Monthly Archives: January 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issues dietary guidelines every five years. The new report emphasizes eating fewer calories and less salt, sugar and fat. And it recommends eating more vegetables, fruit and whole grains. They stopped short of saying to … Continue reading →

So much hope, so much belief, so many treatments, so much money. Injections to relieve pain and limitations on function range from steroids to platelet rich plasma. It is a shame to let the facts spoil the sense of relief … Continue reading →

Sweet potatoes contain beta-Carotene, fiber and difficult to digest starch. They are nutritious, provide a sense of fullness and satisfy a sweet cravings better than candy or pastry. Here are some recipes.

High doses of caffeine can be fatal and lesser amounts can lead to health problems. It takes a lot of caffeine to do these things but more and more of it is out there in the form of sports drinks, … Continue reading →

The U.S. Army is struggling with recruits who are overweight and lack physical conditioning. But the army has a way of dealing with the problem. I have often thought it would be helpful for everyone to go to boot camp … Continue reading →

Some starches are more difficult to digest. This means they provide a sense of fullness without elevating blood sugar or contributing to excess calories. Examples are sweet potatoes, beans, whole grain pasta, artichokes, yams and quinoa. Sweet potatoes contain lots … Continue reading →

Nestle, one of the world’s largest food companies, is studying the nervous system of the gut to develop foods that provide longer lasting satiety. This is an interesting article and I’m sure Nestle will be successful in producing profit from … Continue reading →

America eats the best and the worst diet in the world. There is more good food available than anywhere else but every community of any size is surrounded by junk food. Perhaps Americans are justified to worry about their diet … Continue reading →

Richard Sloan is probably correct that a fighting spirit will not save your life if you are critically ill or injured. The data is on his side and the evidence the other way is largely anecdotal. However, I would never … Continue reading →

Falls are a risk with advancing age. It is best to think about preventing them. Make living accommodations age friendly, correct any vision impairment, provide comfortable and supportive footwear, evaluate postural blood pressure and complaints of dizziness, avoid excessive medications, … Continue reading →