John P.

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Cure has excellent overview articles both for laypeople and physicians.
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Red Bull Gives You… Fat?

Energy DrinksHmm. Seems those zany scientists in New Zealand have discovered that most energy drinks will turn you into a bloated porker.

According to the September 2006 issue of Mens Health magazine:

“The researchers observed that downing an energy drink containing 80 mg of caffeine and 24 g sugar - about the amount in an 8.3 ounce can of Red Bull - completely inhibited people’s ability to burn fat.”

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Ambition

Every morning I get up and look through the Forbes list of the Richest People in America. And if I’m not there, I go to work.

- Robert Orben

Break out the Weber and Impinge the Chickens!

Wendy's Chicken SandwichI’m a big fan of the Wendy’s Spicy Chicken sandwich. I also enjoys me some McDonald’s chicken nuggets. But seriously, only multi-national fast food chains can take something as healthy as fresh chicken breast and make it as bad for you as a greasy pepperoni pizza.
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The Best and Worst Desserts You Can Eat

The June/July 2006 issue of Men’s Fitness magazine ran an article chronicling the best and worst of the frozen treats. Here is the rundown:

Fittest:

Rocket Pop

BOMB POPS

  • 70 calories
  • 0 g protein
  • 19g carbs
  • 0 g fat

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