Kudos To Arnie… But Will It Really Make Any Difference?
In late September, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that will mandate Californian restaurant chains to post nutritional information on both menus and menu boards. That’s a good thing. As you and I know, obesity is taking an awful toll on the health of North...
read moreWhy Should You Care About Brand Names?
If you’re the sort of person who buys weight supplements online, you need to recognize the importance of “brand.” That is, buying from reputable and recognizable companies. Let’s face it; even in the...
read moreRant
I discovered I had a flat tire this morning. Since I’m taking off for Boston early tomorrow morning, I was torn between “Did this have to happen today?” vs. “Thank goodness this happened today!” reactions. I headed (slowly) for the nearest tire...
read moreOleic Acid Helps Curb Hunger
According to researchers at UC Irvine, dietary oleic acid (the main fatty acid in olive oil and avocados) triggers the production of a hormone, oleoylethanolamide, that helps regulate body weight and appetite. Fatty foods may not be the healthiest diet choice, but those rich in...
read moreThe 2008 Ig Nobel Prizes
Ok, this has nothing to do with fat loss or fitness, really…but I thought it was kinda funny. The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded by the Annals of Improbable Research, a tongue-in-cheek scientific society dedicated to highlighting amusing (and eccentric) research. Our goal...
read moreSneaky, Rotten, Underhanded, Dirty Tricks Vol II.
A little while ago, I started a series on some of the dirty rotten tricks I’ve seen perpetrated by retailers on a largely unsuspecting and vulnerable audience (if things continue to proceed in the same manner, I suspect this will be a long, and on-going series). Anyhow,...
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