Archive for March, 2009

Revisiting Nutrition Info on Menus and Menu Boards

Posted on March 11, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition | 9 Comments

Last July I wrote about nutrition info being put onto menus in New York and also the reactions to the nutrition info.
I bring this up today because this morning in the local paper I read about a new bill that would require chain restaurants in Utah to post nutrition info.
Here’s the article.
I still like this [...]

Genes

Posted on March 10, 2009 - Filed Under Weight Control | Leave a Comment

I’m a regular reader of Weighty Matters. Always great reads. Here’s a couple of excerpts from a recent post that I wanted to share:
“Now there’s no doubt whatsoever that genes affect weight, but given the fact that genes haven’t changed in the past 100 years and obesity rates have, it’s tough to suggest that if you’ve got an [...]

A Post About Nothing

Posted on March 9, 2009 - Filed Under healthy lifestyle | 3 Comments

Like you, everyday I make choices that can help or hurt my quest for better health. I’m not perfect, but every day I battle. [Here's why].
My site is a place where I can share what’s on my mind and hopefully encourage others to engage in a healthier lifestyle. I don’t know exactly who reads what [...]

Reset Your Metabolism?

Posted on March 5, 2009 - Filed Under Fad Diets | 3 Comments

“Crash diets — those involving eating fewer than 1,000 calories a day — are disastrous for anyone hoping to quicken their metabolism. Although these diets may help you drop pounds (at the expense of good nutrition), a high percentage of the loss comes from muscle. The lower your muscle mass, the slower your metabolism.”

–WebMD, 10 [...]