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Studies have shown long endurance activities, such as marathon running, can
cause muscle catabolism (the breakdown and loss of muscle tissue), which can
last for up to 7 days after the activity takes place. On the other hand, High
intensity interval training, allows you to metabolize fat without losing
precious muscle mass. Learn ways to burn fat & preserve muscle this week in,
Crank Up the Intensity & watch the Fat Melt.
In fitness,
Namita |
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Spirulina has a 62% amino acid content, is the world's richest natural source of
Vitamin B-12 and contains a whole spectrum of natural mixed carotene and
xanthophyll phytopigments. Spirulina has a soft cell wall made of complex sugars
and protein, and is different from most other algae in that it is easily
digested.
Spirulina is the only green food rich in GLA essential fatty acid. GLA
stimulates growth in some animals and makes skin and hair shiny and soft yet
more durable. GLA also acts as an anti-inflammatory, sometimes alleviating
symptoms of arthritic conditions.
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Try being Different
I believe that everyone is born unique, features &
thoughts. But through the years we work very hard to
confirm to standards set by others. We try to confirm to
society’s so-called “common-sense.”
Everyday is an opportunity to grow beyond your present
barriers and circumstances. Everyday is a chance to
become a better person.
The saddest part is most of
people don’t realize this. If they had to be graded at
the end of their lives you know what they’d get? D, D
and more D’s. And yet they thought they were doing very
well. They let society’s “common sense” grade them.
You are unique and special. Look at the world, your way
and watch things change around you.
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"A man may conquer a
million men in battle but one who conquers himself is,
indeed, the greatest of conquerors."
–
Buddha
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Healthy Recipe
Mushroom Barley Soup
Makes: 6 servings.
Ingredients:
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3 Tbsp. olive oil
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1 tsp. unsalted butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin (like coins)
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1 1/2 lbs. mushrooms, sliced
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1/2 cup chopped shallots, including most of green stems
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3 Tbsp. dry white cooking wine (optional)
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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1/2 tsp. dried oregano
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5 cups reduced-sodium beef stock
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3/4 cup pearl barley
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Salt to taste
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1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
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1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
Directions:
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Heat oil and butter in large pot over high heat. Add
onions and carrots. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring
frequently. Add mushrooms and shallots. Cook an
additional 4 minutes, continuing to stir frequently,
until onions and carrots soften and mushrooms wilt.
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Add wine, thyme and oregano. Reduce heat to low.
Stir and scrape browned bits from the bottom, and
cook an additional 5 minutes.
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Stir in stock, barley, salt and pepper. Increase
heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and
simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes.
Stir in yellow pepper and 1/3 cup parsley, and
simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
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Garnish with remaining parsley and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
Calories:260 Kcal
Total fat: 9 g (2 g saturated fat)
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Protein: 11 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 330 mg
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Crank Up the Intensity & Watch the Fat Melt
Aren't you bored out exercising for a quarter, six
days a week? Getting up early & sweating out on the
machine can get boring after sometime, especially if
the results pour in slowly. Few of us know that the
typical low-intensity long-duration cardio isn’t the
best or most efficient way to burn body fat, boost
your metabolism and get ripped six pack abs.
The best fat burning cardio you can do involves
cranking up the intensity and doing high intensity
interval training (HIIT).
Learn more about this article
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