The Plan To Tax Soda Products — Good Or Bad?
I suspect that many of us would place a lot of the blame for today’s obesity epidemic on soda products. There is little doubt that they account for a large share of the “empty calories” each of us may consume in a given day. I know — I like them. At one time, I drank [...]
My Pyramid (For Preschoolers)
You know — this probably says something about our society. The USDA just rolled out a new site on MyPyramid.gov that is aimed at preschoolers. It targets children ages 2-5, and is titled, aptly – My Pyramid For Preschoolers. I’m sure the intent is for parents and caregivers to make use of the site. You [...]
Do Genetics Make You Obese?
We’ve probably all known someone who is overweight blame their obesity on genetics. I personally know a few folks who’ve made comments like this: “…my parents are fat, my sister is fat, so I’ve just accepted that I’ll be fat…” I’ve always wondered how much truth there is to the argument that some people are [...]
Thoughts On “All You Can Eat” Buffet Food
There have been a few interesting studies published recently that address the subject of people’s attitudes about eating. You can read about how Obese Diners Choose Convenience And Overeating At Chinese Buffets, and How Children Choose Their Food Portions. These articles got me thinking about buffets and obesity, the herd mentality, and how they affect [...]
Eating Meat At Meals
Today I was sitting at my desk eating lunch when a co-worker poked his head in to chat. He obviously had something to say, but stopped three words into his sentence to comment on my lunch. It consisted of a bowl of pinto beans, a piece of corn bread, and a cup of mixed fruit (watermelon, [...]
Should I Have Genetic Testing?
Getting your DNA sequenced just got a lot cheaper. The genomics company 23andMe recently announced a reduction in the price of their home test kit. The new price is $399. There are many who say this is a huge step forward in the ability to manage your health, as an entire industry is evolving around [...]
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