Monthly Archives: April 2012

Q:  I’ve heard that in order to burn fat you must exercise moderately for at least 40 minutes, and that vigorous exercise primarily burns sugar, not fat. Does that mean I should avoid high-intensity workouts if I want to lose…
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Gobbling fast food and bakery treats isn’t just bad for your body – new research suggests it could also be bad for your mood. Spanish scientists report that people consuming the most fast food and commercial baked goods were 37%…
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Q: I’ve seen commercials for “no-effort” exercise devices that stimulate muscle contractions with electrical impulses.  Do these products really help people build muscle or slim down? A: No.  An electronic muscle stimulator is a device that repeatedly shock muscles force…
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Q: Does microwave cooking cause any loss of nutrients or other unhealthful changes? A: Believe it or not, microwave cooking may actually retain nutrients better than traditional methods.  That’s because the longer your cook food, particularly in water that’s discarded…
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