Photo by oskay via Flickr When many of us go grocery shopping, our purchases are driven by our senses. We shop by what looks good at the moment, instead of considering what is inside the product. If an item looks or smells good, it often ends up in the basket. But, for those of us [...]
Photo by pointnshoot via Flickr I’m a firm believer that one of the most satisfying things to eat on a cold, winter day is soup. It helps warm us up from the inside and brings a sense of comfort while nourishing us. Soup is a very popular lunch or dinner item all year round. You [...]
Photo by peasap via Flickr So, you went to a restaurant the other day. When they brought your dinner out, it was huge. By the time you finished half of it, you were full. You wanted to stop eating, but subconsciously you remembered what your dear old mom always said about finishing everything on your [...]
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I start the show with a positive news update. In California, they are thinking of passing a bill restricting Bisphenol A in all products geared for children three years and younger. Also, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us announced that they will stop selling baby bottles made with Bisphenol A by next year. Check out the [...]
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This week I start the show by discussing how exercise can have a positive effect on your mood. I talk about how neurotransmitters released in exercise can give us a sense of psychological well being. Exercise has been shown to combat depression, anxiety and insomnia. I mention some research findings that I found at www.balancelivingmag.com.
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As promised on show #5, I start this week’s show discussing some abdominal exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home. I look at the traditional crunch, the bicycle crunch and the abdominal crunch on the exercise ball.
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I start the show by giving you an update on trans fatty acids. On July 26, 2008 California became the first state to ban trans fats in restaurant. For more information, be sure to check out the nytimes.com.
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In this week’s main topic I look at partially hydrogenated oils, also known as trans fats. I discuss why they are bad for you and what food products to stay away from. I look at two articles related to this topic, one from webmd.com and the other from recoverymedicine.com .
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