If you are just discovering the benefits of smoothies and other liquid nutrition, it can be hard to get your head around the price tag of some of the high powered blenders. But at least in the beginning, this isn’t really something to worry about. Apply a few of the ideas below and you should be able to get good results from pretty much any blender. It may take a little more time but basically the idea is just to start making good stuff with whatever machine you can afford. Tips for easier blending A few of these may seem fairly obvious but hopefully they will … [Read More...] about Getting More Power from Your Blender
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Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
I’ve been a fan of snorkeling and sea kayaking since trying them on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia so they were basically my main priority on a recent trip to Zamami Island in Okinawa. After a Web search, I decided on a full-day tour with Natureland … [Read More...] about Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
Liquid Nutrition: Keeping It Smoothie
The timing of our meals can have a major effect on how we feel and perform – particularly as we prepare to start the day. But what if your stomach isn’t really a “morning person?” Just as with the issue of what we should eat, there are a … [Read More...] about Liquid Nutrition: Keeping It Smoothie
Brain Power: Adding Some Extra Watts
Until recently, we generally assumed brain function was genetically inherited and hard-wired, but new research supported by advanced scanning techniques is revealing the old gray matter has a lot more muscle than we believed. If you’ve ever … [Read More...] about Brain Power: Adding Some Extra Watts
The Search for Happiness and Joy 1
The quest for happiness and joy is as old as humanity itself, or possibly far, far older, depending on how much self-awareness you believe is needed to appreciate these things. Either way, it’s been kind of a long time. Which makes you wonder why we … [Read More...] about The Search for Happiness and Joy 1
Sea, Sun and Fun on Zamami Island
Okinawa’s Zamami Island pretty much defines laid back. The days just seem to pass more slowly here, which is a good thing because it gives you that much more time to enjoy the warm hospitality and amazingly clear ocean. The water's turquoise through deep blue colors really are incredible. … [Read More...] about Sea, Sun and Fun on Zamami Island