Follow-up: What health trend do you view as silly or even dangerous?
Asked at Gold Leaf Spice and Teas in Salinas
TOM DOVAS | Citizen of the Universe | Santa Cruz
A: Drink tea and meditate.
Speed in a Can: Energy drinks have unintended consequences. It’s a marketing ploy when they say that they are nutritious. They are just geared toward being wired.
IAN THOMAS | Sales Rep | Spreckels
A: I go to the gym, and I eat a lot of honey.
Cardio Overload: CrossFit seems like a dangerous trend. It’s basically burning out your entire body.
TERRI MADRID | Shop Owner | Gonzales
A: I drink a lot of turmeric tea. It’s popular for its healing properties, dating all the way back to ancient India.
On Even Keel: An unbalanced diet is unhealthy. Making sure you get all the right food groups in proper proportions, and not eating unless you’re hungry, are important.