
Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is More Healthful? – On Fitness (usnews.com) Posted using ShareThis Those of you near a Costco can get a mixed 12-pack of Chobani Greek Yogurt. Peach, Strawberry and Blueberry and all of them taste great. If the texture bothers you, eat it anyway and drink a lot of water…
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I came across the following update on bottled water and thought I would share: http://green.yahoo.com/news/ap/20081015/ap_on_sc/impure_bottled_water.html It seems some bottled water isn’t any more “pure” than tap water.
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I don’t post a lot about diet because it’s not my area of expertise. However, I have been trying to wean myself off of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) for some time and am amazed to find the products that contain HFCS. Check out this article and do some research for yourself. Dangers of High Fructose…
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From the July 1, 2008 Bottom Line Personal Vitamin D may help lung tissue to rejuvenate, a process that occurs throughout life but declines with age. The most important source of vitamin D is sun exposure, which leads to synthesis of vitamin D in the skin. Good food sources of vitamin D include fortified milk…
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I was getting a few things at the grocery store today, paying careful attention to the labels, looking for HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) and it’s derivatives. After posting an article on HFCS (http://ironbellathletics.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/high-fructose-corn-syrup-and-health-risks/) my wife and I have become very diligent about reading food labels For instance, I was checking the labels of ketchup…
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Bottom Line Personal Vol. 29, No. 12- June 15, 2008 Heartburn symptoms are not eliminated by avoiding chocolate, caffeine, spicy foods and citrus fruits, contrary to popular belief. Best way to prevent heartburn: Lose weight. Being overweight increases intra-abdominal pressure, contributing to heartburn. Lauren Gerson, MD, assistant professor of medicine, director of esophageal and Small…
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