Casper
Posted on February 23, 2012
I’m in Casper, WY today for work. Lucky me.
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Sugar Consumption
Posted on February 22, 2012
Sugar consumption in the United States from 1822 – 2005. Interesting.
That’s pounds of sugar per person per year. Read more about this at Whole Health Source.
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Sodium: Still Too Much
Posted on February 21, 2012
Average American sodium intake = 3,200+ mg/day
Recommended sodium intake = 2,300 mg/day
Recommended sodium intake for those with high blood pressure, diabetes or age 51 and older (6 of every 10 Americans are found in this category) = 1,500 mg/day
“Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in the United States and are largely dependent on the high rate of high blood pressure.”
“One of the things that is driving blood pressure up is that most adults in this country eat or drink about twice the amount of sodium as is recommended.
“Most of that extra sodium comes from common grocery store and restaurant items and a very small proportion from the salt shaker at the table.”
– Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, CDC Director
It’s easy to think we don’t get that much sodium, but it does add up, especially if you eat out a lot and if you eat a lot of processed foods. Start cutting back today for potentially better health tomorrow, and beyond.
Source:
Foxnews.com: Bread a culprit in Americans eating too much salt
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Solid Monday Start
Posted on February 20, 2012
My local rec center pool at 5am on a Monday.
Nothing makes me happier on a Monday than a solid workout first thing in the morning.
Just finished 45 min in the pool and then 45 min run. When I get my Monday workout in the day just goes better and I have a less severe case of the “Mondays”.
Happy Monday!
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New Guidelines for School Lunches
Posted on January 27, 2012
“Improving the quality of the school meals is a critical step to building a healthy future for our kids.”
– Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary
“A healthier population will save billions of dollars in future health care costs.”
–Dawn Undurraga, Environmental Working Group staff nutritionist
New guidelines were recently released to help improve school lunches.
The good:
Doubling the amount of fruits and veggies in cafeteria lunches. More whole-grain foods. Limiting calories, sodium and trans fat.
The not-so-good:
Big Food made sure that french fries are still readily available. And don’t forget, pizza counts as a vegetable. Ha.
Interesting stuff. Don’t know how much of a difference this will really make but at least it’s something.
Source:
FoxNews.com: USDA Sets Guidelines for Healthier School Meals
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Orriant GIVEAWAY!
Posted on January 26, 2012
My work is doing a GIVEAWAY on the company Facebook Page.
To enter to potentially win a $40 prepaid debit card, simply “Like” the page and write your “February Resolution” on the wall.
Your “February Resolution” can be anything that you plan to do to move yourself towards improved health and wellness.
More details on the Orriant Blog here.
Don’t miss your chance to recommit to your New Year’s resolutions and also potentially win a great prize just for sharing your goal!
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Monday Monday
Posted on January 16, 2012
Getting the week started with a good workout just feels good.
Did 40 mins in the pool followed by a 40 min run. Training for the Utah Half is now underway.
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Mall Walk
Posted on January 2, 2012
Enjoyed the holiday today by loading up the rugrats and heading to the mall for a nice walk. It was that or bundle up for a cold, long bike ride.
We walked at a good clip for 60 minutes, without stopping in any stores. Believe me, with the wife in tow, that’s a huge accomplishment. :)
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New Bike
Posted on December 31, 2011
I’m loving my new bike. It kinda stinks riding in the middle of winter but I’ve had a few decent rides on it so far. Glad Wife finally gave it the “ok”!
Looks like little Tayster likes it too. :)
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How Many Calories?
Posted on December 29, 2011
“It’s easier to get up the will-power to turn down a 900 calorie double-burger with cheese and sauce and opt for a 400 calorie chicken sandwich or salad when you know your entire daily needs are about 1600 calories.”
– Joan Carter, a CNRC registered dietitian and instructor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Looking for another calorie-needs estimator? Try this one from the Baylor College of Medicine.
The time for New Year’s resolutions is upon us. What will yours be?
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