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Monthly Archives: January 2012
The health benefits of yogurt: its all greek to me
The idea of fermenting milk (which in itself is a strange food if you start to think of where it comes from) into yogurt has a very long history dating back probably to Central Asian herdsmen, and was most likely … Continue reading
Posted in calories, health, mediterranean
Tagged bread, fermentation, greek yogurt, gut, immunity, LAB, lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, yogurt
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The Social Programs That Could Help End Malnutrition in India – Marion Nestle – Health – The Atlantic
The Social Programs That Could Help End Malnutrition in India – Marion Nestle – Health – The Atlantic.
Posted in nutrition
Tagged atlantic, india, malnutrition, marion nestle, social programs
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I just dropped in to have a cup of coffee, friend
I have always been a coffee fanatic. The day does not officially start, until I take that first sip of pippin’ hot joe. Call it what you want – joe, java, jamoke, café, espresso – without it, I would be … Continue reading
Posted in coffee, health
Tagged cafe, cappuccino, coffee, espresso, health benefits, italy, johnny cash
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remembering young women
Much of the focus from the international community has been on ending child undernutrition and interventions that improve growth and development of kids. One population that has been largely neglected is adolescent girls and young women. Evidence shows that maternal … Continue reading
Posted in nutrition, nutrition transition, obesity, overnutrition, poverty, school meals, undernutrition
Tagged adolescent girls, education, non-communicable diseases, nutrition, risk, school, women
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A history of dieting: Binge and purge | The Economist
A history of dieting: Binge and purge | The Economist.
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Starting the new year off right
Went on a 8.5K run this morning, which was probably one of the best ways to start the new year. The morning was cold, but the sun was starting to come up along the Tiber river. There were remnants of … Continue reading
Posted in exercise
Tagged cavour, firecrackers, rome, running, tiber river, tuffo di capodanno
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My stats in 2011 from wordpress
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 10,000 times in 2011. If it were a … Continue reading
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