02-27-05 . What evil lurks in the heart of man?
Trans Fatty Acids aka ‘Phantom Fats’ are to be uncloaked as the FDA requires food labels to include Trans Fat
Archive for February, 2005
02-27-05 . Between a rock and a toxic place.
Canadian newspapers report that reused bottled water containers can be breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria, but that the process of cleaning the bottles properly causes the plastics — intended of one time use — to break down.
02-27-05 . A gut feeling about exercise.
You might hate your hips, but CNN reports that the most dangerous fat lies around the organs, deep within the belly
02-27-05 . Pursuit of Happiness.
British researchers — a psychologist and a “life coach” — say happiness can be expressed as an equation.
02-27-05 . Morning Meditation: Success.
In five quick and quiet minutes each morning you can set your conscious intention for the day. Be alone, say your intention out loud and then take a full breath to relax into a few minutes of silent reflection on it.
02-27-05 . Eyeballing it.
WebMD offer some tips for on-the-fly portion control. They say that a serving of Vegetables or fruit is about the size of your fist
02-27-05 . Anti-oxidant delivery systems.
Dark green and cruciferous veggies pack the most antioxidants, which help protect the body’s cells. Make a start
02-27-05 . Be light enough for lift off.
Pack your own on-target travel snacks. There are about 160 calories and 14 grams of fat in those packages of peanuts handed out on airplanes.
02-27-05 . Sound advice on weightloss from Dr. Andrew Weil.
“Forget about ‘magic bullets’ and pay attention to the total calories you consume daily, and make an effort to replace high-fat foods with low-calorie ones like vegetables…
02-27-05 . Decypher the grocery store low-fat lingo
Like this: “Fat Free” means less than .5 grams of fat grams per serving…
02-27-05 . Second-helping? Wait it out.
U of Florida research shows that your brain may not signal a feeling of fullness until 10 minutes after you stop eating.