Kiwifruit Day 18

A Different Fruit A Day Personal Health Challenge

 

The Kiwi is also known as the Gooseberry. Almost all kiwifruit sold belong to the Haywood variety and has a fuzzy, dull-brown skin, and bright-green flesh. Packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange, the bright green flesh of the kiwifruit speckled with tiny black seeds adds a dramatic tropical flair to any fruit salad.

It is a small fruit approximately 3 inches long and weighing about four ounces. Its green flesh is almost creamy in consistency with an invigorating taste reminiscent of strawberries, melons and bananas, yet with its own unique sweet flavor. At approximately 42 calories, Oma finds the Kiwifruit a healthy yet tasty snack!

Interesting Fact:

Kiwifruit and Latex Allergy

Like avocados and bananas, kiwifruit contain substances called compounds that are associated with the latex-fruit allergy syndrome. There is strong evidence of the cross-reaction between latex and these foods.

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PhantomFit Resistance Loop Bands Review #phantomfit

Phantom Fit was formed in 2014 when two fitness and marketing experts, Ryan Martin and Jon Wedel, came together to change the way people get fit. Phantom Fit currently manufactures resistance loop bands and wrist wraps

Look no further for all of your fitness needs. We’re all about quality at Phantom Fit. We want you to have the best workouts with the best products – not that knock-off crap that you’ll find all over the internet. Our products are 100% genuine and made with the finest materials. (From the PhantomFit Website)

The PhantomFit Resistance Loop Bands keeps exercising interesting. They come in a set of four including a blue “light” band, a red “medium” band, a green “heavy’ band and a black “x-heavy” band, The Phantom Fit bands are ideal to use one band at a time, or combine multiple bands for a more strenuous workout.

Being able to fit in a good strength training without the hassle of driving to a gym is a definite plus! Oma keeps the high-quality latex bands near her computer work-station and tries to incorporate the band exercises into her mini breaks. You can perform strength-training exercises without clunky weights.

Oma loves the fact that these Resistance Bands are easy pack when traveling and also easy to store (they come with a nylon storage bag). They are a a great addition to my fitness routine.

Warning – be sure not to overdo it the first time you use your PhantomFit Resistance Loop Bands – Oma’s arms were a bit sore the morning after my first use. 

Product Description 

 

PhantomFit Resistance bands are the best solution because they: 
 

• Are perfect for physical therapy exercises all the way to intense workouts
• Works flawlessly for arm, ankle, and leg workouts
• Are separated by resistance level to meet your needs
• Are extremely durable and long-lasting
• Are lightweight and portable

What's Included?

• 1 Blue "Light" Band
• 1 Red "Medium" Band
• 1 Green "Heavy" Band
• 1 Black "X-Heavy" Band

Whether you’re a complete fitness expert or a novice,
Phantom Fit products will help you get fit faster while being safer. 

 

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Reef Indy spends some time at Oma & Opa's Home.

Post by ZMom Smith.

Mom and Dad get a date night; dinner and a padre game. Oma and Opa get Reef Indy-Yeah!

It was an interesting time:

1. Escondido Heat Wave with temputures in the really high 90s 
2. Electricity Outage in the middle of the day 
3. A indoor Ant invasion. 

Nevertheless, Reef Indy did great. This was also Opa's last day at work. After a week long vacation, Opa would be officially retired . . . again.

Oh yeah . . . The Padres lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5 - 2.

Passion Fruit Day 17

A Different Fruit A Day Personal Health Challenge

The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. It can grow 15 to 20 ft. per year once established and must have strong support. It is generally short-lived (5 to 7 years).

When Oma opened her passion fruit, she was pretty disappointed. The inside of the tough outer shell was almost empty. This would help explain the low 17 calories per fruit. Nevertheless the contents were surprisingly pleasing; both sweet yet tangy.

While purple passion fruit is high in vitamin C, riboflavin, vitamin B2 and copper; yellow passion fruit generally has a higher nutritional value and contains alpha-carotene. The pulp of the purple is less acid, richer in aroma and flavor, and has a higher proportion of juice (35-38%).

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Corn Day 16

A Different Fruit A Day Personal Health Challenge

 

This one was a surprise to Oma - Corn kernels are technically fruits. Corn is a grain, and all grains are fruit. Corn is a healthy grain to consume. It is actually a compound of carbohydrates that is rich in vitamin C and dietary fibers, called pericarps. The kernel of the corn is a huge storehouse of a large amount of proteins and starch.

Corn will improve blood pressure, is rich in antioxidants, good for your eyes and alleviates constipation.  An ear of corn is approximately 74 calories.

GMO Warning: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are becoming more and more prominent in today’s marketplace, so it is important to understand what they are and some of the issues they raise. A GMO plant has been genetically altered using genetic engineering techniques, and is commonly found in crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton and canola.

In general, these plants are modified to express a resistance to herbicide, which can be beneficial to farmers, allowing for less work so more crops can be harvested. As of 2006, there were 102 million hectares of GM crops worldwide, and that number has only increased, with a 10% jump from 2007 to 2008 alone. In fact, the United States alone recently neared 60 million hectacres (1).

Be sure to research the GMO Controversy so that you can make an informed decision.

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Blueberries Day 15

A Different Fruit A Day Personal Health Challenge

 

Oma likes to start the day with a fruit salad with a bit of cereal sprinkled over it -LOL. Pictured above is the start of Oma's breakfast; banana slices, strawberries and blueberries.  Then the bowl is topped off with some coconut flakes and just a few pinches of cereal.

In terms of U.S. fruit consumption, blueberries rank only second to strawberries in popularity of berries. After many years of research on blueberry antioxidants and their potential benefits for the nervous system and for brain health, there is exciting new evidence that blueberries can improve memory. This little super-fruit also packs a serious punch as an antioxidant powerhouse and a disease fighter, among its many other health benefits.

The taste and texture of the blueberry are not Oma's favorite - however, it is an awesome fruit to add to our daily juice as well.

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Garcinia Cambogia Supplement Review #AmazonPromo

The interest in Garcinia Cambogia was sparked by its appearance on the Dr Oz show, where it was touted as a “revolutionary fat buster” as well as an “exciting breakthrough” in natural weight loss. Garcinia Cambogia extract referred to as hydroxycitric acid, HCA or Citrimax. I

t’s a supplement derived from the fruit rinds of an Indian plant called Garcinia Cambogia. This fruit is used in Asian cuisine to make meals more filling.

Vita Optimum is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service.

Their philosophy and mission can be condensed down to 3 things:

• Pure
• Natural
• Verified

Oma is thrilled that this product does not contain any fillers, binders, preservatives or artificial ingredients. Oma has been using the product as directed, careful not to exceed the recommended dose of capsules, three times a day before meals accompanied with an eight ounce glass of water.

While Oma has not lost any weight, Vita Optimum Garcinia Cambogia has had a positive effect on Oma’s appetite. It makes it easier to make healthy food choices while curbing craving and hunger.

While not sure how it will affect weight loss, Oma will continue to take the regular daily dose of Vita Optimum Garcinia Cambogia and re-evaluate after the bottle has been emptied. The capsules are easy to swallow and does not give Oma that jittery – caffeine feeling. 

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