Raising awareness about food and nutrition education in schools is something we can always get behind, especially if someone has set the rallying cry to a catchy tune. And that’s exactly what celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did, enlisting the help of pop sensation (and teen heartthrob) Ed Sheeran to write an anthem for Food Revolution Day, which is being celebrated on May 15th. Oliver kicks the song off with a rap about the state of food: “Half the world is starving with too little to eat and the other half dies from being obese.” And then he hands the mic over to other celebs, including Hugh Jackman and Paul McCartney. The chorus asks listeners to “sign the petition,” which Oliver created as a means to
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8 Exotic Meats That Are Actually Healthy (and Delicious)
Most adventurous eaters have probably gone beyond the basic burger to try duck or even bison. But ostrich, goat, or alligator? Aren’t those animals that you’d find in a zoo—not on a plate? More and more restaurants and chefs are incorporating non-traditional meats as a different but delicious option for the health-savvy, environmentally conscious, or simply curious consumer. Turns out, many of these exotic meats are actually lower in fat, higher in protein, and just as tasty as traditional beef or pork cuts that make up the majority of meat in the standard American diet. Plus, eating a wider range of meat is better for the environment. With more people worldwide adding meat to their diets, we can no longer rely on typical livestock to
The Value of Pain.
(Carla note: I adore The Invitation, too.) Please welcome my writer-friend, Valerie. And, because writers WRITE, the below was simply her comment about my Happiness Bullying post. Because it resonated with me Ive asked her to share it here. I hope it resonates with you as well. I’ve spent several days pondering this post. Carla always makes me think – some days more than others. Sometimes it’s an immediate, “Yes!”, while others times I may spend days cogitating and letting something resonate before I’m ready to discuss. This was one of the latter occasions. It made sense to me right away, but I could feel something simmering at a deeper level, so I took time to think about it before
The 12-Minute Bodyweight Abs Workout
There are plenty of reasons to strengthen your stomach, besides looking good on the beach (though that’s not a bad bonus). A strong core, which includes the abs, lower back, obliques, and psoas muscles, helps stabilize your entire body, protects your internal organs, and makes everyday movements, like carrying and picking up packages, feel much easier. This 12-minute bodyweight workout led by Sarah Kusch, a certified trainer and Grokker expert, works your entire body, specifically targeting the core muscles. But don’t let the short timeframe fool you: This is non-stop, stomach-sculpting action. The yoga-inspired warm-up alone got our heart pumping and muscles burning, and then a series of planks and reverse crunches left our abs feeling much stronger (and sore) when we finished
Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, May 15th
This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go. Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It’s just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping. Quad Spring Complete 4 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible. 20 Lunges (10 per leg) 10 Tuck Jumps 20 Mountain Climbers (per side) Want to kick up the intensity? Hold light kettlebells or dumbbells in both hands during the lunges. And don’t forget to check back
Real Member Story – "Abscess Insurance"
After joining HIF recently, new member Renae had such a great experience that she felt compelled to write about it on her personal blog. We were so delighted to read her feedback that we sought her permission to share it on our own blog too and trust us – not only is it a terrific review of our Sales Consultant, Shamus, but it's also a highly entertaining read!
A Stacked First Round to the HIF Masters and Women’s Surfing Competition on the Gold Coast
Event one of the HIF Masters & Women’s presented by World Surfaris will resume this weekend with Surfing Queensland’s official forecaster Coastalwatch Plus predicting a favourable South East swell for the duration of this weekend’s competition. Click through the read the full press release…
Video: What Eating “High-Fat” Does To Your Cholesterol
What happens to your cholesterol when you eat high-fat? Jimmy Moore and I review my 9 month cholesterol numbers since going low-carb, high-fat. I’ve been following a high-fat, low-carb eating style for 9 months (as outlined in my 30-day program) and my blood test results are in! Today; with the help of Jimmy Moore, we’re reviewing my results and chatting about what eating high-fat, low-carb does to your cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. AND! We show you how to interpret the results of your blood tests, the cholesterol numbers you should watch for, foods that put you at risk, the connection between triglycerides and carb intake, and how to change your numbers for the better. If you’re curious about cholesterol, HDL, LDL
Lets get HORIZONTAL!
When we chatted about connection, and I shared how one motion helped me reframe my days, I was surprised many people both “got it” and needed it. It’s not I surmise I’m a special snowflake (as our little friend used to call me) it’s as we bumble through life & see what others choose to share it’s easy to think I’m the only one who ___. Whatever your ___ might be. You commented. You emailed. You messaged. And, most movingly, the Child’s teacher grabbed me yesterday at drop-off and said. Thank you so much. You made my day. (Confession. I’m going 80 mph in the mornings. Depositing Child at her portable. Watching to be certain The Chairman isn’t
Take Care: There’s More to Medical Ethics Than Absence of Harm
There’s a widely held belief that a doctor’s primary ethical obligation is to “do no harm.” The “no harm” principle, taught to all health care professionals, is important and meaningful, but it’s only part of a bigger ethical obligation we medical professionals have. That is, simply put, to take care of people. That duty of care is an important and useful guidepost in the increasingly complex world of medical ethics. Medical professionals have an ethical duty to relieve suffering, and to save and prolong lives. But today, as technological advances provide an almost unlimited ability to prolong lives, we also have an ethical duty to focus on the quality of life from the perspective of the person whose life it is. From that perspective, by listening
Blogging is dead. Long live the blog!
Last week I had a secret meeting jetted off for a short trip. The plan was to: go, meetmeetmeet, sleep, return. What’s not included above? Hint: it rhymes with SLOGGING. A touch of social media exhaustion coupled with choosing to live & not blog about life resulted in my decision to leave the laptop home. The trip was fantastic. The trip was pretty damn enlightening. The trip wasn’t complete without my taking an hour a day to write. I knew this about my blogging-self (Blog, why cain’t I quit you?), yet being away from the manufactured pressure of “I have to” gave me the perspective I needed to consider: Is blogging a dead medium? My answer remains NO. Here’s why