Human-Powered Floating Gym

How many have ever wondered at all the wasted energy in a gym? People pounding away on treadmills and stationery bikes.

"All of this energy is summarily dissipated and ultimately exhausted for the sake of a single individual's wellbeing" says Mitchell Joachim - eco-designer. Joachim has the answer: A Human-Powered River Gymnasium.



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Why Do We Waste So Much Food?

Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister of the UK, gave a speech during the G8 summit to exhort Britons to stop wasting food. In a time of global food shortages and dramatic price increases on staples such as bread and rice, Brown said that "It is right to remind people that about £8 [$16] a week is wasted in our food consumption." Are you buying food which ends up being thrown away? Food wastage is often a symptom of poor eating habits - and it's not only bad for your wallet, but contributes to rising food prices for everyone.

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Giveaway: 90 Days Free Gym Membership

After watching the fascinating discussion about Weight Watchers vs Gym membership, it seems like a good time to run this giveaway. 24 Hour Fitness are giving away a gift certificate to a Diet Blog reader. It's part of the 12millionlives inspirational site / promotion.

Here are the details:

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The 7 Hamburgers of the Apocalypse

Hamburgers, next to apple pie and statins they're the ambassadors of American cuisine--for better or for worse--and these harbingers of heart disease might be the baddest of all.

Here are 7 over the top hamburgers that are guaranteed to clog your arteries by just looking that them:

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Easy Ways to Eat More Greens

I loved the topic in the New York Times WellBlog... "Lying About Your Vegetables". Another study has been published to show that people inflate the amount of veggies they consume each day. The blogger asks readers to "fess up" if they lie about their daily veggie intake.

The post inspired me to tell you about an easy way to plan to get your greens.

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Non-Dieting Weight Loss: A Simple 6-Step Primer

Restrictive dieting often backfires. Maybe it's better to take a long-term, sustainable, holistic approach to healthy weight management.

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Mobile Veggies: Coming Soon to Your Neighborhood?

Health experts often blame poor neighborhood's inaccessibility to healthy food--like fruits and vegetables--for their community's declining health. In May, The New York Times reported that supermarkets are leaving areas like Queens and Harlem, making it difficult for residents to find fresh food within walking distance of their homes.

That's why the Veggie Mobile is a great idea! The Veggie Mobile is a basically a farmers market on wheels. Serving neighborhoods around Albany, New York, the Veggie Mobile sells wholesale produce to low-income communities and senior living communities.

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Mediterranean and Low Carb Diets Shine in Study

A landmark study comparing Low fat, Low carb and Mediterranean diets over a 2 year period has shown low carb and Mediterranean diets to be favorable alternatives to low fat. The study looked at weight loss, blood lipids, glycemic control and inflammation.

Let's explore the study details and see what applications may arise from it.

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Food: Dream Big, Eat Less

You'd think if you were really hungry and salivating over the last delicious meal you had, you'd be MORE inclined to chow down next time you eat--right? Nope. Not necessarily, if you're a woman.

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