Do vegetarians get enough protein?

"Huh! You're vegetarian?.............. So where do you get your protein? This has always been the question whenever people knew that I'm vegetarian.

Protein is needed to help the body build strong muscles, repair tissues and maintain an effective immune system.

It is a common misconception that vegetarians does not get enough protein.

And here's the answer - vegetarians who eat fish, dairy products, and/or eggs get plenty of protein.

Actually even a strict vegan can get enough protein by eating enough grains and legumes, which provide a feeling of fullness, along with the necessary quantity and quality of protein.

Do vegetarians get enough protein? Yes, but where
So here's a short explanation:

Vegans get it from soy products, grains and legumes.
Lacto Vegetarians get it from milk.
Lacto Ovo Vegetarians get it from eggs.
Pesco Vegetarians get it fish.


In fact, there is nothing to worry about havng vegetarian children about getting enough protein.

Say for example, teens can get all the protein they need from an egg, a peanut butter sandwich, a couple glasses of milk, a cup of yogurt, or a black bean burrito.

So do vegetarians get protein? Yes, enough protein.

Warning : Be Careful When Crossing the Street

Last Wednesday Cherry Mae Lagumbay
died after being hit by a vehicle along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City.

There were information that her office is located at Robinsons Equitable Tower, where Pacific Hub and Convergies is located.

According to ABS CBN news :

The victim, Cherry Mae Lagumbay, was crossing the road when a red Mazda hit her. The driver flew the scene.

Due to the impact, the grille was detached from the car. Shattered glasses were also found at the scene.

Witnesses suspect Lagumbay did not notice the incoming vehicle because she was on the phone.

So be careful when you cross the street, Ok?

After few days almost same accident happened to hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon, according to TMZ:

84-year old woman ticketed for hitting Reese Witherspoon in a crosswalk just got slapped with another stiff penalty -- she's been ordered to the DMV to retake her driver's test.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Santa Monica police have asked the DMV to haul in the elderly driver for a full re-examination within the next 30 days. In addition to the driver's test -- we're told she will have to take an eye exam, and provide a list of medications she's taking.

The woman was already cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk ... but making anyone -- much less an octogenarian -- stand in line at the DMV is a punishment that sticks with you.

So Warning: Be careful When Crossing the Street

Achieving Total Fitness

25% of people who sign up for the gym start dropping out within their first 6 to 8 weeks?

“We understand how difficult it can be for some to exercise regularly so we’ve developed various ways to keep our customers engaged to be fit”, shares 360 Fitness Club Head Coach and fitness expert Christopher Callanta. “For as quick as only half an hour, we provide you a total body workout that’s practically equivalent to an hour’s exercise in a traditional gym setting.”


And to top it all off, this number goes up to 52% after 6 months. Only around 35% of people who begin to exercise at the gym really stay for 9 months or more. So why do so many people leave? Well, most of these dropouts attribute their loss of interest to exercise to several reasons (some of which you may have heard or experienced on more than one occasion).

Usually, there’s boredom. The decision to start exercising and get fit almost always starts off on the right foot. There’s the willingness to try out new things and the determination to push the body further. However, daily long runs on the treadmill and lifting of various weights within the 4 walls of your gym can become tiresome and routinary.

What’s more, if you’re doing it alone, the difficulty increases as the mind convincingly tells the body it’s too lazy to get moving. Motivation falls short and before you know it, you’ve completely forgotten to exercise.

Then, people’s busy schedules make it difficult to find time to hit the gyms. 10 minutes to warm up. 30 minutes on the treadmill. 30 minutes doing weights. 15 minutes on the bike. 15 minutes to stretch and cool down. Let’s face it, spending time at the gym does exactly that—eat up your time. People can barely squeeze in a proper meal during their lunch breaks so how much more finding additional time for a simple work out?

And finally, the impatience to achieve results within a short time (and not succeeding) leave some people discouraged and frustrated. Eventually, they just stop altogether, often wishing that there was some other quick fix they could avail of.

Well, what if there was a particular fitness center that was diverse enough to keep you constantly engaged, challenged and inspired, all the while requiring only 30 minutes a day still guaranteeing results? As the country’s first co-ed express fitness facility, 360 Fitness Club proves to be more than just your traditional gym. Their exercise philosophy revolves on providing people with fitness opportunities that are non-traditional, efficient and most importantly, effective. With the use of free weights, kettle bells, cables, exercise balls and many other exercise accessories, the club developed the 360 Circuit, which consists of 20 exercise stations that combine cardiovascular and strengthening exercises – a total body workout that will make members, tone, shape up and burn an average of 500 calories in a total of just 30 minutes each day.


Members of 360 Fitness who complete the circuit claim to have improved balance and performance in their daily activities. And thanks to the club’s other programs like the Jungle Gym Suspension Training classes, participants find their strength and flexibility improving dramatically after just a few classes. “We offer numerous exercises in a Jungle Gym Suspension Training class, where one simply has to adjust their body position to adjust the resistance and intensity of the exercise”, shares Christopher, “It can be a bit of a challenge at first but the results and the feeling you get after attending a class are amazing!”

“Traditional gym workouts take longer because they usually use machines and work out only one muscle group at a time while our suspension training classes, just like our circuit, work out the entire body in one session,” Managing Director Joana Piñon adds. To keep their members constantly motivated, 360 Fitness Club also offers a wide range of group exercise classes. “We believe that variety keeps people from getting bored so we’ve introduced several classes that you won’t normally see in other gyms and fitness centers.” And true enough, where else would you find pole dancing classes taught by The Polecats, the country’s premier pole dancing group? Zumba, the only Latin-inspired dance fitness program that is now being offered in over 125 countries, is also available. 360 Fitness Club also offers yoga, suspension training, kickboxing and running classes, with many more new classes to be introduced.

Whereas in most fitness centers, the members are left to do their exercises alone, 360 Fitness guarantees guided workouts aimed to also motivate and inspire rather than just mere demonstration of the exercises. Coaches are there to act as mentors, constantly challenging their members to push themselves. Other value-added programs to help clients reach their fitness goals are also in the works. “We’re working on developing a fitness diary for members to keep track of their calorie intake and expenditure, as well as providing special podcasts for them to learn about tips and how-to’s on exercise and nutrition,” shares Joana excitedly. “We’re really here as fitness partners of our members to help them get in the best shape possible. And that means providing different means of support all the way,” adds Christopher.

A year after the success of the first branch in Ortigas, 360 Fitness Club will launch their second branch in Makati this July. The pioneer club is already enjoying a growing number of clientele who have all bought into the philosophy of fitness that is indeed proving to be non-traditional, efficient and effective. More and more members are attesting to visible results both physically and mentally even in a period of just 4 to 6 weeks. Some have experienced weight loss even without an accompanying diet, others are proclaiming better productivity in their daily activities thanks to an increase in focus, strength and stamina.

Whatever your fitness goals are, 360 Fitness Club recognizes that it’s never easily achieved when done alone. As partners and experts in fitness, the club’s objective is to ensure that their members are constantly motivated, inspired and guided in order to reach these goals. Going beyond the physical exertion and making the entire experience a mental challenge and a way of life, 360 Fitness Club redefines what total fitness is all about and gives people that much-needed push to just keep on going.

Visit their site :

www.completethecircuit.com

and like their fanpage
www.facebook.com/360fitnessclub

360 Fitness Club Makati is located  at 7/f Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
0917-5600360; 5777807

360 Fitness Club Ortigas
13th floor, Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
0917-8600360; 9409575

Your Health Partner in Life

Have you ever been heartbroken because you had a heart ailment after eating your favorite lechon and all the source of bad cholesterol.

It's good to enjoy sumptous food such as meat and everything but the downside always attacks your heart and eventually attacks your pocket because you need to spend a lot of money for your medication.

It's a bit impractical right? So better yet care for your heart at the your very early age. Because you'll never know when it comes. Heart attacks or stroke are unpredicitive.

Unfortunately it has been the common cause of death specially here in Asia. And this is a call for us to take care of our health and seek the best health partner in life.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Heart Disease
Omega -3 is an essential fatty acid that you need to get from your diet because your body cannot produce it on it's own. Omega-3 is an essential component of cell membranes whose role is to absorb essential nutrients and expel unnecessary waste products. It also serves as building blocks for repair and healing of body cells.

Without Omega-3 , the cells cannot function at their best and this may lead to certain conditions.

Fish oils are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, in particular eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The essential fatty acids from fish oil are important for heart health
.Medical research shows that consumption of Omega 3 oils can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels in healthy individuals.

Like the fanpage of Cenovis Fish Oil http://www.facebook.com/cenovis.fishoilph

There's also a group of experts helping to spread to information, visit the site of Omega3 Academy Asia www.omega3academy.com

The Benefits of Omega 3

Omega 3 is not the famous pain reliever that you know. It is not something that you massage to your body.

Omega 3 is something that you take and gives protection from heart attack and stroke.

Terms you should know

EPA or eicosapentaenoic acid is a kind of Omega-3 fatty acid which helps decrease inflammation and pain in patients with arthritis, because of its potent anti-inflammatory properties.

DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is another Omega-3 fatty acid that is found heavily in brain tissue. It maintains healthy brain function, help in brain development and improve memory in both children and adults

Sanofi- Aventis , makers of Cenovis Fish Oil has recently launched the Omega-3 Academy Asia, anewly formed professional body of mechanical experts comitted to increasing awareness and understanding of Omega-3.

So to find the latest information and research on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and how to include these in your diet for optimal health and well-being, visit http://www.omega3academy.com/ph

Speaking about Omega 3, today’s fast paced living exacts a heavy toll on the body. As we strive to keep up with life’s daily grind, we often do not have enough time to prepare healthy meals, which consequently causes our health to suffer.

The National Institute of Health's website, Medline Plus says, "Omega-3 fatty acids reduce pain and swelling." How? Omega 3 fish oil fatty acids, particularly EPA, are involved in your body's inflammatory response and inflammation cycle. Relieving the inflammation (swelling) will help reduce the pain.

Studies show that awareness and understanding of Omega-3 among Asian consumers is significantly lower than in Western nations such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA, where consumer awareness has been high for over 20 years.

being a vegetarian does not make you gay

If you think being vegetarian makes you gay, then you're wrong. A gay person is weak, but vegetables makes you a stronger person. So it does not make a guy become less of a man.

When you're eating vegetables, the stronger you become. The word "Strong" is meant for men.

If you're gay and weak, the more you are prone to stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases. If you eat too much meat you become weaker.

But if you eat a lot of vegetables, then you become stronger.

Whatever makes you stronger, the more it makes you more men.

So are you man enough? Eat your veggies now!

Donate for Muscular Dystrophy Disorder

The MDA Labor Day, previously known as The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon is set to happen this Sunday from 6 pm to midnight.

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move. People with MD have incorrect or missing information in their genes, which prevents them from making the proteins they need for healthy muscles.

It is an annual telethon event in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

It is done during the U.S. Labor Day.

So better Tune in for an all-new Telethon experience!
Sunday, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. to midnight!

This year is the 46th annual MDA Labor Day Telethon and it is getting ready to squeeze more than 20 hours of entertainment, awareness-building and fundraising into six prime-time hours starting Sunday night, Sept. 4.

So for the shorter show, the most expected to draw more viewers in its prime-time slot, will go fast-paced and sure jam-packed with top-notch entertainment.

In addition, each hour of the local Telethon will feature two local segments of seven and eight minutes each.

What is MDA?
Muscular dystrophy is a disorder that weakens a person's muscles. Because the condition weakens muscles over time, teens and adults who have the disease

How to Donate?

You can donate using credit card/cash/ or check by calling the toll free number 1-800-572-1717

for more info visit:
http://www.mda.org/telethon/

Twitter Trends

The prime-time slot already is attracting new talent, such as country music superstars Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride.

In addition, talented co-hosts Nancy O’Dell, Nigel Lythgoe, Jann Carl and Alison Sweeney will keep things hopping, joined by MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Abbey Umali, 12.

MDA’s social media will add a new dimension to the show with “tweets” and online posts from behind the scenes.

Aaron Bates

Neel Singh Pannu

Raelyn Kanak

Jayson Tibbets

There's more video interviews with Telethon families and celebrities, and follow all the backstage Telethon action on MDA’s Facebook page and Twitter account. These extras will be posted on the MDA website.

Testimonials

Four remarkable young people living with neuromuscular disease will be the subjects of video profiles.

Aaron Bates, 31, of Orlando, Fla., has spinal muscular atrophy. An attorney, Aaron also serves on a number of disability advisory boards, recently helping to pass a Florida state law making it easier for employed people with disabilities to hire personal care attendants. A member of MDA’s Task Force on Public Awareness, Aaron has a younger sister with SMA.

Neel Singh Pannu, 4, of Sacramento, Calif., has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. “Super Neel” can be shy at first, but quickly becomes quite the extrovert when he warms up. His parents, Kulwant and Kukhbir Pannu, are active MDA volunteers in the Sacramento area; Neel also has an older sister.

Raelyn Kanak, 16, of Tucson, Ariz., has nemaline myopathy, a disease that causes problems with muscle tone and contraction. An accomplished harpist nonetheless, Raelyn performs at weddings and other celebrations, in addition to being a high school student. She often participates in MDA activities, along with her parents Karen and Fran, and younger brother.

Jayson Tibbets, 17, of Plymouth, Minn., has Becker muscular dystrophy. A personable and compassionate young man, Jayson was the 2010 Minnesota MDA Goodwill Ambassador. The high school student enjoys sports, military history, volunteering for MDA and traveling with his parents, Jay and Lynn, and younger brother.