About Inflammation

I read a lot and the latest article I've ingested suggests that eating prunes can lower inflammation which is a theoretical cause of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. It's kind of a reach, considering that the researchers didn't actually measure whether bone density benefited from prune consumption. I eat prunes because they've been shown to lower blood cholesterol due to their fiber content. If prunes lower inflammatory markers, then that's a bonus! As you know, I also starting drinking 8 oz of tomato (or tomato-based juice like V-8) to lower triglycerides and blood pressure. 

Football marvel Tom Brady advocates an anti-inflammatory diet that eschews nightshade plants (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, etc.) because they are believed to cause inflammation due to the presence of solanine. Research suggests this isn't true, although people may have food sensitivities. I'm not allergic to sunflower seeds or hazelnuts but I don't eat them because they give me the worst stomach ache. Food intolerances and allergies I understand. Luckily, I'm able to tolerate a daily cup of tomato juice, prunes and oatmeal. Let's just say such foods make one's bowels extremely regular.

It's mid-week, temps might hit the high 70s later today, lots of biting insects have emerged, but I've managed to get myself to the gym with enough time, at least, to do cardio, some pull-ups, core and stretching. The weather's changeable in the extreme this month. Snow and hail has reportedly hit the Midwest, and rain is in the forecast again for us. Meanwhile, I still have a lot of yard work to do... 

13 April 2021
Wednesday Morn

Precor elliptical #1
Program 3
Time: 30 min + 5 min cd (5602)
Distance: 2.85
Cal: 315
Avg Hr 142, 184-87, 90

HGPU 24

Crunches 60
Piriformis/Hip/Pencil Stretch
60 Dead Bugs
Elbow Plank 60s
Quick Child’s Pose
Cat stretch 12x
Fire Hydrants 25 x 2
Bird Dogs 60s x 2
Child’s Pose
Push-Ups 30
Air Squats 25
Mild Mat stretch w 3 Eye Yoga

HGPU 21