Is Alternate Fasting the Answer?

Like a lot of us Michael Mosley of the BBC has decided it's time to change his life and he has found some ways of doing that....that just might surprise you. He wants to make changes that will allow him to live longer, stay younger and lose weight in the process. Of course he wants it all, he wants to make as few changes to his life as possible along the way. In this episode of the BBC' "Horizon" series Mosley discovers the powerful new science behind the ancient idea of fasting, and he thinks he's found a way of doing it that still allows him to enjoy his food. Michael tests out the science of fasting on himself....with life changing results.





Check out Mosleys book...."The FastDiet" Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Live Longer with the Simple Secret of Intermittent Fasting today on Amazon.com

You Knew it Would Happen....McDonalds to Open All Vegetarian Location in India

It was only a matter of time.....

A Big Mac may be the international sign for McDonald’s, but not in India. The fast food giant will open its very first all vegetarian location in the South-Asian country next year, as part of a move to break through to a market that is 20 to 42% meat free. With McAloo Tikki potato burgers leading the pack, McDonald’s is in for a real transition as it tries to appeal to both a Hindu population, which considers cows sacred, and the Muslim community that doesn’t eat pork. The first location, in true McDonald’s fashion, will be next door to a bustling tourist site, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, northern India.

McDonald’s has had no issue with adapting its menu for certain diners before. French locations offer McBaguettes and croissants, and customers in China can enjoy cups of fresh corn or red bean sundaes. While it is the largest food chain in the world, McDonald’s has a tiny presence in the enormous country of India, with only 271 restaurants. Many of these existing locations already have menus that feature vegetarian fare. The McAloo Tikki burger is made with a spicy fried potato patty, while the Maharaja Mac substitutes the famous beef burger with chicken.

The company also plans to open a vegetarian location near the Vaishno Devi cave shrine in Kashmir, a Hindu pilgrimage site that attracts thousands of visitors a year. Let’s hope they come hungry.

Posted courtesy of Inhabitat

Is this the winner....Power Veggies!

“In a world dominated by genetically modified foods, a group of mad scientists at the Mutanto Corporation scramble to capture and defeat the last remnants of the organic rebellion.
A rogue band of Tucsonan rebels based at the Food Conspiracy Co-op prepare to battle the evil empire.”

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NRDC's 2012 Growing Green Award Winners' Film

The food we eat every day is intimately connected to our health and the health of the environment. NRDC's fourth annual Growing Green Awards celebrates the farmers, business owners, and bold thinkers who are making America's food system healthier and more sustainable.

Don't argue with me, argue with Scott

In his memoir Eat And Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness, which goes on sale June 5, Jurek opens up about his life and career -- as an elite ultrarunner and a vegan -- and inspires athletes at every level.

By Scott Jurek

One of the biggest questions I get as a runner is "what can I do to be a more efficient runner?" Whether you are getting ready for your annual Memorial Day Fun Run or make a living running Ultramarathons, what you put in your body is the most important aspect to your training regimen.

Here are 5 Diet Tips To Optimize Your Running.

1. Lentils and beans. Packed with protein and carbs, they
are a staple in almost every culture around the globe. Try making a Lentil-Mushroom Burger. An alternative is a dense Pea Protein Powder.

2. Grains. While some give grains a bad rap, whole grains have been consumed for thousands of years and were used as a calorie source that traveled well for nomadic tribes and warriors going into battle. Quinoa was a staple of the Incas and is technically a seed, not a grain, and has all essential amino acids. Brown rice is another option.

3. Tempeh. This super dense veggie protein has one gram of fat to three grams of protein. It's my go-to when I feel I need a protein punch.

4. Kale/Lacinato. Kale is touted as one of the best vegetables, and we all have been told to get more greens in our diet. Steam, sauté or chop it raw into salads. You can even throw it into your smoothie.

5. Flax oil blend/Udo's Oil. Essential fatty acids are critical for all functions in the body and most of us don't get enough nor know how to get them in our diet. I used to grind flax seeds and hemp seeds and always guessed if I was getting enough. Now using an Omega 3-6-9 oil blend like Udo's Oil 3-6-9 has taken the guesswork out of my diet. I add it to my smoothies, cereal and salads.

-- Order Eat And Run today!






Want to make your own  Lentil-Mushroom Burger......


1. In a medium-size pot, bring 2 1/4 cups of water to a boil, then add 1 cup dried green lentils, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 c up chopped onions. Simmer for 35 to 40 minutes.
2. Combine 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, 2 cups bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds in a small bowl and set aside.
3. In a separate pan greased with olive oil, sauté 1 cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 cups finely chopped mushrooms, and 1 1/2 cups finely chopped kale or other winter greens for 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Remove lentils from heat, add 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and mash ingredients together.
5. In a large bowl, combine lentils, sautéed vegetables, and bread-crumb mixture. Cool in a refrigerator.
6. Using your hands, form patties and fry or grill until lightly browned and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes each side. Serve on a toasted bun or on their own.
Makes 12 four-inch burgers.

Bananas....Green or Ripe for you?

According to Japanese Scientific Research, full ripe banana with dark patches on yellow skin produces a substance called TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells.

The more darker patches it has the higher will be its immunity enhancement quality; Hence, the riper the banana the better the anti cancer quality. Yellow skin banana with dark spots on it is 8x more effective in enhancing the property of white blood cells than green skin version.

Guess over ripe bananas aren't just for banana bread anymore!

Does The Dali Lama Eat Pizza?

The Dali Lama walks into a pizza shop......

7 Foods So Unsafe Even Farmers Won't Eat Them

Smoking was proven to be cancer causing, tanning beds were shown to be on par with arsenic, but what about canned tomatoes, corn fed beef, conventionally grown potatoes? What would it take to convince you to clean out your pantry and change your eating habits? Scientists, doctors, even simple farmers were asked what foods they refuse to eat. The responses had nothing to do with things like donuts due to fat content, or white bread because of the concentration of empty carbs. We're talking seemingly healthy things like tomatoes, beef, popcorn, potatoes, salmon, milk, and apples. For them, it's all about how they are produced and packaged.

7 experts in fields pertaining to both food and the environment answered one simple question: "What foods do you avoid?." Their answers, published in an article entitled "7 Foods the Experts Won't Eat" on Yahoo! Shine, will make you re think food. When it comes to food and its affect on your health and the health of this planet, this is what they answered.......Read "7 Foods So Unsafe Even Farmers Won't Eat Them"

Bananas: The Ultimate Hunger Buster

Ever grab a snack but then feel hungry again 20 minutes later? Next time, reach for a banana. It’s loaded with Resistant Starch (RS), a healthy carb that fills you up and helps to boost your metabolism. Slightly underripe medium sized bananas have 12.5 grams of RS more than most other foods. Ripe bananas give you 4.7 grams of RS, still enough to keep hunger pangs away. Check out these tasty ways to work in this wonder food.

Banana "Ice Cream"
Peel, slice, and freeze 1 small banana. Place frozen banana pieces in a blender with 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk; blend until thick. Top with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.

Banana Salsa
Make a quick salsa with 2 diced peeled bananas, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 1 tablespoon minced cilantro, 1 teaspoon minced serrano or jalepeno pepper, juice of 1 lime, and brown sugar and salt to taste.

Broiled Bananas
Slice 1 peeled banana in half lengthwise. Put banana pieces, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the banana pieces with 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and broil on high until the sugar bubbles and the bananas brown (about 2–3 minutes). After broiling, sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle with 1 teaspoon rum for an extra special treat.

Coffee and Banana Smoothie
Place 1 sliced peeled banana, 1 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 cup cold black coffee, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy.

Tropical Fruit Salad
Make a fruit salad with 1 sliced peeled banana, 1 sliced peeled kiwi, and 1/2 diced peeled ripe mango. Squirt juice of 1/4 lime over the salad, and serve.

Posted courtesy of Health.Com