Life (and Nutrition)

Another thought provoking video (Below) regarding the frailty of life. You might be wondering why I am discussing the matter of nutrition on this blog. Well. it is simply that in my own way I try to view life holistically and find that anything that affects the power of thought is not only of interest but is potentially critical (if ignored).

The outstanding comment from the talk that stuck in my mind was that the type of nutrition regarded as appropriate for a balanced healthy lifestyle is what your grandmother would have recommended, 

i.e. one with a minimal amount of processed food (containing additives). 

Little wonder that obesity rates are so high when 'junk food' is so readily available and cheap.

My dear wife, a superb cook herself, has long since bemoaned the demise of cooking in schools and that children are not having any experience of how to provide for themselves given basic ingredients. At the age of 70 I am convinced that her cooking has played a major role in my personal health/fitness/condition. Every day I walk anything from a minimum of two to eight miles. I cycle 2/3 times per week and I still enjoy a pint or two with my friends. 

However, enough about me, the main message from this talk is that it is the damage to the cerebral function which is the most 'depressing' outcome of poor nutrition. On the plus side, the economic savings achieved by providing nutritional 'boosters' are very persuasive in comparison to more conventional expensive psychological therapies. Thus there are strong arguments for the adoption of policies which promote the importance of nutrition earlier in the 'cycle of life' so that young children grow into adults who are more self sufficient in terms of providing for themselves.

The link to online marketing (which I took up as an antidote to boredom) is largely down to my examination of aspects of lifestyles which encourage making decisions to extend the human potential. I find the subject fascinating and eye-opening as I research various elements of human activity which are fundamental to well-being, both physical and mental. The process of growing old is inexorable but it can be affected positively if the issues which have a detrimental effect on 'survival' (without being too dramatic) are firstly identified and secondly acted upon. 

I hope to develop this argument over the coming few weeks/months/years and I would welcome any thoughts/experiences that you might have and wish to share.

To your health and prosperity

regards

Ray

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Should cholesterol be a matter of concern for you this could be helpful advice, I'm all for the natural way of things and try my best to avoid chemicals if at all possible. As it happens most of these items are part of my normal diet anyway and you know what? I've got a great  and varied diet, I love my food and my wife loves cooking, a marriage made in heaven.

Ashington, Northumberland

Its funny how, even after 50 years of displacement, a visit to the 'homeland' twangs the heart strings. Here for a number of reasons, my wife to see old friends and me to catch up on work in a peaceful and tranquil setting, we are currently house sitting for our brother and sister in law who have beautiful riverside walks just minutes from their door. 

I have taken advantage of this, early morning, to burn off some calories before breakfast, all part of the 'new me' routine aimed at losing a few pounds (three pairs of trousers hanging redundantly in the wardrobe). Fast walking, I hasten to add, before anyone gets a mistaken image of me jogging or some other extreme activity. 2.4 miles were completed in 38 mins. avg. pace (15.49 mins/mile) with 314 calories burned off. Add in a low calorie diet, (mainly fruit and veg.) and things are looking good. 

Feeling great, fit and healthy with 5 more days up here to complete the job. Looking to get under 13 stones in weight for the first time for 12 months (13.8 at the start of the journey) Watch this space.    

PM - Cragside, Rothbury, Northumberland - The Worlds first electrically powered house. (hydro electricity)


This is the most amazing place, my favourite National Trust property with astounding interiors which contain a vast variety of artefacts from all over the world. A particularly impressive feature is the magnificent marble fireplace . (shown right)


Unfortunately we missed the magnificent display of Rhododendrons which had reached full bloom some two weeks earlier and cover the extensive beautiful gardens with a rich variety of colours and textures. I would strongly recommend a visit not just to anyone interested in engineering technology (Lord Armstrong built an extensive business based around his work in shipbuilding and armaments) but also to those who enjoy horticulture. In typical National Trust style the history and beauty of the items on display within augment the extravagant interiors. Best allow a whole day to witness the full extent of this property, you won't be disappointed.

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Some interesting 'facts' here. Trouble is whenever I am confronted by these so called gurus I cannot help but recall the words 'for every expert there's an equal and opposite expert' so ultimately you pretty much eat/drink what you like as long as you don't overdo it (and it is varied), My current weight loss routine involves expending more calories than I take in, i.e. brisk walking or cycling and low calorie (delicious) meals. There are plenty of them about.

It ain't rocket science.

What do you think?