I’m Ashamed For Jillian Michaels
As well as ANYONE who watches her show or buys her products. She may not be the worst person in the world, but after watching this, there’s a place for her on my list. The woman in the video almost appears to be a victim of Stockholm Syndrome. This is NOT entertainment...
read more“Sugar-Free” May Not Mean “Low Calorie” Either
As noted by this article in the LA Times: But consumers who reach for sugarless or reduced-sugar versions of their favorite treats in the hopes of consuming fewer calories and shedding a few pounds should read product labels carefully, says Mary Ann Johnson, professor of foods...
read more“Organic” Does Not Mean Low Calorie
CNN reports on a new study, published in the psychology journal “Judgement and Decisionmaking”… Popular culture has promoted strong associations between the concepts of “organic” and “healthy,” leading some consumers to believe that...
read moreJennifer Playz Dum
Sigh. I’d like to think that – as a regular Washington Post columnist – Jennifer La Rue Huget has a somewhat-greater-than-room-temperature IQ, but after reading today’s column, I’m not so sure, anymore. If things worked the way we thought they...
read moreIgnorance Isn’t Wisdom
I work in the health/fitness community, so – naturally – I see the advice that various gurus/wannabe gurus give out. While a lot of it is pretty basic and uncontroversial, one particular bit of diet-related “wisdom” really raises my blood pressure:...
read moreThe Toronto Charter for Physical Activity: A Global Call to Action
I picked up on this from Obesity Panacea, and figured I’d do my small part to spread the word. If you have any interest in the importance of physical activity (as a parent, educator, policy maker, researcher, or in any other capacity), I strongly urge you to visit the...
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