by Dan | Jun 23, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Wellness/Health
A good friend of ours bought a gift card from Road ID.com to allow us to buy identification wrist bands to wear when we are out running or biking as a means of providing vital information in case of an emergency. I whited out our cell numbers on here for privacy of having it on the blog site. But these wrist bands provide important information that could some day be vital for us.
These are a good way of helping to provide information that could be critical under those circumstances. They also are good to wear when traveling, or even to wear on a regular basis daily. These are great not only for your own safety and benefit, but for those important to you. Thank you Cory Ann for making us aware, and purchasing these wrist ID bands for us. Get one for yourself at www.RoadID.com.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1367
by kelsey | Jun 23, 2011 | Food
Below is the list of the Clean 15, those produce that have the least amount of pesticides. You will notice that several melons are listed. Even though they have a thick outer covering, it’s still good to thoroughly wash the outside before cutting in to prevent the spread of food borne illness. Enjoy! -Kelsey
The Clean 15
1. Onions
2. Corn
3. Pineapples
4. Avocado
5. Asparagus
6. Sweet peas
7. Mangoes
8. Eggplant
9. Cantaloupe (domestic)
10. Kiwi
11. Cabbage
12. Watermelon
13. Sweet potatoes
14. Grapefruit
15. Mushrooms
http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/
by kelsey | Jun 22, 2011 | Food
Recently the Environmental Working Group released their findings of produce are most contaminated by pesticides (known as the dirty dozen) and those that are the cleanest. The rankings reflect the amounts of chemicals on the food when eaten. The samples are washed and peeled before testing, however it is difficult to remove all pesticides because some may be taken up by the entire plant and/or may reside on more than just the skin. Pesticides are used for several reasons. They are used in efforts of preventing food borne illnesses and more recently have been used to promote a longer shelf life. Even though the pesticides may be found in small amounts and long term affects are unknown, it’s still useful to practice proper food safety and be knowledgable of the dirty dozen list. Stay tuned to learn about the Clean 15 tomorrow!
-Kelsey
The Dirty Dozen
1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines (imported)
7. Grapes (imported)
8. Sweet bell peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale/collard greens
by kelsey | Jun 21, 2011 | Food
Summer salads have been very popular in restaurants lately. I see commercials or advertisements for new tasty summer salads almost daily. It’s always fun to go out to eat, however you can make these tasty (and healthy) salads right at home! Try adding some grilled chicken, tuna, or even beans or lentils to your salad to give you some protein. You can also add fruit and various cheeses. Be sure to watch the dressing as that’s where the calories add up! When choosing a lettuce the darker the color the more nutrients you are going to get. Try adding some spinach or dark leafy greens to your salad next time and enjoy the flavor and color!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Jun 19, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Holidays, Motivation
My mom and dad came for the weekend, and of course my dad has to have some work to do. Here he is with Sarah working in the garden. Always active, and on the move. 79 years old…rides his stationary bike 15 miles a day!
I guess I know where I get my exercise habits from…the apple does not fall far from the tree! It was a great weekend spending time with them. You have taught me a lot over the years, and I appreciate all of it. Happy Fathers Day Dad! Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. You deserve it!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1363
