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Answer to What nutrient is most important for a healthy heart?

Sat, 27 Sep 2003 08:41:04 -0700

What nutrient is most important for a healthy heart?

EFA's are by far the most important for a healthy heart. EFA's contain omega 3 fatty acids which are potent heart protectors and lipid correctors. It is important to know that EFA's DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF SUDDEN DEATH BY 41% IN HEART PATIENTS! That is more potent than any...

Answer to What is the Flat Earth Society?

Sat, 27 Sep 2003 08:27:38 -0700

What is the Flat Earth Society?

A bunch of fools! or a bunch of jokers. They believe the earth is still flat; which in actuality this concept of the earth being flat was just a rumor made by people in the 20th century about Christopher Columbus. People in Columbus's time already new the earth was round. In fact it was...

Answer to What's the difference between true north and magnetic north?

Sat, 27 Sep 2003 07:59:15 -0700

What's the difference between true north and magnetic north?

Because magnetics like the one in a compass are attracted to their opposites, the north end of the magnetic is actually pointing south (normally we call it the north pole because that is what end of the magnetic is pointing)

Answer to How many sets and reps should I be doing of each exercise if I want to build muscle mass?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:46:22 -0700

How many sets and reps should I be doing of each exercise if I want to build muscle mass?

I'll keep it simple. Do 8-12 reps and 3-4 sets of each exercise. Go slow when doing the exercise and take a 2-3 min rest between sets

Answer to A cross-country running coach suggested a bagel with cream cheese as a good source of nutrition before running, but aren't carbs bad?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:37:01 -0700

A cross-country running coach suggested a bagel with cream cheese as a good source of nutrition before running, but aren't carbs bad?

Anything can be bad in large quanities. When people say carbs are bad they usually are talking about simple sugars like the ones in pepsi, and thats only because no one drinks a pepsi and goes and runs a mile; so the sugars are not burned. A bagel has pleny of long chain carbs which means that...

Answer to Do the Atkins diet or other protein diets work, or does everyone gain the weight back later?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:12:29 -0700

Do the Atkins diet or other protein diets work, or does everyone gain the weight back later?

The last answer was right. it has to be a lifestyle. I would strongly recommend you don't do this diet because it is really bad for you. You need carbs, you need fats, and protiens A balence diet is the best 60% carbs, 20% fats, 20% protien

Answer to Does acupuncture hurt?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:04:48 -0700

Does acupuncture hurt?

I wouldn't recommend it at all. it is just a placebo and there are studies to support that it is not really helping you.

Answer to They say men have better "3D and spatial perception," while women are better at discerning emotions and multitasking. Is this true?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:58:18 -0700

They say men have better "3D and spatial perception," while women are better at discerning emotions and multitasking. Is this true?

Not really. The brain devlopment of males and female are close in comparison. Males tend to have a better grasp on 3D and spatial perception just because they grow up doing more sports and activites that involve that side of the brain. Women discern emotions and multitasking better because...

Answer to What is "Ouzo"?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:41:32 -0700

What is "Ouzo"?

Ouzo. is great! it is a greek drink made from Anise and other herbs simular to absinthe but the taste is alot different. It is usually clear in color and taste like sambuca.

Answer to Is it really possible to make homemade absinthe?

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:35:49 -0700

Is it really possible to make homemade absinthe?

Yes it is! Homemade absinthe is usually higher in the active ingredent but the taste is also a lot worse too. homemade absinthe can be done by using 1-2 tbsp chopped wormwood high proof alcohol (anything above 110) and other herbs like anise, fennel, ect. some people like me, add some other...