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Fat Loss Time Machine

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I just read an amazing article titled "The Perils of Eating, American Style", that was first published in Time Magazineback in December of 1972.In this article written almost 35 years ago, the danger of inactivity and the merits of a low-fat diet versus low-sugar diet are argued. Various Doctors call for a sweeping reform of our nutrition programs, and a young doctor Atkins out … [Read more...] about Fat Loss Time Machine

Foods for Weight Loss

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I just saw an interesting new milk ad. It shows a mom and baby with the term "all figured out" beside the mom.The message? Drink milk and lose weight, or more correctly, "Milk your diet. Lose weight."The REAL message? It goes something like this:"We're OK with the fact that you want to lose weight, but please keep buying our product."In other words, most major companies are … [Read more...] about Foods for Weight Loss

How Hilary Did It!

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I just read a very interesting article about Hilary Duff's diet secrets and how "she almost went too far".According to this particular magazine, Ms. Duff was hurt by comments about her weight made back when she was 15.It made her obsessed and drove her into a "hard-core" diet consisting of vegetables and protein only. After a intervention from her older sister, Hilary eased up … [Read more...] about How Hilary Did It!

More on the new book

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As I mentioned earlier I've been hard at work finishing off my first nutrition book. It's just about finished, and let me tell you, this book is going to raise some eyebrows. Now, I know it's a tired cliche to say that an upcoming book is 'controversial' or 'politically incorrect', but in this case...it's true on both counts. And not in a 'my book is controversial because I've … [Read more...] about More on the new book