The Health Care Crisis
I was watching “Good Morning America” today and once again, there is this big debate going on regarding our health care crisis.
I have said this before and feel I need to say it again: health care starts with the individual. If we ate better, exercised, kept our weight down, quit smoking and actually went to the doctor for yearly physicals, we would all be healthier.
And I am not saying that you have to pay for it during these tough economic times. I am on the board of a clinic in Chicago that will take people without insurance and provide them excellent care. I use the facility because, as a board member, we are asked to get a complete picture of what the clinic provides.
Plus, those of us with health insurance help to subsidize those without.
So please, ask yourself and those around you “are we doing the best that we can to stay healthy?”
And IF some health issue did present itself in the future, wouldn’t being in better shape help your body to fight?
Jim
Just saw a segment on this topic on the Sunday Morning show. Yes, it starts with taking care of ourselves.
Sorry to go off topic but I have a question about the Bieler’s Broth recipe in your new book, “The 7 Day Energy Surge.”
Do you have to put the veggies in a blender after heating or can you just eat the broth similar to soup?
Also, if one does blend it, is it served hot or can it be drank cold too?
Could I just eat the veggies raw and get the same benefit or does it have to be boiled and simmered?
Thanks for replying!
Comment by Laurie — April 26, 2009 at 9:35 am
You can eat the broth any way.
I drink it cold all the time after I make it.
You can TOTALLY eat the veggies raw and get the same benefits.
Laurie, ask questions anytime….
Jim
Comment by admin — April 26, 2009 at 9:53 am
Jim, This question has to do with the food eaten before and after working out. I understand the concept but I am wondering about my calories for the day.
If I use my snack items to eat before and after exercise won’t I be starving later in the day?
I am not sure how to work to work these extra foods in and still have calories spread throughout the day. I am planning to exercise in the morning so I will also be eating breakfast about an hour after working out.
Any thoughts on how to make best use of the calories eaten around exercise? Thanks!
Comment by Laurie — April 26, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Laurie:
If you are working out in the morning, then eat half your breakfast before your workout and the other half after. That way, you save your snacks for later.
Jim
Comment by admin — April 26, 2009 at 5:22 pm
We were shipmates on Crystal where you presented fabulous lectures. I just saw you on GMA with Diane Sawyer. I look forward to purchasing your latest book. We’re leaving on a Crystal cruise in six weeks, Rome to London. I hope you’ll be on board again. Warm regards, Marion
Comment by Marion Grauer — April 28, 2009 at 7:58 am
Laurie:
I like the vegetables to go slightly cooked for the broth. I do drink it both hot and cold and am now addicted to it.
Let me know how everything else is going.
Jim
Comment by admin — May 7, 2009 at 11:18 am
Laurie:
You MUST eat before you workout, so have half of your breakfast then and the other half after.
Jim
Comment by admin — May 7, 2009 at 11:18 am
Marion:
I TOTALLY remember you. Glad that you saw the segment and have a wonderful time on the cruise. Just be careful with your eating and make sure to exercise everyday. I remember you trying more of the strength training in the club. Keep that up!
Jim
Comment by admin — May 7, 2009 at 11:20 am