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Spinach the Prince of Vegetables

A member of the goosefoot family (Amaranthaceae Chenpodiacene), spinach (Spinacia Oleracea) derives its name from the Persian name aspanakh meaning green hand and was described by a 12th-century Arab Ibn-al Awam as “the prince of the vegetables”. author of Kital-al Agriculture (Book of Agriculture). It is believed to have originated in Persia, present-day Iran, from…

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basic pug training

Basic Pug training begins with the understanding that as a Pug owner, you need to be firm but loving. Pugs are a highly sensitive breed, often in tune with their owner’s feelings. This makes it easier for them to spot a weak owner. Don’t let Pug’s endearing face detract from your training efforts. Many Pug…

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Exercising in Los Angeles

The last few months have been full of changes for me, one of which was the move of my personal training business from the Orange County area to the Los Angeles area, what a difference! In the midst of training for an upcoming bodybuilding show in September, my diet and cardio have had to become…

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5 ways to lose 8 ounces a day

What if I told you to join a top weight loss program and gave you false expectations? Lose 30 pounds in 30 days. That’s a pound a day, what if after the first week you’ve only lost 2 pounds? Maybe you were busy and couldn’t make all the meal suggestions, maybe they were asking you…