January 2012
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“Someone has to stand up and say that the answer isn’t another pill. The answer...”
– Bill Maher (via forewardmomentum)
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2 common sweeteners in diets differ in their...
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and table sugar (sucrose), which are thought to have nearly identical effects on the body, actually have slight differences between them, researchers say.
With growing concern that excessive levels of fructose may pose a great health risk - causing high blood pressure, kidney disease and diabetes - researchers at the University of...
Can I have a cheat day? ( I completely agree with...
Q: What is your opinion on “cheat days”? My friend’s trainer says it’s okay to have one cheat day during the week (as long as you remain on track the rest of the time). But I’ve been struggling with my weight for years now, and I’m wondering if it’s because of my one day of food sin every week. Am I correct?
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Great question. I am actually not a big...
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itisyourlife asked: I have been working out since January 1st. I have barely lost anything. I think I eat less than 1000 calories but it's because I am just not hungry during the day. Once I work out though I can eat everything. I usually just eat a piece of fruit or some carrots. Do you think I am not loosing because I eat under 1000 or maybe not working hard enough? I mean I worked out for an hour today and 30...
Top Ten Reasons to Avoid Processed Food →
prettyandfit:
fitbeliever:
Deciphering food label ingredients leads to unappetizing results. Take the innocuous-sounding castoreum, which is used to enhance the flavor of puddings, candies, and some frozen dairy desserts. You might be surprised to know that it’s derived from beavers—beaver anal glands, specifically.
Many foods get their red coloring—“carmine”—from ground-up insect shells that...
inmydesperateendeavor asked: Just wanted to let you know... I felt like not working out today, but I saw the post you reblogged about always regretting it when you don't, but never regretting it when you do- it got me up and working out, thanks :)
Portable lunch boxes/bags
My post yesterday inspired me on a wild swan chase (with a last name like Swan I can’t not call them swan chases) for better portable food containers. Between work, school and the gym I already have 2 bags I have to lug around, not to mention the 3rd insulated bag I’ve been carrying for my food. It had to stop.
Behold Aladdin insulated “chill” boxes. I found this...
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