Bari FITNESS GEEK

  1. Just another reminder that we shouldn’t buy into health claims made on packaged food (or be eating packaged food for that matter): This week, the FDA halfheartedly approved Con Agra’s request to make the claim that whole grains may reduce the risk of diabetes. -Food Navigator
  2. What is adrenal fatigue and do you suffer from it? Well and Good breaks down this overachiever’s syndrome and explains common symptoms that may indicate that your adrenals need a little TLC. -Well and Good NYC
  3. Just say no to antibiotics in our food. Check out this summary of the CDC’s very thorough report on the threat of antibiotic resistance. -Food Politics
  4. Are our weights our choice? Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale Prevention Research Center, says no and explains some of the genetic factors that suggest that weight is, in part, out of our control. -The Huffington Post
  5. How accurate are the expiration dates on your food? Read this breakdown of sell by, use by and best by dates to make sure you’re eliminating food waste. -Treehugger