Hello All,

Today’s topic is a simple movement that for me, is totally under-rated – WALKING!

First, enjoy this article – Walking Right ….

AND another about the Philosophy of Walking –

One more – making walking a bit more exciting, with some variety ….

I am sure you have all seen many articles about the wonderful benefits of walking. Personally, I try to walk for about 85,000 – 100,000 steps per week, an average of 12,000 – 15,000 steps per day. The “standard” amount we often see quoted is 10,000 steps a day, which is also excellent! Walking after dinner is a good way to aid digestion and improve blood sugar levels.

Get out and enjoy a nice, long leisurely walk this weekend!

GR​OK ON !

Healthy Mayonnaise! / Health = Wealth / Your Inner Athlete

Greetings Healthy, Happy Friends!

It has been a few weeks since my last healthy missive ….

First, a big thanks to Brenda Perkins for her awesome and very healthy recipe for mayonnaise! Brenda used olive oil in place of avocado oil, and in her words …. “I seriously will NEVER buy mayo again!” I will be trying this recipe myself soon, and since I have some avocado email on hand, I will use that oil – much appreciated, Brenda! 😋

Next, an excellent article/reminder from the late Steve Jobs that   “There’s no greater wealth than …. health” – (No need to donate as requested near end of this article ….)

Finally, I consider every human being to be an athlete! Check out this wonderful article, explaining how there is an athlete residing inside each of us, no matter our current shape/size/body type, etc …. I enthusiastically encourage all of you to search for and strive to be the best “athlete” that YOU can be! Each of us is on our own personal journey – find what works for you and enjoy and thrive!

GR​OK ON !

Eggs & Coffee, & 2018 Fitness Forecast

Greetings Healthy, Happy Friends!

For this week, three topics:

– EGGS, truly a superfood in many ways, and some people are still being advised by doctors to limit egg consumption. I am one of the people that respectfully, and strongly disagree ….

– COFFEE, one of the strongest antioxidants to consume; with evidence of longevity benefits –

– FITNESS, how it might evolve in 2018

Some personal thoughts:
I always try to buy pastured eggs, as I believe that they offer the highest amount of nutrients to the body. Duck eggs are especially healthy! And, pastured eggs usually have a bright or dark orange color – a good sign of nutrients!

I do enjoy coffee on a regular basis, but I am also a big fan of green tea – for all you non-coffee drinkers out there. Will sometimes add a spoon of raw, organic honey to my tea for a little sweetness. For my coffee, either black (espresso) or with whole milk (high fat cappuccinos) or coconut milk, but no sweeteners; I will sometimes add cinnamon and/or unsweetened cocoa powder when brewing – usually in a french press.

Regarding past/future or continuing fitness-health trends, I feel that in today’s society of constant digital screen time (morning through evening), our circadian systems have been severely disrupted. Whatever happened to waking up in the morning at daylight without an alarm clock, and going to bed soon after the sun goes down in the evening?! If any of you are currently practicing either of these habits – GOOD FOR YOU!! This is something I continue to struggle with at times, and in my advancing years, I am especially aware of decreased energy levels on days following lesser or poor quality sleep. In my view, and from what I am hearing from some of you at times – sleep is something we must keep in our focus and priorities throughout our lives.

GR​OK ON !