Sunday, March 25, 2018

Getting Enough Protein to Sustain Healthy Muscle?

Now a days you can't turn on the television without seeing an advertisement for some food claiming to contain enough protein to sustain healthy muscle.  My question to you is. Do you know how much protein you need in your diet to promote and sustain healthy muscle?  If you don't know the answer, then read on because I'm going to educate you on the importance of protein in your diet and how much you need for optimal health.

Protein is a necessary part of every living cell in your body. Next to water, protein comprises the greatest portion of your body weight. Protein substances make up your muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair, and many vital body fluids. It is essential for growth, repair, and healing of your bones, tissues, and cells. So, you see the proper amount of protein in your diet is vital for your health and well being. Click here to read the entire article.

Saturday, March 3, 2018

How to Maintain Strength and Muscle as You Age

I can't tell you how often people ask me how I keep my strength, and maintain my muscle mass as I age.  I will be 60 this year and I'm stronger than I have ever been.  The three things that I credit for maintaining my strength and muscle as I age are; a daily spiritual practice, regular strength training, and getting enough protein in my diet.

Daily Spiritual Practice
I believe we all have unlimited access to a Divine Eternal Life Giving Source.  Each morning the first thing I do is to connect with my Divine Source, I call it my coffee time with God.  I thank God for my life, health, and strength, I read something inspirational, and then sit in silence basking in God's unconditional love.  I'm always amazed at how the stress in my life melts away like snow in the light of warm sunshine during this time.
I am convinced that if you feed your soul first, your mind and your body will also be nourished.  Since starting this daily practice over 15 years ago, I've only missed one day of work due to sickness.

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