Monthly Archives: November 2011

YAWN…must be the tryptophan in the turkey that’s making everyone so sleepy after the Thanksgiving Feast, right?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane Kress

I’m smiling as I write this blog. Even children attending Thanksgiving dinner will comment that the tryptophan in the turkey is what puts everyone to sleep after the feast. So what is this tryptophan? And is turkey the only food … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fall Foods (on www.Livestrong.com by August McLaughlin)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Diane Kress

Original Article:http://www.livestrong.com/article/550544-fabulous-fall-foods/ The word “fall” includes numerous negative connections. You can fall down, apart or to pieces, appear crestfallen or experience a downfall. Although fall, the season, is associated with sometimes daylong gray skies, falling leaves, garden slowdowns and chilled … Continue reading →

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Weird Science. How Researchers Can Interpret Study Findings to Support Certain Medical/Surgical Interests.

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Diane Kress

http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/fat-gum-disease-linked/obesity/ Here’s a great example of twisting research findings to promote a particular message. The study done at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that a person can better fight gum disease when fat cells, which trigger … Continue reading →

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He is Heavy, He’s a Soldier

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Diane Kress

This blog is a reaction to an article I read in Men’s Health, November 1, 2011, in a section called “Men At War.” I was shocked to learn that in studies conducted between 1959 and 2008, young Americans ineligible for … Continue reading →

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Take 10 seconds out of your day and WATCH America become obese…..

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Diane Kress

There is a very powerful visual in the link pasted below. It is produced by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and derived from data from the National Health and Examination Survey. It will show you the US’s dramatic increase … Continue reading →

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A “Treat” for those on Step 1! I’ve created an “Extra” for Metabolism Miracle offering a Brand Name list of 5 gram “Counter Carbs”….115 of them!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Diane Kress

Years ago, when I developed The Metabolism Miracle, there were very few 5 gram “Counter” carbs available at the local supermarket. Most people followed Step 1 consuming neutral foods only (lean protein, heart healthy fat, neutral veggies). Time passed and … Continue reading →

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