Health

From “The Big Book Of Bad Ideas”: NYC Moves To Ban Sugary Drinks

Reading Time: 4 minutesNew York is abuzz with a new proposal from NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg: New York City plans to enact a far-reaching ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts, in the most ambitious effort yet by the Bloomberg administration to combat rising obesity. The sale

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A Step In The Wrong Direction: Government Calorie Mandates

Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernment mandates on food production and consumption is nothing new, but this is disturbing:[[MORE]] “Mars Inc., the manufacturer of Snickers and many other convenience store treats, has decided to phase out chocolate products that exceed 250 calories per portion. By the end of 2013, consumers will no longer be able to purchase king-sized Snickers bars.

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Everything Happens For A Reason: How An Accident Eliminated My Back Pain

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinding the silver lining in any mishap is comforting and reinforces the importance of “perspective”. I haven’t experienced a significant injury in over four years. A quick, lateral jump-cut during a January weekend football game reintroduced me to the joys of a pulled hamstring. Had I not gotten hurt, I might never have discovered this information.

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Guest Spotlight: Tom Naughton

Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Spotlight: Tom Naughton Tom Naughton was one of the early supporters of Just Tap The Glass. If you haven’t watched his documentary, Fat Head, you should do so immediately. It’s as entertaining as it is informative. I’ve discussed the benefits of higher-protein eating and debunked some of the hysteria permeating the food industry in the past. Fat Head takes an in-depth look into

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The Importance of Balance

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBalance. Not “Work-Life” balance or some other buzzword—the Kinesthetic kind. The kind that allows gymnasts to walk on balance beams and prevents the average joe from falling off ledges and avoiding other dangers. Good balance, rooted in proper appendage alignment and positioning, can eliminate pain and prevent serious ankle and leg injuries. Much of the

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Eat Fat to Lose Fat?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’ve recommended this change in diet before. For all of you whose New Year’s resolution is to lose weight (lose ‘fat’ would be a much more precise and desirable goal, actually)…… http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/ketones-and-ketosis/tips-tricks-for-starting-or-restarting-low-carb-pt-i/ Re-read it several times until it sinks in. I strongly recommend this guy’s documentary as well. Other Pertinent Posts: http://justtaptheglass.com/post/8644424490/protein-part1 http://justtaptheglass.com/post/8733130636/protein-part2 Need help

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Three Square Meals a Day is an Outdated Benchmark

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThanksgiving is right around the corner, so the following should be of great interest: Although it may be inconvenient, eating at least four meals a day is a ‘best practice’ for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.We have all heard that snacking in between breakfast, lunch and dinner is unhealthy and can lead to undesired weight gain.

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Red Meat Does Not Cause Heart Disease or Cancer

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’ve already explored the reasons why saturated fat is good for you and examined false information disseminated by trusted health organizations. Here’s another link providing more information on red meat, Heart Disease, and the onset of cancer: http://myhealingkitchen.com/articles/red-meat-doesnt-cause-heart-disease-or-cancer/ Need help with a problem or goal?  Click here to learn more.

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