Yoga Sessions
In
Fredericton, New Brunswick
In
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Twice a day customized home yoga practices were modified for each of the three mornings, one evening sessions during my brief visit to Canada - successfully engaging in whole body mobility using props including a strap, three yoga blocks.
Upavistha Konasana
(Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend)
It was encouraging to know after five months of solo daily yoga practices at home I easily enjoyed a deep range of motions in this once challenging asana.
My host in Fredericton, Lesley Fleming, applied pressure on my lower back to have abs, chest, shoulders and chin easily contact the floor.
Lesley also enhanced my Tortoise (Kurmasana) pose: I further lowered my torso, face contacting the rug while keeping my hands clasped behind my back, soles of feet together without any discomfort while experiencing controlled breathing.
(Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend)
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| With Patty & Lynn (May 24, 2013) In Local Webster Gym Mobility Demonstrated In Photo A Consequence Of Frequent Practice Over Years |
I had not experienced assisted mobility from Patty in this Upavistha variation since December 11, 2107 - unexpectedly our last morning one-on-one partner session with the unfortunate circumstances leading to the closing of The Yoga Loft I shared in a previous post.
It was encouraging to know after five months of solo daily yoga practices at home I easily enjoyed a deep range of motions in this once challenging asana.
My host in Fredericton, Lesley Fleming, applied pressure on my lower back to have abs, chest, shoulders and chin easily contact the floor.
Lesley also enhanced my Tortoise (Kurmasana) pose: I further lowered my torso, face contacting the rug while keeping my hands clasped behind my back, soles of feet together without any discomfort while experiencing controlled breathing.
Also
Enjoyed Walking In Fredericton
On Local Streets, Odell Park Trails
On Local Streets, Odell Park Trails
With
Roger Smith
Roger Smith
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| Acknowledging Recommendation By Ken For The Merrell Moab 2 Shoes Hiked On Wachusett Mountain Trails (Princeton, MA) Enjoyed Many Sights & Sounds On, Near Summit Including An Orange Salamander |
New To Me
Alternative Food Preparations
All meals in Fredericton were different from my usual home preparations in Auburn, Massachusetts yet much appreciated.
It was fun talking and watching Lesley function in her large, well stocked pantry and expansive, roomy kitchen designed for meal preparation and social events.
Lesley is an accomplished and knowledgeable cook with many decades of experience preparing a diversity of foods - having the required and appropriate other appliances for specific applications.
Along with an impressive selection of cookbooks, Lesley has maintained binders containing recipes, meals enjoyed recently and from the distant past.
The sights, sounds and smells in the kitchen all contributed to my continuing education about possible food options available to me in the future.
Overall, Lesley was inspiring.
Lesley is an accomplished and knowledgeable cook with many decades of experience preparing a diversity of foods - having the required and appropriate other appliances for specific applications.
Along with an impressive selection of cookbooks, Lesley has maintained binders containing recipes, meals enjoyed recently and from the distant past.
The sights, sounds and smells in the kitchen all contributed to my continuing education about possible food options available to me in the future.
Overall, Lesley was inspiring.
Glug-Glug Sounds From Ceramic
Containing Filtered Water
Each morning after my yoga activities I enjoyed heating cups of water obtained from the attractive pitcher in the microwave and sampling from a mixture of nuts, seeds, gogi berries and organic raisins I had brought with me to share with my friends.
Lesley introduced me to Dorset Cereals Muslei and KEFIR: food selections I had not consumed in the past.
From
Dorsett Cereals
In
Poundbury, England
Packing Box
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Enjoyed A Small Portion
CombiningCranberries, Cherries, Almonds Raisins, Sultanas Sunflower Seeds Toasted Cereals And |
Containing
[Probiotic Bacteria, Yeast Cultures]
Plus
Berry Fruit Mix, Bit Maple Syrup
With
Hot Coffee
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| *KEFIR From Cow Good Nutrient Source Including Vitamins B12 & B1, Vitamin K Amino Acid Tryptophan Phosphorous, Calcium, Magnesium
Google KEFIR To Learn How It Is Made
I Am Reading French KEFIR Nutrition Labeling |
Lesley had begun lunch preparation before my anticipated arrival in Fredericton: making a soup from a puree that included heated cauliflower and onion and enhanced by having a slice of toasted Red Fife Wheat* Bread with butter - both excellent but admittedly not what I usually ate.
We both enjoyed this soup and bread for lunch again the following day.
Another lunch included two small slices of white chicken along with cold cranberries and some small tomatoes (shown in bowl next to the Glug-Glug pitcher) plus buttered slices of the Red Fife Wheat bread.
* I read this Red Fife Wheat bread Lesley made was from a wheat variety (Triticum aestivium) that Dave Fife, family first grew in the 1840's in Peterborough, Ontario (see The Canadian Encyclopedia)
We both enjoyed this soup and bread for lunch again the following day.
Another lunch included two small slices of white chicken along with cold cranberries and some small tomatoes (shown in bowl next to the Glug-Glug pitcher) plus buttered slices of the Red Fife Wheat bread.
* I read this Red Fife Wheat bread Lesley made was from a wheat variety (Triticum aestivium) that Dave Fife, family first grew in the 1840's in Peterborough, Ontario (see The Canadian Encyclopedia)
Introduction To KOMBUCHA
Given my interest in microbes and our microbiome in a previous blog, I took advantage of the opportunity to drink this probiotic.
A
Fermented Tea
Organic & Raw
[GINGERADE]
Photo Taken In My Condo Kitchen
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| Containing Culture Of Yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) & Bacteria (Bacillus coagulans GB1-30, 6086) With Organic Black & Green Teas Organic Kiwi Juice Ginger Juice |
Enjoying meals requiring significant preparation time including cooking was a different experience for me - most of the morning and afternoon meals I prepare at home are eaten raw, at times having some components (teaspoons of soaked legumes, beans) heated briefly in a microwave.
Lesley provided us delicious meals on each of the three nights during my visit - I enjoyed modest portions of:
Lesley provided us delicious meals on each of the three nights during my visit - I enjoyed modest portions of:
> A small chicken leg, four asparagus stalks, two small slices of white meat with some chilled cranberries as we talked in the kitchen
> A bowl of soup containing pieces of scallops, black tiger shrimp and halibut in a tomato sauce and some mixed nuts, seeds in the kitchen with friends
> A Braised Chicken With Fennel And Endive recipe (see pages 312-313 for details) selected by Lesley from Mark Hyman's book, FOOD WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I EAT
I enjoyed a small chicken drumstick, four pieces of cooked rainbow carrots, some endive with several pieces of cheese, a small desert and coffee plus some KOMBACHU with good company and conversations in several locations.
Lesley sent me the image below of this preparation enjoyed with friends days after my return to Auburn.
Lesley sent me the image below of this preparation enjoyed with friends days after my return to Auburn.
Roger Smith Book Recommendations
I had the pleasure of talking with Roger about shared interests on Nutrition, Food Selections and appreciated receiving his two suggestions on these topics.
Both books were ordered from the Booklovers Gourmet in Webster, MA by the owner, Deb Horan.
Shanahan & Shanahan
[2009]
Also
Nina Teicholz
Investigative Journalist
The Big Fat Surprise
Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong In a Healthy Diet
Investigative Journalist
The Big Fat Surprise
Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong In a Healthy Diet
I have been reading Deep Nutrition and will comment on the content, perspectives of the authors of both books in future blog posts.
Nutrition In Auburn, Massachusetts
The diversity, quantity of foods I ate in Fredericton had little impact on my weight: the scale value was similar to my usual narrow daily weight variations experienced during the previous ten days.
I was able to find some versions of KEFIR and KOMBACHU in local stores but not the Dorset Cereal Museli brand.
I was able to find some versions of KEFIR and KOMBACHU in local stores but not the Dorset Cereal Museli brand.
Placing an Amazon online order for Dorset Cereals achieved my desire to obtain this product- it was not stocked in any of seven local, distant food stores I visited.
Dorset Cereals Brand
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| Enjoyed A Different Museli Combination Oat, Wheat & Barley Flakes Raisins, Sultanas Toasted & Malted Wheat Flakes Sunflower Seeds, Dates Brazil Nut, Hazelnuts |
Plus
Goat Milk
KEFIR
KEFIR
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Microbe Cultures
Include
Bacteria Genera
(Streptococcus, Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus)
&
Fungus
(Yeast)
Include
Bacteria Genera
(Streptococcus, Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus)
&
Fungus
(Yeast)
Consuming more probiotics has been one of my short, long term objectives - an activity that likely will become a common, regular practice.
ENHANCING
My Microbiome During May
With
A
Nutritious Morning Meal
[145 grams]
My Microbiome During May
With
A
Nutritious Morning Meal
[145 grams]
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| Combining Museli KEFIR Organic Rapsberries Organic Bluberries & Also Adding Goji Berries And Chia, Sesame, Sunflower Seeds & Pepitas |
And
A
From
Trader Joe's
Black Tiger Shrimp
Broccoli Florets
Organic Raspberries (Frozen)
Local Sources Of Nutrition
From
Arcade Snacks
[Auburn, MA]
Recently Available
In Smaller Quantities
Enjoying
Soy Nut Halves
Goji Berries
Hemp Seeds
&
Variety Of Nuts, Seeds Eaten Daily
Suggested COOKBOOK
By
Kate O"Donnell
Will Comment On Book Contents In A Future Post
A
Light, Nutrient Rich
Afternoon Meal
Afternoon Meal
[106 grams]
From
Trader Joe's
Black Tiger Shrimp
Broccoli Florets
Organic Raspberries (Frozen)
Local Sources Of Nutrition
From
Arcade Snacks
[Auburn, MA]
Recently Available
In Smaller Quantities
Soy Nut Halves
Goji Berries
Hemp Seeds
&
Variety Of Nuts, Seeds Eaten Daily
From
Trader Joe's
Included
Among My Recent Purchases
Asparagus
And
And
Herb Salad Mix
GreensMixture
Trimmed Leeks, Broccoli Florets
Organic Raspberries
Also
Broccoli, Cauliflower Florets
Organic Red Onions
Wild Pink Salmon (Low Sodium)
From
GreensMixture
Trimmed Leeks, Broccoli Florets
Organic Raspberries
Also
Broccoli, Cauliflower Florets
Organic Red Onions
Wild Pink Salmon (Low Sodium)
From
Whole Foods
Enjoyed
Bread, Oil, Butter
Have Eaten
Organic Amaranth & Quinoa-Bread
Including
Whole Kernal Rye
(Mestemacher)
With
Including
Whole Kernal Rye
(Mestemacher)
With
Extra Virgin Avocado Oil
(Primal Kitchen)
(Primal Kitchen)
Or
Raw Walnut Butter + Cashews
(Artisana)
(Artisana)
With
Morning, Evening Meals
During an unanticipated conversation at Trader Joe's, the book shown below was recommended and recently purchased.
By
Kate O"Donnell
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| The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook [Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge]* *Defined by Deepak Chopra, MD In Article: What Is Ayurevda? Based On Ancient Indian Mind-Body Health Practices |
In Memoriam
Dr. J. R. Whittaker
[1934 - 2008]
[1934 - 2008]
JRW* In Fall, 1997
I continue have good memories enjoying countless conversations with Dick during many years in the United States and in Canada - alone with him and in the company of others.
As I noted ten years ago in Fredericton, our long association was special and valued: Dick has been in my thoughts daily during this past decade and his absence remains a void as I write these words.
Dick's past generosity has continued to impact my current lifestyle choices: making daily yoga and nutrition selections priorities, contributing to the positive health outcomes I now experience and enjoy.
Writing, publishing about various aspects of Dick's life including his scientific interests, contributions remains an objective, goal likely to be realized - in different forums, formats - in the future.
For treating me like gold and continuing to make me smile, enriching each of my days, I remain grateful.
*This photo was sent to me after I returned to the United States during August, 1997
AndAs I noted ten years ago in Fredericton, our long association was special and valued: Dick has been in my thoughts daily during this past decade and his absence remains a void as I write these words.
Dick's past generosity has continued to impact my current lifestyle choices: making daily yoga and nutrition selections priorities, contributing to the positive health outcomes I now experience and enjoy.
Writing, publishing about various aspects of Dick's life including his scientific interests, contributions remains an objective, goal likely to be realized - in different forums, formats - in the future.
For treating me like gold and continuing to make me smile, enriching each of my days, I remain grateful.
*This photo was sent to me after I returned to the United States during August, 1997
Tim Dilworth
[1939 - 2017]
Tim & Carole
(Fall, 1997)
Tim Dilworth was a professional colleague in the Biology Department of the University of New Brunswick and valued friend of Dick Whittaker.
Tim and Carole were among other individuals enriching Dick's life in Fredericton during their lengthy association.
Tim's recent passing on December 15, 2017 had me recalling many positive interactions and experiences with him, Carole and their extended family since our initial interactions in 1993 to the time of, following JRW's demise in 2008.
As his son-in-law was quoted: "The world is better for having had him in it: We are better for having known him". I fully concur with these words, expressed sentiments.
Tim and Carole were generous to provide JRW a resting place in 2008; during my recent visit to Fredericton earlier this month I saw the DILWORTH headstone for the first time and thank Roger Smith for facilitating this sought activity.
Tim and Carole were among other individuals enriching Dick's life in Fredericton during their lengthy association.
Tim's recent passing on December 15, 2017 had me recalling many positive interactions and experiences with him, Carole and their extended family since our initial interactions in 1993 to the time of, following JRW's demise in 2008.
As his son-in-law was quoted: "The world is better for having had him in it: We are better for having known him". I fully concur with these words, expressed sentiments.
Tim and Carole were generous to provide JRW a resting place in 2008; during my recent visit to Fredericton earlier this month I saw the DILWORTH headstone for the first time and thank Roger Smith for facilitating this sought activity.
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A Final Acknowledgment, Thanks
Lesley
Lesley
I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to stay at the home of Lesley Fleming while in Fredericton.
It was fun to talk on a wide range of topics, past and present, and about individuals that have impacted our lives in significant, positive ways.
Her generosity and hospitality led to many memorable experiences with her and others - after a long absence, it was a pleasure sharing their time, company and welcomed conversations.
Your excellent company and enjoyable conversations - at times extending back decades - were welcomed and a treat.
Meeting you, Lesley and mutual friends we share was special: as I told you, our dinner gatherings were a reminder of the many morning conversations we enjoyed with coffee in your office, elsewhere during my brief tenure at UNB over two decades ago.
Appreciated receiving your exquisite exhibition photograph - this and other of your professional images I see, enjoy daily in my condo highlight your considerable talents and add to my quality of life.
Do share your thoughts, reactions to these comments, images
#BobCrowther #Nutrition #Yoga
It was fun to talk on a wide range of topics, past and present, and about individuals that have impacted our lives in significant, positive ways.
Her generosity and hospitality led to many memorable experiences with her and others - after a long absence, it was a pleasure sharing their time, company and welcomed conversations.
Roger
Your excellent company and enjoyable conversations - at times extending back decades - were welcomed and a treat.
Meeting you, Lesley and mutual friends we share was special: as I told you, our dinner gatherings were a reminder of the many morning conversations we enjoyed with coffee in your office, elsewhere during my brief tenure at UNB over two decades ago.
Appreciated receiving your exquisite exhibition photograph - this and other of your professional images I see, enjoy daily in my condo highlight your considerable talents and add to my quality of life.
Do share your thoughts, reactions to these comments, images
#BobCrowther #Nutrition #Yoga
