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Coconut Oil
Brought to you by Wilderness Family
Naturals, this oil is simply one of the best coconut oils out there on the market. The organic coconuts are non-hybridized and organically processed without the use of fertilizers, chemical solvents or additives. Their raw or virgin (centrifuge extracted and cold pressed) oils are not exposed to extreme high or low temperatures, therefore retaining its natural, quality state and subtle, smooth flavor.
Look to the right for more info on this wondrous, super food! |
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Sweet Potato-Coconut Oil Mash
Since we are promoting coconut oil this month, we thought it fitting to provide one of my fave ways to eat sweet potatoes!
- Remove the skins from a couple of baked sweet potatoes
- Add up to a couple tablespoons of raw coconut oil
- Mash the ingredients together...
That's it folks; a wholesome meal with only TWO ingredients! |
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The Fat Conspiracy
 To quote Bob Dylan, "the time's, they are, a-changin'." And finally in a good way! Although the research has been there since the 1940's, we are just now publicizing the benefits of saturated fats and the dangers of polyunsaturated fats, which are exactly opposite of what we have been told, read the latest here. I have dedicated February to coconut oil, and its article below is directly related to this fat dilemma because it has the highest % of saturated fat, so please check it out if you are curious about heart health, cholesterol, and health in general for that matter.
If you are interested in the physiology and details of why saturated fats and coconut oil are good for us and what they do once inside your body, you can read some highly technical articles by the brilliant and well respected Ray Peat right here (coconut oil) and here (unsaturated fats). I also recommend reading his articles on hormones and other health-related topics that interest you on his site because he is way ahead of his time. Things he predicted a long time ago are now coming to the surface.
Stay tuned next month for more on ground-breaking nutrition and how to use it.
I would LOVE your feedback about the articles and info and how you may use it to improve your health.
As always, thanks for reading and for your continuous support!
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Exercise of the Month |
Extended arm side plank - Use this exercise as a core workout for the lateral muscles. - Push through the armpits and lateral obliques. - Hold for time or do mini-reps by moving the hips up and down a lttle bit by pushing through the armpits and abs. - You can modify this by going on your elbow into a regular plank. - Do 10-20 reps or 20-45 seconds per side, 2-3 times per workout. - This exercise is great to do in conjunction with push-ups and pull-ups. 
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Is Coconut Oil Really that Good? | |
I recommend that you don't believe me or any of the hype surrounding coconut oil, I sure didn't. My first experience with it went like this; I was curious about it, so I bought some, I used it, and nothing really happened. The end, or so I thought.
If you are interested in my experience and review of coconut oil, please read my latest article on it right here.
Also, if you are interested in buying some at a discount, I have found a great website with the purest oils and best price. Let me know what size and if I get enough people interested, I can order a case and get you a 15% discount. It's a fantastic deal.
I recommend the centrifuge extraction type because of its high % of healthy fatty acids. You can see more about them and where I will order from here.
Here's to healthy fat! |
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| Recipe of the Month |
Chicken Noodle Soup One of the best ways to stay warm on a cold, rainy, wintry day is with a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. You can purchase chicken stock at your local grocery store or make your own using this recipe by Jamie Oliver: Chicken Stock Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 package egg noodles (about 6 oz)
- 4 quarts chicken broth
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning (adjust amount to your liking)
- salt and pepper
Directions: - Place the broth and chicken into a large stock pot. When the broth comes to a boil, turn down to simmer and cover.
- Allow the chicken to cook for about an hour. Take the cooked chicken out of the pot and chop into one inch pieces. Add back into broth and add the carrots, celery, onion, egg noodles and seasoning. Add one teaspoon at a time of poultry seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to simmer for another 30 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
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Where Rehab Meets Fitness!
Chris Hallford
and the Exercise Progression Team
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