Apple Cider Vinegar Redux
When I was a kid, apple cider vinegar was one of those “good for what ails you” nostrums touted in the “alternative health” media – and it’s still kicking around. Not surprisingly, it was also pushed as a weight loss aid: I still remember the “kelp, lecithin, B6 and cider vinegar” diet quite vividly… in fact, that one is still kicking around too. Diets and diet supps are like...
You’re Never Too Old II: Meet Don Wildman
Last summer, I posted a link to an article about the benefits of exercise for seniors. The point was simply this: no matter how old you are, you can still reap benefits from a regular workout program – even if you’re starting from scratch. And even if you’re not: there’s no reason to slack off or rest on your laurels. Don Wildman is living proof of that. Don Wildman is the founder of Bally’s Total...
What’s In a Name: the Sequel
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post on the importance of knowing who you’re dealing with, when looking for health/fitness information online. I used a site I’d been directed to, www.TheBestWayToExercise.com as an example. At the time of writing, the author was not only anonymous, but actually made it a part of his sales pitch, so that “the messenger doesn’t get in the way of the message”. Now, I’ve...
A Few Extra Pounds Won’t Kill You
In fact, they may prolong your life a bit. The report, published online last week in the journal Obesity, found that overall, people who were overweight but not obese — defined as a body mass index of 25 to 29.9 — were actually less likely to die than people of normal weight, defined as a B.M.I. of 18.5 to 24.9. By contrast, people who were underweight, with a B.M.I. under 18.5, were more likely to die than those of average weight....
“Perceptual Shifts” and Craving Control
In the course of surfing the NYT this morning, I stopped to read a short review of Dr. David Kessler’s book, “The End of Overeating”. One point in particular really leaped out: Planned and structured eating and understanding your personal food triggers are essential. In addition, educating yourself about food can help alter your perceptions about what types of food are desirable. Just as many of us now find...
This is Why I Don’t Care For Sushi
Or ceviche, for that matter. I love fish. Especially salmon. But I’ll take mine cooked, thank you.
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