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One of our
columnists actually worked in a health food store once. A
guy came in and asked her point blank, "If I melt dry ice, can I
take a bath without getting wet?" She knew then that it was time
to create a health and fitness column for UPBEAT. What do we
call anyone who loses 45 pounds in less than a month? An
irrepressible liar. Our Health Bytes column adheres to one of
the oldest rules we could actually find with only 13 minutes
notice: "Thou shalt not ever weigh more than one's own
refrigerator!" This is indeed something to keep in mind while
perusing those grocery store aisles in search of that
ever-elusive Twinkie Valu-Pak. Chocolate is derived from cocoa
beans. Bean = vegetable. Sugar is derived from either sugar CANE
or sugar BEETS. Both are plants, which places them in the
vegetable category. Thusly, in our completely delusional
minds... chocolate is a vegetable. But seriously folks, Health
Bytes is a fun, sometimes even serious look at what's healthy
and what is not. We also delve into informative perspectives on
various issues while tossing in just a dash of humor when
absolutely necessary. As with any/all health and fitness issues,
all material is provided for informational purposes only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not
use the information in this column for diagnosing or treating a
medical or health condition. You should carefully read all
product packaging. If you have or suspect you have a medical
problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.
Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any
course of supplementation or treatment. Other than that, feel
free to e-mail us with fitness suggestions or just to let us
know that Frappacinos are NOT to be substituted for health
shakes that taste exactly like sawdust and milk.
Column Frequency: Weekly
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