Articles of Interest

Hopefully you can find some time this weekend to enjoy an article or two from below

Science Reveals why Calorie Counts are All Wrong | Rob Dunn at scientificamerican.com | “Almost every packaged food today features calorie counts in its label. Most of these counts are inaccurate because they are based on a system of averages that ignores the complexity of digestion.”

Golden Arches: Human Feet More Flexible than We Thought | Deborah Franklin at npr.org | “There was nothing wrong with any of these feet, the scientist emphasizes. It’s our definition of normal that needs to change. “A sports shoe with a lot of arch support might not be such a great idea,” he says. A bit of cushioning is fine. “But I’d look for a shoe that lets your toes wiggle and doesn’t constrain foot motion. You want your foot to be able to move and flatten because that’s what it’s designed to do.””

Ways to Stop Muscle Cramps | Armi Legge at Impruvism.com | “There are four reasons why losing electrolytes and water probably doesn’t cause — or isn’t the primary cause — of your muscle cramps.”