I love beans and really am getting attached to,lentils since they are easy and fast for preparation ( other than canned beans).
Power packed Lentil and Potato Chowder. Easily made compliant for SOSfree diets.
https://veghealth.com/calcium-packed-chowder/
Tacos made with lentils and veggies, make a fun meal and healthy part of the diet.
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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.
:: Now magnesium is valuable for A Fib treatment and general heart health.
@martyroddy
I am a heart patient and am currently in Heart failure with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and many of the folks I am in contact with that are also dealing with heart issues are dealing with Type 2.
Fortunately I am not,but since I am still overweight it is always a threat. We discuss food and diet and recipes all of the time. Exercise is also a significant factor and is often at the center of our conversations.
I have looked at many video and blogs and sites for information. I want to list share a few here and maybe later a a listing.
HIIT , High Intensity Interval Training- comes up frequently as a tool for diabetics to beat the problem. 10 seconds intense/ 30 seconds easy for 30 minutes. On Treadmill,bicycle, elliptical etc… intense = full capable sped for you…NOW.
Another interesting video discussing muscle building with resistance( weight lifting) training and exercise.
Fruits for diabetes and health.
Full meal idea,plans,,,
More to come ,thanks.
If you have any questions or suggestions…let them fly below. THANKS
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:
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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
I have been eating better and exercising quite seriously most of my life BUT the focus has gotten tighter in the last few months with a diagnosis of heart failure / atrial fibrillation . The weight started coming off but a focused plan for the exercise and eating was needed to reach the ultimate weight.
I have written and continue to write about the workouts but this is a quick discussion of the food plan, with a focus on some of the so called “super” foods.
I have not focused on too many crazy foods but on foods that are great for the broad spectrum of nutrients inherent in them as well as additional benefits such as fiber, feelings of fullness and convenience(carry for lunch).
My SUPERFOODS include:
Great list of “super”foods that is reasonable and easily purchased and available.
I don’t eat all of these daily or even weekly but I eat many of them on a regular basis as well as the foods above. I feel full , my body functions well and I feel pretty healthy all the time.
I am maintaining a relatively stable calorie count along with a solid exercise regimen with significant cardio. If things continue as planned and currently rolling I will reach targets early in the new year.
@martyroddy
The diagnosis of heart failure is/was shocking but additional information and research revealed that :
Now when I arrived at the hospital I could not walk 20 meters without being out of breath, the diagnosis was actually a relief before it was a shock. I now knew why I felt so bad. AND the medical team made it clear that I could overcome and even thrive.
A lifestyle change that includes adjustments in diet and an increase in exercise. The diet will be a lifestyle change “forever” not just temporarily reducing calories and weight for now. It has been fun, learning some new foods and recipes.
There are 2 authors/physicians and cardiac experts that i have read about before and have read A LOT about recently. Drs. Dean Ornish and John McDougall have been proponents of very low fat, plant-based/plant focused diets.
Dr.Ornish published a great book, EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS and it is loaded with great recipes as well as tremendous common sense information with evidence that such a diet improves and even heals heart damage.
Dr.McDougall has 2 “cornerstone books” , MCDOUGALL PROGRAM FOR MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOSS and THE STARCH SOLUTION. Both focus on plant-based, low/no fat diet choices much like Dr.Ornish.
Where to find these guys? search the web or go to:
BUT WHAT CAN WE EAT?
A future post may include information on specific nutrients required for heart failure patients( magnesium, potassium, good fats).
@martyroddy
How much fiber do you get on a daily basis?
Food for the Road-As important as Shoes
What to eat and how to eat is a regular discussion with runners after they/we have been running for a year or so. Once the runners get used to it and get over beginning shin pain and foot pain or boob bounce pain as ladies find best bra….
Then thoughts of weight loss or energy or – God Help us- Hitting the wall.
What about weight loss? shredding fat
http://www.myfitstation.com/2013/01/14/the-7-day-shredding-meal-plan/
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/nutrition/lose-fat/burn-fat-fast-eating-plan
How to buy and choose food at the store- Farmers market? what is the best stuff to eat.
http://lifehacker.com/5994343/this-color+coded-chart-helps-you-pick-the-most-nutritious-produce
Superfoods- will they help us on the Road?
We RUN USA !!! 