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Roundup worse than DDT

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  • The major danger of genetically engineered foods may be related to the increased use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Glyphosate, which is the most common weed killer in the US and just happens to be more toxic than DDT. Roundup, can accumulate and persist in the soil for years, where it kills off beneficial microbes and stimulates virulence of pathogens
  • Since organically-farmed fields are not doused with glyphosate, organic fields still contain beneficial soil bacteria that actually hinder pathogens in and on the food from multiplying out of control.
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Best Exercise and Diet Methods to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

 

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  • Exercise and diet do go hand in hand when it comes to creating optimal health, but it’s important to understand that your diet accounts for as much as 80 percent of the health benefits reaped from a healthy lifestyle. Much of your exercise will be in vain if you neglect your diet
  • Ideally, you’ll want to eat 5-6 small meals per day, with protein and carbs (primarily from vegetables) combined in each meal.
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Marathon Running shrinks Muscles and Accelerates Ageing

 

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  • Dr. McGuff is a proponent of high-intensity interval training using weights, which is purposed to achieve many of the same results as Peak 8 exercises using cardio equipment
  • High-intensity exercise, which engage your fast-twitch muscle fibers, is required if you want an effective aerobic workout, and can cut your workout time from an hour on the treadmill down to 12-15 minutes
  • Your fast-twitch fibers are largely glycolytic and store a lot of glucose.
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