Vegetarian Means Vegan, Right?

Actually vegetarians tend to differ from what Vegans consider themselves to be. The exact reasons for why, evade me at the moment.

I eat plenty of vegetables but also enjoy eggs so I think this means I may be a vegetarian but I am not a vegan because eggs are not on their menu. I need to watch my calories and weight.

Veganism, if I may, seems to be more like a religion than just a healthy eating regime. I think the term is applied to not only eggs but even to wearing things that may have once been alive, like leather.

I have no feelings on this one way or another and think our life choices are just that, our life choices.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Top 5 Fitness Foods Unveiled By Washington, DC Personal Trainer

By Josef Brandenburg

I take pride in being one of Washington, DC's top personal trainers. Getting other people healthy is my life's work. Although without help and support, this can seem overwhelming at times. We have all heard of good exercises and bad exercises, but what about food? With all the conflicting reports out there, low fat, no fat, no carbs, vegetarian, fruitarian, it can get your head spinning! With Washington, DC's top personal trainer, choosing the right direction is done for you. Below I have listed the top five foods you should focus on to have a healthy life.

1. Grass Fed Beef: Beef being at the top of the list even though it has high fat content, shouldn't surprise you. Besides tasting great, it is high in protein, fat burning CLA and omega 3 fatty acids while being low in saturated fats. You must remember that what was fed to what you eat is just as important as what you eat! Also keep in mind that not all beef is created equal.

2. Turkey Bacon: Crumbled in salads or as a side dish for a breakfast of egg white omelet, I think you will find, as I do, that this is one tasty dish. It is high in protein and extremely versatile making it one of my favorites.

3. Berries: Sweet and wonderful. Whether they are strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, they are considered a number one super food. Packed with vitamins, anti oxidants and healthy phytochemicals. Funny thing is that they are relatively low in sugar, when they are ripe taste as sweet as the sweetest candy. A great suggestion is to stop eating that nutrient deficient cereal and toast for breakfast and try replacing it with a bowl of sweet berries for breakfast instead. They are so much better for you and will wake up your boring taste buds as well. Try it once and I can guarantee you'll never look back.

4. Spinach: Popeye was on to something here. Spinach is tasty and versatile. You can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack if you so choose. It is loaded with Beta carotene to help prevent cataracts, Vitamin c to boost your immune system and leutin to protect against macular degeneration. You can have a spinach omelet for breakfast, a spinach salad for lunch and some of that grass fed beef with a side serving of spinach for dinner. Does that sound like you are being deprived? I don't think so!

5. Shrimp: Shrimp is the only lean protein that is ready to be served in less than two minutes. Just listen to this list of the vitamins in shrimp, vitamin d for healthy bones, vitamin b12 for energy, selenium as an antioxidant, high in protein, low in fat and calories. A 4oz serving only has 112 calories, how perfect is that?

Listed above you have just been given one of Washington, DC's top personal trainers list of the top five healthy foods. Adding these to your diet will be doing your body and your heath a multitude of good. Just try it and see if your taste buds do not thank you!

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