Trio of interesting NYT's articles on diet, fitness and health

[indysteel]

I didn't read the article as actually reaching any conclusion as to what is the single best exercise. Rather, several other points stuck out for me: (1) the "best" exercise is one that you enjoy and stick with; (2) that you don't have to engage in that activity for hours on end to get the primary health benefit from it; and (3) that interval training appears to be particularly beneficial. I also like the emphasis on walking as a good exercise. For people who can't do or afford more than that, I think that's important. Certainly, a good portion of the population can't afford many of the toys that most of us on TE have.

[SadieKate]

I guess the criteria of "single" is just odd to me. And her questions and examples were so, um, singularly urban.

[indysteel]

I guess the criteria of "single" is just odd to me. And her questions and examples were so, um, singularly urban.

It is the New York Times. I assume it was written for a largely urban audience. I also read the title and premise less literally.

[Melalvai]

I quit eating sugar a year ago. I don't eat refined sugar, HFCS, or any corn syrup. The first week is the worst for the cravings. When I do have a moment of weakness, the real reasons I quit eating it come back: it makes me feel bad. When I eat sugar, I have an afternoon slump (no matter what time of day I had the sugar). Traveling (ie airports) exhausts me. When I don't eat sugar, none of that happens.

That article makes a lot of sense in light of my experience with sugar.

I'm also trying to reduce my overall GI, so I do limit refined flour, white potatoes, and white rice.