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Ridiculous Abs

Fitness /

Shape magazine recently posted an article on a two-week plan to reduce belly fat. Now we are not confirming nor denying that this is an issue for us but we wanted to share the short version with Buzzed Boomers who may or may not have belly fat.  Here are the abbreviated recommendations:  

  • Take a brisk walk before breakfast
  • Eat oatmeal
  • Select red fruits over green ones for more flavonoids (they must be good)
  • Eat avocados
  • Make plant-protein smoothies
  • Eat eggs
  • Drink citrus-infused water

And your problems are solved!

– Jet Cannon

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Buzzed In Space

Travel /

Today in 1961 Alan B. Shepard, Jr. became America’s first space traveler as he made a 15 minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury capsule Freedom 7.  Alan, and three of his fellow Mercury 7 astronauts (Deke, Wally, and Scott) were smokers.  So Alan likely had a few hits of nicotine before and after the flight.  After a press conference in which three of Mercury 7 astronauts smoked onstage, inviting a question about it from the press, the astronauts were told to avoid smoking in public, because of the bad example it set.  And they never smoked in space, as far as we know.  Leave that to the Russians.  Peggy Whitson, the NASA scientist who supervised the American science program for Norm Thagard’s mission to the Soviet space station Mir in 1995, was dismayed to find that the cosmonauts actually smoked cigarettes and drank vodka aboard the station.

– Jet Cannon

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Soldiering On Sober

Endorphins /

We are drying out and slimming down after a nice, comprehensive tour of Key West bars and restaurants.  That means we need some other activities to keep the fun going during sobriety.  Aegis, the senior living company, has some suggestions to boost health and well-being.

1.  Just Keep Moving

2. Socialize where other seniors hang out

3. Stay involved with friends and family

4. Get a pet

5. Use technology to stay connected with loved ones, other seniors, book clubs, and current events

6. Stay active with exercises like cardio, walking, and weights

7. Maintain positivity via a new hobby, volunteering, and taking time to enjoy the little things

8. Get involved with new things like new recipes, creating art, or going for daily walks

9. Make a difference.  Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes

10. Manage stress with meditation and exercise

 

  • Jet Cannon

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Moscow Mule Conspiracy

Food and Drink /

Those Russians are at it again by trying to give us copper poisoning.  That’s right, copper mugs, like those often used to serve a Moscow Mule, and acidic drinks can be hazardous to your health.  In fact, according to Tasting Table, Iowa in 2017 issued an advisory against serving Moscow Mules in copper containers.  That said, “most people would need to down 30 mules in a day to reach dangerous levels. To stay on the safe side, opt for a glass. But if you really love the look of copper, you can find cups lined with nickel or stainless steel.”

– Jet Cannon

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Shrooms, Weed, Mocktails and Kava Just Don’t Cut It

Good Clean Fun /

Alcohol is fun.  Its consumption has serious issues but there really isn’t a suitable replacement for those of us who would love the good without the bad.  This Vox article explores the options and their challenges in detail.  There is no good answer.

Therefore, we call on scientists to get out the beakers and pipettes to create a completely new perfect drug.  Please get busy.  

– Jet Cannon

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Three Feathers CBD Special Offer

Trending /

Loyal and patient Buzzed Boomer readers, we’ve been on a “research sabbatical” exploring primarily tropical drinks in Key West.  Unfortunately, we lost all our notes.  But rest assured, there are some pretty tasty cocktails out there in Key West and funny t-shirts to go with them.  As a consolation for not sharing recipes for some of our favorite beverages, our friends at Three Feathers CBD have a special offer.  Buy a HP 2400MG Tincture and receive a free topical Balm.

Use the code Boomerfree.  Click here to access their site at www.threefeatherscompany.com.  

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Spring Fever

Food and Drink /

Spring is here and it’s time to break out the Spring cocktails. Liquor.com has a number of them here and we picked Spring Fever.

“This fruity floral cocktail from New York City drinks pro Jamie Steinberg tops a combination of strawberries, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and rhubarb bitters with sparkling rosé wine. It’s exactly what you’ll want to be sipping on the first day of patio season.”

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-size strawberries, quartered
  • 3/4 ounce elderflower syrup
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 dashes rhubarb bitters
  • 3 ounces sparkling rosé wine, chilled, to top
  • Garnish: lemon wheel

Steps

-Add the strawberries, elderflower syrup, lemon juice and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
-Strain into a wine glass over fresh ice.
-Top with the sparkling rosé.
-Garnish with a lemon wheel.

 

Image: Liquor.com / Tim Nusog

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Winter Workouts

Fitness /

Prevention Magazine suggests some exercises we can try before the weather turns nice.  Some of them may be a little extreme for Buzzed Boomers but the rest could be great to incorporate into the exercise rotation.  Here they are:

Mountain Climbers – those are tough!

Mall Walking – that’s more like it

Skiing and Snowboarding – wear a helmet

Jumping Rope – timeless classic

Chores – kill two birds with one stone!

Strength Training – you’re already doing that

Ice Skating – sounds good on paper

At-Home Abs – ouch!

Take the stairs – two at a time?

 

– Jet Cannon

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Earl Grey Tea And Me

Caffeine /

Earl Grey is a type of tea traditionally made by flavoring black tea with the oil of bergamot, a type of citrus fruit native to Italy. Earl Grey tea is made with a blend of black tea and bergamot oil, which is extracted from bergamot orange, a citrus fruit native to Italy. According to Health.com, black tea, which is the base of Earl Grey tea, is an excellent source of plant compounds that have antioxidant effects in the body. 

Antioxidants help protect against cellular damage by neutralizing highly reactive substances called free radicals. When free radical levels get too high, it overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defenses, which leads to a condition called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress, which is associated with tissue damage and chronic inflammation, is considered a main driver behind the onset and progression of several health conditions, including certain cancers and heart disease. Studies show that people who regularly consume black tea, are less likely to develop certain health conditions compared to those who don’t.

For example, regularly drinking black may protect against ovarian cancer, depression, heart disease, and several other health conditions. Black tea drinkers may also have a reduced risk of developing oral cancer. Additionally, drinking Earl Grey tea may help reduce heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure. 

But where’s the Buzz?  Well, black tea can boost cognitive and exercise performance.Though the caffeine content of black tea varies, research suggests it contains around 47 mg per cup on average. That’s a little more than half the amount found in a cup of brewed coffee.

Sounds like some pretty good reasons to throw some Earl Grey into the mix!

– Jet Cannon

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