Category Archives: FOOD
DON’T FREAK OUT: The truth about fat vs. muscle
If you’ve been watching your diet and working out like a maniac but find that your weight has increased or stayed the same…don’t freak out and don’t fire your trainer. NO…muscle does NOT weigh more than fat. That’s ridiculous because … Continue reading
Posted in FITNESS & TRAINING TIPS, FOOD
Tagged diet, diet tips, weight loss, weight loss tips
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Japanese woman don’t get old or fat
The Japanese are well known to have some of the longest life expectancies in the world, which many attribute to the Japanese diet. But what is less well known is that Japanese women have the lowest rates of obesity (only … Continue reading
Mediterranean eats…
I recently received a message from Eva, who has a great blog dedicated to the Mediterranean diet. I’m generally hesitant to use the word “diet” because it can have negative connotations to many people. When you think of “dieting” you … Continue reading
Keepin’ it real…
Also branded as NutraSweet and Equal, aspartame is is used by over 200 million people worldwide and is found in more than 6,000 products (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Flintstones Vitamins, Fiber One cereal, Slim Fast, Orbit gum, Red Bull, etc…). … Continue reading
Organic warfare
Not sure how I feel about this yet, but definitely thought it was interesting enough to post… GAUHATI, India – The Indian military has a new weapon against terrorism: THE WORLD’S HOTTEST CHILI. After conducting tests, the military has decided … Continue reading
4 foods with bad reps that deserve 2nd looks…
I think that many health and fitness writers are pressured by their editors/publishers to come up with the “next” fad that they often get carried away and too absolute on what to eat or not eat. Here are four foods … Continue reading
Umami Burger
Okay, definitely save this for a cheat day. But for me Umami Burger is is hands down THE BEST BURGER IN LOS ANGELES. Thanks to Rani for heads up on this a few months ago. Japanese-style hamburgers on La Brea … Continue reading
Yums in LA. Foodies only – no trendoids please.
Lemonade is my new go-to lunch joint that Tucker Tooley first turned me onto. I’ve been hooked ever since. The ambiance is definitely for “foodies”….trendoids looking for agents are better suited for Urth Cafe and Toast. Lemonade is a unique … Continue reading
Wasn’t me…
In response to all the texts, voice messages, and tweets I received this weekend asking, “Dude, what did you do to Conan?!” (referring to Conan’s accident on Friday 9-28 where he hit his head and was taken to Cedars Sinai) … Continue reading
Posted in CONAN O'BRIEN, FOOD
Tagged Conan O'Brien injury, Cucumber Salad Recipe, Steven Ho
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