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Resolution This!

The Mad Swede — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:45:39 +0000

“Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.” ~Sophocles _______________ Resolutions proclaimed with a belly full of whiskey only lead to headaches and empty promises. It may be clear by now that resolutions are similar to diets because they do not work. This is most often true when the [...]

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Vega Sport Performance System

The Mad Swede — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:06:59 +0000

“The Vega Sport Performance System is the first, complete, all-natural, plant-based sport performance system on the planet. The Vega Sport Performance System was specifically developed in three comprehensive phases to help you perform at your highest level without compromise – before, during and after training, snowshoeing, trail running, triathlon or any other endurance sport. The [...]

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Gear Review | Icebreaker Apparel

The Mad Swede — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:26:11 +0000

“Winter is nature’s way of saying Up Yours.” ~Robert Byrne _______________ Inception Merino wool was integrated into garments for humans instead of attempting to outsmart nature by concocting a synthetic version. Icebreaker is a lightweight system of all-season garments combining the inspiration of nature with the technology of engineered layers to perform freely in any [...]

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Dietary Misadventure

The Mad Swede — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:35:19 +0000

“Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.” ~English Proverb __________________ It is time to see the forest instead of the trees. The food you put in your mouth will impact more than your snowshoeing. Health care costs are escalating in synch with disease incidence rates – which is synonymous with disaster. http://www.snowshoemag.com/2011/09/18/part-one-the-price-of-convenience/ [...]

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Nutrify to Thrive

The Mad Swede — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:10:52 +0000

“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~Buddha _______________ The most accurate barometer of a food’s nutritional value is its micronutrient density. Our fixation with macronutrients – carbohydrate, fat and protein – and calories is excessive. Consumption of a plant-based, [...]

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Synergy

The Mad Swede — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:37:45 +0000

“Your genes may load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger.” ~Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT _______________ What you put in your body via your gastrointestinal tract [GI] is your inside link to the outside world. It will help or hinder your desired snowshoeing outcomes. Your GI tract filters what enters your bloodstream and [...]

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Isolated Detriments

The Mad Swede — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:36:56 +0000

”The first wealth is health.” ~Emerson _______________ Nobody requires perfect nutrition like endurance athletes. The arduous nature of our sport requires full-time awareness that redefines nutritional precision. Whole, plant-based foods provide the optimal and varied nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals to help your body thrive. Snowshoeing increases the presence of free radicals in your body. This [...]

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