Dael Challenges the Conventional Wisdom about Smoking and Weight Control

Dael is taking a lonely path as a confirmed smoker. So far the benefits seem to out weigh the risks, but we all know what the end of this road will look like. I am posting Dael’s comments to see if the community at metabolism.com can make a positive impact on Dael’s rebellious attitude. Dael [...]

5 Steps to a Healthy Being by Beth Ellen DiLuglio M.S., R.D., C.N.S.D., C.C.N., LD/N,

5 steps, 5 simple steps can help us reduce dis-ease and induce ease. 1)  EAT WHAT GROWS OUT OF THE GROUND.  A pretty simple concept, yet the best way to have a healthy diet high in fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, good fats and good carbs.  Eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables combined can [...]

KC offers advice on metabolism and smoking

KC has a lot of experience to share about how stopping smoking effects metabolism. (KC also has a lot of Bingo experience but don’t ask me how I know.) GPepper Editor-in -Chief KC writes: I’m a long-time (25+ years) smoker who has quit and re-started many times. My opinion’s based on my own experience, talking [...]

How To Look Great And Feel Better

This month the Metabolink staff shares practical and useful information on how to look great and feel better, just by understanding your body and treating it right. With the summer rapidly approaching, so many people start thinking about their weight and general health. Many of our readers have written us with concerns about their metabolism [...]

Is There a Link Between Obesity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Mortality?

In obese individuals, low cardiorespiratory fitness proved to be a strong predictor of mortality, with risks comparable to or greater than those for high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and smoking. This was the finding after analysis of data from an observational study of 25,714 men followed up for ten years. Source: Wei, et al., JAMA, 282: [...]

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