Posts Tagged “health”
Switching up my lunch meal was another big shift for me. I used to always have a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, an apple, some baby carrots, and some white cheddar Cheez-Its. On a mission to reduce the amount of processed carbs I consume, I had to make some drastic changes, including getting rid of [...]
After reading The 4 Hour Body, I’ve made some changes to my eating habits. I’m also working my way through In Defense of Food, which contains some similar (but not identical) recommendations. Working from home, I ate a very consistent breakfast and lunch. Some would call the lack of variety boring but I liked my [...]
In the wake of the recent Japan earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear reactor trouble, there has been a lot of discussion about the future of nuclear energy and its safety. I found a couple interesting graphics. The first shows the relative radiation of different events: http://xkcd.com/radiation/ (opens in a new window) Fascinating really. I had no [...]
SmartWater is a brand of bottled water produced by the Glaceau company — the same company that makes those colorful VitaminWaters. I was surprised to learn Glaceau is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola. But what makes SmartWater so special? Is it really any different from regular water? Here’s what we know: SmartWater is “vapor distilled” water. [...]
Donating blood saves lives, and apparently it’s good for you too. I feel like I may have donated before, because I remember getting a cookie and juice, but honestly can’t remember when that might have been. And let’s be real, I probably ate a lot of cookies and drank a lot of juice. (I do [...]
I ran my 2nd half marathon this past Sunday. Same course as last year, on a mission to finish in under than 2 hrs. Mission accomplished! Started out strong, but hit a wall around mile 5 that pretty much lasted until the finish. It was tough. Was averaging close to 8:15 miles before that, and [...]
