Super Disco Teatro Maria Matos 14 de Novembro 2009

Tem lugar amanhã a terceira sessão Super Disco,
idealizadas pela Flur
e produzidas com a inestimável ajuda do TeatroMariaMatosCliqueAquiParaLerTudoSobreE OuvirYOUTUBEno separadorMultimedia, Rádio Oxigénio e MK2.

A frase Disco é Cultura, comum em muitas edições discográficas brasileiras,
era simples e nela lemos que nem só os discos de música clássica ou jazz mais erudito
tinham o direito de ascender à categoria de Cultura com cê maiúsculo.
Na verdade, qualquer disco é um artefacto cultural, tem uma história,
representa uma época e, através dele, tem-se acesso a múltiplas outras histórias,
tantas quantas as pessoas que o adquirem.
Com estas sessões propomos a a convidados que escolham discos que considerem importantes
e que partilhem em público o que sabem sobre eles e o que sentem ao ouvi-los.
Sem limites de género.
Ainda, por excelência, o formato a que associamos a palavra Disco (o CD foi quase sempre CD),
o álbum ou single em vinil transporta significados mais tangíveis que qualquer outro suporte para música,
seja pelo manuseamento do próprio disco, pelo impacto visual da capa ou,
defendem os incondicionais, pela superioridade do som face a formatos digitais.
Por tudo isso será o formato privilegiado, mas não exclusivo, nestas sessões

Queremos realçar o puro valor emocional e o carisma de um disco,
traçar-lhe um percurso nas mãos do seu dono, manter viva a tradição de contar histórias e,
porque é essencial, mostrar/ouvir a música de que se fala.
No espírito das tertúlias literárias mas livres de academismos que possam erguer barreiras,
estas sessões acontecerão em formato de programa de rádio gravado ao vivo
e com emissão posterior na Rádio Oxigénio (102.6 FM).
"Super Disco" era o título de algumas colectâneas de êxitos nos anos 70 e 80,
uma espécie de disco com poderes reforçados pelas mais importantes canções nas listas de vendas.
Para o que nos interessa, Super Disco é qualquer um que adquira poderes especiais nas mãos de quem o defende.

A descrição que se segue parece fabricada,
um sonho de arqueologia musical,
histórias vividas em primeira mão e na primeira pessoa,
tudo verdade:
Rui de Castro viveu em Londres durante a década de 70,
assistiu por dentro à ascenção e decadência do punk,
vizinho da frente de Johnny Rotten,
músico (The Warm),
editor (Warm Records, inaugurada com dois singles em 1976),
contacto privilegiado de António Sérgio
para fornecer novidades frescas de Inglaterra.
Regressado a Portugal no início da década de 80
viu frustradas pelo “Sistema Fonográfico” vigente
as suas tentativas para fazer cá uma editora independente.
Um resultado visível de toda essa frustração
é o single de 7″ “O Pirata (Pirata Rap Attack)”,
auto-produzido e editado em 1984
sob o nome Rui de Castro e o Grupo Português de Piratas.
O formato rap/electro faz deste disco uma peça única no panorama discográfico português,
a letra aborda em tom de sátira o assunto sempre relevante do direito à diferença e auto-determinação.
Este é o Super Disco para dia 14 de Novembro.
Mário João Camolas tem um dos dois ou três exemplares alegadamente vendidos
e estará connosco na mesa para conversar com Rui de Castro.

Entrada Gratuita, lotação limitada.
Onde: Café do Teatro Maria Matos, em Lisboa.
Quando: sábado 14 de Novembro 18h30 > 20h00.

NUTRITERAPIA: uma apresentação pelo Jean-Claude RODET

"Let food be thy medicine"

"Os alimentos são os nossos melhores medicamentos" é a base da Nutriterapia.
Venha conhecer mais sobre as propriedades medicinais dos alimentos com um especialista do Canada: Jean-Claude RODET.
Data: 5*feira, dia 12 de Novembro às 18horas
Local: MIOSÓTIS no novo espaço na Rua Marquês Sá da Bandeira, 16 (S. Sebastião da Pedreira)

Mais um dia de consultas pelo Jean-Claude Rodet: 5ªfeira, 19 de NovembroUma vez que esgotaram as consultas para amanhã, o Jean-Claude Rodet disponibilizou outra data para quem desejar consultá-lo: dia 19 de Novembro, 5ªfeira, das 10h às 17h na MIOSÓTIS da Av. Óscar Monteiro Torres, 15 (ao Campo Pequeno).
Para mais informações contactar Manuela através do 217 959 357

Talho Bio com Novo Fornecedor

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The Organic Butcher @biomiosotis will be open on Frid. & Sat. at Rua Marquês de Sá da Bandeira, nº 16-A, Lisboa

Packing on Lean Muscle with Plant-Based Nutrition

Having been a competitive endurance athlete since the age of 15, I found that – once I overcame the initial pitfalls –a plant-based whole food diet offered several advantages. Among them; I didn’t get sick as often, I was able to train harder, and I stayed light – yet became stronger. Clearly these are significant advantages when pursuing peak athletic performance. However, remaining light while having the ability to build muscular strength – and therefore functionality – was certainly one of the greatest attributes this novel way of eating bestowed upon me.

As endurance athletes, we don’t aspire to build muscular size (bulk), but rather to simply develop what muscle we do have to be strong, and thereby function efficiently. Building strength while not packing on bulk will raise strength-to-weight ratio. That’s good. And as a direct result, endurance will take a leap forward.

But what about strength athletes such as bodybuilders, can they benefit from a similar plant-based diet? Yes, in fact they can. While endurance athletes aim to develop efficient muscles, without increasing their size, bodybuilders are quite the opposite. In competition – since bodybuilders are judged by appearance alone – they train accordingly. Bulk, symmetry, and definition are the three visual points a bodybuilder will be assessed on. Since the way in which their muscles actually perform – their functionality – is not factored into scoring, time and effort will not be spent honing that aspect.

However, what builds efficient muscles in endurance athletes is the same thing that builds visually impressive muscles in bodybuilders: hard work.

Does More Protein Mean More Muscle?

Immediately following an intense workout, those serious about packing on lean muscles will down a high-protein shake. They know that to repair muscle tissue after breaking it down in the gym requires the rebuilding properties that protein is touted for. But what most don’t place credence in is the protein source. In the minds of many, quantity is the priority; the more protein, the better. But does more really equate to better results? Let’s take a look.

The way to add extra protein to the diet, while not increasing fat or carbohydrate content, is to mechanically or chemically remove the fat and carbohydrate component. What remains is called protein isolate. The protein has been isolated from the other macronutrients of the food and as such, its ratio has increased. Some manufactured isolates register protein content in excess of 90 percent. But once isolated, it is no longer a whole food and therefore harder for the body to digest, assimilate, and utilize. Plus protein isolates are inherently acid-forming. And with the onset of an acidic body, functionality declines.

It is true that when a traditional acid-forming post-workout smoothie that contains protein isolate is swapped out for a plant-based whole food option, muscular size loss is likely. Understandably, this will lead to concern for those athletes whose goal it is to pack on muscle mass. But, what is actually transpiring is a good thing. What they are loosing in size is simply inflammation.

Eat Plants, Work Hard, Build Muscle

Immediately following a weight training workout, the muscles will be broken down and thus inflamed. And as we know, acid-forming food creates inflammation. Therefore the consumption of a traditional post-workout smoothie that contains protein isolates will exacerbate the level and rate of inflammation. With inflammation comes size. But, with inflammation also come a reduction in functionality. As the muscles become less functional, their ability to lift weight declines. That’s a problem. Lifting heavy weight is what builds muscles strong – and big. Of course if the body delves into a less functional state, it simply won’t have the ability to work as intensely. And without the capacity to train hard, muscles cannot continue to grow. In addition to inflamed muscles not having the capacity to lift as much weight, more time will also need to be allocated between training sessions to allow inflammation to dissipate. That’s bad. Since intensity and frequency are the two prime components to a successful muscle-building program, inflammation can well become the greatest single inhibitor of progress.

Post Workout Plant-based Nutrition: Helping You Help Yourself

In place of isolates and acid-forming animal foods, there are host of plant-based options that will ensure inflammation be kept to a minimum. Post workout, excellent plant-based protein sources include: hemp, pea, and rice protein. And while protein is a crucial component for muscle repair and building, so too are essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6), vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, antioxidants and a host of other nutritional components that can be found in a variety of plant-based whole foods. This being the case, the post workout smoothies will deliver greater results if it contains these components, not mearly protein. Additionally, chlorella – a form of freshwater algae – is an excellent edition to the post-workout smoothie. Due to its exceptionally high chlorophyll content, it’s among the most alkaline-forming foods available. Plus, its protein percentage is almost 70 percent, naturally.

So while plant-based nutrition won’t necessarily make you a better athlete, it will allow you to train harder, thereby making yourself a better athlete. And as all great athletes know, their success hinges on their ability to pursue it. With improved functionality and less rest required between workouts, success will be yours for the taking.

Skinny Bastard?

Interview with Rory Freedman, Author of Skinny Bastard

Rory Freedman, photo by Ariel Sinson

How did you change the delivery of your message for a male audience in Skinny Bastard?

What’s good for the bitch is good for the bastard, so basically, the men get the same tough love, straight talk, and compelling info the women get in Skinny Bitch. They also get male-specific bonus info about the prostate, erectile dysfunction, muscle-building, and how diet effects all three! (And I’m not gonna lie: there are multiple hilarious euphemisms for wang-doodles and jis in the book. We’re talking laugh-out-loud funny.)

What do you say to men who equate manliness and physical strength to eating a meaty diet?

Get with the times! There are professional athletes in every sport who are fueling their bodies with plant-based diets. Meat is high in cholesterol, fat, and saturated fat and can cause cancer! Carl Lewis, one of the greatest athletes of all time said the year he adopted a veg diet was his best year ever on the track.

What would you cook up for a skeptical non-skinny bastard to show him eating healthy and vegan is hot?

Vegan food is so amazing; there is something for every palate. There are vegan “meat” and potatoes-type meals that taste exactly like the real thing; exotic, ethnic foods; gourmet, high-end cuisine; and everything in between. So whatever a man’s favorite dish is, it can easily be veganized!

If you could share one tip with our readers what would it be?

Start somewhere! You don’t have to go vegan overnight, but today, pledge to change something! Pick a date in the very near future, make a challenging but attainable goal, and start planning for it. For example, take a 30-day veg pledge—dedicate yourself to trying one meat-free month. Don’t be a pussy! You’ve likely eaten meat your whole life but never tried being a vegetarian. Give it a rip! It’s just 30 days!

What are you working on now?

Vacation plans! Five books in five years (plus three workout DVDs) is a lot. I’m ready to unplug for a few months and recharge my batteries. There’s nothing like being in a new place around new people experiencing new things to get creative again.

Channeling the genius of James Lipton from Inside The Actor’s Studio, we would like to ask you a few of his famous interview questions:

What is your favorite word?
Vegan
What is your least favorite word?
Veal
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
LOVE!
What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Stress.
What sound or noise do you love?
The little clippety sound of my dogs’ nails on the floor when they’re playing.
What sound or noise do you hate?
My own voice, when I’m talking too much or complaining.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
80’s aerobics instructor!
What profession would you not like to do?
Dentistry.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
You did it! You veganized the whole world!