Here at GlobalFit, we’re busily packing for our big office move tomorrow. But that doesn’t mean we stopped reading what’s new in health and wellness:

What does it take to get more people to commute by bicycle? Here in Philly, it took a transit strike. (Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia)

From squash soup to apple tarts, these nine recipes have half the calories and one-fifth the fat of the traditional thanksgiving feast. (SparkPeople)

Two music-related stories: why it makes exercise easier and why it makes you smarter. (Livescience)

When is organic not organic? When it’s a fraud, according to the organizers of this body-care products boycott. (Organic Consumers Association)

File Under: Every Little Bit Helps. Check out the research on how chewing gum can help you lose weight. (Washington Post)