7 – Cookie diet and other fads

(duration 15:30)

For those not knowledgeable of the Cookie Monster…

Sesame Street: Kermit And Cookie Monster And The Mystery Box

A Few Cookies a Day to Keep the Pounds Away? by Abby Ellin

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/fashion/22Skin.html

Most diets are geared towards caloric restriction (based on the calorie theory of weight loss), so they lead to relapse

The “fat fast” diet is the fastest fat-burning regimen, but it’s not good for long-term health and fitness

A “low-carb diet” isn’t a “diet” per se; it’s a way of eating relatively less carbs as a lifestyle

Many institutions (e.g., ADAs) keep people in a condition of unhealthiness

The unwise extremes: the fad diets and the typical high-carb (complex carb) diets

It’s important to examine our self-conficts and childhood experiences with food…

Parents Can Help Their Children Grow to Love Vegetables Posted by: Dr. Mercola

http://networkedblogs.com/p15257191

Walking the walk as a parent is key; model that which you want your kids to do, rather than berating or forcing “good” food on them

Eat your vegetables and stay away from the cookie diet!

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