In no uncertain terms, the ‘food’ that is offered to athletes giving their heart and soul to an ultra race is, unfortunately the same as, if not worse, as what is offered to athletes during an ironman triathlon.. I say this from first hand experience; while I’ve only run 50 milers, my husband has run […]
Read More ›Gosh- I apologize for beating the proverbial dead horse (what an awful expression) but today I received yet another ill informed health-related newsletter, this one from IDEA Health & Fitness Association, discussing how and why only those with autoimmune disease should omit gluten. A few quotes of particular interest: “The average healthy person has no […]
Read More ›I don’t think so. But many people do. Recently, a reader responded to a post I wrote about being vegan by sending me a few links to some sites which focus on how, in their hosts opinions, there is no such thing as humane farming… Such a delicate topic to write about, and in particular […]
Read More ›Not those kind of shroooms, people! Mushrooms not only contribute taste and texture to a meal, they also offer health benefits including: • immune system support • support of the cardiovascular system • source of non heme ironWhile you can certainly find all sorts of mushroom preparation in dried form or in pills, as with […]
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