Monthly Archives: March 2012
The upside-down pyramid
These days we are all familiar with the shape of the pyramid: fats and oils on top (to be eaten sparingly) and carbohydrates on the bottom (to be eaten mostly) – the widest part of the pyramid. In my view, … Continue reading
Benefits of interval training (why it is better than traditional training eg. Cardio)
First of all, interval training builds lung capacity. I have already talked about in my post The Power of the Breath. Lung capacity has been linked with longevity, energy and vigour, and well being. Having a decent lung capacity is … Continue reading
The big fat confusion
Fat seems to get a bad wrap these days. But not all fats are created equal. And that’s where the confusion starts. Here’s an example – see this article. In a nutshell, it says that older women who eat the … Continue reading
Miracle pills
I really hate those ads for ‘new’ products that have some rare ingredient, or that it’s a secret of some people from little known country… Eg. Some study has found that women form some unknown tribe in Magadascar, do not … Continue reading
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