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An Astonishing Obesity Fact

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 18:15

Obesity is always a news topic in various forms, facts and figures. But this fact, for some reason, made my jaw drop: "86% of Americans are on their way to becoming obese by 2030." (Obesity, July 2008) Wow! Reflect on that a moment or two. In twenty years, pretty much 9 out of 10...

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My President is a Dork

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 16:36

Obama needs some help...some serious help! Regardless of your political leanings and whether you think the economy is headed in the right or wrong direction, we all should want our Prez to look strong, like a leader, in-the-know, cool, even a little stiff is okay by me especially when meeting...

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Make the calories count. A yummy recipe for chocolate banana muffins/cupcakes.

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 20:38

When I read in the September issue of Cooking Light Magazine that the average calorie count for a bran muffin sold at a national chain restaurant was a whopping 420, I thought, what a waste. It's a bran muffin, not a scoop of peanut butter and chocolate ice cream from Baskin-Robbins, which by...

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Milk. It does a body good, but which type? Soy, Almond, Rice, Hemp or Dairy?

Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 14:03

It used to be that picking up a carton of milk was very simple. There was only one “kind”: dairy milk. Now, the cow must make room for the almond, bean, grain, seed, and even the goat. Whether it is lactose intolerance, milk allergies, veganism, taste or health reasons, people are...

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Get the junk out of school. Bill passes and we investigate.

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 20:28

Question: How much money does it take to up the health quotient of the food served in our nation's public schools and feed more low-income children? Answer: $4.5 billion -- over 10 years. Today, the Senate approved the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act" which seeks, among other things, to make food...

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MBT, Reebok EasyTone, Skechers Shape Ups, Fit Flops. A Waste of Money?

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 21:11

Is it really any surprise that, according to recent research, the bevy of "toning shoes" don't deliver? No you won't suddenly achieve a muscular backside, burn extra calories, or "get into shape without setting foot in a gym." And if you thought you would...well that is positive thinking....

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Burger versus Salad

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 13:45

I give credit to Wendy's for making salads a big part of the fast food chain's menu. The burger joint just rolled out four new "premium" salad choices -- adding to the existing four choices. So salad eaters have 8 choices. Panera Bread is another fast-causal eatery that showcases salads...

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Kombucha Recall? Sort of.

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 14:26

Not too long ago, we blogged on Kombucha and its unique health benefits. Recently several of our die-hard Kombucha drinkers were aghast; Whole Foods had pulled GT's & Synergy's Kombucha beverages from store shelves. (Both are manufactured by Millennium Products.)

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An all new Athletic-Minded Traveler

Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 15:08

Have you taken a look at Athletic-Minded Traveler lately? It's all new. We've improved the functionality of the site and the look is new too. We are also on a mission to add more athletic-minded content -- more fitness focused hotels, great places to eat and convenient venues to sweat...

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Please Give Me Back Basic Gatorade

Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 23:34

I’m annoyed with Gatorade. And, the slumping sales figures demonstrate that I’m not the only one. Ever since Gatorade felt the need to change its labeling and branding and add new products to the mix, sales have been heading downhill like the Boston Marathon course…or Obama’s job approval numbers...

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