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Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:12:40 +0000

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By: heykapo

heykapo — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:35:24 +0000

Last week you mentioned lentils as a low starch legume. Got any others? I’m really keen on stews at this time of year, and those lentils hit the spot.

By: susan allport

susan allport — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:31:06 +0000

Thought you’d be interested in this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM

By: Migraineur

Migraineur — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:05:57 +0000

Oh, and a favorite tip of mine – go for a brisk walk. I know you suggested a walk, but I’d like to emphasize walking because it doesn’t require any advance prep or cleanup – the last thing you need when you’re tired. You don’t have to drive to the gym, you don’t have to change your clothes, you don’t have to shower afterward. Just put on your coat and your shoes, and go.

By: Migraineur

Migraineur — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:02:53 +0000

I’d like to amend your water advice just a tad. You need to consume 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water from all sources. This not only includes beverages, but also soups and other foods. If you eat six cups of leafy vegetables, two hard boiled eggs, and half a can of sardines for lunch, you are consuming about half a liter of water at one meal, without taking even a sip of water.

I wouldn’t even bother to mention this, but for some reason people have this “if some is good, more must be better” attitude toward water. I think that’s probably unwise – consuming too much water puts a strain on your kidneys, can lead to electrolyte imbalances, and makes you a very unpopular person on the family road trip!

Sources:

Daily water requirements: http://www.iom.edu/?id=18495&redirect=0
Amount of water in foods: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

By: Sonagi

Sonagi — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:52:58 +0000

Green tea, green tea, green tea. I like green tea, too, but other teas from the same plant have their own unique health benefits. White tea is the least processed and thus highest in antioxidants and naturally low in caffeine. Its flavor is subtle. Semi-fermented oolong tea is marketed in North America as Chinese diet tea, for it is reputed to promote metabolic fat burning. I drink it because it tastes good. Oolong tea is not sold in decaf, but it’s easy enough to do yourself – just let the bag/leaves steep for one minute, pour off the liquid, and steep in fresh water for four more minutes. Most of the caffeine flows out in the first minute.

I’d also like to plug South African rooibus tea. It’s naturally caffeine-free, high in antioxidants, and has a robust flavor.

By: Shark Sammich

Shark Sammich — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:31:14 +0000

I heard John Tesh say that splashing water in the face is a good alternative to drinking a cup of coffee. Anyone know if there’s any science to it? Can I actually energize myself with a good face dousing? John Tesh usually doesn’t lie.

By: Huw

Huw — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:08:29 +0000

My tip to add to all the above – which are all spot on – is to switch off/sit quietly/meditate/count your breaths for 5-10 mins. I find that in the afternoon when my mental energy is flagging that if I ‘meditate’ (in quotes because I’m not sure that what I do qualifies!) for about 8-10 mins a lot of the sludge in my brain is dissolved, and I can focus clearly again. 15 mins is even better, but I find that more of a challenge too. You don’t have to sit in the lotus pos’n and hummmmm, but getting away from the dread computer and sitting with your back straight and eyes closed for a while just helps get things straight again.
Still think your Apple is the best of the crop!
Huw at http://www.runflux.com