Do You Really Need to Lose Weight

Certainly, obesity is a profound medical problem facing North American society. People with excess body fat need to slim down for better heart health, a lower risk of certain cancers and diabetes, fewer symptoms of osteoarthritis and a host of other health benefits.

However, the other extreme is just as dangerous. An estimated 1 percent of American females suffer from anorexia nervosa, a potentially life-threatening illness characterized by excessive dieting and weight loss. Anorexics Read More

Fast Food is Bad Food

It is no surprise that the fast food industry is booming, right along with the rising rates of obesity. Fast food outlets spend billions of dollars each year on consumer advertising—enticing you to purchase those meals laden with fat, sugar and empty calories. Over the past 40 years, fast food has drastically changed the experience of dining out in North America and around the world. You do not even have to get out of your car; you can drive up, pick up your order and drive away as you eat Read More