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A Day of Gluttony

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

Ah yes, Gluttony, the over-indulgence of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. Considered a sin by some and a sign of wealth by others, I always thought it would be nice to have one day a year reserved as my “Day of Gluttony”. This day would mark the occasion where I could […]

NEED vs. WANT

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

Is it a need or a want? This is one of the most basic principles of economics and such a simple question, but a very important one to ask before you make any purchase.
A need is something that you can’t live without. Obvious examples of needs include clothing, food, and shelter. Conversely, a want is […]

People who Eat Slowly Control their Weight Better

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

I am a fast eater, no question about it. I think this habit goes far back into the days of my youth. I can remember coming home from basketball practice with a voracious appetite and inhaling my mothers lovingly prepared dinner in mere seconds.
Not a whole lot has changed from those days as I […]

Avoid Eating 2 Hours before Bedtime

Friday, September 1st, 2006

It is common knowledge that eating before bed can lead to weight gain. According to Mikhail Tombak in his book Can We Live 150 Years, the digestive organs do not have the necessary energy to process food at night. The body doesn’t have the opportunity to “burn up” the calories and they turn directly into […]