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Outstanding Pinot Noir: The Jensen Wine

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Pinot Noir is a variety of red grape used to make wines. Although Pinot Noir has great popularity it is very hard to cultivate and process in wineries. Pinot Noir is harvested around the world with several alias names, such as Blauburgunder in Austria, Burgundac in Yugoslavia, Clevner in Switzerland, Spätburgunder in Germany etc.

Pinot Noir achieves reputation so much that it is harvested in France over two-mile-wide, thirty-mile-long stretch of hills, called the Slope of Gold.

Pinot Noir makes an ever-lasting effect on the wine lovers’ memory. Its flavor is very complex and it is very rich in texture. Sometimes cinnamon, sassafras, or mint is added to make it spicier than any other red wines. It is rich but not heavy or acidic in texture. The alcohol level is high in this wine. It is not tannic. The most attractive quality is the soft, silky taste of pinot Noir. It can be preserved in bottles for five to eight years after vintage.

This is why the Calera Pinot Noir is in demand and popular, especially the Jensen Wine.

Jensen Pinot Noir

2009 Jensen possesses a deep, rich garnet hue. Luscious aromas of cranberry, violets, granite, turmeric and raspberry torte mix with an alluring bouquet of peppery nutmeg and black cherry. This fascinating wine offers flavors of baking spice, ripe strawberries, rhubarb pie, chalky minerality and sweet berry wrapped around a juicy, elegant core of fine grained tannins, then trails off to a long, pleasurable finish.

Since the grapes are very hard to cultivate, it has been a mission for Josh Jensen to find land that will be able to produce such fine grapes. This is how the Calera winery came to be. He was able to find a land in old limekiln in the Gavilan Mountains of California. From there the grapes of Pinoit Noir came to be.

Plantar Fasciitis

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Plantar Fasciitis

I might have this injury. I need to take it slow on using the treadmill.

Plantar fasciitis means inflammation of your plantar fascia. Your plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that stretches from your heel to your middle foot bones. It supports the arch of your foot and also acts as a shock-absorber in your foot.

I have experienced some intense pain around the area surrounding my heel for quite some time. It is worse during mornings. I also notice that it acts up when I walk too long, for example, walking around restaurants easton pa, in my regular shoes *flats*.

You are more likely to injure your plantar fascia in certain situations. For example:

  • If you are on your feet for a lot of the time, or if you do lots of walking, running, standing, etc, when you are not used to it. (The condition is sometimes called ‘policeman’s heel’, as policemen ‘walking the beat’ were said to be commonly affected.) Also, people with a sedentary lifestyle are more prone to plantar fasciitis.
  • If you have recently started exercising on a different surface – for example, running on the road instead of a track.
  • If you have been wearing shoes with poor cushioning or poor arch support.
  • If you are overweight – this will put extra strain on your heel.
  • If there is overuse or sudden stretching of your sole. For example: athletes who increase running intensity or distance; poor technique starting ‘off the blocks’, etc.
  • If you have a tight Achilles tendon (the big tendon at the bottom of your calf muscles above your heel). This can affect your ability to flex your ankle and make you more likely to damage your plantar fascia.

    • How is it treated?
    No single treatment works best for everyone with plantar fasciitis. But there are many things you can try to help your foot get better:

    Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your foot hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
    To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), naproxen (such as Aleve), or aspirin.
    Do toe stretches , calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
    Get a new pair of shoes. Pick shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Or try heel cups or shoe inserts (orthotics ). Use them in both shoes, even if only one foot hurts.

    April Running Challenge

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    I did a running challenge last month. I wanted to log in 100kms of walk time but I failed. I was pretty consistent during the first two weeks but had to stop because of some personal matters that I need to attend to.

    Suffice to say, I think that I still was able to walk as many miles as I can, since I have been commuting to and from the city, taking the train and walking the stairs to the 3rd floor of a hospital numerous times. Thankfully, I don’t smoke or have tried smoking a cigar from Famous Smoke Shop.

    T-13

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    I promised myself when I hit my half goal I would buy an amethyst ring or a pearl or bracelet. (February is my birth month. I wonder if there are specific birthstone rings for mothers.)

    My last post about my weight loss was last February.

    So I am down 13 lbs since January.
    That averages roughly 4lbs a month.
    (I haven’t weighed in this month yet).

    I am actually doing well with my physical goal: EXERCISE. I need help curbing cravings and choosing healthier food. I find that if I track food religiously in MyFitnessPal, I still go over my 1,400 calories/day requirement even if I exercise for 30-40minutes. That’s saying something.

    If I can avoid colored drinks and rice this month I think I can do this.
    I want to hit the 20lb mark this month. I still have two weeks to go.
    I CAN DO THIS!

    Bodybuilding Supplements

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    Bodybuilding Supplements

    There are times when we need help to achieve results we want in a lesser amount of time. There are different kinds of supplements designed to help you achieve a specific goal. For example, male enhancement supplements help with virility and fat burners help with fat metabolism.

    If you’re looking for a workout supplement to complement your exercises and training, make sure you choose something that is appropriate to your requirements and would help you better achieve the ideal physical fitness and appearance that you are aiming for.

    Here are some basic types of bodybuilding supplements:

    Protein Powders/Shakes

    One of the most popular workout supplements is protein powder. What this can do is aid in muscle growth and recovery during your workout sessions. Protein is easily derived from normal food, but as people exert more energy during their workouts, they will need a higher level of protein to build muscles and increase their energy.

    Fat Burners

    Fat burners or fat loss supplements are ideal when you want to increase your metabolism and reduce appetite but feel energized for workout. Supplementing your workout with fat burners can help you burn more calories and tone muscles at the same time.


    Creatine

    Creatine is comes in capsule or poweder form. It is a popular choice of supplement because it helps in boosting energy and improves strength that is necessary for people who work out or train heavily on a regular basis. It also increase muscle mass that is essential in body building.