
Raw Protein is a personal favourite due to is sprout blend, digestive enzymes, probiotics, taste, and ability to mix in a shaker bottle. This is more the budget friendlyprotein, especially when you factor in that you’re also getting probiotics and enzymes which are roughly a $20 value.
Warrior Protein is a wonderful starter protein, especially for the guys out there. A very clean, lean plant protein. Quantity vs. price, you will definitely get a lot more from Warrior Protein, but it will ONLY be protein, no digestive enzymes or probiotics.
Hemp Protein contains a beautiful nutritional profile including fiber, magnesium, and potassium. This can be great for those whom are doing some hardcore training that have higher possibilities for sore muscles and fatigue. ie. martial arts, running, and weight lifting…
Rice Protein is both cost friendly and a large quantity, the only catch is that it isn’t a complete protein. What this means is that you will needs to make sure to complete the chain via your diet in order to obtain full benefits. Not difficult at all though. Just add a milk replacement in or even mix it with Hemp Protein.
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May 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM (Fit Food)
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In today’s world of supplements, protein is by far one of the most popular. It is used for anything from weight gain to weight loss. Crazy enough, they contain the same ingredient: Dairy. You’ll recognize it as Whey, Whey Isolate, and Casein. How can this one ingredient be so versatile when it’s true intentions were to put 80 pounds on a calf within it’s first year of life?
Milk is commonly consumed with the assumption that it is a great source of calcium and builds strong bones. This is wrong.
Why do we drink milk?
Healthy body and strong bones.
Known for calcium and protein.
Key Components –one cow can provide enough milk for a single family for a month.
How milk is unhealthy.
Wasn’t intended for humans.
Contains casein that breaks down to caso-morphine
Causes food cravings and morphine-like addictions
Linked to health conditions such as respiratory ailments, ear infections, skin disorders, digestion issues, osteoporosis.
Other options: Almond milk, hemp milk, and coconut milk. Easy to produce in larger quantities and have safer forms of protein and high contents of calcium.
Hemp milk contains not only more calcium than cow milk, it also contains essential fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, as well as other nutrients that can improve the bodies circulation and brain function. Hemp milk is made from the hemp plant seed, which is a crop that can be grown in vast fields making quantity no issue.
Almond milk contains just as much calcium as cow milk as well as being nutrient rich. These nutrients include vitamin D, which is great for bone health and vitamin A, which acts aids in immunity and health.
Coconut milk, slightly less calcium rich as cow milk, but makes up for it with longer storage life as well being fortified with benefits: healthy skin and hair, immune health, antibacterial properties, and healthy fats in which can be linked to lowering risk of heart disease as well as aid in weight loss.
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February 10, 2013 at 3:16 AM (Uncategorized)
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Full belly, happy surroundings, happy me.
I believe this can be achieved by Strength, Contentment, & Health.
Strength: Basis of contentment
- accepting of everything
- understanding of everything
- the ability to adapt
- looking on the bright side (even when it’s tough)
Contentment: Simple life.
“The easier…the easier!!! It’s that easy!!!”
- Need less: When you demand less, less is demanded of you
- Upgrade when necessary: Create less waste, reuse more often.
Health: Key ingredient to contentment.
- Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy you: Simple
- Nutritionally supply what is necessary, feel complete. No need to exceed.
- BE ACTIVE!!!
- Do more physically: Balance nutritional health with physical health.
- Do more mentally: Push through defeat, exhaustion, and tough times.
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December 12, 2012 at 3:11 PM (The Yogi-Flex)
Tags: beginning, cross train, crossfit, Fitness, goals, healing, health, healthy-living, martial arts, mental-health, psychology, stretching, vegan, vegetarian, warm up, yoga
Not often do people take into consideration the importance of stretching.
Before
&
after working out.
Explained: Muscles need to be well circulated. The majority of our days are spent in the same posture creating a tight life for muscles. This causes pain even for those who don’t work out regularly. Stretching creates blood circulation that promotes the amount of nutrients and oxygen delivered to the muscles. This helps to avoid tension and stress, reduce possible injury, and increasing not only your range of motion, but energy as well! And let’s be honest, who isn’t looking for more energy these days?
Still, how does stretching have anything to do with my workout at the gym?
Haven’t you ever started something and thought “Oh, well I need a few warm up attempts” or “Once I get into the groove I’ll perform better” Well, that warm up or groove needed is stretching. Your muscles need loosened up and that blood flow needs to be present in order to effectively reach goals.
How to do it right:
Take time to focus on stretching like you would take time to do anything with a positive effect. Remember that if you half ass your stretch, it will half ass you. So spend a nice 20 counts with each movement, move calmly, and key in on what muscle groups you will be using.
After my workout though?
That’s right! As effective as the pre-workout, stretching ensures itself in the post-workout. It is said that during a workout lactic acid builds up in the muscles which can aid in delayed onset muscle soreness(DOMS). Lactic acid is created when the body breaks down carbohydrates for energy. Stretching would merely use this left over lactic acid as a fuel to aid in recovery. Not to mention, stretching just feels nice after strenuous workouts and helps relax the mind.
SO:
Stretching can be done by anyone, takes little time, yet makes a huge impact.
GET ON IT!
-Jepha
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December 12, 2012 at 6:09 AM (Free Mind)
Tags: awakening, beginning, Fitness, goals, health, healthy-living, martial arts, mental-health, motivation, thoughts, vegan, vegetarian, yoga
This moment is when the blogging began.
I am a mind interested in obtaining beneficial information on developing a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition.
My goal here is to map out a path into the healthy realm: where worries dissolve and goals are achieved.
Studies may prove or disprove what is said in my posts. Either way, these are just my personal thoughts, biases, and opinions.
Hope to join with you in the awakening to life.
-Jepha
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