Beyond Organic By Jo Robinson

Organically certified meat, poultry, and dairy products are now available at your local supermarket. When you see the green USDA organic label, you know the food is going to be free of pesticide residues, synthetic hormones, antibiotics, and genetically-modified grain. Compared with ordinary meat, this is a step in the right direction. But the USDA [...]

Hanging With Mr. Barga!

On Monday I had the great privilege of sharing some information about fitness and nutrition with some summer camp kids. These students were great and had lots of great questions. We went over the best types of exercise and discussed the pro’s and cons of all exercise styles. Teaching them about Isometrics and Resistance training [...]

Burst Training

I have been asked about burst training more than once this last week. I assume that it is gaining in popularity, but given the fact that I don’t follow trends I am not surprised that I haven’t heard about it. After doing some research I learned all I need to know on the matter. I [...]

To Eat Organic or Not Eat Organic?

The Great Organic Debate To eat organic or not to eat organic? That’s the question. So let’s take a closer look. First off, organic food is produced by farmers who use renewable resources and conserve soil and water to sustain a quality environment for future generations. Even though it’s future-minded, going organic serves us in [...]

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iCiderVinegar?

30 Jul 2010

You heard right. An apple a day—in the form of apple cider vinegar, that is—may really help keep the doctor away. But what is this apple creation called apple cider vinegar or ACV? Simply put, ACV is made up of pulverized apples allowed to ferment, producing a tangy, healthy apple cider vinegar. ACV’s main ingredient [...]

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Beyond Organic By Jo Robinson

29 Jul 2010

Organically certified meat, poultry, and dairy products are now available at your local supermarket. When you see the green USDA organic label, you know the food is going to be free of pesticide residues, synthetic hormones, antibiotics, and genetically-modified grain. Compared with ordinary meat, this is a step in the right direction. But the USDA [...]

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Navigating the Gluten-Free Landscape

28 Jul 2010

From GOL: Gluten in and of itself is not inherently bad, but it can turn ugly when gluten proteins and gluten-derived peptides encounter the immune system. For some, gluten intake—even in minute amounts or hidden food places—can lead to an immune response that attacks the gut and more. In short, for those people, the body [...]

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Omega-3s reduce risk of breast cancer

27 Jul 2010

Omega-3 deficiency is a common underlying factor for cancer, and this latest study found that by simply supplementing your diet with animal-based omega-3 fats you may reduce your breast cancer risk by 32 percent. Considering that breast cancer is now one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world, simple interventions like this one [...]

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Fitness Challenge #3

26 Jul 2010

If you have been following along with our fitness challenges you find this one somewhat familiar but a little extra challenging. I have added something to keep it interesting, as per some requests. Given that there are some “weighted exercises” you will need to have some things. 10lbs free weights. 5lbs free weights and of [...]

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Got Gluten?

22 Jul 2010

If eating conventional pasta, bread, crackers or other standard grain products create less-than-optimal gut responses, then you may be quick to suspect wheat as the culprit. The truth is, however, that it may be gluten—the protein found in wheat, rye, barley and possibly oats. For that reason and others, gluten is quickly becoming a sensitive [...]

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Vitamin Water Is Not Healthy!

20 Jul 2010

Seeing people drinking Vitamin Water or other drinks that resemble it, makes me crazy. I recognized a while back after reading some of the ingredients that this is not good for you. The reaction I get from people is one of shock, as they didn’t even know there was sugars in it. If it was [...]

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Pan-Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon over Wilted Spinach

15 Jul 2010

Ingredients 4 6-ounce portions wild-caught salmon fillets salt and pepper 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup balsamic vinegar ½ orange, juiced 2 Tablespoons raw honey 1 lemon, juiced 1 pound of spinach 4 garlic cloves, chopped Directions Heat a heavy-bottom sauté pan over medium heat. Lightly brush salmon [...]

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Hanging With Mr. Barga!

14 Jul 2010

On Monday I had the great privilege of sharing some information about fitness and nutrition with some summer camp kids. These students were great and had lots of great questions. We went over the best types of exercise and discussed the pro’s and cons of all exercise styles. Teaching them about Isometrics and Resistance training [...]

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THIS Asthma Solution Costs No Money

13 Jul 2010

I love this article from Dr. Mercola it shines some real light on asthma. Take a look and pace yourself it’s a long one. Asthmatic children with low blood vitamin D levels may have a greater risk of suffering severe asthma attacks. A study followed more than 1,000 children with asthma for four years, and [...]

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Pan-Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon over Wilted Spinach

Ingredients 4 6-ounce portions wild-caught salmon fillets salt and pepper 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup balsamic vinegar ½ orange, juiced 2 Tablespoons raw honey 1 lemon, juiced 1 pound of spinach 4 garlic cloves, chopped Directions Heat a heavy-bottom sauté pan over medium heat. Lightly brush salmon [...]

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Avocado & Broccoli Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 pound of fresh broccoli 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano 1 Tablespoon of brown mustard Directions: Wash the broccoli and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces. Peel and pit the avocados and cut them into small cubed pieces. Place [...]

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Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad

Serves 5 Ingredients: 5 cups organic baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 2 large red bell peppers, diced 2 cups celery, diced ½ cup red onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 Tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled ¼ cup slivered almonds sea salt and fresh-ground [...]

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