5 Thought Friday

Wow,  Are Fridays coming faster and faster?  its already May next week!

Btw, I am on three weeks without watching the news and its been quite a positive mental shift away from all the negative information.  Here are a few thoughts:

1.       What I am currently reading/viewing:

• “Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs”  David A. Kessler

• We all know there are good carbohydrates to eat and bad ones.  This book is a reminder to us on the science behind why fast burning carbs hijack our health.

• The book focuses on 3 simple recommendations noted in #5 below

2.       What is Trending in Finance/Business/Technology/Science:

• I always find something interesting on wellness and tech in the Huffington Post (but don’t read the politics…just too too biased)

• Check out these innovative ways to set up your temporary home office

• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/clever-work-from-home-spaces-quarantine_l_5e90de76c5b6ad719f27b923

3.       Wellness ideas to Consider:

• Coffee:  sign me up for all the benefits with 3 or 4 cups a day!!!  Antioxidants, metabolism up, etc.

• Just don’t forget, you cant add anything to the coffee…no sugar, no cream, no milk….sorry!

• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coffee-health-body-brain-benefits_l_5ea056b9c5b6b2e5b83b4fcb

4. What I ‘m eating, drinking, buying or whatever else is on my mind:

Today’s Wildcard:

• 8Greens – effervescent tablets containing essential plant based nutrients.  Irene recommended these through a friend and should be on their way to Macau by mid-May.  Will let you know how they stack up on nutrients and flavor in a few weeks

•   https://8greens.com/products/8greens-supplement

5. Quote(s) I am Pondering:

• The science behind the book in #1 above is about 3 recommendations

• “Here are the three recommendations:

  i.      Reduce consumption of fast carbs to gain control over weight and reduce the risk of metabolic disease.

  ii.      Reduce your blood lipids (especially LDL) by moving to a largely plant-based diet or by taking medications to markedly diminish the risk of cardiovascular disease.

  iii.      Engage in daily moderate-intensity exercise to control weight, increase metabolic flexibility, and reduce the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease.”  David A. Kessler  - Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs.

Happy Friday and see you in a few weeks after the upcoming holidays….and I may even take a few days off to re-charge my mind!