Comments on: 4 Of The Best Summer Foods http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/ Wed, 04 May 2011 01:25:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: lilianB http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-1568 lilianB Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:50:39 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=1273#comment-1568 I love this post. Cucumber is my summer vegetable of choice. It is extremely refreshing and hydrating. Most people slice it up but I eat it as if I'm eating a pickle...yummy. I also love hummus. I'm a fan of hummus on on WASA crackers - extremely healthy and an extremely satisfying, low-calorie snack for anyone watching their weight. As for the "Grass-Fed Beef" - this is definitely a new one for me. I'm not a huge beef fan because I believe we should avoid beef as much as possible, but this is a great tip for the beef-lovers around the world. well done. I love this post. Cucumber is my summer vegetable of choice. It is extremely refreshing and hydrating. Most people slice it up but I eat it as if I’m eating a pickle…yummy. I also love hummus. I’m a fan of hummus on on WASA crackers – extremely healthy and an extremely satisfying, low-calorie snack for anyone watching their weight. As for the “Grass-Fed Beef” – this is definitely a new one for me. I’m not a huge beef fan because I believe we should avoid beef as much as possible, but this is a great tip for the beef-lovers around the world. well done.

]]> By: Son of Grok http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-1565 Son of Grok Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:35:10 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=1273#comment-1565 Chris, Thank you for including the hummus post! I am hooked... dipping a carrot or some cucumber in it middle of the day is really making my summer a delicious eating adventure! I must admit that another sommer treat I enjoy is a little more fruit that normal. It is hard to beat a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. The SoG Chris,
Thank you for including the hummus post! I am hooked… dipping a carrot or some cucumber in it middle of the day is really making my summer a delicious eating adventure!

I must admit that another sommer treat I enjoy is a little more fruit that normal. It is hard to beat a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day.

The SoG

]]> By: Kat Eden http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-1564 Kat Eden Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:17:50 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=1273#comment-1564 I used to chow down on sugary sorbets all throughout Summer, but it's funny how your tastes change when you learn what something is really doing to your body! These days one of my all-time favorite Summer foods is chilled raw-milk yogurt with fresh berries .. a great snack or post-dinner treat and definitely still within the realms of a true 'back to basics' eating plan! I used to chow down on sugary sorbets all throughout Summer, but it’s funny how your tastes change when you learn what something is really doing to your body!

These days one of my all-time favorite Summer foods is chilled raw-milk yogurt with fresh berries .. a great snack or post-dinner treat and definitely still within the realms of a true ‘back to basics’ eating plan!

]]> By: sherzy http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 sherzy Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:26:09 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=1273#comment-1563 Great post. I am interested in the source of the information about commercially raised beef - where did you find that information? <strong>@ Sherzy: It was actually a post from Paul Check from t-nation which I highly recommend reading it over here: http://tinyurl.com/nxovqq some awesome info on everything from training to nutrition and lifestyle.....</strong> Great post. I am interested in the source of the information about commercially raised beef – where did you find that information?

@ Sherzy: It was actually a post from Paul Check from t-nation which I highly recommend reading it over here: http://tinyurl.com/nxovqq some awesome info on everything from training to nutrition and lifestyle…..

]]> By: Terry http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-1561 Terry Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:44:53 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=1273#comment-1561 I agree on the beef and other meats too. The US industrialized chicken is inedible. I notice the fat in real meat is better too. Fake hormonally induced fat makes the animal much fatter to get it to market sooner. It's still in the meat and people are eating it. What's it doing to them? Like your info on the peppers too. I love them hot but I live in a hot climate. I agree on the beef and other meats too. The US industrialized chicken is inedible.

I notice the fat in real meat is better too.
Fake hormonally induced fat makes the animal much fatter to get it to market sooner. It’s still in the meat and people are eating it. What’s it doing to them?

Like your info on the peppers too. I love them hot but I live in a hot climate.

]]> By: Joanne of Open Mind Required http://zentofitness.com/4-of-the-best-summer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-1558 Joanne of Open Mind Required Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:25:49 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=1273#comment-1558 I am getting antsy for some fruit. I live in Pennsylvania, and most of the fruit comes from far away, meaning it was probably picked very green to withstand shipping. What I wouldn't give for some luscious strawberries, peaches or a ripe watermelon. I hope you don't mind that I disagree about the peppers. Most people seem to love the physiological effect of peppers, and consider it healthful. But I consider increased heartbeat and perspiration a sign of stress on the body. I think the peppers are toxins to the body, and it responds by increasing metabolism to excrete the toxins, which results in overheating, thus the perspiration. Foods are to nourish us, not act as goads or "medicines," which is all the rage in a pharmaceutically-dependent society like ours. I learned only last year from a friend that countries that use these spices heavily are typically in hot regions, and they came to use them in the past because their meat went bad quicker. The spices mask the smell and taste of putrefying meat. <strong>@ Joanne: Thanks for checking in Joanne. I like your views on hot/spicy food as I had never heard them before so I am welcome to hear both sides to the story. I am sure they hold their benefits but if your not used to them or do not cope well with spicy food then its probably best to steer clear. Personally I love the stuff….</strong> I am getting antsy for some fruit. I live in Pennsylvania, and most of the fruit comes from far away, meaning it was probably picked very green to withstand shipping. What I wouldn’t give for some luscious strawberries, peaches or a ripe watermelon.

I hope you don’t mind that I disagree about the peppers.

Most people seem to love the physiological effect of peppers, and consider it healthful. But I consider increased heartbeat and perspiration a sign of stress on the body. I think the peppers are toxins to the body, and it responds by increasing metabolism to excrete the toxins, which results in overheating, thus the perspiration.

Foods are to nourish us, not act as goads or “medicines,” which is all the rage in a pharmaceutically-dependent society like ours.

I learned only last year from a friend that countries that use these spices heavily are typically in hot regions, and they came to use them in the past because their meat went bad quicker. The spices mask the smell and taste of putrefying meat.

@ Joanne: Thanks for checking in Joanne. I like your views on hot/spicy food as I had never heard them before so I am welcome to hear both sides to the story. I am sure they hold their benefits but if your not used to them or do not cope well with spicy food then its probably best to steer clear. Personally I love the stuff….

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