A FIB / Atrial Fibrillation living and overcoming with diet. Heart health from the kitchen. January 28, 2019

I have been living with A Fib / Atrial Fibrillation for about 2 years. The symptoms vary and they come and go. Now in the heart of the winter I think I am retaining more water/ fluids since I am not sweating as much. (Need to hit the gym some more, maybe wear a sweatshirt).

Most of these posts are personal research BUT I hope this can be helpful for other folks.

Later today I will head to Trader Joe’s for some food. This research just confirmed what I already know/ knew. It also reminded me me of the ” sins” I was making in feeding myself and MY HEART.

Time to do it better.

** Interesting video with some very basic information. SUMMARY: cut out salt, oil and sugar, highly processed foods.

Now what diet to Follow? Metro, No. arb , High starch, plant base or vegan?

No processed foods????? How about the newly popular Raw Food Diets, which are also plantbased?

** Some general heart healthy and Blood pressure positive foods, very important for A Fib.

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:: Now magnesium is valuable for A Fib treatment and general heart health.

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@martyroddy

Healthy Goodies from a Fave Youtuber.. Mimi Kirk January 8, 2019

Mimi Kirk has a great set of books and her videos are loaded with fun ideas….

http://www.youngonrawfood.com

Guacamole….

https://youtu.be/pTG1P9iRfJo.

Ginger juice shot….powerful and tasty

https://youtu.be/61fLlIXFS7A

And pUdding that is not “dessert” but food….

https://youtu.be/HtpjufDY9YY

@martyroddy

Lectures for Health- Food and Eating and What is Best. October 31, 2018

 

Eat More, Weigh Less, Live Longer ( key unrefined foods)

 

Starch Solution – working pretty well for me.

Dr.Neal Barnard- lots of good info,  only watched one or twice but loaded with information.

 

@martyroddy

Recipe basics for SUPER SOUP. September 24, 2018

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Soup recipe basics/ foundation for great meal.

Read Dr. Fuhrman for other great info.

ABs-solutely Need to Work the Gut and Core September 5, 2018

I was reading and discussing the basics if fitness and health with a friend and we decided that gut health and training was the basis for a solid program. Now it is COOL these days to focus on core instead of just the belly and I agree with that.

The core include belly, back side and hips. Being comfortable fit in this area translates to power in the gym, balance during life and fitness activities and healthy spine/ back.

ghere will be more posts but I tripped into the following video and played with the move displayed and agree that it will have great benefit for me.  AND HOPEFULLY FOR YOU .

Simple complete ab move:

www.youtube.com/watch  

 

@martyroddy

Are You a Runner or a Jogger ? August 14, 2018

I have often heard folks who run regularly “put down” folks that jog. They seem to think jogging is some how inherently LESS than running….or joggers are not up to the same “level” as runners.

When a person has a pair of sneakers, tennis shoes or running shoes on (depends on where you live, RIGHT??) and is on the road or track or treadmill they are , we are all the same …AT THAT MOMENT.... Are you running or jogging?

We are all working out / exercising and becoming more healthy and fit.

Joggers go out on the road track or treadmill regularly but usually have a smaller chance of injury because they tend to take it easier with each workout. Many of us “joggers” have chosen to be joggers to take it easy and exercise with focus on fun and fat and not time and performance. I have run in well over 100 races, but as a one time football player…the running is strictly for fun and fitness( physical and psychological )

Many runners and joggers share the same silly, shiny sweat resistant clothes, funny shoes and even crazy electronics. Let’s share the love and move and seat together.

@martyroddy

Fruity Hydration- Summer Options- Summer Supplies July 25, 2014

I  love lemonade BUT the traditional options are loaded with sugar or sweeteners- I started playing with sugarless (NON-sweetened) versions and have found my faves to be

1. Lemon-basil – ADE

2. Lemon- Peach Bubbler (soak fruit in seltzer water)

3. Lemon-Ginger-Mint (Chocolate Mint is my fave)

So many other concoction created and ENJOYED but these are my GO-TO’s all summer long

 

The basic recipe for all of the above is:

–  2 Organic lemons cleaned and sliced into rings

–  <2 qts filtered water ( unless seltzer)

OPTIONS-

– 1/2 cup leaves    OR

-1/2 cup chopped fruit

– for Ginger 3-5 1/4″ thick discs(peeled)

 

Combine chosen ingredients and let sit on counter overnight( or all day) 

This is only 64 ounces and may of us drink that much with minimal effort so making this daily is suggested.

******   Another fun option is to shredded and freeze basil leaves in ice cube trays

Some recipes found with a Quick search-

                           Sugar added:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basil-lemonade-10000000635690/

Basil Lemonade

                     AND adding a fun 3rd flavor ( unlimited options)

http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/strawberry_basil_lemonade/

 

Thanks and Drink up.

Tweets by martyroddy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farmers market Running and Fitness Fuel April 30, 2014

The local Farmers Market season kicked off April 5 an the selection of fresh veggies has been improving and growing each week.

This week I focused on greens and roots.

Mixed baby greens and kale- that went into salads and soup.

And a couple bags of onions (yellow/green) , potatoes and sweet potatoes . I plan to enjoy these in a variety of ways over the next 10 days but Sunday morning after church I was in the mood for baked beans ( frozen – homemade 3 weeks ago).

So i decided to have potato “chips” baked in the oven with some onion and parsley.

– I sliced 2 medium yellow onions and spread on bottom of cooking tray(sprinkle w/sea salt)

Onions for Base of Baked Chips

– I sliced the potatoes (yukon and sweet) in thin chips.

-Then spread a nice olive oil on all of the chips and a light dusting of sea salt.

-spread the chips evenly over the onions on the tray, sprinkled with parsley and black pepper

Potatoes and Sweets Chips ready for roasting at 425

-Roasted in preheated oven at 425 for 55 minutes.- turning the chips after 35 minutes.

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Roasted Chips ready for the baked beans ( and hockey game).

The chips tasted great alone but were tremendous with 3 bean baked beans made with molasses and chili peppers in February.

A filling and healthy Sunday afternoon meal.

 

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Cold and Flu Soup – Peppy, Spicy, Energizing and Healing April 11, 2014

This soup is built on the foundation of the traditional mirepoix (carrot,celery,onion) and 4-6 cloves of garlic for each person eating the soup. The garlic is chopped small.

The 4 veggies are sauteed and then diced potatoes and sliced mushroom (crimini mushrooms-used this time)

Tomatoes and a zesty vegetable broth are used as the base.

COLD AND FLU SOUP

2 lbs redskin potatoes – bite sized pieces

2 lbs Crimini mushrooms- quartered

2 medium onions chopped

8 celery stalks chopped

4 carrots chopped

12 garlic cloves crushed/chopped

2 tbs dried basil leaves

2 dried chili peppers

1 tbs turmeric powder

2 tsp mustard powder

2-28oz cans plum tomatoes

32oz vegetable broth

EVOO

Sea salt

black pepper

Directions:

1. in Olive Oil- Saute onions and celery and carrots and then add garlic.  add some salt/pepper

2. Add potatoes and stir for 5-7 minutes – add salt  / pepper

3. add mushrooms and stir for 3-4 minutes- add salt / pepper

4. Add broth and tomatoes (crush/slice by hand) – stir thoroughly

5. After 5 minutes and the broth is warm add turmeric, mustard and the peppers(broken into half or quarters)

6. Bring to bubbling/boiling- While stirring. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20-40 minutes.

7. Pour into Bowl and serve alone or with a salad(lemon juice dressing)