Moolala has a great organic deal today. For $19 (this includes shipping!), you can have the Taste of the Farm Sampler box from myoragnicacres.com delivered to your door! This box is a $70 value, so you save $50 on organic fruits, veggies, and herbs. 
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$19 For an Organic Produce Box Delivered!
Posted by M. Terry on April 25, 2011
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ORAC – A Superfoods Ranking
I recently discovered that there is a way in which science measures the antioxidant content of foods. It is called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC). Antioxidants help in preventing diseases, such as cancer, and also help fight aging. Fruits, spices, and legumes rank highest on the list. Here is a chart that lists some popular foods and their ORAC score. Click here for a more detailed list.
| Fruits | ORAC Score |
| Acai | 18,500 |
| Prunes | 5,770 |
| Pomegranates | 3,307 |
| Raisins/Dark Grapes | 2,830 |
| Blueberries | 2,400 |
| Blackberries | 2,036 |
| Cranberries | 1,750 |
| Strawberries | 1,540 |
| Noni | 1,506 |
| Raspberries | 1,220 |
| Plums | 949 |
| Oranges | 750 |
| Red Grapes | 739 |
| Cherries | 670 |
| Kiwi Fruit | 610 |
| Grapefruit, pink | 483 |
| Grapes, White | 460 |
| Banana | 210 |
| Apple | 207 |
| Apricot | 175 |
| Peach | 170 |
| Pear | 110 |
| Watermelon | 100 |
| Honeydew Melon | 97 |
| Vegetables | ORAC Score |
| Kale | 1770 |
| Spinach | 1260 |
| Brussels sprouts | 980 |
| Alfalfa sprouts | 930 |
| Broccoli flowers | 890 |
| Beets | 840 |
| Red bell pepper | 710 |
| Onion | 450 |
| Corn | 400 |
| Eggplant | 390 |
Posted by M. Terry on April 25, 2011
https://wholetothecore.com/2011/04/25/orac-a-superfoods-ranking/
Free Indeed
Peters Chains
When Scott and I had the pleasure of visiting Rome six years ago, we went to Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli. In this church, you will see these chains. They are said to be Peter’s from his imprisonment. As I stood and looked at these chains, the word “freedom” came to mind. While Peter was bound physically, he was no longer a slave to sin.
Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Rom. 6:16-18
Today, I am praising God that the chains of sin have been broken and I am no longer a slave to sin, but rather I have freedom and life in Christ Jesus my Lord!
Posted by M. Terry on April 24, 2011
https://wholetothecore.com/2011/04/24/free-indeed/
My 5K PR!!
It was a gorgeous morning today for a race, and I ran my personal best time of 22:51! I was third in my age group and #128 out of 1738 runners!
The Finish Line
Posted by M. Terry on April 23, 2011
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All You Can Eat Doesn’t Mean You Should
Cruising seems to be synonymous with the phrase “all you can eat”. The ship’s culinary team does offer a large variety of our favorite foods and, for the most part, they do it well. If you aren’t careful, you can walk (or waddle) away gaining several pounds. If you gain just one pound (3500 calories), that would take the average woman six hours of running to burn just that one pound! Here are some tips I used to keep the weight off (and I did- not one pound gained).
- Stay hydrated! Drinking water keeps your energy high and helps keep you feeling full.
- Don’t drink your calories! The ship offered a souvenir cup that allowed you to have unlimited soda refills for $6/day. And when you pay, you want to get the most bang for your buck so you will drink more than usual.
- Our ship had a “Vitality” menu. These were lower calorie meals and were marked on the menu so you could knowingly make a healthy selection.
Seared Sea Bass with Lentils
- Indulge a bit! You can treat yourself to a couple of special choices. Just make sure they are something you really want rather than just eating it because it’s in front of you or its available. My indulgence was an authentic Mexican meal – garbanzo bean soup, chicken nachos shared with my husband, and sizzling chicken fajitas. Even our friend commented on how much I ate at lunch!
Chicken Nachos
- Plan, plan, plan! Earlier in the day, before you dine, take a look at the menu (preferably when you are NOT hungry) and decide what you would like and stick with it. If you are at the buffet, look at the all the selections before you start loading your plate. Choose the items that you really want and enjoy those. Fill your plate mainly with healthy foods and take just a small serving of high caloric dishes. If you have an option to be served rather than going to the buffet, that may be a better choice if that will keep you from overloading your plate.
My typical breakfast - egg white omelet
- Remember how sluggish and miserable you feel when you are stuffed from overeating. Having a dysfunctional digestive system on a trip is no vacation at all if you ask me!
Posted by M. Terry on April 21, 2011
https://wholetothecore.com/2011/04/21/all-you-can-eat-doesnt-mean-you-should/
♫ Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming ♫
Cruise ships offer such a wide variety of physical activities that there is NO excuse for not moving. Whether it is an organized activity provided by the cruise staff, or just an open opportunity to do something on your own, you can find a place to burn off those extra calories that you will be swallowing. Since you were unable to accompany me on my cruise, live vicariously through our high energy moments on and off the ship…
*We took full advantage of the gym. (30+ cardio machines, free weights, nautilus machines, and classes).
The view from my treadmill
I rang the bell!
*I scaled the rock climbing wall high above the ocean blue.
*We prepared for future retirement as I put a beating on my husband in shuffle board (score: 42 to -2)!
*Scott and Dave played a couple of rounds of putt putt.
From one adventure to another!
*The excursion we booked in Cozumel was a ropes course that included two hours worth of zip lines, wall repelling, rope and plank bridge crossing, rock climbing, and snorkeling. (Very fun and exciting!)
30-60 foot towers
The organized activities onboard included dodge ball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball tournaments. (There was also a belly flop competition if you considered that a sport.) Also, take the stairs as much as you can. They definitely offer a great extra little heart-pumping action.
Posted by M. Terry on April 20, 2011
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From Paradise to Paradise
In the dining room
We have docked and stepped back into reality. What a wonderful, relaxing, and refreshing time we had! It seems that we did so much, yet did so little all at the same time. We are vacationers who like to relax by taking advantage of our free time and putting it into action. We like to “do” rather than totally veg. I enjoyed having the opportunity to pick up my magazines and books and read without interruption. I am continuing to read Kristin Armstrong’s Mile Markers. This sampling of her blog has encouraged me to strive to do one thing that seems to elude me- living for the moment. I am a planner. From creating my grocery list to filling out my calendar for the year to come, I like to know what’s next. In that though, I often lose sight of what’s now. A number of Kristin’s blogs are about her enjoying her time with her kids, her family, and her friends. In her post titled “Right here“, she ends with this thought…
I was struck by the reminder that no matter how many thoughts my brain can tick through in succession, I can only be present in one place at a time. So I have a new question to ask myself, “Where is your heart?” The only acceptable answer is, “Right here.” If my heart is somewhere else, I’m going to go there and join it. So whether I’m pouring my love into a child, helping with homework, writing a column, combing out tangles, in downward facing dog, walking the dog, running up a hill, or being part of a conversation, the same answer applies.
The more I ask myself the question, the more present I become.
So, as I disembarked from the paradise of cruise life, I realized that I am walking back into the best paradise this side of Eternity- my home, surrounded by my husband and my three young children. They demand a lot of my energy at their ages (including my husband), but one day, my kids may not even want much of my attention. So, right now, I will rejoice in the moments that we do share. (I’ll even try at bath time- that has always been my Achilles heel!)
Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. James 4:14
Cozumel
Sunset
Posted by M. Terry on April 19, 2011
https://wholetothecore.com/2011/04/19/from-paradise-to-paradise/
Signing Off to Sail Away!
It is time for a much needed break for Scott and me. We are sailing off this afternoon, and heading towards Mexico! Therefore, I am taking a blogging break so I can enjoy my uninterrupted time with my husband. But don’t worry! I am bringing lots of good reading material and plan on sharing any and all new healthy insights I glean. But just to rub it in a bit, here are the things I plan to do…
- Read and sleep by the pool
- Workout while overlooking the ocean
- Catch a show or two
- Play golf (onboard!)
- Snorkel
- Go down a zip line
- Eat authentic Mexican food!!!!!!
- Sleep in
- Enjoy my time with my husband (who plans to workout 2 times a day so he can eat more)
I am thankful that God has provided the funds for us to go and the grandparents to watch our kids. Your prayers for us, our kids, and our parents are coveted! Bon Voyage!!!
Posted by M. Terry on April 14, 2011
https://wholetothecore.com/2011/04/14/signing-off-to-sail-away/
Treadmill Workouts
While I much prefer to run outdoors, we are all forced to stay indoors to exercise at some point. So, in honor of my uncle who has no safe streets on which to run and also for me since I will be cruising later this week, here are several treadmill workouts: 60 minutes, 30 minutes, 20 minutes, and even a climbing workout. It’s easy to set the “cruise control” on the treadmill, but it so much more beneficial to vary your speed and incline in order to maximize calorie burn. Hope this gives you some new ideas!
Posted by M. Terry on April 13, 2011
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An “IRS” Treat For the Tax Time Crunch
Oh the joys of doing taxes! I started gathering all my paperwork in February and finally started them last month. I ran into a roadblock (in my favor 🙂 ) and so I finally just got them sent off. So to celebrate my accomplishment and the money due me, I made this “IRS” treat – an Irresistible Raspberry Smoothie.
1, 10 oz package frozen raspberries
1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
1 1/4 cup milk (more if you don’t like it thick like us)
2 Tablespoons Honey
Pour all ingredients into the blender and mix til smooth.
As you can see, my kids all loved it- the thick, pink mustaches are proof! I’ve also made this with the frozen mixed berries. Love that one too!
Posted by M. Terry on April 12, 2011
https://wholetothecore.com/2011/04/12/an-irs-treat-for-the-tax-time-crunch/
Proverbs 31 Devotionals
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