Adam Hart's Power of Food

Is Stress Getting You Down?

Are you stressed at work? I know I used to be. Here is a recent article about workplace stress linked to obesity from the Science Daily. Check it out.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100324142133.htm

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Eating on the Road - did I make the healthy choice or not?

Yesterday I ate at Subway again for the first time in ten years. I was on a road trip coming back from a biking/climbing in Moab and ran out of my food I took with me to avoid eating truck stop and fast food. Not too many healthy options while on the road and Subway seemed like the best choice.

As soon as I ordered my veggie sub on multi grain bread I knew exactly what I was eating.

On the menu there was a picture of “Jared”, the once overweight guy who is now skinny, offering his favorites for a calorie reduced menu. The truth is, each option was void in healthy calories and only provided simple carbs to leave the consumer feeling tired and in need of more food. And to think I could have added chips and a big pop for only $2 more. Back ten years ago I would have taken advantage of this option, but you can’t get me on that one anymore.

Check out this amazing post from my friend “snack girl” who gives you the lowdown on Subways subs.
http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/subway-veggie-delight/

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Are the Chips You Eat Giving you Diabetes?

Do you like eating chips? Why not enjoy a bag while watching television or hanging out with friends? They are salty, taste great and satisfy your hunger cravings to some extent, but are they really all that healthy for you. I think you already know that answer. Here is an article from the Vreeland Clinic out of Vermont, USA. Check out what they have to say about Tostitos chips. These used to be some of my favourite snacking foods back when I was very unhealthy.

http://thevreelandclinic.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/tostitos-the-healthy-snack/

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Can One Person Change the Way You Eat?

Can one person change the way you eat? I like to believe so. I feel as if I am one person who is making a difference by helping spread a healthy message. Just as I have found an audience so has Jamie Oliver. Jamie happens to have a very large audience and he has now begun to use it to his advantage in a very positive way. Like myself, Jamie Oliver is on a mission. His mission is to get American’s to stop the insanity of eating foods that kill and start taking action towards healthier eating. His recent Ted talk is worth watching and provides proof that no matter who you are, you have the power to make a difference. Check out the video and see for yourself.

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Salt - Good or Bad?

There is a lot of information surrounding salt. Is it good or is it bad? Sodium is a natural occurring element that is crucial to your body’s ability to function optimally. The problem in North America is that we mass consume salt in most of our commercial products and in all the wrong forms.

To learn more take a look at this recent video from NBC. Pay close attention to the last comment. Once you reduce your intake of salt you start to become more sensitive to it. let me know what you think. Have you reduced your salt intake and noticed a difference? 

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