Day: March 30, 2015

Red Meat Is Not the Enemy

This is perhaps the best newspaper article on nutrition I’ve ever read. I kept saying “yup” to myself over and over and over. The only thing I would’ve added is some guidance for the reader to help them determine “how many” calories they should be consuming.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/31/upshot/red-meat-is-not-the-enemy.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

Many people cite a recent study linking increased protein intake to higher mortality rates. But a closer look at the research tells a different story.

“ Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. ” – Arthur Schopenhauer

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/27/ask-well-does-kinesiology-tape-really-work/?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

Kinesiology tape is the thin, stretchy fabric in bright colors that you see athletes wearing these days. Is it better than plain, white athletic tape?

“ Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. ” – Arthur Schopenhauer

A good 1st start, for an industry in desperate need of oversight. Read on:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/30/gnc-to-strengthen-supplement-quality-controls/?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

The action comes after the New York State attorney general’s office accused GNC and three other major retailers of selling herbal supplements that were fraudulent or contaminated with unlisted ingredients.

“ Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. ” – Arthur Schopenhauer