When it comes to working out to protect your health, it may matter more how intense the exercise is, not how long you do it, according to a new study in the BMJ Open. Brisk walking and jogging was shown to decrease the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among 10,000 study participants, but walking for an hour each day didn’t seem to have any impact on the risk. (Don’t think you can run? We beg to differ. Find everything you need to get started with our 0-5K Countdown center.) Seriously? Lunch Lady Slammed For Food That’s “Too Good” [The Local] A talented head cook at a school in central Sweden has been told to stop baking fresh bread and to cut back on her impressive veggie buffets because it was unfair that students at other schools didn’t have access to the unusually tasty offerings. Unsurprisingly, the decision to force her to make more mediocre food has prompted outrage among students and parents. Will Calorie Counts On Soda Machines Change Your Mind? [Time] Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group recently announced that they will start displaying calorie counts on vending machines and encouraging consumers to make lower-calorie choices, starting in 2013. It’s the industry’s latest move to counter growing criticism of sugary beverages as a major cause of obesity in the US and to fend off cities’ efforts to reduce consumption. (If you’re a vending machine regular, avoid these 5 Worst Vending Machine Snacks.) An Aspirin A Day Keeps Ovarian Cancer Away? [Medical News Today] Women who use aspirin on a regular basis have a lower risk of developing serious ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Among the more than 700 Danish women in the study, those who took aspirin had a lower risk of the deadly disease, but non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol (acetaminophen), and other analgesics did not lower the chance of ovarian cancer. Roasted Root Vegetable Bisque [Eat, Live, Run] If you’re looking for a variation on roasted root vegetables, this is it. The soup is creamy from the added coconut milk, has a touch of sweetness from some maple syrup, and just a touch of spice. Oh, and it’s vegan, too. What’s not to like? (Check out 3 more fabulous fall recipes from the chef behind Eat, Live, Run.)
