Monthly Archives: July 2009

Hey, Where's the toast & cheese??!!

By katiebird | Published: July 12, 2009
From Forbes Magazine comes a list of the world’s most healthy foods: The Healthiest Foods On Earth What is the best diet for human beings? Vegetarian? Vegan? High-protein? Low-fat? Dairy-Free? Hold on to your shopping carts: There is no perfect diet for human beings. At least not one that’s based on how much protein, fat or carbohydrates you eat. . [...]
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Sad but true food facts

By katiebird | Published: July 11, 2009
How many times have you said it, “Yum, it makes me hungry just to look at that?”  Well, it turns out that’s actually true according to this story in the LA Times: An interesting idea to help us stay (or get) thin “When you see or smell food, you have an insulin surge, which drops your blood [...]
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Calorie Labeling and your weekend dinner plans

By katiebird | Published: July 10, 2009
I am constantly struggling with my weight. If I don’t walk about 5 miles a day I gain weight — and if I eat out with any regularity at all I gain weight. The switch that makes my brain relate what I’m eating to my weight and health just shuts off when I’m [...]
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How much will it cost ME and what will I get?

By katiebird | Published: July 10, 2009
This idea doesn’t seem to be going anywhere and I’m getting dizzy trying to decide (like my opinion matters) if I should support a “strong public plan” in the absence of real reform with a single-payer plan. And then I realized that there are two questions that hover in the back of my mind [...]
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