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
Nutrition
Dad, can I have a donut?
I was out for my morning coffee today, editing the last chapter of my book, when I heard a young (maybe 5 years old) boy ask his dad if he could have a donut. When I looked up I was shocked. I realized that the donuts had been moved from behind the counter to in front of the counter, and at about knee height to a standing adult ...or eye level to a five year old child. When I … [Read more...] about Dad, can I have a donut?
How Hilary Did It!
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
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
Fast Food Blunder
I was on the road yesterday in a bit of a rush to get to a meeting, but I felt like getting a quick snack.When I eat fast food, it's usually a sub of some sort (usually subway) but yesterday I decided to try something different.I stopped at my local health food store and asked the clerk to show me the "absolute best protein bar". I bought his recommended bar for just a little … [Read more...] about Fast Food Blunder