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Kris: After a recent trip I took to Europe, I definitely noticed there were far less overweight people compared to the US. Why would that be? Megan: There are a few answers associated with your observation. There are less fast food chains/places, more real food and much less if any processed food, more public transportation […]
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Kelli: My mom loves to put butter on everything, especially when she makes sandwiches and toast them. It does taste really good, but I’m trying to be healthier. Should I tell her to use butter or margarine as the healthier option? Megan: The answer can be controversial. Butter is high in saturated fat and margarine is high in unsaturated […]
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George: Why is the glycemic index important? Megan: The glycemic index (GI) is a number that informs us of how fast the body digests certain foods and converts them into sugar (glucose). Numbers can range from 0 to 100. A GI of 55 and under is considered low, mid-range is 56 to 69, and high is 70 […]
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Melody: I’m a yoga lover and I always attend classes alone because my girlfriends want to lose weight and say yoga doesn’t help with that. Can yoga help you lose weight? Megan: Yoga definitely stimulates blood flow and more active forms do have movements that boost your metabolism. Yoga can help improve digestion and can […]
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Matt: My parents always used to tell me not to sit so close to the T.V. it will mess up my eyes. Now I do the same and tell my kids to sit so close. Does sitting close to the T.V. cause eye damage? Megan: Anytime we are looking at screens, we can strain our […]
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Pauleen: I feel like I go to the bathroom a lot. I have to urinate practically every hour. How often should we be urinating? Megan: Healthy urinating is somewhere between 4 to 10 times per day. This is of course affected by a person’s fluid intake. Surveys show most people urinate 6 to 7 times […]
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Brittany: Different foods and drinks I like have sucralose in them but the calories and sugar are way less than other things I could be having. Is sucralose bad for you? Megan: Generally, sucralose is considered safe but with caution. It is like sugar but is highly processed. Research is controversial and conflicting. Some studies […]
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George: After my stroke, I struggle with balance. How is having a stroke related to loss of balance? Megan: Some of the aftermath effects of having a stroke include possibly having more weakness in one side of the body compared to the other. Common everyday activities like walking up the stairs and lifting up your foot […]
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Julie: I’m into astrology and I’m aware the moon can affect our moods and energy. How does a full moon affect the human body? Megan: Daylight and moonlight do affect our circadian rhythm and ancient myths do claim a full moon can affect our “biological tides”. Human behaviour might change and more crime and violence occurs, bad moods spark, […]
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Hope: I can’t always eat dinner at an early time. Why do they say you will gain weight if you eat dinner late? Megan: The truth is that the time doesn’t matter, rather, it is what you eat. The problem with eating late can be that you waited too long to eat and now you […]
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Paul: I want to get better at surfing so what exercises would you recommend for me to do? Megan: Surfing requires total body strength because getting up on the board requires the stability to do so. You are on an unstable surface which creates what is called “proprioception” for you to be able to stay […]
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Katy: My arthritis, especially my knees, ache at night. They also ache during the day from time to time. What would help better, ice or heat, to subside the ache? Megan: When it comes to arthritis, heat is the answer. Heat will ease stiffness, relax muscles, and will lubricate joints. This is because heat increases […]
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Kim: My friend swears but doing calisthenics for her workouts as being the best way to stay in shape. Why are calisthenics considered a good way to workout? Megan: Calisthenics are a great way to burn calories and is a type of resistance training that only uses your body. Examples would be pullups, pushups, squats, and lunges. […]
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Lisa: I love coffee and probably drink a pot or maybe more per day. How much caffeine is too much in a day? Megan: We used to wonder why our parents loved coffee and had to have it in the morning. Now we know as adults. According to the Mayo Clinic about 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per […]
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Andrew: I hate when I get acne and I feel the need to pop a pimple the moment I see it. Should you pop your pimples or leave them alone? Megan: The general rule is to leave your pimples alone. You run the risk of damaging your skin when you pop a pimple because you […]
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Jenny: I seem to get weird tingly feelings in my fingers from time to time. My sister says it’s because I have poor circulation. What does that mean? Megan: Having numb fingers and toes, having really cold hands and feet, having that tingly or the numbness in fingers and toes, and having swelling in hands […]
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Kathy: I’m working on portions and eating less especially with snacking. I’ve been using those 100 calorie packs. Do you think those are a good way to control snacking? Megan: Portion control is of course difficult and food is probably one of the hardest parts of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We have to eat to live, […]
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Jeremy: Seems like many of my friends have had heart attacks and it’s more common than I thought. I’m only in my 50’s so what are the warning signs of a heart attack? Megan: It’s true about 790,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and 114,000 will die from it. The main warning sign […]
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Letty: I’m going to help my friend recover from having her gallbladder removed. Why do we have a gallbladder if it can be removed? Megan: The gallbladder is a key player in digestion. It stores bile when you are not eating. Bile is used to help digestion and when we eat it moves from the […]
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Sean: I love avocados and I put them on everything. They’re healthy but I’ve heard even if they’re considered a healthy fat, I shouldn’t eat too much of them. How much is too much avocado? Megan: Yes, avocados are a healthy type of fat , plus they’re a good source of fiber and folate. Because […]
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Calendar & Upcoming Events
Dec2Sat8:00 am Vista Farmers Market @ Vista Courthouse LotVista Farmers Market @ Vista Courthouse LotDec 2 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEvery Saturday – Fresh fruits and vegetables, vendor booths.1:00 pm Vista Christmas Parade @ downtown vistaVista Christmas Parade @ downtown vistaDec 2 @ 1:00 pm
To commemorate the Vista Chamber’s 100th anniversary the theme this year will be ‘Viva Vista’ to celebrate all things Vista! Visit our WebsiteDec3Sun1:00 pm Oceanside Museum of Art @ Oceanside Museum of ArtOceanside Museum of Art @ Oceanside Museum of ArtDec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm1st Sunday FREE Admission to the Museum every 1st Sunday of very Month1-4 pm.Dec7Thu9:00 am Bonsall Woman’s Club Meeting @ Golf Club of CaliforniaBonsall Woman’s Club Meeting @ Golf Club of CaliforniaDec 7 @ 9:00 amThe Bonsall Woman’s Club meets the first Thursday of the month at The Golf Club of California, 3742 Flowerwood Ln., Fallbrook, CA. The doors open at 9:00 a.m. with coffee and tea available. Lunch is[...] -
