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February 22, 2010
The Biggest Loser
I've never been a big fan of the show The Biggest Loser. Maybe it's my background in fitness, but I've just always been appalled at a show that touts over-exercising and extreme dieting as an acceptable way to lose weight. And I think what always worried me the most was I never, ever saw anything in the news about the unhealthy consequences a show like this could have on someone. At the very least, I always thought each episode should start off with a "Don't try this at home" message, but, unless I'm wrong, I've never seen one. People who are uneducated about health, nutrition, and exercise,...
Weight-Loss; Nutrition; Health
February 8, 2010
Monday's Health Tip: High Fructose Corn Syrup
You've probably seen the commercials bombarding the news about how high fructose corn syrup (I'll make this simple and call it HFCS) is "safe in moderation" and is "made from corn". Well, yes, I suppose that's true. After all, HFCS does start off as a mere corn kernel, so the commercials aren't lying. But, the end result is something that is a far, far, FAR cry from any corn I've seen. First of all, it ends up as a thick, sweet syrup. Top that off with some delicious sounding additives like alpha-amylase, glucoamylase, and xylose isomerase, and you've got yourself one completely unnatural,...
Sugar; Dietary Needs; Health and Wellness; Nutrition
February 1, 2010
Monday's Health Tip: Easy Health Quick Checks
Work, kids, family, meals...oh my! It's no wonder so many people are stressed out these days! So this begs the question...when was the last time you took time out of your busy schedule to take care of your health? My guess is, it's been a while. While I can't stress enough the importance of regular check ups with a medical professional, there are some easy, to-it-yourself ways to see how your mind and body are holding up under your hectic schedule. We've got a great checklist of 10 Simple Health Things You Can Check Yourself. All it takes is a few minutes of your time to get an idea of how...
Busy Moms, Health, Nutrition, Stress, wellness