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Walnuts

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If you want a stronger cardiovascular system, you could start riding a stationary bike or you could incorporate walnuts into your diet. I suggest the latter. My dad was sort of a hippie when I was a kid. We had granola in the house before it was a thing. We also had an unreasonable ratio of nuts and seeds to other foods. Walnuts were always available. Of course, pops wasn’t … [Read more...]

Replacing “Sports Drinks”

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Let’s get straight to the point. There is a far better way to replenish lost fluids than drowning yourself in toxic colorings, chemical additives, and ridiculous amounts of fake sugar. Gatorade, Powerade and the like have no business calling themselves "sports drinks." They have absolutely no place in the nutrition plan of a healthy … [Read more...]

Whole Coconuts

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Coconuts are a strong contributor to optimal health and well-being. Don’t take my word for it; ask August Engelhardt, a German author devoted to Cocovorism (I have no idea, but it has to do with coconuts) and Sun Worship: Naked cocovorism is God's will. The pure coconut diet makes man immortal and united with God. The sun cocovore man is the man, as he should be. The coconut … [Read more...]

Intermittent Fasting Update

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[Editor's note: Gabe has graciously agreed to let me use this platform to offer an update on my intermittent fasting. The following is from me. --Stephanie] If you read Kaplifestyle last week, you may remember that I decided to embark on a self-experiment and try intermittent fasting. As I write, I’m currently in day 9, and I thought I would provide an update on the … [Read more...]

Staying on the Field

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If you’re an athlete trying to stay healthy for an entire season, heed this counsel: Eating processed foods regularly will make you sick.  From time.com: A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that the large number of calories in processed and fast food may lead to health problems … [Read more...]