Author: brucetretter
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12 Days to Cancer Ride and French Toast Training Fuel
12 days to the 100 mile Bicycles Battling Cancer ride through Central Massachusetts – you bet, I’d appreciate your support. Regarding training, French toast, which combines sustained energy from the protein in eggs with the more immediate energy provided by complex carbohydrates in bread, is a great fuel for a good ride, run, or…
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19 Days To Bikes Battling Cancer Ride and How to Cut Avocados Safely
Avocados are packed with health-promoting, anti-inflammatory whole body nutrients, which makes them great for those of us who keep our bodies active (click this link to a comprehensive avocado nutrition article from Medical News Today and this link to the World’s Healthiest Foods detailed description of avocado nutrition and preparation tips). I’m planning to have a…
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Bicycles Battling Cancer Fuel: Rice with Nut Butter and Fruit in Pictures
Last post showed how to cook rice – great sports fuel. Here’s what I made with cooked rice yesterday afternoon to power a 28 mile ride on a hot, windy day (to train for Bicycles Battling Cancer June 11 – link here is to my fundraising page).
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How to Cook Rice Picture Book Directions
Rice is terrific cycling, running, or any sports fuel that goes with just about anything. I always make enough to have plenty of leftovers that then allow me to make very much immediate meals. The only down side is that, depending on the type of rice and how much it’s been processed, rice requires about…
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Why I’m Riding in Bicycles Battling Cancer June 11th
Cancer, heart disease, hypertension, obesity: they’re the leading causes of death in the world, including the US, and all them, regardless of genetics, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and many more highly credible health organizations, are significantly avoidable through better eating and moving our bodies. I’m…
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Picture Book Directions Show How to Microwave Cook Fresh Spinach
The most important tip regarding spinach is that the less you cook it, the more you retain its flavor, texture, and terrific nutritional value – high in the oil soluble vitamins A, E and K and water soluble vitamins B2, B6 and C as well as rich iron and magnesium content. There’s just no comparison…
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Love Fresh Chop Garlic But Don’t Know How to Chop It? Check Out These Picture Book Directions
There’s nothing quite like the magnetic scent of freshly cut garlic to attract attention to action in the kitchen. And then, of course, there’s nothing like the fantastic punch of flavor freshly chopped garlic adds to any recipe you’re preparing. First, here’s what to look for when you buy fresh garlic at the grocery store. For…
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Warm Apple, Kiwi and Cranberry Fruit Topping Picture Book Recipe
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Last post showed how to ripen and prepare fresh kiwifruits (kiwis). Here’s a fully flavorful way to have those kiwis warmed in a pan with fresh apples and cranberries either as is or over hot cereal, or any way you like.
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How to Ripen and Prepare Fresh Kiwifruit (Kiwi) Picture Book Directions
Kiwifruits, also known as kiwis, are native to Southern China but are now grown around the world with a fresh fruity flavor that’s a cross between bananas, strawberries and pineapple. Kiwifruits are rich in vitamins A, C and E, and their black seeds, when crushed or chewed, are an excellent source of beneficial Omega-3 fatty…