A Troubling Trend in Life Expectancy

[Slammr (imported)]

Blood Work, 2-3 hours after a meal is best.

Won't effect glycohemoglobin - Hemoglobin A1c and you don't live your life fasting.

You are designed to absorb certain nutrients over hours, not minutes.

That's what I mean about the velocity of absorption.

Again, I do not argue with, what works.

G'Luck

Here's their instructions:

You are not required to fast before your appointment; however, if you do eat prior to the screening, eat light and healthy (whole grains, vegetables, etc.); try to avoid white flours, high sugar and high fat foods. If you choose to fast, do not eat or drink any calories for 8-12 hours prior to your appointment. Take your medication as according to your normal routine. Drink a minimum of 12 ounces of plain water to stay hydrated. Black coffee or tea are also ok.

Because I fasted before the other blood work, I will fast before this one for a more direct comparison between the two tests.

[BossTamsin (imported)]

It wouldn't be a bad idea for the honchos of ALL organizations (business, union, government) to have to periodically live like and work next to their underlings.

You know, I completely agree with this. There have been a small number of politicians who have tried it, including one local MLA who lived on welfare (http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/18 ... r-a-month/) for a month, back in January. So he tried to survive on $610, in what is essentially the highest cost of living area of North America. He had fun, I'm sure. Of course... it didn't really accomplish much, and it did have elements of being just a publicity stunt. Since his party isn't the one in power at the moment, nothing really ever came of it. Very unfortunate. Still, kudos to him for attempting it. More shoul

d, then maybe more would be done to address poverty here.

There are many studies that support the fact that eating healthy is significantly more expensive eating high calorie cheap food. I understand why poor people would be dying younger, I don't understand w

hy it's effecting white people more than others.

Elizabeth

It's good to hear that my opinion is, for once, actually backed up by evidence. Sad that poor people are dying younger because they can't get access to decent food. But as for why it would be affecting caucasian people more, I really have no clue on that one. It sounds like something that should be looked into a little more. Actually, it was something I was very much unaware of until this thread. I find it quite surprising.

[butterflyjack (imported)]

What I draw from all these statistics is..'Moderation in all things'...especially fatty foods...Eat more fruit and veggies..And try to make what I eat as tasty and tempting as possible...smooches and thanks all Jackie

[C van D (imported)]

Absolutely nothing to do with Paolo's culinary expertise (I adore casseroles).

My daily paper had a report headed "Castration Prolongs Life". It seems that at the royal court of Korea the life expectancy of the court eunuchs exceeded that of intact men by 19 - 20 years,