Andrew’s Blog

365 Ways #158–FUDGING the numbers

#158–The total number of daily calories produced for each American is approximately 3900. Yet the average intake for each person is a REPORTED 2000 calories a day. Waste accounts for...
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365 Ways #157–Un abrazo para todos!

#157–In a study of premature infants in neonatology wards, children who were handled for 15mins three times a day grew 50% faster, showed better behavioral development, and were released from...
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365 Ways #156–Smarter people drink more water

#156--The human brain weighs about 1500 grams and "floats" on the cerebrospinal fluid inside the skull. This offers the brain some protection against sudden jolts or impacts. When dehydrated, there...
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365 Ways #155–WHO are you listening to?

#155–The maximum recommended level of sugar in the diet as proposed by the USDA is an enormous 25% of daily calories. In contrast, the World Health Organization (WHO), puts their...
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365 Ways #154–Put the fork down and come out with your hands up!

#154–When do you stop eating a meal? When you’re full or when the plate is empty? When you’re satisfied or when the show you’re watching is over? Listen to your...
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365 Ways #153–The Cholesterol Curve

#153–A study in The Lancet: Total mortality curve by cholesterol percentiles reveals that the greatest risk occurs in the top 10-15% of cholesterol levels. Below the 85th percentile (253mg/dl) the...
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365 Ways #152–Lift heavy metal–don’t drink it!

#152–The July 2010 issue of Consumer Reports did an analysis of some popular protein drinks–the ones commonly sold at gyms and in supposed health food stores. ALL of them had...
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365 Ways #151–Which would you prefer?

#151–As a human being, pain is mandatory. Suffering is optional.
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