Fitness & Nutrition Tips

Don’t let winning make you soft.  Don’t let losing make you quit. Don’t let your teammates down in any situation.  ~Larry Bird #33

Eggs Are Incredibly Nutritious Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. Egg protein stimulates muscle growth and has been demonstrated to increase muscle protein synthesis in university studies. These effects likely result from the high concentration of the amino acid leucine – approximate 9%. Leucine is the major amino acid responsible for stimulating the synthesis of…

‘If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren’t willing to do.’  ~Michael Phelps

The Concord Farmers Market With about 40 vendors, we have a terrific selection of bakery products, meat, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables, fish, honey, and maple products. Many of the vendors are certified organic. We also feature potted plants, cut flowers, wood products, dog treats, and body care products. Do your shopping Saturday mornings at the…

Health Benefits of Lime Juice Digestion: Lime has an irresistible scent which causes your mouth to water and this actually aids primary digestion (the digestive saliva floods your mouth even before you taste it). The natural acidity in lime does the rest. While they break down of the macro molecules of the food, the Flavonoids, the compounds found in the fragrant…

It’s not that some people have willpower and some don’t.  It’s that some people are ready to change and others are not.  James Gordon

Benefits of Lemon Lemons are alkalizing for the body: Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work against infections like the flu and colds. Your liver loves lemons: The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to…

‘It’s not wanting to win that makes you a winner, it’s refusing to fail.’  ~Peyton Manning #18

‘ I’ll never worry about not being successful.  I’ll just take it one day at a time, one season at a time.  And play as hard as I can.’  ~Bo Jackson

‘Always believe in yourself, and never give up because you don’t know what success could be right around the corner.’ ~Jamie Hampton