Reading a very interesting book called 'Born to Run' by Christopher McDougall. Only read a few pages but enjoying it

Review from a web site........
Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.
Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder.

With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. Born to Run is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

For parents, I guess

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2132514/Scrap-childrens-menus-pubs-makes-fat-says-Italian-chef-Antonio-Carluccio.html

Want to lose weight? Tuck in to curry, chocolate and cheese! I love all of these things mmmm



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2140470/Want-lose-weight-Tuck-curry-chocolate-cheese.html

A note to NZers on MFP
- if you create a new food or edit one add (nz) to the title as it helps when we search for NZ foods.
It looks like we have a good database already.

Consumer mag this month - talks about muesli - can't show the whole report but the jist of it.............

Despite muesli's health halo, it frequently includes ingredients you wouldn't want in a "healthy" breakfast food.
Our survey of 75 products found many contain extra oils and sweeteners, increasing their fat and sugar content.
If you're looking for a lower-fat lower-sugar muesli, check the nutrition information panel (usually found on the back of the packet).

Lower fat
Many mueslis contain vegetable oils in addition to the fats in nuts and seeds. Less than 12g of total fat and less than 2.9g per 100g of saturated fat is lower than average. The ingredients list will help you identify whether the fat comes mainly from nuts and seeds or from added oils.

Lower sugar
Most mueslis contain added sugars, sometimes disguised as honey, golden syrup, maple syrup or glucose. Some of the dried fruit used in muesli may also be sweetened with extra sugar. Check the ingredients list for added sugar. Less than 18.9g of sugar per 100g is lower than average.

Products that have more fruits and nuts or more-expensive varieties are usually dearer. Sultanas tend to be the main fruit in mueslis at the cheaper end of the market.
But paying more doesn't necessarily mean you're getting a "healthier" product. If you want a muesli without all the extra oils and sugars, your best bet may be to make it at home.