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We are Drowning in Sodium

June 28th, 2010
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“We’re drowned in sodium relative to the body’s needs”
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Too much salt lurks everywhere in our diets

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Related weight gain could be more than just water- I found this study  in the journal Obesity that reports an increase in fat in rats fed a high sodium diet.  High Dietary Sodium Intake Increases White Adipose Tissue Mass and Plasma Leptin in Rats*

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Diet Soda and Weight

June 13th, 2010
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“Recent literature suggests that those who drink diet soda weigh more than those who don’t” -everydayhealth.com

Science hasn’t figured this one out yet, but it’s a no brainer that soda, diet or otherwise, should be eliminated.

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GoWearFit Takes the Guess Work Out of Losing Weight

June 9th, 2010
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     The GoWearFit is a remarkable tool that enables you to quantify just how many calories you burn throughout the day.  It uses data collected from 5 sensors (measuring motion, skin temperature, steps. galvanic skin response, and heat production). 

“This device is an incredible motivator”   -reviewer on amazon.com

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