Author: SupremeCmdr

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Eat More Plants

 

The authors indicated that despite the robust numbers, readers should keep in mind that the associations with mortality risk were most apparent among individuals suffering from other unhealthy habits.  Song and colleagues also pointed out that that the decrease in mortality risk caused by swapping out animal protein for plant protein had the most influence on those who were swapping out processed red meat as opposed to poultry and/or fish.  In terms of the individual effects of different types of animal protein sources, it was apparent that those who led unhealthy lifestyles were more likely to eat red meat, and those who led healthy lifestyles were more likely to eat fish or poultry.

Source: Study: For Long Life, Choose Beans Over Burgers | Medpage Today

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The Unoriginal Chili Lime Rub

The Unoriginal Chili Lime Rub

Wet –
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fresh-squeezed lime juice from 1 lime
Several dashes of your favorite hot sauce (I used Frank’s)

Dry –
1 teaspoon each of the following:

chili powder
brown sugar
oregano

1/2 teaspoon each of the following:

ground cumin
paprika
onion powder
garlic powder
sea salt
ground pepper

It is summer and it is hot. We’ve had several 100 degree plus days already and when the heat is on I think about grilling. Don’t heat up the kitchen and minimize the mess. Fearing the Rut I began to think about the limes I had in the fridge and thought “I wonder if there are any chili lime marinade recipes on the Internet?”.

There are literally dozens of chili lime recipes on the Internet. So I looked at several and while different they were all basically the same. They all looked like taco seasoning with oil and lime juice tossed in. So for the record, I didn’t steal this rub. But since they’re all very, very similar I’m calling this stuff The Unoriginal Chili Lime Rub.

The recipe makes enough rub for a little over a pound of animal protein. If you are cooking for a crowd doubling or tripling this recipe should work out fine. I made boneless chicken breasts to test the rub and the meat turned out well. Unlike marinades, just rub on the rub and let the protein sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes. Grill until done. Eat.

  1. Mix all dry ingredients together.
  2. Add the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.  You should have a wet rub with the consistency of a loose paste.  If the rub is too thick, add a touch more oil.  The hot sauce can be omitted or kicked up to taste.
  3. Slather (like this word?) your animal protein with the rub, making certain the entire surface area is SLATHERED.
  4. Allow the protein to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before hitting the grill.

Tips:

The rub was so tasty The Boss and I decided it was a keeper.  I’m looking forward to using this rub on chicken thighs, beef, and pork.  NO FISH.  Really, no fish.  That could get ugly.  TOFU?  You try that first and let me know.

 

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Father’s Day 2016

It came by mail
Small and light
Opened to see
I got a pick picked for me for
Father’s Day
Picked just for me

I will never use this pick
There are picks everywhere in the house
I would rather use than this
Pick picked just for me

Always carry a guitar pick I told the one
Who picked this pick for me
A man no longer a child
Who listened and remembered

I will never use this pick
I would rather carry this pick picked for me
Close to my heart always
A reminder of the love between us

 

 

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Water for Weight Loss

“Using the responses of more than 18,000 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2012, the scientists found that people who increased their plain water consumption by 1 percent reduced their total daily calorie intake. Specifically, people who drank one to three cups of plain water—either spring or tap water, water from a drinking fountain or a water cooler, or bottled water—tended to reduce their “empty-calorie” intake from sweetened foods and beverages. They also consumed less total fat, saturated fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. The average person in the study drank slightly over four cups of water a day. Each cup of water, up to three cups, correlated to about 68 fewer calories consumed.”

Source: Water: a Key Ingredient in Recipe for Weight Loss: Health After 50

 

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Swapping Rice for Burgers

Source: China obesity ‘explosion’ blamed on swapping rice for burgers

Over 40 years ago I lost 200 pounds.  With age I found 35 of those lost pounds but remain extremely pleased the other 165 stayed off.  I loved this article about obesity in China.  This article could have been written about my childhood.  I swapped burgers for rice and got fat.

Real fat.

I’ve been part of a weight loss study for decades.  I answer a couple of questionnaires every year.  Most people don’t believe I used to be fat.  I need to find some old childhood pictures and post them as proof.

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Breweries are the Mark of a Thriving Community

 

That successful towns have a brewery or two is no coincidence.

Source: Breweries are the Mark of a Thriving Community

The Boss and I took the day off.  The plan was to hit Nic’s Grill for a burger and then the arts festival in downtown OKC.  Meandering would be a good word for the day.  After the arts festival we decided to revisit the Urban Farmhouse to check out their stuff.  This business is located in an old crappy industrial area of Oklahoma City.  As we slowly snaked down a narrow alley in search of a parking space I noticed a brand new sign on the building across from the furniture shop.  Anthem Brewing set up their operations in the warehouse next door.

Great little breweries in the crappy parts of town are a good thing.