Did You Know?




  • 64% of people surveyed in major USA cities reported feeling nervous and stressed about the winter holiday season.

  • SAD stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder that is triggered by shorter daylight hours in the higher latitudes during the winter season.

  • Stay at least 300-500 feet behind a snowplow.

  • If you live in the northern latitudes during the winter months, avoid the foods and liquids that deplete nutrients such as processed fats, refined-sugars, artificial sweeteners, food chemicals, and alcohol. Maintain a moderate amount of exercise and remain on a whole foods diet.

  • Extreme cold can cause hypothermia, an extreme lowering of the body's temperature.

  • Never use the cruise control when the pavement is wet or icy. When the pavement is DRY, set the cruise control and drive a safe speed - but use your cruise control ONLY when the pavement is dry.

  • 146 new products were advertised as HFCS-free (High Fructose Corn Syrup - free) in 2007, triple the number released in 2006.

  • New research suggests that natural antioxidant compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids inhibit the formation of fat cells.

  • Garlic, onions, leeks, spring onions and other allium vegetables in your diet help reduce the risk of getting bowel cancer.

  • Sugared gum sales are down, while sugarless gum sales are up.

  • Scientists have known for more than 70 years that one way to extend the lives of animals is to cut their calories by an average of 30 to 40 percent.


Posted December 2007 | Permanent Link

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