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janrinok
on Wednesday April 02 2014, @08:32AM
from the the-answer-is-blowing-in-the-wind dept.
from the the-answer-is-blowing-in-the-wind dept.
A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health authored by researchers at the University College of London has found that the more vegetables (and, to a lesser extent, fresh fruit) you eat the better your chances of longevity.
As the popular press is reporting, Oyinlola Oyebode, the study's lead researcher, said in a prepared statement that "We all know that eating fruit and vegetables is healthy, but the size of the effect is staggering." The research established correlation, not causation, but the findings are consistent with already-established guidelines from worldwide governmental health agencies. If you want to live a long and healthy life, eat plenty of veggies.
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I'm wearing PAMPERS!!
(Score: 2) by darthservo on Wednesday April 02 2014, @01:47PM
Agree with the balance.
A few years back I decided that I was going to make conscious effort to lose some weight. I never considered myself large, but I knew that I had some extra that could use some slimming up. Using a calorie calculator, I started keeping track of what I was eating and how much. Really helped me to adjust my diet and to look at food differently, especially nutritionally (what some of the more efficient calories were).
During this time, however, I allowed myself 'cheat' days (usually weekends). So, M-F I'd rigorously stick to my calorie regimen, while S&S I'd ease up some - not necessarily pig out, but just not be as focused. I viewed this as helping me to not give up as easily; kind of a 'Stick with it the majority of the time, and then allow myself some rewards sparingly'. I have to think that it helped me personally to keep on track, otherwise I knew I'd likely give into breaking and then hitting a point of no return.
So I'll agree balance is needed - stick with what the body needs for the majority, and then view 'treats' for what they are.
"Good judgment seeks balance and progress. Lack of it eventually finds imbalance and frustration." - Dwight D Eisenhower