There will be much gnashing of teeth and (indeed) outrage about a recommendation from scientists with no nutrition background that it's just fine not to cut back on red or processed meats. This is very definitely an outlier opinion and should be ignored for many reasons, several described below. The bottom line continues to be … Continue reading Unsupported claim that red or processed meats don’t have adverse health effects
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28 bakeries to check out in NYC
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/best-bakeries-in-nyc The best bakeries in NYC At the best bakeries in NYC you'll find world-class patisseries, pie shops, bread makers and tiered cake spots By Emma Orlow and Time Out contributors | Posted: Wednesday September 4 2019 Share Tweet Photograph: Courtesy Bourke Street Bakery Sugar fiends never had it so good—with so many pedigreed dough-punchers … Continue reading 28 bakeries to check out in NYC
Dietary changes that may help your hair grow to a fuller beauty
I did have the perverse idea of trying to see how one could include all of these foods in one meal, but no.... https://www.whowhatwear.co.uk/foods-for-hair-growth Sep 22, 2019 Making This One Small Change to Your Diet Can Make Your Hair Grow Crazy-Fast by Sarah Yang Pinterest Photo: Style Stalker Many of us want shiny, healthy hair … Continue reading Dietary changes that may help your hair grow to a fuller beauty
Easy things to do to improve your gut health
These things are easy to do, sound sensible, and could have a large payoff. Why not? https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/improve-gut-health-tips/ ‘I’m a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gut’ Caroline Shannon Karasik, September 20, 2019 Pin It Photo: Unsplash / Travis Yerwell Digestive enzymes, collagen, probiotics, and fermented foods all have one … Continue reading Easy things to do to improve your gut health
Keeping leftover pizza from tasting like cardboard
I love tips like this. Maybe only a few actually stick in my brain but oh the joy when I remember the tip I need at the right time. https://skillet.lifehacker.com/the-secret-to-microwaving-day-old-pizza-so-it-still-ta-1689686403 The Secret to Microwaving Day-Old Pizza So It Still Tastes Fresh Susannah Chen Friday 11:03am Photo: ShutterstockThere’s nothing wrong with digging into a slice of … Continue reading Keeping leftover pizza from tasting like cardboard
Yes, there’s a difference between shrimp and prawns
https://www.eater.com/2019/9/15/20866854/whats-the-difference-between-shrimp-prawns What’s the Difference Between Shrimp and Prawns? No, shrimp are not just smaller prawns by Brette Warshaw Sep 15, 2019, 5:00pm EDT Lisovskaya Natalia / Shutterstock This post originally appeared in an edition of What’s the Difference?, a weekly newsletter for the curious and confused by New York City writer Brette Warshaw. Eater will be publishing all … Continue reading Yes, there’s a difference between shrimp and prawns
Long past time for government to begin subsidizing agricultural practices that are not harmful to the environment
So much government money around the world is paid to keep farming operations solvent. Why aren't the governments making the payments more aware of the adverse environmental consequences of some of what agriculture is being paid to due? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/16/1m-a-minute-the-farming-subsidies-destroying-the-world? $1m a minute: the farming subsidies destroying the world - report ‘Perverse’ payments must be redirected … Continue reading Long past time for government to begin subsidizing agricultural practices that are not harmful to the environment
Novel way to store tomato paste until you use up all the smidges
https://www.thekitchn.com/alton-brown-tomato-paste-tip-22947934 Here’s How to Properly Store Tomato Paste, According to Alton Brown by Isadora Baum (Image Credit: Jude Domski/Getty Images; Faith Durand) If you’ve got a small can of tomato paste, chances are that you’re probably not going to use it all in one recipe. You see, tomato paste is made by cooking tomatoes for several … Continue reading Novel way to store tomato paste until you use up all the smidges
Yet another study confirms ALL sodas are bad for your health
The title of this article paints a dire portrait of the effects of drinking any soda but the text is a bit less dogmatic. It's pretty clear that the risks of consuming large amounts of sugary sodas has many health risks. This fairly large-based study finds diet sodas elevate circulatory risks only. After viewing so … Continue reading Yet another study confirms ALL sodas are bad for your health
Multi-purpose tool most of us have with us all the time
I've kept an eye out for stories featuring dental floss ever since I saw it used to cut angel food cake. Here are other unexpected uses. https://www.npr.org/2019/08/15/750789383/it-slices-it-dices-it-binds-and-stops-bugs-dental-floss-is-your-secret-multitool It Slices, It Dices, It Binds And It Stops Bugs: Dental Floss Is Your Secret Multitool August 15, 2019 2:16 PM ET Suzette Lohmeyer The next time … Continue reading Multi-purpose tool most of us have with us all the time
Two meals a day optimal for health?
I've not tried intermittent fasting but I don't find it difficult to believe that this approach would result in less food consumed. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-intermittent-fasting-skipping-meals-may-promote-health-2019-8 A cancer researcher who studies intermittent fasting says 2 meals a day may be the ideal recipe for long-term health Hilary Brueck Aug. 22, 2019, 3:47 PM Dr. Miriam Merad at the … Continue reading Two meals a day optimal for health?
NY Times now has a Climate Fwd: newsletter
Some time back I suggested eating meat or lamb only once a month. For many in the US, that would be a major change (even if it IS easy to remember). Turns out even just eating less meat could make a big difference. What if We All Ate a Bit Less Meat? By Jillian Mock … Continue reading NY Times now has a Climate Fwd: newsletter
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