At state fairs, this is the food du jour. Yummy!

A few years ago, I attended the Iowa State Fair and witnessed this food first-hand. I was amazed and took this picture.

I snagged this photo from a TV commercial. By the advertisement, you might think this was a health food. However, I'd be more concerned with the grams of sugar and calories.

No thanks General Mills. I'll pass on this "health" food.

Here's one example. You've probably heard that it's a good idea to take Omega-3 supplements. However, many supplements have mercury and PCBs in them. So, the best idea is to purchase Omega -3 supplements that do not contain those chemicals.

That's just one example of many.

A very well-respected hospital in my area (Atlanta) wrote in its magazine: "Truly, no one nutrient is the magic bullet for weight loss."

With all due respect Saint Joseph's, I disagree. I wouldn't call it magic. I'd rather call it science. There are two nutrients that will do the trick.

While exercise does burn calories, what and how much you eat still matters. For example, a one-mile walk burns about 100 calories — so you'd have to walk for 12 miles to burn off the typical 1,200-calorie fast-food meal of a hamburger, fries, and a soft drink!