Wednesday, September 11, 2002

Think Positively and Live Longer "Thinking positively about getting older extends one's life by seven-and-one half years, which is more than the longevity gained from low blood pressure or low cholesterol or by maintaining a healthy weight, abstaining from smoking and exercising regularly, a study by a Yale researcher has found. " comment [] 10:34:58 PM

High Fat Diet: Count Calories and Think Twice Jane Brody writes: "But in a major report last week, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies emphasized the importance of balance of nutrients, with carbohydrates — starches and sugars — making up 45 percent to and 65 percent of daily calories and fats, 20 percent to 35 percent. The panel of 21 scientists also urged Americans to keep as low as possible their consumption of saturated fats, the foods Dr. Atkins recommends as his diet's main components." [New York Times] comment [] 12:46:15 AM

Boston College has a great site that lists nutritional information for beverages, including espresso drinks. comment [] 12:46:10 AM

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