The World’s Healthiest Foods
Thought I’d put a plug in for a site I’ve used on and off for a long time now…The World’s Healthiest Foods. This is a site run by the George Mateljan Foundation, and there’s a ton of information there on nutrition, healthy foods, and recipes. Now that the holiday season is officially here, it would be a good idea to check it out, for tips on how to eat healthier and lighter during this time of the...
This Looks Like a Pretty Sweet Job…
Although I don’t think I’d care to be a professional chocolate taster, like the guy in this article. I like chocolate, but not THAT much.
BioBeer
As many UltimateFatBurner.com visitors know, we have a new “Functional Foods” review section. I’m sampling as fast as I can, so the list of product reviews is getting longer…bit-by-bit. At this stage of the game, many functional foods are on…the sweet side: beverages, flavored waters, bars, baked goods, shakes and such. I just read about one functional food in the making, however, that looks like an...
Questioning Claims, Part I: Some Personal History
I think I was 22 or 23, when my husband brought home a used book that changed my life. The book was “Science: Good, Bad and Bogus” by Martin Gardner. A few people might recognize the name…he wrote the well-known “Mathematical Games” column that ran in Scientific American for 25 years. Gardner wrote a lot more than that, however: he was also a prolific science writer who specialized in exposing...
Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound
I stumbled over this program while surfing, and thought it was pretty cool. Are you looking to make a new friend or two? Help a shelter dog get some much needed exercise and fresh air while walking for better health. Columbia Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services,...
Is Your Workout Wasting Your Time?
That’s the question being asked by this article on msn.com. But the answer, according to author Paul Scott, is a foregone conclusion if you belong to a gym: Is your workout wasting your time? If you belong to a gym, it’s likely that most of what you’re doing there is nearly useless—and might be ruining your chances of getting fit. According to this guy, if you’re having trouble getting into shape,...
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