We just received our first shipment of Ale Industries Rye'd Piper! Great stuff. Pick some up while it's nice and fresh!



cheers,



dave hauslein

beer manager

415-255-0610

Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals

1, De Molen Pek & Veren



2. De Molen SSS Pattinson London Porter



3. Hitachino Nest Ancient Nipponia



4. Cuvee Du Jonquilles Biere De Garde





cheers,



dave hauslein

beer manager

415-255-0610

I Wear a String Everyday

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I Wear A String!!!

I absolutely LOVE my string…when I wear it, I feel strong, balanced, and sexy.  I would not go anywhere without it…I wear it all day long when I am at home or on the go.  It is so important for my everyday functions for work and play.  So….what the heck am I talking about…the String…really Darla…my string is my imaginary connection to the ceiling from my upper chest that maintains correct posture all the time.  My body just like all bodies is adaptable to the functions it performs.  If I were to sit all day slouched into my computer, standing with my shoulders slumped forward, driving all crooned into the dash board, or hunched over cardio equipment…YIKES…would I be in serious muscle dysfunction.  My anterior muscles of the chest, front deltoids (shoulders), neck muscles, and even core would become tight and adapt to that position…YUCK for the lungs as well…all crunched up and not able to deliver great oxygen supply to my body…OK..NO WAY. 

Do I have my String On?

  Also, do I want to be a person who stands humped over…OK...BIG NO…not healthy, not sexy, not ME.  Let’s talk about what would happen to my back muscles…overstretched & loose to accommodate the slump…Forget it people…NO WAY.  So, I prefer to pretend that my string is attached to the ceiling from my sternum area just like a puppet…walking, working, exercising, sitting, standing, driving all in perfect posture and to maintain great body balance & avoid muscle tissue dysfunction.   

Posture Check

This is not about being vain & cocky walking with my chest puffed out…certainly not about that…it is about beautiful posture.  I have talked with so many women especially who want to hide let’s say large breasts or small breasts so they adjust their posture to ensure that all is hidden…OK…on a soap box here…STOP DOING THAT!!!!  All bodies are genetically different and we need to embrace that, stop hiding, and LOVE who we are and please start wearing that FABULOUS STRING…get that chest out, walk proud, be confident, accept yourself…and feel on top of the world.  I have to admit when I first starting wearing my string it was a conscious effort of maintaining it all the time.  I had to constantly check myself and before long, it became automatic, and is now a part of what I do to maintain my 47 year young physique.  When I wear it I can feel my core contracted and strong, the ability to take large full breaths filling my tissues with fabulous oxygen, confidence and of course...I feel very tall…lol.  Such an important topic….posture… and now you know the secret behind my STRING…it is FABULOUS and part of my Stay Healthy Life and the BEST part…now you can wear one;)

Motivation of the Day: “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one.”

Workout of the Day: (neck is flared :/ so limited on the upper body this week)

ARC Trainer 45 min

Body Stuff:

Variety body weight legs

Squats/variety lunges/step ups: 20 reps each exercise x 4

Nutrition of the Day: (Enjoy the Video)

Coffee: Great one cup on an early morning

Protein Shake

Pumpkin Seeds & Home-made Protein cookie

Post- Workout Shake (watermelon)

Egg Salad on Thin bun

Grilled Chicken Breast Patty & Corn (Super YUM!!!)

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Stay Healthy!

Potassium deficiency in low carbohydrate dieting: High protein and fat alternatives that do not involve supplementation

It is often pointed out, at least anecdotally, that potassium deficiency is common among low carbohydrate dieters. Potassium deficiency can lead to a number of unpleasant symptoms and health problems. This micronutrient is present in small quantities in meat and seafood; main sources are plant foods.

A while ago this has gotten me thinking and asking myself: what about isolated hunter-gatherers that seem to have thrived consuming mostly carnivorous diets with little potassium, such as various Native American tribes?

Another thought came to mind, which is that animal protein seems to be associated with increased bone mineralization, even when calcium intake is low. That seems to be due to animal protein being associated with increased absorption of calcium and other minerals that make up bone tissue.

Maybe animal protein intake is also associated with increased potassium absorption. If this is true, what could be the possible mechanism?

As it turns out, there is one possible and somewhat surprising connection, insulin seems to promote cell uptake of potassium. This is an argument made many years ago by Clausen and Kohn, and further discussed more recently by Benziane and Chibalin. See also this recent commentary by Clausen.

Protein is the only macronutrient that normally causes transient insulin elevation without any glucose response. And the insulin response to protein is nowhere near that associated with refined carbohydrate-rich foods. It is much lower, analogous to the response to natural carbohydrate-rich foods.

A very low carbohydrate diet with more animal protein, and less fat, would induce insulin responses after meals, possibly helping with the absorption of potassium, even if potassium intake were rather limited. Primarily carnivorous diets, like those of some traditional Native American groups, would fit the bill.

Also, a low carbohydrate diet with emphasis on fat, but that was not so low in carbohydrates from certain sources, would probably achieve the same effect. This latter sounds like Kwaśniewski’s Optimal Diet, where people are encouraged to eat a lot more fat than protein, but also a small amount of carbohydrates (e.g., 50-100 g/d) from things like potatoes.

Kwaśniewski’s suggestions may sound counterintuitive sometimes. But, as it turns out, potatoes are good sources of potassium. One potato may not be a lot, but that potato will also increase insulin levels, bringing potassium intake up at the cell level.

Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals

1. Midnight Sun Meltdown DIPA

2. Midnight Sun Mayhem DIPA

3. De Dolle Dulle Teve

4. Struise Elliot Brew

5. Struise Svea IPA

6. Ridgeway Oxfordshire Blue

7. Thornbridge Hall St. Petersburg Russian Imperial Stout

8. De Molen Hel & Verdoemenis

9. Ducato Verdi Imperial Stout

10. Ducato L'Ultima Luna Vintage 2009

cheers,

dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610

Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals

1. Sierra/Dogfish Life & Limb Batch 2

2. Scaldis Blonde Tripel

3. Scaldis 75th Anniversary Refermentee

4. Bieken Honey Ale

5. Drake's Denogginizer and Expedition 22oz bottles

6. Bruery Batch #300

7. Theakston XB ESB

8. Fuller's London Pride

9. Fuller's ESB

10. Fuller's Pint Glasses

11. Deschutes/Boulevard Collaboration: Conflux #2


cheers,

dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610

Spicy Basil Jelly

An Abundant Crop

The Spicy Globe Basil in the roof top garden has exploded with abundant tender green. We've harvested a huge amount and used some to make a delicious basil jelly. Herb jellies taste spectacular spread on a toasted English muffin, or served as a condiment. They add a little zip to most meals. Try floating a teaspoonful on top of a warm creamy vegetable soup. The jelly's flavour and tart-sweetness also goes well with peanut butter in a sandwich.

Basil Tea and Jalapeno: A Spicy Infusion

You'll need:
1.5 cups of basil, packed; 2 cups water; 1 hot green jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; pinch of sea salt; 3.5 cups sugar; 3 oz. liquid pectin (makes 4 - 8 oz. jars)

Infusion ready to jell

Method: 
Wash basil, pat dry and coarsely chop. Place leaves in saucepan and crush with a pestle or wooden spoon. Add 2 cups of water and finely chopped jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil for 10 seconds. Remove from heat. Pour into a heat-proof container, cover and steep for 10 - 15 minutes. Strain basil tea-infusion, and measure 1.5 cups.

Richly Coloured Jelly

In a large pot, combine basil tea-infusion, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3.5 cups sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When it reaches a 'hard rolling boil' that cannot be stirred down, add the liquid pectin. Boil for 1 minute.Remove from heat. 

Jars of Spicy Globe Basil Jelly

Skim foam from top of mixture. Pour into 4 - 8 oz. sterilized jam jars. Leave 1/2 inch head-space in each jar. Top with sealer jar lids and let set. 

We experimented with this mixture. Allowing it to cool and thicken slightly, we poured it on to non-stick teflex sheets and put them in the dehydrator at a low setting until slightly dry and 'non-sticky' but still flexible. The basil jelly sheets were rolled like a fruit skin, and cut into bite-size pieces. A sweet home-made candy!  

Contemplating cooking? Ideas abound at
http://zen-cuisine.blogspot.com/