Mindfulness Attitudes – Patience

“Patience is a virtue” is the old saying. In our modern age of immediate access and speed, patience may not be something many of us practice very much. But it is one of the key attitudes of mindfulness and we need to recognise that slowing down our busy minds needs practice. We have probably all experienced the challenge of breaking persistent behaviour and know that habits do not change overnight, permanent change takes time.

How can we engage with patience? Our western culture is based on speed, we travel fast, we have machines to help us find the shortest route or the quickest route; we have fast food, or food on the go; we work on fast internet, high speed 3G to 4G to 5G; we have fast access to our bank accounts and use instant cashless transactions for ease and speed; we have fast domestics tasks, with automation and machines for cleaning and washing our homes and clothes, all to save us time and effort. We are not encouraged to stop and take our time our anything, so patience is not something we practice regularly. Continue reading “Mindfulness Attitudes – Patience”

Restaurant Table Credit Card Readers – Good or Bad?

Select restaurants around the nation are testing table-based credit card readers that allow customers to pay for there meal at the table. The news scare in the past year regarding waitresses and waiters stealing customer’s credit card information led to the transformation of a new industry involving products that protect consumer’s credit card information.

The restaurants that are participating in the credit card reader beta launch were reluctant at first to participate because they feared diners would feel rushed. Fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s allow customers to pay at the counter with their credit card. Table side payment is different from counter-side payment because diners are actually sitting down and being served by an employee that works mainly on tips. Waitertalk.com, an online forum for waiters and waitresses to vent on topics such as ‘bad tipping customers’ and ‘unruly management’ have formed a discussion forum against these so called ‘table-side credit card readers’. Waiters and waitresses believe the credit card readers will be a deterrent to leaving appropriate tips, especially in casual fast food restaurants such as the Ground Round, that typically attract middle-class customers that are not experienced in tipping and eating at non-chain restaurants. Some waiters believe the credit card readers will be the main focus of the dining experience and the machines will not allow them to upsel to the customer because the customer will be thinking about the bill more than the actual dining experience. Continue reading “Restaurant Table Credit Card Readers – Good or Bad?”

What Is The Healthiest Salt? Find Out Why Unprocessed Sea Salt Is The Best Salt For You!

What is the healthiest salt for your body? Maybe you think it’s better to avoid salt completely; especially if you have high blood pressure. Salt has had a lot of bad press over recent years and many people have the impression that it is best avoided. There is one salt which is good for your health – Unprocessed sea salt, taken in combination with a healthy diet of natural unprocessed foods.

In ancient times salt was so valuable that it was, quite literally, worth it’s weight in gold. The word “salary” comes from the Latin word for salt, a connection that dates back to a time when Roman soldiers were sometimes paid with salt.

It is true that these days over-consumption of common iodized salt is a common problem, contributing to high-blood pressure and other cardiovascular complications. The main reason for this is consuming too much refined salt. Refined iodized salt is often hidden in processed foods. Salt is a cheap way to make food tasty and is used liberally in producing packaged and fast food. Avoiding the excess salt in processed foods is just one more important reason for eating plenty of fresh, natural foods and less processed foods. Continue reading “What Is The Healthiest Salt? Find Out Why Unprocessed Sea Salt Is The Best Salt For You!”

Rejuvenate With Food

Inactivity, along with poor diet, are largely responsible for premature aging of our bodies. Hormonal production during puberty, and for half a dozen years after, is almost unaffected by poor food choices or inactivity. That is why we cannot see the correlation of inactivity with poor diet as major contributors to aging. Not until we approach our forties do these truths begin to convince us that exercise and diet are so crucial to health and well being.

Overeating causes our bodies to respond negatively, producing hormones that are responsible for fat storage and negating production of rejuvenating hormones like growth hormones or testosterone. The interplay between exercise and diet is a critical union that needs to be choreographed. Continue reading “Rejuvenate With Food”

Fasting the Ayurvedic Way

There is a lot of false information that is spread about fasting, which makes it difficult to understand when and how to fast properly. Fasting is believed to be a state of deprivation; however, you need to consider fasting as a brief break from the constant barrage of foods and experience that you consume.

According to Ayurveda, regular fasting will help you maintain your health

Ayurveda defines fasting as your choice while consuming anything, be it food, a breath of air or even thoughts and sensory experiences. While choosing to avoid what can be potentially harmful, we are opening ourselves to receive what can be beneficial and improve our mind and body. Continue reading “Fasting the Ayurvedic Way”

Healthy Food Does Not Have to Be Boring and Tasteless

There is this misconception going around that eating healthy food means one has to eat raw, tasteless vegetables and fruits. Well, this article will throw that misconception out of the window and show you how healthy food can be absolutely delicious and so mouth-watering, you won’t even know that it’s health food.

In today’s world of fat-laden fast food and processed food, it is pretty easy to grab these to satisfy one’s hunger. However, that’s not a great thing for your body as it only serves to clog your arteries and add to your body fat. You certainly do not need to put in too much junk in your body. It’s like putting sand into the gas tank of your car. One day, your body will break down from all that junk. Continue reading “Healthy Food Does Not Have to Be Boring and Tasteless”

How to Lose Weight Fast

Have You Ever Wondered How To Lose Weight Fast?

Do you want to lose weight fast, most people do? We live in an era of speed an age when everyone wants quick results. Regardless of the fact that the excess weight a person carries took time to accumulate they often want to be rid of it in a short space of time. That’s why everyone is looking for the quick fix and explains the lure of the latest pill, potion or exotic tea.

Everyone want to know how to lose weight fast and it’s possible to lose it quickly using pills but these have bad side effects. It’s also possible to starve oneself by going on one of the diets that cuts out food all together and to lose weight quickly. You may have noticed that the majority of those who do lose weight this way put it all back on again. Continue reading “How to Lose Weight Fast”

How to Recession Proof Your Packaging

The news says everyone is worried about the economy and consumers are spending less. Is this causing your product sales to decline? Typically consumers cut back spending during hard economic times. So how can you counteract product doldrums when the economy is in a recession or a slowdown?

The first thing to understand is that consumer still “buy” things. For example 70% of all packaging is food related and people still have to eat. They just buy in different ways. They may cut out fast food or restaurant purchases in favor of home prepared meals. But they still want to purchase the same conditions. In the case of fast food easy to prepare, reheat or ready to eat. Wal-Mart’s fresh take home pizza is a good example of fulfilling a need. In my case in place of a restaurant trip its rotisserie chicken that is ready to go with dozens of applications for meal prep. But I still want convenience too and limited meal prep. Continue reading “How to Recession Proof Your Packaging”

How to Eat Junk and Still Build Muscle

Obviously, as Bodybuilders we should always be striving to provide our bodies with a constant supply of healthy, nutrient dense food when looking to build muscle.

Unfortunately with today’s fast paced lifestyles and longer working days, we are sometimes forced to grab what we can. When your trying to build muscle eating something is always better than nothing.

In this article I will be revealing the healthiest fast food choices and what to eat if you are ‘caught short’ and in need of a Protein fix.

Fast Food Choices For Stranded Bodybuilders

Continue reading “How to Eat Junk and Still Build Muscle”

Dieting And High Protein Bars

Getting enough protein to satisfy the requirements of a high protein, low carbohydrate and low fat diet can sometimes be a challenge. This is typically true for breakfast and snacks where high protein foods like lean meats and fish, beans and nuts are not commonly consumed with typical western diets.

A great alternative is to keep a supply of high protein bars on hand that you can use as a meal replacement or as a snack between meals. High protein bars are also a great idea for those that are on the go or travelling constantly and may be tempted to grab a quick bite a fast food outlet. Having high protein bars on hand in your car, briefcase or purse will allow you to satisfy your hunger without eating high fat and carbohydrates that are associated with fast foods. Continue reading “Dieting And High Protein Bars”