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Written by Johnny Whitfield
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 Lack of adequate sleep destroys you. If you are like the average American, you need more sleep.
I often hear, "I'll sleep when I'm dead" or "I don't have time for more sleep; I've got too much to do."
I'll avoid the logical fallacies in the former, but if you don't sleep now, you're only speeding up the reaper's path to your door.
You can't sleep because you have too much to do? How much time do you kill doing inane tasks or attempting to multi-task? You probably aren't focusing completely on one specific task at any given time more than a couple times a week.
If you were better rested, you could better focus. If you were more focused, you could accomplish more in a day. If you accomplished more in a day, you could have more time for things you enjoy (and sleeping). Ah, the virtuous cycle is truly wonderful. Just get the ball rolling and reap the rewards.
Being fully rested brings a myriad of health benefits too. Get some sleep!
Need help getting restful sleep? I recommend a Zinc/Magnesium supplement taken before bed. Just be ready for the vivid dreams. |
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Nutrition
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Written by Johnny Whitfield
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 Unlike the Butter vs Margarine post (bad vs bad), this focuses on eggs (which are good).
A lot of fitness fanatics rave about egg whites, but is there really any reason to avoid eating the yolk?
Egg white advocates claim the benefits of lower calories, less fat and no cholestoral.
Whole eggs are not bad for you. It's very important to start there as those who are afraid of dietary fat and cholestoral in general cling, sometimes unknowingly, to very old nutrition information that has largely been debunked.
Dietary fat isn't all bad (unsaturated fats are incredible, but trans fat will kill you) and HDL cholestoral helps maintain a healthy heart (as opposed to LDL, which is detrimental).
To the potential dismay of some, I'm not going to declare an outright winner. Both egg whites and whole eggs are excellent for your health.
If you already eat eggs/egg whites, awesome. If you don't, replace that processed cereal with the goodness of eggs/egg whites. "No more excuses. It's time."
What do you eat with your eggs/egg whites?
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Nutrition
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Written by Johnny Whitfield
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 In short, yes.
Isn't it interesting that humans are the only species on the planet to drink another species's milk?
Before you jump into some diatribe describing our need for calcium, remember that calcium can be found in other things, namely a phenomenal substitute known as almond milk.
A lot of the dairy industry claims about the benefits of cow's milk are completely unfounded, if not outright lies.
Almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk and soy milk (if you're a woman) provide nutrients akin to the cow's milk you are replacing, without being as difficult to digest.
A majority of people on earth are allergic to dairy, though they may not know it. You don't have to be diagnosed with lactose intolerance to be allergic to dairy.
Am I saying you should eliminate dairy completely? I'm certainly not saying the opposite, but if you can't imagine life without it, just reduce your consumption by half. Some quick changes to make are replacing the cow's milk with one of the aforementioned alternatives, reducing or replacing yogurt and cheese by choosing dairy-free snacks.
What do you think of dairy consumption?
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Written by Johnny Whitfield
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 It's a common question amongst people beginning to learn about eating healthy: Should I use margarine or butter?
The answer may not be as simple as picking one.
Butter contains cholestoral, but that isn't necessary a bad thing. Margarine may not contain trans fat, but that doesn't make it healthy.
Margarine is still processed, which means it isn't natural for our bodies. Also, I firmly believe you should be very wary of things that don't spoil or rot (ie. Twinkies, margarine). Watch out for "partially hydrogenated oils." That's code for "will turn into trans fat in your body."
Does using margarine instead of butter increase risk of heart disease? Maybe. Compared to not using either? Almost certainly.
 My suggestion is this: if you can find a way to eliminate the use of both margarine and butter, thus making this discussion moot, excellent. That's probably the healthiest choice.
If you don't know what to do without them, cut consumption in half (don't butter food before and after cooking, pick one) and use small amounts at a time. The extra calories rack up quickly.
Have you found a healthy alternative you particularly like?
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Beat Cancer Through Prevention |
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General Health
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Written by Johnny Whitfield
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 The best medicine is prevention. I couldn't agree more.
I've written about the overconsumption of prescription drugs in America on my personal (opinion) site. From the things I read and observe, it seems clear to me that living healthier is the solution to a majority of our health problems, including the big threats.
Cancer is perpetually a hot topic in healthcare because we can't find a medical cure. There is strong evidence that our modern lifestyle contributes a lot of the factors for developing cancer.
The real question is, "Are you living in a healthy way to give you the best odds to prevent cancer?"
Here are 10 tips to staying "cancer-free."
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