Don't forget to exercise the most important muscle

I have been on here just over a month now and I love the site but I am seeing a lot of people ask for advice. I think it is good to throw ideas and experiences around but I am seeing something on here that troubles me. Many people are posting things that just aren't true. I have seen people tell people bananas slow down metabolism. I researched this online and found nothing to support that statement. I have seen people say to not eat tuna from a can because of the risk of mercury but they tell people to eat the tuna in the pouches. Well, it's not like the tuna in the can and tuna in the pouch are different tuna so what is the difference? Plus, if you are afraid of mercury poising and you want to go the route of skipping tuna you should also avoid all predator fish. I could go on, but I think you get the point.

So, I want to remind people of two things. You should really research something before you post it. What you think is right because your mom or Oprah told you so may not be correct. Second, you should not take advice on face value. Do your own research. I know for myself, I remember things longer if I research them versus just having someone tell me the answer. In other words.........don't forget to exercise your most important muscle, the brain. Now, you should be thinking, 'Is the brain really a muscle?" Well, research it and find out. I could tell you the answer, but I might be wrong. :bigsmile: