Where I ran today with my boys. One of them tripped and hurt his knee on the way back. So I spent the last mile with 85 lbs on my shoulders. Interesting workout.
questingenlightenment asked: I'm guessing you watch Legend of Korra with your children or are you a fan?
Both. We watch it together. We also watched the original Avatar series together.
Who wants to go for a trail run with me?
Updated that fake honey post
To provide more information on those nasty ingredients
http://killfatme.tumblr.com/post/24239409372/oh-i-see-now-its-made-with-poisonous-crap-and
Oh, I see now. It’s made with poisonous crap. And why exactly is this better than raw honey? Let’s break it down by these ingredients.
- Maltitol is a sugar alcohol, an ingredient commonly used in low-carb or “sugar-free” products such as this fake honey. Maltitol is a carbohydrate. Since maltitol is a carbohydrate, and since it provides calories, you would expect it to impact blood glucose. You would be correct.
- Maltitol has a relatively high glycemic index. In particular, maltitol syrup has a glycemic index of 52, which approaches that of table sugar at 60.
- Maltitol is not as sweet as sugar. So, you end up using more to get the same sweetness you are used to.
- Maltitol can cause intestinal discomfort. Usually this takes the form of intestinal gas and cramping, but some people may find themselves with diarrhea. Wow, fun.
- Acesulfame-K was discovered in 1967 and is 150-200 times sweeter than sugar. Acesulfame-K is a highly stable, crystalline sweetener with a chemical structure is similar to saccharin.
- Acesulfame K stimulates insulin secretion in a dose dependent fashion thereby possibly aggravating reactive hypoglycemia (“low blood sugar attacks”).
- Acesulfame K apparently produced lung tumors, breast tumors, rare types of tumors of other organs (such as the thymus gland), several forms of leukemia and chronic respiratory disease in several rodent studies, even when less than maximum doses were given. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, it was petitioned on August 29, l988 for a stay of approval by the FDA because of “significant doubt” about its safety.
- Malic acid, when added to food products, is denoted by E number E296. Malic acid is the source of extreme tartness in USA-produced confectionery, the so-called extreme candy. It is also used with or in place of the less sour citric acid in sour sweets. These sweets are sometimes labeled with a warning stating that excessive consumption can cause irritation of the mouth.
- Malic acid allergies have a low incidence, but for those who are allergic it can cause severe symptoms. Common allergic reactions include itching, hives, trouble breathing, abdominal pain, dizziness and swelling of the throat.
- Malic acid can cause some digestive upset if you are sensitive to acids. It is a strong fruit acid that can cause mild gastrointestinal problems when taken in large doses.
- Malic acid is added to many everyday consumer products such as toothpaste, mouthwashes and soaps. Cases of contact dermatitis are rare but can occur from using one of these products.
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So true. I’m reminded of this on my weekend trail runs. I typically have the trail to myself, especially going up the mountain to the top. I sometimes encounter people on horseback, but I so very rarely see another runner. Maybe 2-3 times in over 2 years.
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