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Omega 3 and Omega 6

Posted by bmagnus On July - 30 - 2010Comments Off on Omega 3 and Omega 6

Some months ago, we presented a review of 3 anti-inflammatory diet books. One of the major points on which all three authors agreed was that Omega 3 fatty acids were good for you (so eat plenty of fish and take a fish oil supplement they advise), but unfortunately most of us eat more Omega 6 fatty acids. New research takes that idea one step and four generations further.

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Ten Ways to Cut Calories from Your Diet Today

Posted by bmagnus On July - 26 - 2010Comments Off on Ten Ways to Cut Calories from Your Diet Today

For some people, it’s no big deal to just start in on a new way of eating. But for most of us, it can be hard to completely change our dietary habits. Never fear, here are ten great ways to cut calories from your diet starting today, and none of them are terribly difficult.

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The Shoes!

Posted by bmagnus On July - 23 - 2010Comments Off on The Shoes!

Picking a pair of shoes has become an interesting problem. Simple issues of fit, style, and durability haven’t gone anywhere, but they are buried under technological innovations that are designed to help you — or at least designed to sell you an expensive new pair of shoes.

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Start Now.

Posted by bmagnus On July - 19 - 20101 COMMENT

“I really ought to quit smoking.”

“I’ve been meaning to start exercising.”

“I know I ought to moisturize and use sunscreen.”

“I need to lose some weight.”

Is there a reason you don’t start right now?

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The Truth About Being Fat, and About Getting Fit

Posted by bmagnus On July - 16 - 2010Comments Off on The Truth About Being Fat, and About Getting Fit

If you are reading this site, you probably already know that being substantially overweight is not good for you. You already know about increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer from obesity. Despite the protests of the “fat acceptance” movement regarding the possibility of being “fit but fat”, scientists keep finding more ways that extra weight is bad for you.

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