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March 19, 2010

Best Cooking Oils, Smoke Point is Important Why?

Filed under: Anti-Aging, Diet, Environmental Toxins, Nutrition, Prevention, Super Foods, cooking, remedies — Marc Woodard @ 14:52

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There are many cooking oils to choose from when considering oils used to cook meals. Also, when selecting oils it is important to understand how overheating the oil can ruin the health property benefits the body might receive otherwise.

There are top cooking oil contenders rich in Oleic acid adding a greater health benefit to the diet (read the full story, Wisdom of Consuming Oleic Acid. In short, Oleic acid is a mono-unsaturated omega 9-fatty acid found in animal and vegetable. Olive oil, like a few other cooking oils is “highest” in this healthy heart, anti-oxidant and other disease curing properties; for example a principle ingredient in Lorenso’s oil. When considering cooking oil, one should think about quality of taste, cooking Smoke Point (SP) and health benefits. Smoking point is important why? Because high cooking temperatures denaturizes the oil. Meaning the good stuff in the oil like oleic acid can be ruined by the heat and also change the taste of the food you consume. The food itself when overcooked can also become denaturized by reducing the health benefits of vitamins and minerals. Smoke point is a cooking temperature when reached begins to burn the oil. Smoke is a byproduct of burning oil and denaturizing begins at this point. Smoke point should be considered when selecting your cooking oils for baking, sautéing and frying. Also select cooking oils that are unsaturated fats with good omega acid properties to benefit lowering and balanced cholesterol maintenance.

When oil begins to burn it begins releasing carcinogens in the environment. When this happens, open the windows dump the oil and start over. So when cooking between 225 – 510 degrees requires knowledge of the right oil for the right dish to gain the health benefit without reaching smoke point and unknowingly subjecting those in the space to carcinogens. I personally love the taste of Virgin olive oil and use it for just about everything I cook, except when frying. Olive oil has a medium smoke point of 325degrees (which I rarely cook over this temp) and is high in monounsaturated fats, omega-9, and used for light sautéing. It is also very good for fish, chicken, lean beef, pesto and salad dressings. Olive oil adds a very flavorful taste to all dishes.

The following represents the top healthy cooking oils with SP Temperature listed, etc: Canola (SP425, good for diabetics, baking and sautéing); walnut (SP400, omega 3, good for diabetics, good for baking); grape seed (SP420, polyunsaturated with low fat, all purpose grilling); sunflower & safflower (SP 450-460, polyunsaturated with low fat, all purpose and high heat oil); Almond (SP495, monounsaturated fat, high heat cooking); Avocado (SP510, monounsaturated fat, for frying); peanut (SP350, monounsaturated fat for light sautéing); Flaxseed (SP225, omega 3, good for diabetics, do not cook over heat, mix into dishes).

One also needs to be aware that when reducing saturated fats too much also lowers the good HDL’s when attempting to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease… Read the full story, Successful Weight Loss Based in Blood Chemistry Fuel. In short, “too little” saturated fat in the diet replaced by carbohydrates is causing an epidemic of obesity and secondary health issues. Baking with healthy cooking oils and reducing animal products in diet is not necessarily the “complete” answer to the epidemic of obesity and high cholesterol. Extreme measures in shifting diet from proteins to predominately a high carbohydrates diet appears to be creating other health problems. It would appear moderation; balanced nutrition and exercise once again seem to be the silver bullet to optimum health. Cooking oil knowledge is just one ingredient to overall body-mind health that can make a big difference in how you look and feel daily.

Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2010 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing @: www.mirrorathlete.com, Sign up for your Free eNewsletter.

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February 24, 2010

Successful Weight Loss Based in Blood Chemistry Fuel

Filed under: Anti-Aging, Blood, Dare to Walk, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Natural Chemicals, Prevention, Weight Management, addiction, blood chemistry, body activity, tips, well-being — Marc Woodard @ 17:15

Geese Are Good Source of Protein, But I'd Rather Watch Than Consume These Beautiful Birds.

Doctor’s and Dieticians tell us to limit bad fats “saturated (animal products, meat, eggs, etc.) including Trans fats, which also correlates with bad LDL cholesterol and plaque buildup in the arteries.” Both of these fats are associated with risk for cardiovascular heart disease. Also diabetics are at great risk for heart attack or stroke. However, too little saturated fat in the diet replaced by carbohydrates is causing an epidemic of obesity and many secondary health issues. Just as many current studies now show an inverse relationship in dietary fat. The more saturated fat in a diet, the less likely men will have an incident of stroke. Just as post menstrual women with heart disease, a dietary habit of saturated fats had lower risk for heart disease. It appears saturated fats are necessary in the diet. Because with animal products, HDL’s (the good cholesterol) is received when metabolized also lowers triglycerides. High carbohydrates intake appears to be a big part of the puzzle with regard to health problems. It appears the body chemistry requires a certain amount of saturated fats (not manmade Tran’s fats). Complete avoidance of animal fats does not seem to be a good ideal as far as the body chemistry is concerned. Science can not accurately tell us the perfect diet. But it is overwhelmingly apparent you are better off with a “low carbohydrate diet as opposed from one where you decrease animal products in the diet.

One big common denominator we did not have when I was a kid was obesity run amok. Nor do I remember the onslaught of fast food restaurant chains we now have and energy, diet drinks, etc.. The only things we really had at that time that I can recall was a McDonald’s and Dairy Queen. There were also no artificial sweeteners, or to think about it tons of artificial flavorings in products. Everything was pretty natural. Even the Swanson TV dinners, meat pot pies (frozen dinner meal) tasted pretty good in the 70’s. And the other thing I remember as a kid, most of the dinner meals consisted mostly of meat, chicken, fish, potatoes and vegetables with lots of casseroles made out the same main staples. We didn’t have a lot of fast food conveniences with preserved type foods. And almost everyone around us had gardens and canned fruits and vegetables. In today’s society everything has changed to quicker processing, fast distribution and chemical ingredients for taste. This manmade tactic keeps profits high for corporations at the expense of our children’s health. It is obvious, there is a big difference in the way our culture consumes food and food selection, compared to the types of food we had when I was a kid. Be sure to read “Restaurant Foods Healthy?” If you haven’t read this article, you really need to. Many restaurant chains serve processed everything. “That’s why it tastes so good; you’re addicted to the food chemicals!”

Also when I was a kid, you rarely heard about heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancer, etc., compared to today. And to see an obese kid, that was real rare. Today, I see kids while I’m on my daily walks that appear to have body fat typical to those in my generation (25-45%). I’m currently holding around 25% body fat which is considered borderline obesity. The kids I’m talking about appear to be around 25-60%. I’m not sure unless they change their eating habits how they’ll fare when they hit their 40’s and 50’s. I fear our children will experience an epidemic of illness/disease pain and suffering not seen in our generation when they reach our ages.

Now when I look at food and blood chemical science; including my consumption exercise lifestyle today I note the following. My habits have not changed much from when I was a kid. For example, I exercise daily through various activity and still consume mostly a meat, potato, chicken, fish and vegetable diet. However, I do consume the occasional fast food, or additional carbohydrates when pasta’s, breads, chips, soda craving strikes, but not often. I also did not experience a lot of deserts as a kid. I guess that’s why I don’t really crave them. But when I do eat deserts, I do enjoy it. Of course, when processed foods are so abundant in our food chain a little bit is going to get incorporated into any diet. And this requires awareness, especially if one is experiencing weight loss difficulties.

Currently, I’m holding 15lbs over “My” ideal body weight with no cardiovascular or circulatory diseases, etc. As a matter of fact, when I see my doctors’ vital statistics are always taken, “blood pressure and heart rate.” The following represents my vital averages: My blood pressure is typically around 122/70 and heart rate 58beats/min and my weight rarely changes unless I reduce consumption, or exercise more. My last blood results reveal Iwas slightly higher in glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. I know what caused this elevation; during the last blood draw period I was simply consuming too many calories and didn’t fast the recommended period. Even with these flaws in my consumption behavior, my blood tests didn’t send up any health warning red lights.

I attribute my good blood chemistry results to my childhood eating habits. I eat more organic protein type food sources than carbohydrates. My blood chemistry reflected a High HDL count (good cholesterol), Low LDL count (bad cholesterol) and low triglycerides (read “Why you should be concerned about triglycerides“). My eating habits are still predominately high intake of proteins (40-50%), carbohydrates (20-30%) and fats (~25%). I know if I cut the carbohydrates in half and increased the proteins my blood chemistry weight regulatory mechanisms would lower my weight over a long period of time. “I would lose weight slow and safe, not fast like extreme dieting.” I know this because I’ve experimented with blood chemistry lab results and compared the results and body weight. I’ve changed my fuel mix and exercise habits based on these results to lose and maintain stable weight. I also use a weight scale, every other day and base my weight loss balance on how my clothes fit. Recall, exercise increases muscle mass, muscle is heavier than body fat. So weight may not change much while beginning an exercise program as muscle weight increases and fat burns off. If you’re eating and exercising correctly, through time, you’ll lean out safely while losing body fat without breaking your metabolisms regulatory mechanisms.

Exercise is an important component to a successful weight loss program (see MAE article, How to Exercise, Increase Fitness Levels, Feb 2010). Regardless of age, this is a fact. The human body is designed to walk in order to accomplish all tasks necessary in life; as it was from day one. And to quit walking by becoming a couch potato is the worst habit you or your kids could get yourself into. If I didn’t participate in daily activity, my slower 50+ metabolism would most likely make it more challenging for me to maintain my weight regardless of how I balanced my blood chemistry through the foods I consume. Balanced consumption and exercise activity go hand in hand.

I believe as science is finding out, I’m healthy for my age predominantly due to my animal diet preference and exercise habits from childhood; also awareness of man’s meddling with our foods for profit. Now science confirms healthy blood results based in part on good eating habits, the way nature intended.

Reference: What if Saturated Fat is not the Problem? Learn About Triglycerides and Levels

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February 7, 2010

“Dare To Walk,” TV Reality Game Show

Filed under: Anti-Aging, Dare to Walk, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Natural Chemicals, Prevention, Wellness, body activity, how to, manage depression, obesity, pain, posture, tips, well-being — Marc Woodard @ 18:54

See MAE Video \”Dare to Walk,\” Stay Fit, Alleviate Pain, Save American Families One Step at a Time!\

“The original Concept “Dare to Walk another Day” came from a 20 chapter Mirror Athlete manuscript (currently seeking publication). The 20 chapters encompass preventative exercise and pain alleviation modalities known as “Mirror Athlete Science,” fitness and pain management philosophy.

“Dare to Walk” another Day is devoted to 2-3 chapters in the manuscript. It explains the importance of this game concept in the last chapter and why this fitness and pain management philosophy would be of great interest to all Americans, including the politics centered around preventative health and Medicare issues. The intended audience (70 million baby boomers) and family interest in this type of Reality TV Game show would be huge, also educational. This show could put our nation’s health first by using walking as the preventative health outreach initiative through a competitive and exciting walk Reality TV game show. Those that manage pain effectively and walk show you “how they do it!” The globe would benefit and the audience would expand immensely by the second year of production because of the shows promotional unique appeal and draw to boomers and families of all ages throughout the world. “Dare to Walk” SITE ,” WGAW Registry #1409703, Feb 2010 (“Dare to Walk,” TV Reality Game Concept). Copyright Mirror Athlete Enterprises, All rights reserved 2010.

Read the Full Story - ”Dare to Walk,” Reality Heals a Nation’s People in Pain! See how the origin of this concept began. You’ve read nothing like this, nor have you heard of any TV reality concept that comes near this caliber of entertainment. Read the full story and ”Dare to Walk, another day!”

Participation Interest – If interested in a TV reality game show based on content from Read the full story link above, simply visit the Mirror Athlete home site . Once at home site, enter your email address into the “Dare to Walk” subscription box to receive updates on the Reality TV Game concept and production interest.” If there is enough interest in this concept there is good likelihood this show will be produced and you will have first dibs at qualifying for the first season and selected to participate and “Dare to Walk” to win prizes. I will use this email list to provide a tally of interest to producers and provide you updates.

Tell your walking clubs and walking partners to visit MirrorAthlete.com and sign up as a free subscriber of interest. The goal is to get 10,000 interested fellow walkers while officially submitting the full pitch concept to Reality TV producers. This concept has been registered under intellectual property register WGAW#1409703, 2 Feb 2010.

Subscribe for updates/Qualify for game: When you subscribe to this listing for updates, you’ll also receive the “Free” MAE Health monthly eNewsletter. Two subscriptions are received by subscribing to one list (“Dare to Walk” email updates and MAE eNewsletter mind, body & soul fitness and pain management articles).

It is a good time to start getting indoctrinated if you want to qualify for the games. Much like an instructor would tap a foot, or overemphasis “pay attention.” Other listings that receive MAE eNewsletter’s articles won’t read anything into this emphasis. It will read like it belongs. Only you know “pay attention,” or “I can’t emphasis enough” “Real Important” applies to hidden philosophy and knowledge game tactics that will improve your qualifying chances of selection and receive greater reward in the game (if the game is produced). MAE eNewsletter articles will mention nothing “directly” of ”Dare to Walk” Reality TV production submission to producers, etc.” Only those on “this list” (“Dare to Walk” Subscribers) can submit to qualify and possibly get on the first game show if produced. Players needed for the game, around 20 but could be more. Timelines: Looking to shoot a 6-8week production. Where: Anywhere in the world. Awards: Every ones a winner but those that play the game best reap greater reward. Amount: Depends on production budget.

How to Qualify: Enter email address into Subscription box at mirrorathlete home site, also found through my hubpages profile. Watch for “emphasis” in any newly written article from MAE eNewsletters published NLT 25^th of each month. Updates “emphasized in MAE articles can start as early as Feb 2010. Make sure you subscribe to stay on top of the secret “emphasis found in MAE monthly health articles.” If you miss a month, or lose the email; not to worry, visit MAE Health Repository . Articles published from the eNewsletter are posted 30 days here after monthly circulation. Or subscribe to a RSS reader to get all current articles. Be sure if your email address changes, update it, or you will not receive the subscription and possibly miss the opportunity of a lifetime to possibly play in the ”Dare to Walk,” Reality TV Game.

Desired Qualifying Physical Attributes: Desired walker qualifications for all practical purposes are normal walkers with typical aches and pains but know how to exercise and warm up prior to walking, not necessarily know how to pain manage. They may be out of shape but walk well. Others may appear to be in great shape, but know how to pain manage and exercise well. Selectees cannot be competitive walkers (speed walking), or on a competitive walking team. The perfect age demographics are ages: 35-68 for all that want to apply for this game show. Each one of these players should have a medical acute or other pain challenge with daily fitness routines to alleviate and manage pain. Most desired qualifying “pain challenges” are those that experience back, neck, shoulders, feet, hips, knee pain problems, etc. And these pain challenges are diagnosed as soft tissue and nerve pain issues, successful back surgery, or prosthetics (hip, knee replacement). Excess weight creates pain on posture bearing musculoskeletal structure which is also a good pain qualifier. Many Americans are obese. Borderline obesity is a good qualifier if these selectees are already on a walking program. A good variety of demographic qualifiers and pain challenges will be added to the mix.

Guarantee Game Participation – There is “no guarantee” you will qualify, or be selected to compete on the show if it is produced. With that said, there is also no guarantee MAE will be able to find a producer with interest or budget to produce this type of TV reality show. But with your support there is a good possibility of production and better potential for selection to compete since you are on this list and able to pre-qualify by reading special emphasis in MAE articles related to ”Dare to Walk.” We simply must show producers that ”Dare to Walk,” Reality TV game is of interest to many that want this production as home family entertainment and profitable for the production company.

Personally, the concept is so good I would select viewing a show of this caliber over travel, discovery channels, Big Brother, Survivor, etc., type shows. Plus a number of other reality TV game shows, simply because there has been nothing produced like it. My advisement team believes this concept has a strong potential to capture a production studio to produce this show. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime, subscribe now and be part of history gone mad. To receive all necessary updates and to pre-qualify for ”Dare to Walk,” Reality TV Game show enter your email address in mirror athlete home site subscription box. Thank you for your support, now let’s make it happen!

See other Mirror Athlete Enterprise projects you may be interested in, such as “Viking Carnivores” Reality TV Game Show.”

Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2009 Copyright. All rights reserved, Mirror Athlete Publishing @: www.mirrorathlete.com, Sign up for your Free eNewsletter.

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January 23, 2010

Wisdom of Consuming Oleic Acid

Filed under: Anti-Aging, Diet, Mental Health, Natural Chemicals, Nutrition, Wellness, disease, remedies, secrets, well-being — Marc Woodard @ 17:59

Wisdom is Passed on Through Generations of the Wise. One Would Be Wise to Seek Council

Oleic acid is a mono-unsaturated omega 9-fatty acid found in animal and vegetables. It is considered a healthy source of fat and is commonly used to replace animal saturated fats in the diet. One of the chief sources of oleic acid comes from olive oil. Those that consume, or recommend consuming oleic acid should be considered wise by knowing something that all of us should carry in our centurion war chests. Or, maybe many were fortunate enough to be weaned on specific dietary products from day one based on their geography. Like Europe, where the Mediterranean diet uses olive oil, “emblematic of the region.” Where the diet mainly consists of fruit, vegetable, legumes, cereal, meat and fish with moderate consumption of red wine and “tasty” olive oil is the main grease.

So what is the big deal with oleic acid and why should this be part of your centurion preventative ill-health war chest? Oleic acid is highly concentrated in specific types of cooking oils, where much health benefit can be gained from consuming these oils. Grape seed, Canola, sesame, poppy seed and peanut oil also have high concentrations of Oleic acid. Olive oil, like the other oils high in oleic acid have many health benefits, such as: May boost memory, reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduced risk of diabetes and other suspected disease curing properties, while promoting antioxidant production in the body. Oleic acid is the principle ingredient in Lorenzo’s oil. Developed for young boys that came down with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) a disease similar to MS (multiple sclerosis) where the nervous systems integrity of the myelin sheath becomes compromised. In 1992 the movie “Lorenzo’s oil” was produced telling a true story about the powerful health properties of oleic acid. See the link below if interest in watching the movie.

“At the age of 7, Lorenzo Odone was a normal child. Strange things began to happen to him. He would have blackouts, memory lapses and other strange mental phenomenon. Eventually, he was diagnosed suffering with ALD, an extremely rare incurable degenerative brain disorder. Doctor’s were not helping so his father decides to learn all about it and tack the problem himself. Lorenzo’s oil does not cure, but slows the worsening, or progression of the disease. Just like consuming olive oil can slow down the progression of heart disease.”

Five thousand years ago, Crete a Greek Island began production of olive oil that has a heritage tied to our fine California olive orchards where much of the olive oil you purchase today comes to your local supermarket. California is a major producer of Tuscan oil based on centuries-old ratio of Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino and Maurino olives providing those that consume the oil with many health benefits. Oleic acid is also used in a number of soaps and cosmetics. The Cancer Society states your skin is the largest organ in the body and should not be neglected during the winter. Tip – Olive oil has been used as a natural moisturizer practiced in Italy and Greece for centuries.

Recommendations: Use cooking oil high in oleic acid and moisturize like the Greeks. Get a Mediterranean cook book and prepare meals for your family where health benefits and centurion active lifestyles are realized. Be sure to read “Ikaria Lifestyle Boasts Longest Living People.”

References:

Oleic acid http://wn.wkipedia.org/wki/oleic_acid
What is Oleic Acid? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-oleic-acid.htm
History of Olive Oil http://www.lykovouno.com/History-s/32.htm
California’s Gold Nector http://www.insidebayarea.com/bay-area-living/ci_14050501?source=rss
Lorenzo’s Oil Movie, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104756/

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December 24, 2009

Ikaria Lifestyle Boasts Longest Living People

Filed under: Anti-Aging, Diet, Exercise, Nutrition, Super Foods, Weight Management, manage depression, remedies, secrets, tips — Tags: Anti-Aging, Depression, Product Toxins, Super Foods, Wellness — Marc Woodard @ 00:20

Realizing the importance of super foods, clean environment, exercise, healthy lifestyle choices, work load balance, pain management benefits on overall health, etc., it is interesting to note longevity cultures are alive and well without the medical resources that are plentiful here. How is it with all of our medical resources we can’t boast of achieving the longest living people? Yet a small Greek island people can boast of many that live well past a hundred years in age. Our dilemma in the land of plenty, it is difficult to discipline oneself with healthy activity and lifestyle habits when greed, power and control, control us! I recently read an article by Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones: “Lessons for Living Longer” from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest (National Geographic, 08). This article captivated my attention which I thought was important to share with you.

The Ikaria, Greek Island people’s longevity lifestyle has interesting attributes that can be duplicated within almost any culture to receive the same healthy longevity benefits. I say, “Almost any culture” because there are third world countries that simply do not have the resources that Westernized cultures do. Our nation, like other similar cultures have no excuse for many illnesses and disease pain placed upon ourselves because of our unwillingness to change lifestyle habits. Much of our poor health and fitness levels occur because of our quick fix and results expectations, convenient and plentiful transportation, jet set lifestyle, fast pace society, family and value system(s) breakdown, drug and alcohol addiction, nonorganic-fast food diets, etc. This is a very simple comparison of differences within our two cultures. But by no means is a total list of lifestyle differences to make my point.

Following is a list of Ikaria’s habitual lifestyle differences from their culture and a testament to their long and healthy centurion lifestyle. To get the full story on lifestyle differences Click on the Ikaria’s link above, or comment on your ideals of what you believe to be beneficial to live a long healthy life. Actually, this would be good exercise before you read the full story. Post your comments on this blog and compare your thoughts, or knowledge of anti-aging and longevity before you read the Ikaria’s lifestyle differences and why they are living well into their century age mark.

If active lifestyle and longevity is your goal with minimal pain and aggravation for you and your family while you age; it may be wise to consider living a Mediterranean and/or Ikaria-type lifestyle in part, or fully comparable as possible. By simply modifying your lifestyle habits and choices a dramatic-positive effect on your overall health and fitness can be experienced? In our fast pace environment this can be a real challenge but doable.

Author: Marc T. Woodard, MBA, BS Exercise Science, USA Medical Services Officer, CPT, RET. 2009 Copyright, All rights reserved. Mirror Athlete Enterprises Publishing @: www.mirrorathlete.com, Sign up for your free eNewsletter.

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