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Speak No Evil

michael — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:36:01 +0000

Image by *L*u*z*a* via Flickr Speak no evil How interesting it is that we, as human beings, so quick to believe the bad that others say about someone, so accepting of the “news” contained in print and television tabloids, and so ready to assume the worst regarding another’s actions, actually allow ourselves to believe [...]

How to Write a Novel and NaNoWri Mo

michael — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:57:06 +0000

Having more or less recovered from the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), I’m always interested in articles about writing. Jennifer Jensen, writing for suite101.com posted Plan Your Novel Writing with the Snowflake Method, in which she outlines a 10 step procedure for outlining and planning a novel. I didn’t do that. The method looks so [...]

Carbs and Weight Loss – What to Believe?

michael — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:07:14 +0000

Scientific studies conflict on the issue of low carbohydrate and low glycemic index diets.

Calories Do Count

michael — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:54:14 +0000

Image via CrunchBase The New York Times reminds us that calories do count and that people are returning to the older notion of counting calories rather than attempting complex food balancing diets. The article also mentions that food providers are starting to post calorie information on packaging and menus. Companies are also beginning to offer [...]

Eating At Buffets Plus Not Exercising Equals Obesity In Rural America

michael — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:27:42 +0000

Image by amanky via Flickr In a study, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine found that, In small towns in the Midwestern United States, people who eat out often at buffets and cafeterias and who perceive their community to be unpleasant for physical activity are more likely to be obese. While that may [...]

Consumers Equate “Healthy” Lable With Low Calorie – Big Mistake

michael — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:31:34 +0000

“When we see a fast-food restaurant like Subway advertising its low-calorie sandwiches, we think, ‘It’s OK: I can eat a sandwich there and then have a high-calorie dessert,’ when, in fact, some Subway sandwiches contain more calories than a Big Mac.” ... Consumers then chose beverages, side dishes, and desserts containing up to 131% more calories when the main course was positioned as “healthy” compared to when it was not–even though, in the study, the “healthy” main course already contained 50% more calories than the “unhealthy” one.