Robert Caro on the Making of “The Power Broker” The legendary historian and biographer explains how, from a background in daily journalism, he came to write one of the most revered nonfiction books of the twentieth century. With David Remnick July 5, 2024 https://player.simplecast.com/f26760e6-d983-4944-b250-4b1ff5a43c68?dark=false Download a transcript. Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You Listen Sign up for our daily … Continue reading Robert Caro on the making of “The Power Broker” — revered nonfiction about Robert Moses and NYC
Usual sources of dietary fiber in the U.S.
http://www.thebrighterside.news/health/scientists-discover-massive-new-contributor-to-alzheimers-disease/ Largest sources of dietary fiber in the US diet According to the Cleveland Clinic, the top 5 largest sources of dietary fiber in the U.S. diet include a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Here is a detailed list: Beans and Legumes: Navy Beans: Approximately 19 grams of fiber per cup. Lentils: … Continue reading Usual sources of dietary fiber in the U.S.
More discoveries about Alzheimer’s
http://www.thebrighterside.news/health/scientists-discover-massive-new-contributor-to-alzheimers-disease/ Scientists discover massive new contributor to Alzheimer’s disease A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s. JOSEPH SHAVIT Updated Jul 24, 2024 10:19 AM PDT Research has uncovered a pathway that begins in your gut and ends with a … Continue reading More discoveries about Alzheimer’s
Some foods shouldn’t be washed
betterreport.com/never-wash-these-foods/ Never Wash These 6 Foods Before Cooking Them Scrubbing fruits and vegetables before you eat them is basic kitchen knowledge. We don’t have to tell you that doing so can remove dirt and debris from their surfaces. But that’s not the case with all foods. As backward as it may seem, rinsing off certain … Continue reading Some foods shouldn’t be washed
Buying balsamic vinegar
http://www.eatingwell.com/best-balsamic-vinegars-8619275 The Best Balsamic Vinegar, According to Our Test Kitchen These are our favorite balsamic vinegars for every budget. By Katie Tuttle for Eating Well Published on March 26, 2024 PHOTO: COURTESY OF BRAND In the EatingWell Test Kitchen, we love balsamic vinegar—in vinaigrettes for our salads, whether it's used for marinades or dishes like this balsamic chicken. Not only does this tangy … Continue reading Buying balsamic vinegar
6 “Bad” fruits you should be eating for weight loss, according to dietitians
https://apple.news/AcQVjJuuWSWSYr3Psm_4zQw 6 "Bad" Fruits You Should Be Eating for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians Fruit is your friend, not your foe, when it comes to losing weight. By Devineé Lingo, M.S., RDN Published on June 25, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Hadda-Garcia Hot Honey Sesame Feta BitesCLOSE PHOTO: MORGAN HUNT GLAZE In a world flooded with misinformation … Continue reading 6 “Bad” fruits you should be eating for weight loss, according to dietitians
What was Chevron deference and why did it matter?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51ywwrq45qo The Chevron deference, and why it mattered June 28, 2024 By Anthony Zurcher, Nada Tawfik, Lisa Lambert & Kayla Epstein, BBC NewsShare The Chevron deference was overturned in a case involving herring fishermen The Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote killed a legal precedent that conservatives have attacked for decades, known as the "Chevron deference". "Today, … Continue reading What was Chevron deference and why did it matter?
Dr Fauci’s memoir finally out — and worth reading
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/books/review/on-call-anthony-fauci.html Anthony Fauci, a Hero to Some and a Villain to Others, Keeps His Cool In a frank but measured memoir, “On Call,” the physician looks back at a career bookended by two public health crises: AIDS and Covid-19. Credit...Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Alexandra Jacobs Published June 18, 2024Updated June 20, 2024BUY BOOK ▾ When you purchase an independently … Continue reading Dr Fauci’s memoir finally out — and worth reading
AI designs radical magnet free of rare-earth metals in just 3 months
This discovery could make a huge difference given the environmental costs of mining, refining and using rare earth metals in so much of current technology.https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-designs-radical-magnet-free-of-rare-earth-metals-in-just-3-months AI Designs Radical Magnet Free of Rare-Earth Metals in Just 3 Months TECH 24 June 2024 By DAVID NIELD for Science Alert (Materials Nexus) We urgently need to move away from … Continue reading AI designs radical magnet free of rare-earth metals in just 3 months
Ultraprocessed food includes almost all breads
http://www.wsj.com/business/bread-shelf-life-culinary-engineering-6536d6cc BUSINESS We Bought This Bread in April. It Still Looks Fine. Culinary engineering has transformed this staple of the American diet, landing it in the middle of a debate over ultra-processed foods By Jesse NewmanFollow | Photography by Evan Angelastro for WSJ June 21, 2024 9:00 pm ET The loaves that line America’s grocery-store bread aisles are … Continue reading Ultraprocessed food includes almost all breads
Apple products all moving toward being thinner
9to5mac.com/2024/06/16/new-iphone-macbook-pro-apple-watch-thinner-design/ Apple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinner Chance Miller | Jun 16 2024 - 5:48 am PT 91 Comments Last month, Apple unveiled its thinnest product ever with the new M4 iPad Pro. Measuring in at 5.1mm, the 13-inch M4 iPro Pro is even thinner than the iPod nano. As it … Continue reading Apple products all moving toward being thinner
More food fish raised on farms than caught in the wild for the first time
https://apple.news/AOPDNfV2XQJ2Jh1dUOtJbmQ More fish were farmed than caught for the first time ever Both aquaculture and fisheries have environmental and climate impacts — and they overlap more than you'd think By Frida Garza / Grist PublishedJune 17, 2024 Photo: Milos Bicanski (Getty Images) This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. A new report … Continue reading More food fish raised on farms than caught in the wild for the first time
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