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Today, a hot day in August, I had a nice dessert awaiting me in my lunch cooler.. (see to the left!) It was a mix of frozen (this morning) raspberries and blueberries. Just about a 1/2 handful of each, in a little tupperware container, but- and this is crucial!-topped with a healthy dollop of real, unhomogenized whipped cream, sweetened with cinammon! Ironically, it appears that full fat dairy is much better for you than skim, which in the old days was used as pig food; in other words not nutritious enough to use on humans! The satiety factor of using just a little whipped cream (or butter, or coconut milk) is HUGE- You are satisfied, and NOT hungry, for hours afterwards. Not to mention, the food value of the berries involved is HUGE, and the insulin response is minimal in such a dessert. "But Jay", I hear you asking, politely, "Who cares about insulin?" Well, I answer politely, you should! For many years, saturated fat has been implicated by the "authorities...

Mark Sisson is a Paleo/Primal guru: here is his take on drinking alcohol... He's quite a good writer, as well! Jay Although we can likely obtain the same vascular benefits from fish oil and a low carb, high antioxidant diet (and through supplementation), there’s nothing wrong (and perhaps something to be gained) with the occasional drink, provided you’re someone who tolerates alcohol well. Not everyone does, and there’s nothing wrong with that. With that said… When it comes to alcohol itself, there’s no reason a low-carber can’t indulge. Alcohol isn’t metabolized as a carbohydrate product, and it doesn’t send your blood sugar shooting upward. (It might actually lower it.) The body sends alcohol to the liver where it becomes first in line as an active energy source rather than stored glycogen. As long as you aren’t looking to lose weight, a modest drink here or there shouldn’t make much of a difference. If you’re looking to lose weight, however, we’d suggest avoiding alcohol all to...

Here is the latest info from the Paleo Diet website- This is really scary stuff! I mean, we all think "oh, potatoes- really healthy, in their natural state... Read about potatoe (read: NIGHTSHADE- SKINS!!) Nightshade is the common name for flowering plants belonging to the botanical family Solanaceae, which contain more than 75 genera and 2,000 species1. Some notorious non-edible nightshades include tobacco, petunias, jimson weed, mandrake, and deadly nightshade. The family comprises well known food plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, chili peppers, eggplants and tomatillos. Note that chili peppers include all varieties of peppers from the genus Capsicum, including bell peppers, jalapeno, wax, cayenne, habanero, Anaheim, Thai, Tabasco, cherry, pepperoncini and Serrano among others. Chili peppers are commonly consumed as dried powders such as paprika, chili powder and cayenne, and are near universal ingredients in hot sauces, Tabasco sauces, and salsas. Some more obs...

Really. I get (unsalted, for the most part) mixed nuts. Walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts- usually in a mix. I add in some that aren't usually included, like the Brazil nuts... Then, I throw in about a handful of semi-sweet chocolate drops! It is amazing how the little bit of chocolate takes away any of the nuts' "bitterness", and makes the whole mouthful you are eating...DELIGHTFUL!! And, although chocolate itself is not considered strictly Paleo- it is nevertheless beneficial, overall! It is basically a guilt-free snack. Nuts are GREAT to eat- I love to crack them in the evenings whilst watching TV. NO chocolate necessary here! Anyway, that's a tip for you- eat nuts, mixed with small quantities of semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Perfect! J

NO bread, NO pasta, NO sugar, and ALL you can EAT of lean meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables! I just returned from my annual Doctor exam at Gundersen Clinic... ALL systems GO! My Doctor wondered at my continual weight LOSS, year after year. Virtually ALL of his other patients GAIN fat, year after year. I explained that each morning, I pour frozen mixed fruits, frozen mixed vegetables, yogurt, ground flax seed, one peeled banana and one peeled orange into a large, stainless steel Vitamix blender container. Next, I add orange juice and (whole) milk, and blend the whole thing up! A small thing, you might think... BUT, with this concoction- I (and my wife!) have had more than the recommended 5 daily portions of fruits and vegetables!! AND had a high protein breakfast to boot!! Not only did I make my breakfast, and my wife's, in about 5 minutes or less... I also ensured our health for the day, and for many days thereafter! I feel really strongly about this: eat like this- follow...

Our genome was conditioned and shaped by environmental selective pressures that occurred long before the Agricultural Revolution. Since the appearance of our genus Homo, more than 2 million years ago, there have been at least 100,000 generations. Since the Agricultural Revolution of 10,000 years ago there have been only 500 human generations. Our genome simply has had insufficient time to adapt to the foods ushered in during the Neolithic (fatty meats, dairy products, whole grains and salty foods).

In The Juice Drink Strategy, I have long been searching for the ideal protein source. As you know, protein is extremely important in achieving an ideal diet... in your daily juice drink, you already add yogurt, perhaps milk, and of course even the fruits and vegetables add some protein, since their cell walls are so disrupted that all of the available nutrients are readily available for your body to use! But now, I have found the perfect source of natural, completely absorbable protein ! Egg white protein powder is the perfect solution! Not only is it a perfect, healthy, absorbable form of protein with NO fat, NO sugar- NOTHING you don't want, and everything that you do! And, this powder is very inexpensive, and even cheaper than buying whole eggs!! (And with none of the fat!) I use roughly two heaping tablespoons per juice drink as outlined in The Juice Drink Strategy default juice drink. I even have resourced a great source of this wonder-food: Rose Acre Farms - you can even o...

The psychological benefits of The Juice Drink Strategy or the barbarian diet are another facet that bears further thought: If you are receiving perfect, total nutrition... Don't you think your mental state will benefit, ALONG WITH your physical appearance and strength?? Well, of course! It just makes sense- just as, in the above photo, I am doing a "wheeled pushup", which most 57 year old (or 27 year olds!) could not do one of which! And so, my physical self is in far better condition that average....(I routinely do 10 +). In like manner, I'm sure my mental state is much more tranquil, than someone who eats the typical American/Western "junk food" diet. (Bread, pasta, twinkies, cheeto's, etc.) The brain and psyche are intimately connected with the body... which is intimately connected with the diet! And exercise, but that is another post... Which comes first: "the diet or the exercise?" They are so inter-related! We need both!

http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Atlas/PC-Feb36/36-01.htm The more things change, the more they stay the same! Charles Atlas was a genius- fitness has taken a nose-dive since he left the scene. These exercises are a natural complement to The Juice Drink Strategy!

Lots of folks tell me "Jay, I'd love to try The Juice Drink Strategy to garner the weight loss and health benefits, but I just don't want to spend money to buy a Vitamix blender, darn you!" I sympathize- It's hard to invest in something, when you don't know absolutely that your results will pay off! Let me tell you now: they will! In a big way!! You would pay thousands of dollars if you could experience, beforehand , just how you would feel and look after following the prescriptions outlined in The Juice Drink Strategy! But, there is a way to "preview" the advantages, without spending a cent! Firstly, just cut out all carbohydrates from flour products: (chips, bread, snack foods, etc.) Next, resolve to eat a Barbarian Diet: Lean meats and seafood in unlimited amounts Fruits and vegetables in unlimited amounts Dairy products and eggs and nuts (excluding cashews and peanuts!) in reasonable amounts... Actually, probably more than you currently eat! ...

Many, if not most people, assume that those fit, lean folks they see participating in sports achieved that level of fitness by playing sports... No- by developing a fit body, you gain the type of body that performs well at most any sport. But, this body is attained by (you guessed it!): Proper diet ( which is most readily achieved by following the Juice Drink Strategy!) , Proper exercise ( Tranformetrics). Once you have transformed your body utilizing this strategy, why then you certainly can use it to participate in sports activities, which may slightly elevate certain aspects of your fitness. But, in general, sports primarily are for recreation! The above is a photo of me recreating To recap: Exercise is hard, and repetitive, to produce results. Sports are fun. There is a huge difference between the two activities! The above photo is of me "recreating" at the Chicago Board of Trade this summer, courtesy of brother JEFF!

So, you've gotten a Vitamix blender... made few drinks for yourself, and maybe your family! Great! "Once begun, half done!" as they say. But now, you need to make it a habit- only by regular, daily usage can you gain the incredible, life-changing results you desire! It takes 28 days to ingrain a lifelong habit. Resolve to start now! Set up all al your equipment, tonight. Make sure your Vitamix is clean , and ready to go. Make sure you have all of your "ingredients" in the refrigerator: Orange juice, milk, yogurt, frozen mixed fruits, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen spinach, frozen berries... Ideally , you will also have: Ground flax meal, whey or egg-white protein powder, a banana and an orange all ready to peel! In the morning, if all of this is ready, it is so easy to get into the routine of : ADDING all of the ingredients by the fridge, then progressing over to the counter and adding in the flax meal and protein, and then peeling the orange and banana an...

Many years ago, the big debate in health and fitness was this: All agreed that both exercise and nutrition were crucial in attaining maximum fitness. The big debate was between those that thought that non-apparatus based exercise was the best way to train (Maxalding exercise, Farmer Burns, and Charles Atlas spring to mind in this camp!), and those that insisted that apparatus was the best way- (this would be Bob Hoffman of the York Barbell era, Joe Weider later, and many others)... Nowadays, the man or woman on-the-street would all concur that yes- weight training , meaning machines, cables, spring-exercisers, and every infomercial crazy gizmo that anyone has ever thought of it the proper, scientific way to train! Even cardiovascular work has fallen into this mind-set, since the gym I pass by most days on the way home from work has people running/walking... on treadmills! As for diet, this question of how to obtain the best nutrition has never really even come up! The consensus is to...

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A new book is available- The Juice Drink Strategy - by Jay Bowers! I recommend that you all buy it! It is only .... $5.00 when downloaded as an ebook!! I guarantee it is worth at LEAST $6.00!! Actually, it does have ALL of the tenets of the Barbarian Diet spelled out, and tells you how to totally remake your health... so, I think it is a steal! To get the book, go to Lulu.com Type in The Juice Drink Strategy I hope you enjoy it, and benefit from it. Jay