EXERCISE MYTHS DEBUNKED
Although exercise is highly recommended in general, there are a few myths that are explained.
Month: April 2021
TURMERIC: THE “GOLDEN” SUPPLEMENT: ANY VALUE?
Turmeric is a gold-colored spice, which is touted for a host of (as yet unproven) health benefits. Here is the story.
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A HEALTHY BREAKFAST?
Skip the processed breakfast meats, heaps of salty fried potatoes, sugary breakfast cereals and bars, and refined baked goods such as white bread, bagels, rolls, pastries, and muffins.
Opt for items such as fruits and high-fiber products.
WHY DO WE OVER EAT?
Two years ago, a study by researcher Kevin Hall made headlines when it reported that ultra-processed foods led people to overeat and gain weight. Hall and others are still trying to figure out what makes us overdo it: At last count, 74 percent of U.S. adults and 35 percent of children were overweight or obese. …
FRUITS: DISPELLING A FEW MYTHS
FRUITS: DISPELLING A FEW MYTHS Despite what you may have heard, all fruits are good choices. Some fruits are touted as “super-foods,” and others maligned as unhealthy. The simple truth is that all fruits are health-promoting choices. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans do not eat the recommended daily amount of fruit (the equivalent of about …