Tag Archives: obesity

Food Rules

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

I just finished reading Michael Pollan’s book Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual. Pollan discusses how the Western diet is linked to soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.  Pollan makes the point that eating well has become complicated because … Continue reading →

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Kick the Soda Habit

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

You may have noticed lately that there is more mention of “sugar-sweetened beverages” (e.g., soda, sports drinks, fruit drinks) and their link to health problems.  Some interesting tidbits I’ve learned lately about sugary drinks: 1.  People who drink just one … Continue reading →

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