Category: Food & Fitness

I do a 0.5-mile jog almost every morning.

I do a 0.5-mile jog almost every morning. Since it’s so short I can rarely make an excuse not to do it. It takes less than 5 minutes. To reduce the production value, I always do it in a t-shirt and shorts regardless of the weather. In the winter it was nice because it gave… Continue reading I do a 0.5-mile jog almost every morning.

Vapor Glove 5 vs Vapor Glove 4 | Merrell Barefoot Shoe Review

The Vapor Glove 5 shoe is Merrell’s latest edition of their Vapor Glove barefoot shoe line. This article compares the Vapor Glove 4 to the Vapor Glove 5. Vapor Glove Review Highlights Do I recommend the Vapor Glove 5? Yes! Both the Vapor Glove 4 and Vapor Glove 5 are great barefoot shoes. Where can… Continue reading Vapor Glove 5 vs Vapor Glove 4 | Merrell Barefoot Shoe Review

Why do restaurant salads taste so good?

“Why do restaurant salads taste so good?” I saw this question on Reddit and thought I’d break down the 7 reasons why restaurant salads are so good, and how you can achieve a similar, or better result at home. Restaurant salads typically have a lot going on that home salads don’t. Except for Cesar salad,… Continue reading Why do restaurant salads taste so good?

Wim Hof Breathing for Hangovers

Wim Hof Breathing (WHB) is a simple breathing technique that may help cure hangover symptoms. The 10-15 minute breathing technique improves blood oxygenation, which in turn may reduce the major hangover symptoms like headache, anxiety, fatigue, and disorientation. If you’re hungover right now, find a comfortable seat and let’s get into it! Of course you… Continue reading Wim Hof Breathing for Hangovers

Wim Hof Breathing Joe Rogan

Wim Hof Breathing Joe Rogan episodes are now only available on Spotify due to an exclusive podcast deal Joe signed with the streaming network. Links to the Joe Rogan Wim Hof episodes are below. Like many, I was introduced to Wim “the Iceman” Hof by the Joe Rogan podcast (also known as the Joe Rogan… Continue reading Wim Hof Breathing Joe Rogan

Most Common Night Shades in the American Diet

This article is simply a list of the Nightshade (Solanacea) family of plants that are most common in the American diet. Wikipedia – Solanacea. Some people (like me) have a sensitivity to the plants listed here. Tomatoes Potatoes Russet Potatoes Red Potatoes Yukon Gold Did you know there are over 4,000 varieties of potatoes*?! Potatoes… Continue reading Most Common Night Shades in the American Diet

How to Eat Cruelty Free in Your Neighborhood

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A neighbor on Nextdoor recently posted about trouble finding organic and cruelty free meat in Portland. This is a task that is surprisingly confusing and ripe with misinformation. Here’s the original question, with my response below. The Cruelty Free and Sustainable Question “A question I’ve been struggling to find the answer to for years. Where… Continue reading How to Eat Cruelty Free in Your Neighborhood

How to Manage Allergies

This article was written as a guest post by Disturb Me Not! Allergies can be very problematic. Sometimes, you may find yourself reacting to something you never had a problem with before. According to studies, 54.6% of people in the US have reaction to at least one allergen. Allergies do not affect people of a… Continue reading How to Manage Allergies

A Tale of Two Yolks

Cage free, free range, pasture raised, what’s the difference? A standard grocery store egg with no labeling about how the birds have been raised typically means the egg comes from a hen in a 67 square inch cage, a cage with a floor plan as about as large as a standard 8.5″ by 11″ piece… Continue reading A Tale of Two Yolks