Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading

 It's been almost a year since my last recommended reading post!  It's amazing how times passes by so fast. We should definitely enjoy and be present in each moment.

Let's start off with some Health

You can boost your anticancer immunity by visiting a forest or a walk in nature with a "Forest Bath"

What's all the fuss about inflammation?  Chronic inflammation is the root cause of most disease. Is olive oil better than ibuprofen?

All of us have cancer cells and most people develop some type of cancer but a strong immune system can keep them in check. How to slow cancer growth.

It's never too late to turn back the clock, How to increase your life expectancy by 12 to 14 years!

How many Jumping Jacks can you do in 60 seconds? How about the dreaded "Burpees", personally, I love burpees!

On to the Environment

In the Netherlands, to help fight climate change, sidewalks are being turned into gardens

The UK is pressing on for Solar panels to be on all new build homes by 2027

It's easy to assume our world is in a bleak direction, but there is hope...What the Earth could look like in 2125

A "hidden" source of clean energy that could power Earth for 170,000 years?

Great Recipes 

The best easiest Fluffy Vegan Protein Pancakes

For breakfast try these 4-ingredient Banana oatmeal Nut Butter "Cookies"

This recipe is from the new "Blue Zones Kitchen" cookbook,

Tomato Pasta Soup

4 cups water

2 cups veg broth

1 15oz can diced or chopped fire-roasted tomatoes

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tbs olive oil

1lb orzo pasta

1 tsp salt

In a large soup pot bring water and broth to boil.

Add tomato sauce, olive oil, orzo and salt, stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low and bring to simmer for approximately 20 minutes. stir so orzo doesn't stick to the bottom.

Enjoy with warmed baguette!

Finally some "crazy shit"

This guy really loves the NY Mets, he outruns the subway to the Mets ballpark!

Are you old enough to remember the Ford maverick? No, not the new small pickup. The 1970's compact car that didn't sell very well is still around, just not where you would think.

Premier League Champions Liverpool fans literally "moved the Earth" It was an incredible game!

Approximately 2000 shipping containers fall overboard every year! What happens when the burst open?

Someone needs to create a development with these affordable homes

That's all I got this time!

Be kind

Judd

Recommended Reading

Miso says "Wake up, it's reading time!" 

I haven't done a Recommended Reading post since May 0f 2022!

Life has been busy and my attention has been scattered.  Now back on the right track, let's get down to business.

Some good news...

Honesty prevails at a Swedish library when it was accidently left open.

Get your swing on at America's largest swing set. open now in Philadelphia.

The world can feel heavy...32 Reasons why everything will be okay

Coming 2024...one love, one message lives on..Bob Marley-One Love

Health

What to eat for a healthy gut...Gut Health Diet

Research has shown that a plant-based diet can help in controlling Parkinson 's Disease

Known as the 3 Sisters these 3 foods consumed in this Costa Rican Blue Zones help residents live to 100.

An Essential Oil Blend to open your sinuses.

The surprising link between hydration and aging.  and the Importance of hydration.

The new rapidly growing trend of Multigenerational Living

Matcha More powerful than regular green tea? YES, yes it is!

Recipes

Coconut Crusted Tofu served over your choice of grain, by The Narddog Cooks, this is not the Andy from "The Office", but his name is Andy Bernard! For relaxing and great vegan recipes check him out.

Change up your grain intake with a Inca Quinoa Salad.

Today we are having simple "Blackened Tofu Sandwiches"

Press and slice Tofu, melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Coat the tofu with "blackened seasoning" cook until blackened on both sides. Serve on bread of your choice with tomatoes, spinach, avocado etc. Easy seasoning mix of: paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

Environment

How the Dutch went down the toilet looking for heat. Sewage waste is being seen as a reliable for millions of homes in the Netherlands.

The Worlds largest landfill is now a park in NYC.

If humans went extinct, what would Earth look like one year later?

6 Must-see Environmental Films and TV shows of 2023

Crazy Shit

If you had a choice to receive 1 million dollars in one month or a penny doubled every 30 days which would you choose? It Might Surprise You!

If it isn't the Otters who take over the world, A group of Orca's originating from one "Grandmother" are doing their best to get revenge.

This can only happen in Florida.

This isn't really crazy shit, but interesting. Are you a miracle?

That's all for now!

 

Be kind!

Judd

Recommended Reading 06/27/21

 

Miso says it's time for Recommended Reading.

I realized that I haven't done a post since March on reading/viewing suggestions.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

Let's get started with:

WELLNESS 

I'm pretty sure all of us have had some unwanted anxiety and stress over the past year.

From an awesome eco-conscious company, Waterlust: "Anxiety and the World Around Me"

From The Beet: "Feel Like Your Stuck in a Life Rut?"

You don't have to live in a Blue Zone region to reap the benefits of a longevity lifestyle: "7Things to Do Now to Make Healthy Eating Easy and Fun"

While you are on a healthy plant-based diet, make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need:

"7 Nutrients You May Be Missing and What to Do About It"

"What Will Future Foods Look Like" from Nutrition Studies.

FOOD and RECIPES

Eating fish has it's own set of environmental issues, why not try "Vegan Sushi" or "5 Mushrooms That Can Replace Fish in Your Diet"

From No Meat Athlete: "The Only Plant Power Bowl You'll Ever Need", They also just published a New York Best Seller called "The Plant Based Athlete", check it out.

For the 4th of July try "Easy Balsamic Potato Salad"

If you have trouble deciding what to eat everyday, for under $2 a week you can get all the help you need with Rich Roll's "Plantpower Meal Planner"

ENVIRONMENT

For a multitude of Food, Environmental and award winning content about our world,  you have to checkout a FREE site.  WaterBear  By becoming a WaterBear member(FREE) you will also have a planted a tree in the Scottish Highlands and help rewild Scotland. #1member1tree

Things you need to know about the  Extreme Drought in California

It's a world wide climate emergency: "It's All About The Heat"

"Why Dead Trees Are the Hottest Commodity"

Things we take for granted: "Demand for Water"

"Water Rich, Water Poor"

CRAZY SHIT

Why is this not taught in school? "Long Hidden Tulsa Massacre"

This why: "The Invention of Whiteness"

Out of sight, out of mind: Just 10 Miles of Los Angeles"

"Keeping The Lights On"

For you cyclists: "Tour de France: How Many Calories Will the Winner Burn?"

 Mobile phones have come a long way, "70 Years"

I'm reading a very interesting book titled: "The Hidden Life of Trees", the connections and similarities of humans and trees are fascinating.

"An organism that is too greedy and takes much without giving anything in return, destroys what it needs for life and dies out"

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd

Recommended Reading 01/09/21

 

We all know 2020 has been quite a crazy unusual year.  The world is changing in both good and bad ways.  The climate crisis needs to be the #1 priority for the whole world to address.  No longer can we go on as we have been and pretending it is a hoax.  We are in the cusp of the sixth mass extinction, where we are losing 150-200 species of  plants, insects, birds and mammals to extinction every 24 hours. Our dependence on fossil fuels and unsustainable animal agriculture practice has got to stop.  We can grow enough grain to feed 70 billion animals but not enough for 7 billion people?  We have been told to use more efficient light bulbs, take shorter showers, etc.   It takes 2400 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat.  Only 25 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of wheat.   You can save more water by not eating a pound of meat than you can by not taking a shower for 6 months!

But there is hope, Eat Just A San Francisco business which started out producing a plant-based egg substitute (Hampton Creek "Ju st" mayo and  "Ju st" eggs) has gotten approval from Singapore to start producing "lab-grown chicken" ending the the overcrowded factory farm way of raising chickens.

Elephants are booming in Kenya, there populations have doubled in the past 30 years.

Investors have been pouring more money into green energy than ever before.

An Australian renewable energy project could power most of Singapore.

What does the future hold for the growth of renewables?

"Bringing science to life through storytelling and protecting the oceans in order to drive positive change" OceanX   

U.K. to ban sales of fossil fuel vehicles by 2030, California by 2035.

Want to help prevent future pandemics?

Good read: Rich Roll on "How to Evolve and Reach Your Goals"

Have a great week.

Be kind.

WEAR YOUR MASK!

Juddd

Recommended Reading 07/07/2019

It's reading time!  These are my favorite posts to do.  Knowledge is power.  Being able to share the articles and videos I come across is fulfilling and I hope you enjoy.  I hope they open your minds to new ideas and solutions to any issues you personally might be encountering.

ENVIRONMENT

We should all know by now that we are in a climate emergency.  The world is changing and we need to drastically change the way we are living our lives.

Climate crisis: Europe's cities dangerously unprepared for heat wave hell

June was the hottest ever recorded on Earth.

 Alaska Heat Wave  It was 90' in Anchorage, Alaska on July 4th.

The youth will show the way: Greta Thunberg on igniting an Environmental Movement.

Even the world's investors are demanding action: $34 Trillion

Fresh water discovered under the North Atlantic.

The hype around hemp: Hemp is Back

HEALTH

New study shows risks from highly processed foods.

Foggy, Anxious, Irritable? here's what toxins can do to your brain health.

You know it's hot outside: Your Body in Extreme Heat

While you are outside, try these 5 Natural Ingredients you can use as DEET-Free mosquito repellent.

Most of What You Know About Protein is Wrong

Want to live longer? Welcome to The Blue Zones Life

CRAZY

Your next uber?

Competitive Tag

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd

Recommended Reading 04/07/19

If you are new to our blog, Lizzie our reading mascot turned 18 this week!  She spends most of her day sleeping, laying in the sun, cuddling up on a blanket and occasionally attacking one of her "pet" mice toys. Mostly telling her "servants" what she wants. God bless the Queen.

Let's get started on this month's recommendations,

WELLNESS:

Eastern Medicine vs Western Medicine:Creation vs Chemicals

The Great Oil Debate: Everything You Need To Know

Top 8 Myths About Eating Vegan, Busted

What are the health benefits of beetroot juice?

3 Ways to Use Magnesium That You Haven't Heard Of 

What's the Best Mouthwash?

BOOKS I"M READING:

Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

SuperLife by Darin Olien (the 5th time)

RECIPES:

Beyond Meat's Tuscan Style Sausage Pasta

Tarahumara Pinole and Chia

EXERCISE:

The Surprising Reason We Don't Fall When We Run

Yoga Poses When You Are Short on Time

Get the Core of Your Dreams

ENVIRONMENT 

Meet the Poop-Sniffing Dog Helping Map a Giant Wildlife Sanctuary

It Was 70' degrees in Alaska This Week

It's Time to Talk Dog Poop

CRAZY

Slacklining Through the Waves of Nazare

The Roof of The Car: Where We Tempt Fate

Note the date:

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd

Recommended Reading 03/02/19

March Recommendations

Let's get started with fitness.

*New research suggests the number of push-ups you can perform might be an indication of your overall heart health.  

If you are interested in learning how to increase that number, check out this video from the "Iceman" Wim Hof on How to do more push-ups   If you want to go even deeper and unlock your fullest potential, spend 45 minutes watching this new documentary from Yes Theory: "Becoming Superhuman"

After a long workout or activity instead of reaching for ibuprofen, try one of these 10 Natural Ways to Recover Faster

On to nutrition and wellness.

More knowledge from Dr. Michael Greger: "Why Prevention is Worth a Ton of Cure"

More from Blue Zones: "America's Chronic Disease Crisis is Not Inevitable.

If you still have questions on adapting to a plant-based lifestyle, listen or watch Rich Rolls podcast with Marco Borges.. "The Greenprint Project-22 Days",  lately I have been more interested in watching the podcasts.  It's definitely better than watching mindless TV. 

Bored with the same old breakfast ideas? 15 Plant-based Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

Plant-based diets are becoming more widely known for their benefits:"Why Food Could Be the Best Medicine of All,

The healthy "cheese" alternative: Ingredient IQ:Nutritional Yeast.

Here's an all natural 2 ingredient mouthwash solution for :"Get Rid of Canker Sores"

Last but not least, Environmental.

"Historic Public Lands Bill Passes Congress"

"It Seems Like Summer in Barrow Alaska"

"THIS is an Emergency, Damn it!

This Sunday (3/3/19) on National Geographic Channel:

This is interesting..

BELIEVE IN 

KINDNESS

 Have a great week.

Judd

Recommended Reading 12/02/18

The year is almost over and here is the latest list of recommendations.

Lets get started with wellness

Here's another reason to change to a plant-based diet: Superbugs Found in More Then 3/4 of Supermarkets Meat. 

If you are not a coffee lover you might want to give this a try.  (I like both!);Better than coffee? Yerba Matte

A great article from Forks Over Knives on how a woman battling MS changed her diet and her life.

For a quick healthy dessert: Berry Chocolate Chia Pudding.

We all need this: Secrets To Cultivating a Happier Life by Kris Carr.

Next up environmental news

What's going on with all the fires out west: 6 Trends to Know About Fire Season in The Western U.S.

Spread the word: protecting mangroves has never been more important: Share The Facts About Mangroves

More corporations need to follow Patagonia's example: Our Urgent Gift to the Planet

For the long reads:

Racing Across Antarctica

Explorers of The Underground,NYC

BELIEVE IN

KINDNESS

Have a great week.

Judd

Recommended Reading 11/04/18

These posts always seem to be my favorite ones.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Let's start with some wellness:

Life IS Stressful, why we are tired, cranky and overwhelmed.

6 Secrets To Live The Longest, Some surprisingly simple secrets that increases life's longevity.

 Foodscape 101, Not only are there "Food Deserts" but "Food Swamps".

Greening School Lunches, If you are a parent or grandparent you need to read this.

On the environmental side:

Weather: 2050, Our world is getting warmer, this we know.

Humanity Has Wiped Out 60% of Animal Populations Since 1970, threatening the survival of our own civilization. 

Still Think Humans Are The Most Intelligent Animals?, Maybe we aren't the brightest crayon in the box.

The Taylor Oil Spill has been spilling oil into the Gulf of Mexico since 2004, six years before Deepwater Horizon spill.

On the fitness side:

Burpees Exercise 101: Don't say you have no time to exercise.

These Office Spaces Will Actually Get You Fit: SRAM, a bicycle outfitter's office is incredible.

To help with all these issues we can start here: Why Choose Vegan

BELIEVE IN

KINDNESS

Have a great week.

Judd

Recommended Reading 10/07/18

Lizzie says, Its "Recommended Reading" time.

Let's get started with an article from Outside Magazine with Dan Buettner on "Life Tips from a Happiness Expert"

Spartan Race founder Joe DeSena has a new formula for success: "Happiness=Success.

Also from Spartan Race, How to Workout in 10 Minutes, you have to be gritty and determined to accomplish it. NO EXCUSES.

Forests are home to a wealth of biodiversity, here are 3 Things You Didn't Know About Trees.

There are over 660 million in the world who do not have access to clean water!  This solar powered postage sized device could change all that.

The Keto Diet is becoming more popular as a way to lose weight. Consuming low carb, high fat, moderate protein, you burn more stored fat for energy.  Mostly related to animal products, there is a vegan alternative: Vegan Keto Diet Guide.

If you haven't heard yet, Turmeric has become a popular remedy for about everything that ails you.  Its benefits are amazing and has been used in Ayurveda medicine, for over 3000 years.  One of the easiest and most beneficial ways to consume turmeric is "Golden Milk"

Everyone loves pizza!  Make your own at home with this easy recipe for whole grain, oil free and vegan pizza dough from Forks Over Knives.

On the post workout or race recovery soreness here is a great article from Athlinks on the benefits of  CBD Oil.  Remember you can get all your CBD oil needs from us at: kristenlee.hempworx.com

That's all for this week. Hope you enjoy my recommendations.

There was no post last week, as Kris and I were enjoying are 27th wedding anniversary in Asheville, NC.  

BELIEVE IN

KINDNESS

Have a great week.

Judd

Recommended Reading 08/05/18

It's time for August Recommended Reading.

I hope you all enjoy these selections.

We all know it's very hot outside now.  It is August!  I am outside working in the elements all week long and it can be brutal.  You MUST stay hydrated!  Here is a earlier post on Thirsty?  With climate change being true, we don't want to become a statistic, Heat waves are deadly.

We all want to live longer and healthy.  Most of us have heard about areas around the world where they have the longest living cultures called Blue Zones.  This a great article from Conde Nast Traveller about Blue Zone of Sardinia

Here is a interesting article from Bloomberg on How America Uses Its Land,  the largest area is for pasture/range land and most cropland is for feeding animals.  Yet the area for growing food for us is only the size of Indiana, Illinois and half of Iowa!  Animal agriculture is not sustainable.  Please watch: How Not to Die, by Dr. Michael Greger.  

Want strong bones?  Quit chugging milk!

I know you've had this happen before: Arm fall asleep?

This is very cool!  Puerto Rico could have used this after Hurricane Irma rolled thru. A company, in the U.K. has started producing a rapid roll solar panel.  Check out this video from Renovagen.

I remember my Grandmother making banana creme pie,  Here is a great article on 15 Vegan Vintage Desserts

If you are feeling run down, stressed or pain, check out our CBD oil. "All the health without the high"
www.kristenlee.hempworx.com

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd