We all produce gas — some more, some less. If you’re lucky, you expel it as you produce it. For others it’s not so easy; they suffer discomfort and embarrassment. Swallowed air contributes to the gas load. Everyone swallows some air when they eat and drink; mouth breathers swallow more. Drinking through a straw and … Read More
The American College of Sports Medicine and the Center for Disease Prevention recommend that adults get 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Yet few Americans exercise regularly — 60% do nothing at all. Too many people view exercise as an option, something they’ll do when they have time. The good news is that exercise … Read More
Butter is not good for you. Margarine is good for you. Margarine is not good for you. Maybe butter is not so bad after all. WHO’S RIGHT? Depending on when it was said, every statement is correct. Confused? Most people are, because advice about what to eat keeps changing. Why? It’s science. Pure science gathers … Read More
Eating right can seem so complicated—more protein, less sugar, watch your cholesterol. It’s hard to know what advice to follow. Whenever people ask us how to eat better, we say: GO NAKED. Wherever possible, undress your food. Have a baked potato without the sour cream, vegetables without the cheese sauce, ice cream without the hot … Read More