While there are many claims on the benefits of a vegan diet, I wasn't sure how many of them are valid and why. What are the mechanisms through which vegan diet is superior. Here's a summary of my understanding: The removal of animal source saturated fat. It is widely accepted that saturated fat increases LDL, … Continue reading Benefits of a plant-based vegan diet and my plan
We miss grandma already
it was so nice to have grandma here while I was away. Girls really enjoy having her around, making them ponytails properly, accompanying them everywhere, and taking them pics whatever whenever. they often just go to the mall downstairs to post for pics. they played card EVERYDAY, several times a day! I wish I like … Continue reading We miss grandma already
A theory to be tested
Remember the puzzling health stats I shared few weeks ago? Borderline pre-diabetes, high LDL, high HDL and low triglycerides. I went into a rabbit hole to find reason for this puzzle and here's the theory that could explain it, based on dozens of journal articles and two books on diabetes. Healthy endurance athlete seems to … Continue reading A theory to be tested
Update from last few days – under severe jet lag mode
The last two days in DC was HOTTTTTT! I got a heat stroke after Tuesday's run. It took me few hours to feel normal again. Yet, I truly enjoyed all the runs through rock creek park. Seeing all sorts of animals and absolutely stunning greenish path this is my favorite running path of all time! … Continue reading Update from last few days – under severe jet lag mode
The peak of this trip
Before I tell you about the peak, let me share these beautiful pics of my Sunday long run. It was soooo beautiful. I love running in DC, despite the heat wave hitting the area. I absolutely loved my 20.24 miles run on Sunday. My training plan was 16-20 miles. I thought I could only do … Continue reading The peak of this trip
Our New Journey 