Reading Lately

Reading in The Backyard

Here are some interesting things I've read on the inter webs recently.

How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat - The NY Times Documents published in a medical journal reveal the sugar industry paid scientists to downplay the effect of sugar on your health.  Decades ago, research showed the link of sugary diets with the high rate of heart disease in our country.  In 1967 the sugar industry paid researchers to publish findings that would shift the blame to fats.  We all started eating low fat everything that was loaded with extra sugar to make up for the lack of fats and now we have more heart disease and obesity than ever.    Heart Disease is the number one killer in America and newer research shows that both sugar and fat are to blame for the country's health issues.  

Stability Ball Total Body Workout - The Fitnessista  I can't wait to try this circuit!  

How to treat Runner's Knee Pain - Popsugar  Great advice on what to do if you are suffering from knee pain.

5 things to look for in a personal trainer - CNN  Good things to keep in mind when choosing a trainer.