Trying to eat healthy food..not easy at all.

[DuiDui49]

Jello,if we are going any were with TRT and the good and the bad i asked humbly the readers to inform them self about what happen with an old engine/body,what's going on under the hood of us older people..

*DIET is number one for me.
*Exercise in as number two.
*TRT waaaay down on my list..But can be a life changer for many/some of us...-Yes i believe it can be that.But you know what i've been preaching..Healthy life style in general.And why can ladies in their menopause get hormonal help..but for us men not even talked about..and we know how much Mens hormone effects many many things that are going on in our body..talking about Testosteron..not the other hormones that men and woman have.

[Jello]

why can ladies in their menopause get hormonal help..but for us men not even talked about..

It is talked about. Just google “male menopause”.

male menopause (andropause) differs substantially from female menopause. While female menopause is a natural part of aging, some older men never develop low testosterone beyond what is considered naturally acceptable. Female menopause also sets in quite quickly, while “low T” can develop over decades.

[Jello]

Will increasing testosterone with TRT help you live longer?
Probably not.

Testosterone also comes at a cost: it accelerates aging, disease risk and reduces lifespan.

Full article here:
https://novoslabs.com/testosterone-repl ... nti-aging/

[DuiDui49]

Will increasing testosterone with TRT help you live longer?
Probably not.

Testosterone also comes at a cost: it accelerates aging, disease risk and reduces lifespan.

Full article here:
https://novoslabs.com/testosterone-repl ... nti-aging/

Thank you Jello for letting us have a discussion about Health in General.

I then ask you this:Over weight comes with WHAT Jello...far far more get "sideeffects"from not taking care over their own health..Being over weight and eating unhealthy food/drinking i think is more of a problem then TRT:s sideeffects.
And i say that i rather die healthy and maybe a some years earlier from TRT then living a unhealthy life style..which one do you kills more people TRT or the latter.But diet and exercise and exercise is the FIRST choice.
Jello i urge you to get more info,latest info regarding positives and negatives from being/considering being on TRT by joining Online TRT group TRT and Hormone Optimization

Thank you again Jello for your inputs..Now time for lunch...

[Jello]

And i say that i rather die healthy and maybe a some years earlier from TRT then living a unhealthy life style..which one do you kills more people

The argument you make is that of risk vs benefit and it’s a perfectly valid point.

It’s the same point one would use to continue to drink and eat unhealthy food because life to them is not enjoyable without it therefore the risk of a possible shorter life is acceptable to them.

Testosterone levels dropping as you get older is a natural part of aging. If a man is already in good health appropriate to his age, is it really “healthy” for a man in his mid 60s to use a drug to raise his testosterone to the level of a 20 year old? It may be desirable, it may even be safe, but it certainly isn’t natural.

TRT, like statins and blood pressure medications is something that needs to be continued for the rest of your life. Personally I prefer to stay away from all of them if at all possible.

I have looked at the YouTube channel you’ve cited.

[DuiDui49]

God morning Jello !

Thanks again for your valid inputs.

If a man is already in good health appropriate to his age, is it really “healthy” for a man in his mid 60s to use a drug to raise his testosterone to the level of a 20 year old?

I wrote this before but it shows the level of which the Doctors in General knows about TRT.My Doc as you might recall,when he looked at my Total Test was leves indicated from HIM that i had levels of a 25 year old (735 ng/ml)BUT what he did not acknowledge was my Free Test levels(very low) and a very High SHBG,free test being 4)and on TRT you strive for the optimal levels which are considered being 25-35 ng/ml.And that's the knowledge he had and i might ad that goes for 3 other Doc's i have showed my blood works to..I had simply educate myself that's the bottom line.More info here about this subject:
https://www.greatgreenwall.org/suppleme ... mportance/

I myself consider twice a year as my sweetspot to give full Bloodwork,cost around 2600Bath which i consider to be well worth the spent money doing PREVENTIVE care.I can easy pickup if something is out of wack and hopefully,if necessary i hopefully have time to take appropriate measures to counteract the things that shows up..that's my take on saying -Thank you my body who keeps me healthy and "decently strong" for my age.My goal is to give my ageing body all the care it is worth,and more..Thank you for reading..Have a good day my friends.

PS.It's never to late to change bad habits,but it can be really hard..So put one fot before the other,baby stepping and moderation is the way to go..me think.DS

[DuiDui49]

Lunch today:

Atlantic Smoked Makrill and some Mills Majjo on top..4 smaller sized Thin Panncakes..water.




Time soon for cardio..take care guys..//Alfie

[Jello]

Pancakes look delicious.
Takes a lot of willpower for me not to put butter and maple syrup on a pancake.

[DuiDui49]

Pancakes look delicious.
Takes a lot of willpower for me not to put butter and maple syrup on a pancake.

Moderation is key here Jello ;-)And what's the harm if you eat your pancakes with your "extras"..in moderation.For me my thoughts are like this:When i have indulged in some less healthy or have a lot of calories,i do en extra 30 min cardio to offset me sweet tooth cravings.So i say to you..Make some with all the trimmings,in moderation..that's it.

//Alfie..

[DuiDui49]

Heart Surgeon: You’ve Been LIED TO About Cholesterol & Heart Disease | Dr. Philip Ovadia.

https://youtu.be/m_AXlUPRMnQ

How to optimize your metabolism: Metabolic scientist Ben Bikman, Ph.D.

https://youtu.be/LsB95WzLhQM

Interesting video about About Cholesterol & Heart Disease..have a look and please post what you think.Thank you.

//Alfie..

[DuiDui49]

Late lunch:
1 thick slice of toasted whole grain bread where I have replaced the butter with healthier Virgin Olive Oil (Ybarra) dip a food brush in the oil brush it on both sides of the bread put it in my frying pan for a few minutes.
Heats up my previously fried mushrooms (White and brown). 1 fried egg, Sliced ​​Avocado plus my 3 bean salad..onions and tomatoes.
Washed down with Lime water..everything here no more than a maximum of 4-500 cal approximately.




//Alfie..have a great afternoon friends..

[DuiDui49]

Today it was time for some Fish,like in Sea Bass.

Sea bass ruffly 150 gram.
Basmati Rise ca.100 gram.
And my own home made fish sause.

3 dl sour cream
1 dl mayonnaise
1 dl Boston cucumber
1 pot of dill,Tomatoes
Lemon juice, a squeeze
1 pinch of salt, or more to taste




//Alfie..full and satisfied..Take care friends

[Laan Yaa Mo]

Eating healthy, brushing your teeth twice a day for 10 minutes and preventing gum disease will all improve your health markedly.

Can we finally give up flossing? The good gums guide
Gum disease can increase your risk of dementia and type 2 diabetes — and 90 per cent of us have it. Here’s what to look out for and how to beat it, from interdental brushing to diet, says Peta Bee

Open wide and check your mouth in the bathroom mirror. If you see pale pink, firm gums that wrap tightly around your teeth, you get good marks for gum health. If, however, they are red, swollen and receding and there is a pink tinge or even blood when you swill out your mouth after brushing or flossing, it is a sign of gum disease. This is a problem that starts as a painless inconvenience but which can eventually cause a chronic inflammatory response in the body that raises a person’s risk of a long list of health issues, from dementia and type 2 diabetes to lung and heart disease.

Age increases the chance of developing gum disease, and by the time we reach our 50s and 60s most of us are susceptible.

“About 90 per cent of the UK population has some form of gum disease,” says Iain Chapple, professor of periodontology at the University of Birmingham and head of research for its Institute of Clinical Sciences. Figures from the Great British Oral Health Report show that more than half of adults have gingivitis, early-stage gum disease characterised by inflammation and painless bleeding.

Left untreated, that can progress to full-on periodontitis, which occurs when bacteria in the mouth erode the bone, ligament and tissues that hold teeth in position. Teeth begin to wobble and dislodge — although the aesthetic consequences should be the least of our concerns. “Localised inflammation caused by gum disease can result in bacteria and inflammatory by-products spilling into the blood,” says Praveen Sharma, an associate professor in restorative dentistry at the University of Birmingham and a scientific adviser to the British Dental Association. “When that happens it can cause body-wide inflammation that leads to a raised risk of systemic disease.”

A slew of studies supports the strong association between poor gum health and a list of diseases, including a 37 per cent increased risk of mental ill health, a 26 per cent raised risk of type 2 diabetes and an 18 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease identified by a team at the University of Birmingham.

A recent trial that tracked a group of men for 50 years to assess rates of gum disease and premature death found that the more severe the gum disease and inflammation, the higher the risk of dying at a younger age. “[Gum disease] delivers a chronic inflammatory burden, and the longer you have that inflammatory burden, the higher the risk of death,” says Brenda Heaton, associate professor of health policy and health services research at Boston University.

Poor gum health has also been linked to high blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat — atrial fibrillation — in patients with existing heart disease. Last month Japanese researchers reported how gum problems are associated with shrinkage of the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a role in memory, and that even in people with mild gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage was equivalent to nearly one year of accelerated brain ageing. That study followed findings from the Forsyth Institute of dental research and Boston University that bacteria associated with gum disease can produce changes in microglial cells in the brain that defend against the formation of amyloid plaque, a marker of Alzheimer’s disease.

If only we spent more time trying to ensure the health of our gums and less obsessing on how to whiten our ivories to look as pearly as A-listers such as Tom Cruise.

“We have this massive issue where the appearance of white teeth and a cosmetic smile is considered more important than our oral health,” Chapple says. “People think a bit of gingivitis is normal and trivial and don’t really focus on improving it, and yet studies have shown that if you treat it in the early stages it can affect how your body’s white blood cells behave, making them less inflammatory. [It can] also reduce levels of harmful C-reactive protein, produced by the liver when there is inflammation present in the blood that raises the risk of disease.” By taking better care of our gums we can prevent ill health down the line. Here’s how:

How do I spot gum disease?
Early on it can be symptomless. “The most obvious visible sign in non-smokers is bleeding gums, a sign that your gums are inflamed,” says Faizan Zaheer, a specialist in periodontology and a dentist for Bupa. “If you look closer, your gums will look red and swollen.” Smoking causes constriction of the blood vessels in the mouth, so warning signs are less obvious. “Smokers might have inflammation but don’t spot gum disease because there is no bleeding. You have to be extra vigilant and have regular check-ups if you have any signs of gum disease, but particularly if you smoke.”

Your taste and smell can also be affected. “Some people with gum disease report a metallic aftertaste in their mouth,” Zaheer says. “But this varies massively from person to person.” Loose teeth are a sign that gum disease is at an advanced stage, at which point you might also develop gum infections resulting in an abscess and seeping pus, which can be tasted in the mouth.

Can I stop it in its tracks?

Gum disease develops when the film of bacteria that sticks to our teeth causing plaque is not brushed away. Eventually it tunnels into the gum line. Your susceptibility to gum disease largely depends on two factors: family history of the condition and the degree of plaque build-up. “Some people are genetically more susceptible to it than others,” Zaheer says. “If you take plaque out of the equation for anyone, then gum disease will improve for everyone — although people with a high genetic risk of gum disease will have to work harder at removing plaque in the first place.”

The good news is that you can always improve the prognosis by going back to basics: using a toothbrush held at a 45-degree angle to the gum line twice a day, along with diligent interdental brushing. Gingivitis can be reversed, but more advanced periodontitis can only be slowed. “It’s important to see your dentist and hygienist as well, as there is plenty that can be done,” Zaheer says. “Smoking and vaping can make gum health worse and should be stopped.”

Should I clean my teeth for longer than two minutes?
Brushing for the two-minute setting on your electric toothbrush twice daily is probably not enough. “There is absolutely no scientific evidence for the two-minute brush and it is more of an expert opinion or a consensus,” Chapple says. “Plus it is only relevant if you don’t have any gum disease and it is nowhere near enough if you do.”

Depending on the state of your gums and individual risk, Chapple says that you need to be spending “anywhere between six and ten minutes twice a day” in what he describes as “one heck of a commitment”.

In between brushes consider using mouthwash. “A big review of mouthwashes by a team of Spanish researchers found that they do provide additional benefits for our gums in reducing inflammation and bad bacteria in our mouths,” Chapple says. “It is probably best to swill in between brushes for any added protection.”

Which is best: floss or an interdental brush?

Even if you are super-diligent with a toothbrush, you will need to remove debris and plaque from between your teeth to protect your gums. “Brushing won’t remove more than 80 per cent of the plaque in your mouth so it is not enough on its own,” Zaheer says. “Historically flossing was the go-to mechanism for plaque removal and while it’s still better to floss than do absolutely nothing, research now suggests that interdental brushes are a lot more effective.”

Floss should not be sidelined completely. “If gaps between the teeth are too tight, floss can be used instead,” Zaheer says. Interdental brushes come in a variety of sizes and are colour-coded. For one to be effective it needs to fit as tightly as possible between your teeth without it hurting. “If the brush is not a snug fit it won’t be scrubbing up against the walls of the teeth,” Zaheer says. “It’s best to have a range of sizes to use in different-sized gaps.” Rinse after use and dispose when the bristles become splayed and damaged, which is usually after a week or two.

Can food keep our mouths healthy?
Diets low in refined carbs and sugars are optimal for gum health. “That helps to reduce background inflammation in the body and early evidence suggests that improves gum health too,” Chapple says. Washington University researchers reviewed 15 studies involving 1,140 mostly healthy people for a paper in Nutrition Reviews and found that those who had gums that bled upon gentle probing were more likely to have low levels of vitamin C in their bloodstreams. Eating more kale, peppers and kiwis was recommended.

“A healthy, balanced diet with plenty of vitamin C from food sources such as fresh fruit and vegetables is best for gum health,” Zaheer says.

Early studies suggest that intermittent fasting may also be helpful. In a recent review by Luigi Nibali, professor of periodontology at individual’s College London, short-term calorie restriction of 500-1,300 calories per day was shown to be helpful in reducing gum pockets and bleeding by reducing inflammation in the mouth and all over the body, although Nibali and his team say more research is needed.

What are gum pockets?
With advanced disease, gums begin to pull away from the teeth, creating “periodontal pockets” between the teeth and gums. Over time, as these pockets become deeper and more difficult to clean, they gather bacteria and gradually the bone anchoring the teeth in the jaw is worn away so the teeth become loose. “Dentists use a probe to measure the depth of a pocket in millimetres and the deeper a pocket, the worse the gum disease,” Zaheer says. “A pocket of 4mm or greater in depth signifies some gum disease, with a 5-7mm pocket a sign of moderate periodontitis, and deeper than that is advanced gum disease and likely loose teeth.”

Treatment options depend on the severity of the problem. With small gum pockets you will be advised to step up your oral hygiene practice to remove the plaque.

“Studies have shown that 50 per cent of mild gum pockets can reduce [in size] by improving your brushing at home,” Zaheer says. “The first stage of treatment for more advanced pockets would involve professional scaling or deep root cleaning to clear out the bacteria living below the line of the gum and reduce inflammation.” In severe cases where other steps haven’t worked surgery may be required, involving a periodontist lifting or “flapping” the gums away from the teeth and bone so that deposits can be removed from the root surface.

Could exercise help?

Keeping active is known to help to reduce inflammation in the body, Chapple says, and some researchers have found that it has specific benefits in warding off gum disease. One report in the journal Nature suggested that active people were 54 per cent less likely to suffer advanced gum disease than sedentary people. “Since excess weight is a risk factor for unhealthy gums and activity helps to keep weight down, regular exercise is important in many ways for gum health,” Chapple says.
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/teet ... -cddvf7gpl

[DuiDui49]

Hello friends, hope you are well.
Udon-Thani today: A bit of sun, a bit of wind, a bit of rain, clouds and humid..Temp around 30+..which here in Thailand seems to be a temp we're stuck on Having said that, to the kitchen.
Yesterday I bought 2 chicken breasts about 550 grams for not quite 140 Bath.
1 Package Carrots
3 large regular potatoes.
2 large red onions plus a small..
Approx. 75 grams of Mozzarella cheese.
The chicken Marinated overnight..then I cut the potatoes, carrots and red onion. The red onion on the bottom of the oven dish with a little Virgin Olive Oil..salt and freshly ground black pepper.
I then put the chicken on top of everything... into the oven at 225C for about 20 minutes.
Had some Mozzarella cheese left, so that slat was perfect to top the rub with.
Finished but not tasted yet..photos here:
Total cost about 250 Bath for everything..and it will probably be between 4-5 meals about 60-70 Bath per potion..hope it just tastes..smells good anyway. for a sample tasting.




//Alfie..wish you all a strong and healthy day..

UPDATE:
4 lunch boxes to put in the freezer..One and a half potions is eaten already..and one smaller in the fridge for tomorrow.

[DuiDui49]

Good afternoon friends !

If you have any time and i think we have a lot of time as Retired,don't you think.And today i want you to take time and have a listen what this Professor have to say.

Titel is:Harvard Professor: REVEALING The 7 Big LIES About Exercise, Sleep, Running, Cancer & Sugar!!!

https://youtu.be/ujRwf1HdNjk

//Alfie

[DuiDui49]

A new "variant" of a you tube video I watched..
Recipe is in this video:
https://youtu.be/idylDUz7Yl0
Total cost was roughly 130 baht and that's three proper nutritious meals...which also tasted perfectly okay.
Mine looks like this:


//Alfie

[DuiDui49]

Good afternoon friends !

You and i know that when we get into the age of retirement it seems that we just fade away slowly..why?Hormones changes lack of Testosteron but instead more of the female one,we all knowSeen manboobs and an increase of bellyfat..Metabolic issues,eating is not the food that would be considered the best when we get older and maybe lazyer.
Osteoporosis is another reason not to be lazy,why?Well how many of us older end up in Hospital whith a broken Hip or leg cause we do not activate our self..Exercise has so many positive things to offer in an older body..weight management is on the top of the list.

Compary an older Car whith an aging body is same same BUT different..If we take care and do mostly everything rigth owning and driving that old car and it just runs and runs,why?Because we take care of it,we check things up a bit extra cause we know it's old.Why the heck we seem to forget that same thing applyes for our aging body.You take care of yourself whit yearly checkups,body weigth control,same goes for heart and sugar and BP..We can make a change if we acknowledge that we are getting older not younger.
Sitting is maybe the absolute worst thing we can do,our bones,heart,lungs,blood NEED healthy food and exercise or we/you will end up sooner then later on Meds and the dredded H-attack or stroke comes like a letter with the postman.

So that said,i have another video that talks about this and more.."Harvard Professor: REVEALING The 7 Big LIES About Exercise, Sleep, Running, Cancer & Sugar!!!"

https://youtu.be/ujRwf1HdNjk

//Alfie..

[DuiDui49]

Good morning friends! Hope you have a really nice day.

For my part, I already started yesterday by putting 3 chicken breasts in water and salt, I don't know if it helps that much with removing some impurities. Ready then for my chicken marinade, which I then put my KB in the fridge overnight.
Then it was time to peel 4 large potatoes, 5 carrots, 4 red onions, two larger and two smaller, wash and clean then cut into suitable pieces.
3 Marinated chicken breast ready.

Those who follow my food preparation may remember I made this all-in-one box after some inspiration from You Tube..turned out really well (my taste buds) so I had to add a little...eg.x my pre-fried mushrooms, a little more cheese than last time, I added cauliflower for a little extra benefit.
Into the oven 40min 200C.. here some photos. The red onion is at the bottom, then the carrots and finally the potatoes.. so layer upon layer. Finally I put the marinated Kyling on top of everything... cheese.







PS.Not many times i use Mozzarella 200gram for ONE dish,but i felt like i could indulge/treat myself with some extra..DS.

//Alfie wish you all a healthy day..

[Laan Yaa Mo]

I find chicken breasts really dry and prefer chicken thighs. Anyway, for breakfast I had a healthy Thai vegetable mixed with two eggs, peanut butter on toast and a slice of squash. Then the dog took me for a one hour walk.

For lunch I will have a peanut butter sandwich and maybe eight pieces of dark chocolate with almonds.

[Laan Yaa Mo]

The Thai plant I like to eat with eggs is, ยอดต้นทานตะวันอ่อน = sunflower sprout.