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Posted in Nutrition News on Sep 30th, 2009
Another edibly-charged opinion piece from Michael Pollan for the New York Times, on the various issues he has with the “holier than thou” Whole Foods Market. Pollan writes, “As you point out several times in your letter, Whole Foods’ freedom of action is constrained by the desires of its consumers, who want asparagus in January, fresh [...]
Posted in Nutrition Calculator on Sep 29th, 2009
Sugar really is a sneaky little sucker! Just when I thought I’d kicked my candy habit, and was poised to resist the satanic lure of sugary snacks – I realized I’m unwittingly consuming sugar in the most secretive places. Did you know they put sugar in Prego’s tomato based pasta sauce?
Posted in Nutrition News on Sep 28th, 2009
Feeling exhausted, stressed, or like life’s giving you lemons? Well, eat melons. Scientists suggest eating melons might help to moderate our manic lives. According to a recent study, melons contain an enzyme called superoxidase dismutase (SOD) that exhibits antioxidant properties, which prevents the tissue damage that contributes to stress and fatigue. Sounds like it might [...]
Posted in Nutrition News on Sep 18th, 2009
Most men aren’t sculling diet shakes and counting calories in an effort to look more “Kate” than “heavy-weight.” In fact, scientific studies suggest that skinny guys have less sexual partners than their brawny counterparts.
Posted in Nutrition News, Weight Loss Tips on Sep 17th, 2009
Wicked advertising schemes, a wicked ex-boyfriend, a wicked hangover – they always seem to be the impetus behind an ice-cream meltdown or a burger binge. But it seems we’ve got no one to blame but ourselves – once again. In fact, new research suggests it could be our brain that’s draining our dieting efforts.
Posted in Weight Loss Tips on Sep 16th, 2009
After a week in Italy – where I plied myself full of pizza, pasta, and Prosecco – let’s just say my thighs and tushy look more like the Triviana Fountain than the tall trim tower of Pizza. However, instead of trying to run off at least a portion of the 2,000 pastries I consumed, I [...]
Posted in Healthy Tips, Nutrition Calculator, Nutrition News on Sep 15th, 2009
Did you know Muranaka Farm recently recalled its parsley, and Premier Organics recalled over 800 cases of Tahini last week – both because of potential Salmonella contamination? No, me neither.
Posted in Nutrition News on Sep 14th, 2009
In case you missed Michael Pollan’s article in the New York Times last week… “No one disputes that the $2.3 trillion we devote to the health care industry is often spent unwisely, but the fact that the United States spends twice as much per person as most European countries on health care can be substantially [...]
Posted in Kids' Corner, Nutritious & Delicious on Sep 11th, 2009
Getting kids to eat their veggies isn’t always a walk in the park. But rather than let food manufacturers laden on sugary additives to lure kids in – why not let nature do the dirty work?
Posted in Nutrition News on Sep 10th, 2009
Over the last two decades a veritable Niagara Falls of nutritional studies have poured through the newswires. Debates on what to consume and what to cut out have provided the often-contentious ingredients of fad diets and gut-busting meal plans. Thankfully, we’re beginning to realize that dietary reform is a Rubik’s cube of change – no [...]
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