Why Is Everything Fried and Brown?

Why must it be such an ordeal to find fresh things to eat? Why are items that have been breaded, coated, battered and deep-fried, thus rendering that lovely brownish-orange fried look the norm, while freshly steamed broccoli or some sliced turkey are not? Don’t get me wrong; it’s very possible and not even that difficult […]

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Dispelling Common Fitness Myths

An ice cold glass of lemon water is a great way to boost your metabolism. Women should avoid lifting heavy weights otherwise they run the risk of getting too bulky. If you use a block or a strap in yoga, you must not be very good at it.            Or, perhaps my personal favorite, Pilates gives […]

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Causes of Obesity- What’s Really Making People Fat?

More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese[1]. Translation: Nearly three quarters of Americans, children included, have a Body Mass Index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obese status)[2] and the average clothing size for women is a 14[3]. And it is predicted that if we don’t change our […]

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