| Linda's Words |
| Linda has gotten into the habit of inventing words: Exectually Insenuendo Trollup (verb) Mediocurally Liveuptobility Destinize 
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| Healthiest Foods |
| I'm starting a list of the overall healthiest foods. 1. Spinach Spinach is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. It's also packed with lutein, a compound that fights age-related muscular degeneration. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or 1/2 cup cooked per day. 2. Yogurt This 2,000-year-old food's health benefits are not disputed: Fermentation spawns hundreds of millions of probiotic organisms that serve as reinforcements to the battalions of beneficial bacteria in your body, which boost the immune system and provide protection against cancer. Not all yogurts are probiotic though, so make sure the label says "live and active cultures." Aim for 1 cup of the calcium and protein-rich goop a day. 3. Tomatoes There are two things you need to know about tomatoes: Red are the best, because they're packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes are just as potent as fresh ones, because it' easier for the body to absorb the lycopene. Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for 22 mg of lycopene a day, which is about eight red cherry tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice. 4. Carrots Most red, yellow, or orange vegetables and fruits are spiked with carotenoids, fat-soluble compounds that are associated with a reduction in a wide range of cancers, as well as reduced risk and severity of inflammatory conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. None are as easy to prepare, or have as low a caloric density, as carrots. Aim for 1/2 cup a day. 5. Blueberries Host to more antioxidants than any other popular fruit, blueberries help prevent cancer, diabetes, and age-related memory changes (hence the nickname "brain berry"). Studies show that blueberries, which are rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, boost cardiovascular health. Aim for 1 cup fresh blueberries a day, or 1/2 cup frozen or dried. 6. Black Beans All beans are good for your heart, but none can boost your brain power like black beans. That's because they're full of anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds that have been shown to improve brain function. A daily ?cup serving provides 8 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of fiber, and is low in calories and free of saturated fat. 7. Walnuts Richer in heart-healthy omega-3s than salmon, loaded with more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine, and packing half as much muscle-building protein as chicken, the walnut sounds like a Frankenfood, but it grows on trees. Other nuts combine only one or two of these features, not all three. A serving of walnuts - about 1 ounce, or seven nuts - is good anytime, but especially as a postworkout recovery snack. 8. Oats The grandfather of health food, oats garnered the FDA's first seal of approval. They are packed with soluble fiber, which lowers the risk of heart disease. Yes, oats are loaded with carbs, but the release of those sugars is slowed by the fiber, and because oats also have 10 grams of protein per ?-cup serving, they deliver steady muscle-building energy.
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| Camping |
| Here's a new category: Lists. Here's the start of my camping list: Tent Sleeping bags Toilet Paper Flashlight Extra batteries Trash bags Matches Towels First Aid Knife Pillow Pot and Pan Foil Pot holder Can/Bottle opener Coffee/tea Cups Soap Candles Tools Duct tape Bungies Pad and pen Sewing kit Scissors Folding chairs Binoculars Tissues Skewers Containers for leftovers Clothes pins Paper towels Newspaper Mat/brush Rope Extra stakes Tarp
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