How to Lose 25-100 Pounds Fast & Forever

Truth is, doing anything fast can be problematic. Slow and steady wins the race.  Better to do it slowly and keep the weight off, and feel great the whole time.

Make it a priority to live more healthfully, be happier and be productive in 2014.… Read the rest

Sickness Duration As A Clue To Your Health & Longevity

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How often do you get sick?

When you do get sick, how long does it take to get well? Would you like more health?

Before I began eating brown rice every day, eating mostly organic, and limiting animal foods, I would get “The Flu” every year once or twice, and literally be down for one to three weeks.… Read the rest

Avoid Colds & Flu This Winter With Veg etc.

People in the USA don’t understand what colds and flu are, and how to prevent them. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry, so big pharma, hospitals, doctors and the government are not going to tell you. I will.

Here’s the deal:

Colds and flu are yin conditions.… Read the rest

What I Ate Today

Today my wife and I cooked all three meals. We like to do this on the weekends when we can, to strengthen our health, and save money.

Breakfast:

  • Brown Rice W/ Wheat Berries
  • Sautéed Collards & Cauliflower
  • Pickle

Lunch:

  • Salmon Salad In Whole Wheat Pita
  • Kinpira (long sautéed burdock, carrots, lotus root)
  • Potato Chips

Snacks:

  • Blueberry Muffin
  • Sweet Vegetable Drink
  • Cashews
  • A few sips of Beer
  • Frozen yogurt

Dinner:

  • Miso Soup With Black Noodles
  • Aduki Beans w/ Squash & Kombu
  • Homemade Wontons w/ Veggie Filling In Soy Sauce
  • Steamed Radish Greens
  • Umeboshi Plum

I ate a LOT today, but also got a lot of physical activity, including raking and hauling leaves, riding a bike, playing ball and doing my morning do-in routine.… Read the rest

Do you have a cold? Dry skin? Indigestion? Cook this!

Winter is coming, and although Panera, Chipotle, Legal Seafoods and Town Pizza serve the same “foods” throughout the year, we need to make adjustments to feel good and keep our health strong.

First eat fewer raw salads. If you must have salad this time of year, please blanch or press more hearty vegetables, and/or use a hot dressing.… Read the rest

The Marathon Of Life

Today is wonderful…sunny, quiet, nature is on the move for Spring, and people are excited about the Marathon, the Bruins, and having a relaxing weekend. I already got some things done for today, so I can relax with my family.

Life is long.… Read the rest

Improving Institutional Cooking

I had the opportunity to visit a cutting edge rehab facility in Metrowest this week, and was very impressed with their level of organization, cleanliness, and technology for rehabbing patients.

Unfortunately, like most others, their menu leaves much to be desired.… Read the rest