Tag: "Diet/Nutrition"
Doctors Ignore Obesity
Obesity costs America $147 billion each and every year. It’s linked to cancer… and diabetes… and depression…. and generally ain’t that good for you So, how come “many overweight patients are not being advised to lose weight, diet, or exercise”. In fact, when it comes to medical intervention in cases of obesity, the numbers are [...]
In Defense of Farmers
In my hometown of Toronto, Michael Pollan is a hipster gOD. His mantra to Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. is spoken with reverence by those Torontonians with a social conscience and enough disposable income to live organic, green and sustainable. And it isn’t only Toronto. From what I have heard, this new breed [...]
Curried Split Pea Soup
Peas are one of my favorite vegetables. Probably because I grew up on mushy peas (an Irish delicacy). When in season fresh peas are a delight but in winter months dried split peas come in handy. They’re not only convenient since they don’t require soaking, but they’re also high in nutrients and low in fat [...]
Get Fit and Save Money
The “experts” say that low income families have higher levels of obesity because “healthy” food is too expensive. I say….B.S. You can eat healthy on a small budget. This free ebook from Kerry Taylor shows you how to eat healthy and save money. This post from Mark’s Daily Apple shows you how to eat a [...]
Uncle Sam Wants You to Lose 20 Pounds
Obesity costs America billions and billions of dollars each and every year. And, in case you hadn’t heard it, America is having a little trouble balancing it’s books lately. So, in an effort to trim the fat and earn some tax dollars, America is going to war against obesity. And, damn it, this is a [...]
Just in case America isn't fat enough…
As the debate over President Obama’s healthcare proposal rages on, Taco Bell continues to give Americans exactly what they crave….melty, crunchy, spicy and heart attack inducing. I especially love the tagline at the end… Of course, I would change it just a little bit. . If you like what you see here, click here for [...]
Soda Tax = Tax Grab
It looks like my prediction of a American Soda Tax may soon come true. According to ABC News, “several of the nation’s leading health experts are calling for a tax on soda as a means of curbing America’s obesity-epidemic”. But wait, here’s the good part: Their paper, appearing in the most recent issue of the [...]
NYC Declares War on Soda
New York City’s public health officials opened a new front in their struggle against high-calorie beverages on Monday, unveiling a new ad campaign that graphically depicts globs of human fat gushing from a sideways drink bottle. Mmmmmmmm….I could rally go for a great big glass of globby liquified human body-fat.
Here Come the Soda Tax
Last month, I predicted that America will soon be paying 5 bucks for a can of Coke. And it looks like that prediction may be coming true. In an interview with Men’s Health magazine, President Obama was asked “would he consider so-called sin taxes, on soda and other sugar-laden products, or on activities that sabotage [...]
The Lazy Man's Guide to Getting Ripped
A few weeks ago, I was talking to a potential client. He told me that he would love to get fit, but he just doesn’t have the time. He’s just too busy with work, kids, internet porn, etc… B.S. He’s not busy…he’s lazy. And he’s not alone. According to the WHO, there are 3.6 billion [...]
Your Omega 3 Prescription
By this point, you should already know that you need more Omega 3 fatty acids into your diet. The question is: how much? A teaspoon of fish oils? A tablespoon? 3 pills? or a great big slab of smoked salmon? Well, according to this study, researchers believe that “a 200 mg dose of DHA per [...]
OxyCholesterol…the most serious cardiovascular health threat of all?
Researchers have found that a (virtually unknown to the public) form of cholesterol called oxycholesterol may be your most serious cardiovascular health threat. “Total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), and the heart-healthy high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) are still important health issues,” says study leader Zhen-Yu Chen, Ph.D., of Chinese University of Hong Kong. “But the [...]
Spice Month Round Up
For those of you who are regular followers of the site, now you will no doubt be experts in using spices from that infamous spice rack in your kitchen. For the entire month of August I gave you guys recipes containing the most popular spices requested. What I’ve decided to do today is give a [...]
Recipe for a Fat Man
Reading the comments from my last two posts (here and here), I was struck by the very strong, yet very different opinions about the cause(s) of obesity. Some people believe in ye olde Calories in vs Calories Out theory, while others believe in the power of insulin while others blame their DNA. So, I raise [...]
The Reason Why Diets Don't Work
Every January, a flood of new diet books push their way onto the shelves of your local bookstore. And each promises to contain the secret to successful weight loss. . Unfortunately, they’re all wrong. And what’s even worse, is that most of them don’t even know how wrong they are. . That’s because most diet [...]
