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☆ The one filling snack Michael Pollan swears by to curb his insatiable craving for potato chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I have a weakness for potato chips," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest film. monticelllo/Getty ImagesIt's not just a matter of willpower: Ultra-processed snacks, like potato chips, are designed to make you want to scarf down the whole bag. AdvertisementThe speed at which ultra-processed foods deliver carbs and fats to the body also plays a role in this cycle. Since ultra-processed foods are designed to be quick and easy to consume, people eat more calories as a result. Advertisement"A very good definition of ultra-processed food is it is made from ingredients that no ordinary person keeps in their pantry," Pollan said.

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☆ The 1 filling snack Michael Pollan swears by to curb his insatiable craving for potato chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I have a weakness for potato chips," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest film. In his new documentary, Food Inc. 2, Pollan explores America's addiction to ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed snacks, like potato chips, are designed to make you want to scarf down the whole bag. AdvertisementThe speed at which ultra-processed foods deliver carbs and fats to the gut also plays a role in the cycle. Advertisement"A very good definition of ultra-processed food is it is made from ingredients that no ordinary person keeps in their pantry," Pollan said.

Persons: —, Michael Pollan, he's, Pollan, they'll, Peter Dazeley Organizations: Service, Business, Food Inc, Nestle, Coca, Omega

☆ China's policy support is a 'stop-gap' measure — not stimulus, SocGen economist says
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Clement Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Close up of Chinese Yuan notes, with Mao Tse-tung Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesChina's recent policy support is aimed at fixing its system and shouldn't be seen as economic stimulus, according to Societe Generale's Asia chief economist and head of research. PMI divergenceExpansion in China's services sector climbed to its strongest since August, a private survey on Tuesday showed. However, the private survey diverged from China's official PMI. The moderating manufacturing PMI and contracting services PMI, along with other November data point to the fragility of the Chinese economy and a faster deceleration of growth momentum last month, they added. The official PMI includes more companies engaged in heavy industries compared with the Caixin PMI, which covers more consumer-focused firms, Barclays economists said.

Persons: Yuan, Mao Tse, Peter Dazeley, Wei Yao, Yao, Jian Chang Organizations: Bank, Getty, Societe Generale's, CNBC, Economic Work Conference, China Communist, PMI, National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, Barclays Locations: Societe Generale's Asia, China

☆ Hotel Chocolat's cofounders are about to become $180 million richer after Mars made a takeover bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Chris Johnston | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mars is offering almost $700 million to buy Hotel Chocolat. AdvertisementThe cofounders of Hotel Chocolat stand to become about $180 million richer after Mars offered to buy the upmarket chocolatier for £534 million ($673 million.) Thirlwell stands to make £91 million ($112 million) and Harris £53 million ($65 million) from the Bounty and Mars maker's offer. Hotel Chocolat has 131 stores in the UK. Mars would keep the company "special" while helping it grow, Clarke told Bloomberg, including opening more Hotel Chocolat stores in the UK.

Persons: Angus Thirlwell, Peter Harris, —, Thirlwell, Harris, Peter Dazeley, Andrew Clarke, Mars Snacking, Clarke Organizations: Service, British, London Stock Exchange, Bloomberg Locations: British, Chocolat, Chocolat's, Japan, Peel, London

☆ Hot flashes are more dangerous than previously thought
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Welcome to the hot flashes and other symptoms of approaching menopause — an experience experts say about 75% of women will share if they live long enough. Intense hot flashes could indicate an increased risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease in the future, new research found. The women were also fitted with sweat monitors to record their hot flashes on one of those nights. Frequent moderate to severe hot flashes can often last seven to 10 years, on average, and less frequent or severe hot flashes can last even longer, according to experts. “A lot of people actually underreport their hot flashes, saying they’re not having many when they really are,” Faubion said.

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"We were paying for it ourselves and I really did not want to go into debt for a wedding," Janet Counts previously told CNBC. For instance, Janet Counts financed her wedding last year on payment plans. "Even if we put it on a credit card, it was nice not to have to do any payment conversations on the wedding day." 2. Credit card rewards may be usefulSome credit cards offer rewards a couple can later use for their honeymoons. The average credit card interest rate is currently above 24%, as of Aug. 14, the highest since 2019, according to LendingTree.

Persons: Peter Dazeley, Jason Rhee, Janet, Brian Counts, Janet Counts, Rhee, Keira01 Organizations: Bank, Getty, Front Royal, CNBC, Istock Locations: Los Angeles, Front, Front Royal , Virginia

☆ An outdoor balcony in London is on the market for $63,700, but the listing agent says it doesn't come with an apartment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A lone balcony in South Kensington, London, is on the market for $63,700. The listing agent told Insider that the property is a reflection of London's housing market. But an apartment isn't included in that price, the property's listing agent told Insider. Jacobs told Insider that the agency has received around 220 inquiries about the balcony since it was put on the market three weeks ago. Meanwhile, the average London property increased by 0.8% from £521,561, or around $664,990, in May 2022 to £525,629, or around $670,176, in May 2023, the report added.

Persons: Glenn Jacobs, Jacobs, It's, Prince William, Kate Middleton's, Peter Dazeley, Robert Gardner Organizations: Service, Next, Evening, Google, Nationwide Building Society, Government Locations: South Kensington, London, Wall, Silicon, Stanhope, Next Lome, Harrods, Kensington

☆ Car repair costs are up almost 20% over the past year. Here are 6 reasons why
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here's a look at six reasons why you're paying more for car repairs. More technology in carsJamie Grill | Getty ImagesCommon car repairs can run consumers $500 to $600 a visit and sometimes "much higher," according to AAA. More advanced — and more expensive — technology in vehicles is a big reason for higher repair costs, said Robert Sinclair, Jr., a spokesman for AAA Northeast. More auto wrecks mean greater demand for mechanics, serving to raise prices for car repairs, Sinclair said. Fewer auto repair techniciansMeanwhile, there's been a dearth of available mechanics to meet that greater demand, translating to higher labor costs, auto experts said.

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☆ 12 of the highest-paying jobs in finance
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Getty Images/Peter DazeleyThe finance industry has many high-paying jobs such as chief financial officer, and investment banker. The finance industry is brimming with high-paying, excellent jobs, whether you want to become an accountant, financial analyst or something else entirely. Financial risk managerFinancial risk managers have very important jobs: they help companies and investors understand different levels of financial risk. As high-earning financial professionals, their financial modeling and financial reports are invaluable to the finance sector at large. Most finance professionals in this position have years of experience.

Persons: Peter Dazeley, CPAs Organizations: Getty, Morning, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics . Investment, Investment, Financial

☆ Royal castles to luxury getaways: How to spend King Charles III's coronation weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | Rob Goss | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The king has pledged a more scaled-back affair than that celebrated by his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in 1953. Here's CNBC Travel's top picks for how to spend the coronation weekend. Watch the ceremonial processionThe coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Buckingham Palace, London residence of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, is open for tours outside of the coronation weekend. Picnic in the Royal ParksLondon's Royal Parks offer a more low-key way to absorb the royal atmosphere over the coronation weekend.

☆ The 4-day workweek: Science explains why it could improve our minds, bodies, and companies' bottom lines
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Science explains why the four-day workweek could be good for employees and employers alike. There's no control group — a company or companies that maintained a five-day workweek, to compare against the four-day workweek companies. There's also a risk of "selection bias" — a particular type of company may be far more likely to volunteer for a four-day workweek trial. Here's what science has to say about the UK four-day workweek trial results. Cortisol, too, can affect sleep quality, so having fewer high-cortisol days (ahem, work days) may mean fewer days of meager sleep.

Gen Z is more likely to donate credit card rewards to charity. Millennials are more likely to save their credit card rewards for "the next big thing," while Gen Z is using their rewards in smaller increments. Gen Z is donating card rewards to charity, particularly environmental causes and womens' shelters. In general, Gen Z is showing overall smarter credit card behavior compared to how millennials were spending at that age. Gen Zers, at least the ones old enough to own a credit card, are doing more research and being more selective in their credit card use.

☆ Wine scammers — Quitting to hike Everest — LA’s most expensive apartment
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-17 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

This week, we're taking you to Mount Everest, giving you a tour of Los Angeles' most expensive apartment, and showing you how high-end wineries are fighting back against scammers. As some have dove into their passion projects, other die-hard athletes are quitting their jobs to climb Mount Everest or hike the Appalachian Trail. Peter Dazeley/Getty ImagesExperts estimate that about 20% of wine sold worldwide is fake — so high-end wineries are going to great lengths to fend off new-age scammers. See how high-end wineries are fighting back against scammers. We spoke with O'Neill, who took us through her daily routine during fashion week, working 7 a.m. to midnight leading up to her show.

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