Month: December 2013
Organic dairy gets a healthy nod, more work ahead
By now you may have heard about a study from Washington State University that reports organic milk contains significantly higher concentrations of essential-fatty acids, compared to milk from cows on conventionally managed dairy farms. While this is not news to some, it is the first large-scale study of its type.Read
Is the 3500-kcal calorie weight-loss model grossly flawed?
Can a weight loss of one pound a week be achieved with a 3500-kcal deficit? Commentary on a commonly accepted rule Published in the Int’l. Journal of Obesity (2013), Vo. 37, Issue 12 (Dec. 2013) By D M Thomas1, C K Martin2, S Lettieri3, C Bredlau4, K Kaiser5, T Church2, C Bouchard2 and S B Heymsfield For patientsRead