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Being a regular customer at Whole Foods for some time, I've had a chance to notice what they sell and who normally shops there.
After a recent visit I've come to the conclusion that contrary to popular belief, Whole Foods IS NOT a health food store in my opinion.
Why?
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Posted in food, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic foods, organic produce, processed foods, processed meats
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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that yes, if your friends or those that you surround yourself with are obese, you are more likely to be obese as well. Watch out!
The study included over 12,000 participants and showed that if a subject had a friend that was obese, they had a 57% higher chance of becoming obese themselves. That number went up to 171% if both friends identified each other as strong friends. Friendship seemed to be the strongest correlation and it didn’t matter how far apart the friends were. Influence of siblings was also ranked highly with a 40% higher chance of becoming obese if another sibling was also obese.
The lesson here is one that just like any other goal, surround yourself by those that you'd like to become more like. In your finances for example, you normally make about the average income of your 5 closest friends and this transfers to your health and other parts of your life as well. Want to be healthier? Surround yourself with happy, healthy and positive minded friends and experiences!
Read more about the study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
To your best health!
Mark
P.S. Use the law of attraction and videos to reach your desired weight, get more of what you want, design your life, reach your goals, health or otherwise using this new video technology. Watch the video below and check it out!
Posted in inspiration, lifestyle change, obesity
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Not surprisingly, new research from the University of Minnesota show that consumption of red meat and soda significantly increase the risks of heart disease.
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Posted in animal foods, heart disease, heart health, high blood pressure, lifestyle, lose weight, organic foods, processed foods, processed meat
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Watch this short video to learn how to reduce the impact of your living choices on the environment and your health.
To your best health!
Mark
Your Health and Weight Loss Coach
Natural Living Advocate
Diets Don't Work
http://www.HealthyLivingTalk.com
Posted in chemicals, eco living, environment, environmental footprint, environmental toxins, environmentally friendly, green, inspiration, pollution, toxins, video
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The largest collection of data available on long term weight loss reports that "diet and exercise" are the key factors to both losing, and maintaining weight. Interesting that almost half of those in the study over 5 years noted that maintaining their weight was easier than losing it in the first place. Something to look forward to after getting to your ideal weight! This is also more evidence that there's no "magic pill" or diet that works for the long term. Sticking to the basics, concentrating on small lifestyle changes that include watching what you eat (and don't eat), regular activity or exercise, drinking lots of water and lowering/managing your stress works every time.
National Weight Control Registry
"Individuals were enrolled in the registry if they had lost at least 30 pounds and had maintained a weight loss of at least 30 pounds for 1 year or longer. Despite extensive histories of overweight and failed dieting attempts, registry members have lost an average of 66 lb and maintained the required minimum weight loss of 30 pounds for an average of 5 years. Nearly every participant used diet and exercise to initially lose weight, and nearly every subject is currently using diet and exercise to maintain his/her weight loss. Registry members report that weight loss has led to significant improvements in self-confidence, mood and physical health. Surprisingly, 42% of participants report that maintaining their weight loss is less difficult than initially losing the weight."
Posted in diet, exercise, food, long term weight loss, lose weight, obesity, overweight, studies, weight loss, weight loss diet
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In one of the most comprehensive articles on the swine flu and the swine flu vaccine I've read to date, it's apparent that what the government is telling us clearly doesn't add up.
There are more questions now that ever before and reports of dangerous side effects and even death are now being learned from countries overseas that have already received and distributed the H1N1 vaccine.
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Posted in flu, h1n1, Swine Flu, vaccinations, vaccines
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Today I heard about a service called Bistro MD that delivers a 'gourmet style diet' to your door and is doctor designed. BistroMD is designed by Dr. Caroline Cederquist M.D. , a Bariatric Physician and contributing Medical Editor to the NBC Today Show.
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Posted in diet, doctors, food, weight loss, weight loss diet
Another sad report of obesity among children, this one about 10 and 11 year olds. These reports are more and more common today, with sobering statistics showing how many children are overweight or obese. And the numbers aren't getting better:
Recently, a government panel reversed the long standing belief that vitamins are good for you and recommended to postmenopausal women against taking calcium and Vitamin D supplements:
The evidence is growing every day, more and more of our children are showing signs of heart disease! This is devastating to the health of our nation and world, and from the statistics, is only getting worse.
Flu shots have been under the microscope more recently to determine whether they are effective in preventing or even reducing the occurrences of the flu. In a recent issue of HSI Alert, I noticed an interesting study and review that shed some more light on the subject. Read the rest of this entry »
