Reuters.com – For ‘Biggest Loser’ trainer, diet trumps exercise in weight loss

Yes to the paramount importance of diet (proper nutrition). Must disagree with his adherence to CrossFit training methods (anyone so out of shape as to need to lose significant weight almost certainly lacks the skills to do such a workout safely under any circumstance, regardless of “proper supervision”.

A good piece, overall, though.

Advertisement

AP Mobile: Naturally Grown: An alternative label to organic

A story from AP Mobile:

Naturally Grown: An alternative label to organic

thumbnailSCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (AP) – Justine and Brian Denison say they adhere to all the growing practices required for organic certification, yet if they label their beans and tomatoes “organic” at the farmer’s market, they could face federal charges and $20,000 or more in fines.

Because the Denisons chose not to seek organic certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Denison Farm, which has…

Read Full Story

app icon

Download the free AP Mobile for iPhone and iPad from the App Store today! or visit getapmobile.com for support on Android, Blackberry, WP7 and other devices.

AP Mobile: Obesity very high in 13 states; many in the South

A story from AP Mobile:

Obesity very high in 13 states; many in the South

thumbnailATLANTA (AP) – Adult obesity still isn’t budging, the latest government survey shows.

The national telephone survey found 13 states with very high rates of obesity last year. Overall, the proportion of U.S. adults deemed obese has been about the same for years now.

“A plateau is better than rising numbers. But it’s discouraging because we’re plateauing at a very high number,” said Kelly Brownell…

Read Full Story

app icon

Download the free AP Mobile for iPhone and iPad from the App Store today! or visit getapmobile.com for support on Android, Blackberry, WP7 and other devices.