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☆ I was a 'trad wife' who got married on our 11th date. Influencers make this life look idyllic, but I had no money and no control.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennie Gage, who used to be what social-media users have dubbed a "trad wife" — slang for "traditional wife." Courtesy of Jennie GageI was 17 when I went to a Mormon college. Being a 'trad wife' involved endless houseworkMy first son was born in 1998; I'd just turned 23. For most of my married life, Jake would give me cash envelopes. AdvertisementDo you identify as a trad wife or former trad wife?

Persons: Jennie Gage, She's, Gage, —, Hannah Neeleman, Jake, I'd, We'd, who's, Money, I'm, TikTok, Maria Noyen Organizations: Service, BI Locations: Arizona , Oregon, Utah, TikTok

☆ I hated splitting the bill so much that I couldn't enjoy dinner with friends. My cancer diagnosis taught me to relax about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Allison Langer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementStill, I held onto the hope that since my friend had invited us, she would pick up the tab. But an elevated CA-125 is not a diagnosis, and we wouldn't know anything for sure until I saw an oncologist. We lived and enjoyed and spent money the way I liked to now — not on fancy meals but on memories. It's been four and a half years since my friend's birthday dinner. Sometimes, if I'm not as close with the people who have invited me or I'd rather save money, I opt out.

Persons: I've, he'd, I'd, Marco, appetizers, Madea, It's, I'm, that's Locations: Chilean, Naples

☆ Kraft’s newest Oscar Mayer hot dog is missing meat
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

In the past year, the company rolled out a vegan boxed Mac & Cheese, mayonnaise and vegan cheese slices. Sinking sales have sparked troubles for pioneers, like Beyond Meat (BYND), which also has sausage products. The once-trendy plant-based meat company has faced falling demand and ballooning costs in recent years. Frey said that recent innovations in plant-based meat products, such as improving taste, texture and expanding options (i.e. Besides taste, plant-based meat “faces challenges like price competitiveness, distribution issues and consumer skepticism,” Frey said.

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☆ When my dad died of colon cancer at 57, I decided to change my life. I went vegan and became a distance runner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My father died in 1985 when I was 25. It wasn't long after he decided to give up dairy farming, mainly due to the stress levels, that he developed colon cancer. AdvertisementThat's when I really started going down the path of changing so much about my lifestyle and habits. After my father died, I altered my diet and reduced stressI know that stress and diet were big contributors to my father's illness. I embraced exerciseAfter my father died, I started racing bikes.

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☆ Why Warren Buffett thinks the power of compound interest is the key to his success
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett believes successful investing is like rolling a little snowball down a very long hill — the longer the hill, the bigger the snowball. The key is the power of compound interest , something Buffett often credits as the driving force behind his unmatched investment legacy. Compound interest describes the ability to earn not only interest on the principle but also reinvested interest on the interest. "The trick is to have a very long hill, which means either starting very young or living ... to be very old." For example, $10,000 with compound interest of 10% annually is worth almost $175,000 in 30 years, more than $450,000 in 40 years and $1.17 million in 50 years.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: Oracle, Cities Service, Berkshire, BNSF Railway, Burlington Northern, Apple Locations: Omaha, Burlington Northern Santa Fe

☆ A gut health dietitian who doesn't meal prep shares her weekly shopping list. It makes eating 30 plants a week easy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This diversity is thought to be linked to good overall health and a number of health benefits, from smooth digestion to better mood. So if you can really increase the diversity of your diet, it increases the diversity of the gut bacteria that are really helpful and protective," Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, told Business Insider. Vegetables are a good source of fiber, which is good for gut health, she said. She eats fish because it's a good source of protein and omega-three fatty acids, which benefit heart health. Dairy productsDairy products are a good source of protein, calcium, and, in many cases, healthy fats, Morse said.

Persons: —, you've, Gabrielle Morse, Morse, she'll, Bell Organizations: Service, Business, Health, what's, Morse

☆ I want to lose fat and build muscle. A nutritionist said to enjoy treats in the week instead of just the weekend.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A 56-year-old woman submitted an average day of eating to be reviewed for Insider's Nutrition Clinic. A nutritionist said to incorporate treats into her diet during the week. She told Insider she wants to lose fat and gain muscle. She tracks macros and aims to eat 150 grams of carbs, 50 grams of fat, and 150 grams of protein every day, she said. Consuming enough protein is important for fat loss and muscle gain — Zingaro recommended aiming for 1.8 grams to 2.7 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight daily.

Persons: —, Beth, Vanessa Zingaro, Zingaro, Beth isn't Organizations: Insider's Nutrition Clinic, Service

☆ Ultra-processed foods have been linked to 32 health problems in a study. But experts say you don't have to give up all your favorite snacks just yet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUltra-processed foods have been linked with a higher risk of developing 32 health problems in a study. The studies looked at the amount of UPFs participants ate and if they developed any health problems. AdvertisementHowever, the researchers categorized the associations for most health problems as "low" or "very low" in credibility. It's unclear why UPFs are linked to so many health problemsThe review suggested several reasons why UPFs might be linked to health problems. Firstly, a person who eats a lot of UPFs may have a poor diet in general, which can lead to health problems.

Persons: —, Evangeline Mantzioris, dietitians, dietitian Taylor Grasso, Gunter Kuhnle Organizations: Service, Business, University of South, University of Reading, International Agency for Research, Cancer Locations: University of South Australia

☆ These Cities Aren’t Banning Meat. They Just Want You to Eat More Plants.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Cara Buckley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Los Angeles eateries will keep serving up combinations of bacon, chicken, egg and blue cheese that are essential to its signature Cobb salads. And Scots can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Edinburgh has no plans to outlaw haggis. Yet officials from each of these cities want people to consume less dairy and meat. The treaty is not binding and its effect varies wildly, ranging from just messaging to concrete plans to reduce dairy and meat served in institutions and schools and cut down on food waste. But local leaders who championed the treaty said it helped solidify their efforts to encourage plant consumption for both climate and health reasons, while also sending a pressing message.

Persons: haggis Organizations: Amsterdam Locations: Gouda, Los, Edinburgh

☆ Employees at a Kentucky Dairy Queen say they were forced to eat ice cream contaminated with cleaning solution
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dairy Queen workers claim a manager forced them to eat ice cream contaminated by cleaning products. The mother of a teen involved in the incident told local news many targeted workers were minors. Police are investigating after employees at a Dairy Queen in Kentucky say they were forced to eat ice cream contaminated with cleaning solution, local outlet WKYT reported. Several of them, she said, experienced burning sensations while eating the ice cream and sought medical treatment, though Business Insider could not verify her claims. However, he said Wolfe County officials are in contact with the county attorney to determine the next steps.

Persons: Angela Patton, Patton, WKYT, Elijah Banks, Wolfe, Ariana Grande Organizations: Police, Dairy, Office, Business Insider Locations: Kentucky, Campton , KY, Wolfe, New York, Japan

☆ I worked as a Starbucks barista for over a year. Here are 9 signs you're about to get a bad drink.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Dylan Clair | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

As someone who worked as a Starbucks barista for over a year, here are some of the biggest red flags to look out for. It's not always wise to mobile-order a drink with cold foam or shaken espressoCold foam won't last that long on top of a drink. Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderCold-foam cold brews have boomed in popularity over the past few years — pumpkin cold foam, Irish-cream cold foam, almond milk-honey cold foam, the list goes on. A little mixing can taste nice, but you lose the texture of the cold foam, which is a delight in itself. The same principle applies to any shaken espresso drink.

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☆ A doctor died after eating at a Disney World restaurant despite checking for allergens with waiters, lawsuit says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A doctor died from an allergic reaction after eating at a Disney World restaurant, a lawsuit says. AdvertisementA New York doctor with a severe dairy and nut allergy died from anaphylaxis after eating at a restaurant at Walt Disney World in Orlando, according to a lawsuit. The complaint says that Tangsuan, a family doctor in New York, died on October 5 after eating at the restaurant in Disney Springs — a shopping and dining complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. According to the suit, Tangsuan, Piccolo, and Piccolo's mother dined at the restaurant because they believed it would have "proper safeguards" to protect Tangsuan from allergens. The lawsuit alleges negligence by the restaurant and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which controls the restaurants in Disney Springs.

Persons: —, Kanokporn, Jeffrey J, Piccolo, Tangsuan Organizations: Disney, Service, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney Parks, Resorts Locations: York, Orlando, Florida, Raglan, New York, Disney Springs

☆ New York doctor dies at Disney World restaurant after staff confirmed food was allergen free, lawsuit alleges
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | Mariasole Campinote | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —A man is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant after his wife, a New York-based doctor, died suddenly shortly after eating at the restaurant. The 19-page lawsuit alleges the wait staff was negligent toward his wife’s severe food allergies. According to the lawsuit, Kanokporn Tangsuan, her husband Jeffrey Piccolo and Piccolo’s mother dined at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs — which is part of the Walt Disney World resort — in October 2023. Some of the food delivered lacked allergen-free flags, but the waiter again guaranteed the food was allergen free, the lawsuit alleged. The lawsuit also alleges negligence by Disney Parks and Resorts, since it has control over the restaurants and policies at Disney Springs.

Persons: Kanokporn Tangsuan, Jeffrey Piccolo, Piccolo’s, Tangsuan, Tangsuan “, “, Brian Denney, Piccolo, Amy, Jeff, ” Denney, “ Jeff, ” Tangsuan Organizations: New, New York CNN, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney, Disney, Planet Hollywood, CNN, NYU Langone, US, Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Springs Locations: New York, Raglan, Disney Springs, Orange County , Florida

☆ I'm a nutritionist who shops at Costco for 2. Here are 15 things I always buy in bulk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Candace Nelson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Candace Nelson for InsiderEggs are so versatile, and we eat a ton in my house since we're huge fans of breakfast burritos. Kirkland Signature's mixed-nut butter is wholesome and simpleKirkland Signature's nut butter is a great source of healthy fats. Candace Nelson for InsiderKirkland's mixed-nut butter is my all-time favorite Costco discovery — I recommend it to my nutrition clients and use it almost daily. Candace Nelson for InsiderI do most of my cooking in olive oil, so I keep it near the stove for easy access. Candace Nelson for InsiderI don't eat a lot of dairy but when I do, I prefer it in cheese form.

Persons: —, Candace Nelson, Kirkland Signature's, Kirkland's, I'm, Kirkland Organizations: Service, Business, Costco, Disney, Kirkland Locations: Costco, veggies

☆ What to Know About Xolair and Food Allergies
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Roni Caryn Rabin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

While the drug, Xolair, offers a new layer of protection to people who may have life-threatening reactions to common foods, and especially to those who are allergic to several foods, its use comes with important caveats. Does Xolair cure food allergies? Xolair is not a cure for food allergies, nor can it be used to treat acute reactions. People who take Xolair must continue to avoid foods that they are allergic to. But Xolair can significantly reduce the odds that people with severe food allergies will develop acute reactions if they ingest minute amounts of allergens, like peanuts or eggs in prepared foods, or are exposed to trace amounts in some other way.

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☆ Warren Buffett calls the late Charlie Munger 'part older brother, part loving father' in heartfelt tribute
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Charlie Munger, calling his business partner of 60 years the architect of today's Berkshire Hathaway . "In reality, Charlie was the 'architect' of the present Berkshire, and I acted as the 'general contractor' to carry out the day-by-day construction of his vision," Buffett wrote. In a way his relationship with me was part older brother, part loving father." With much back-sliding I subsequently followed his instructions," Buffett wrote in the letter. Though I have long been in charge of the construction crew; Charlie should forever be credited with being the architect," Buffett said.

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☆ Warren Buffett says Berkshire may only do slightly better than the average company due to its sheer size
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at press conference during the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, April 30, 2022. Berkshire Hathaway 's Warren Buffett said his sprawling conglomerate may only slightly outperform the average American company due to its sheer size and the lack of buying opportunities that could make an impact. The 93-year-old Buffett said Berkshire's group of diversified, quality businesses should provide "slightly better" performance than the average U.S. company, but anything more than that is unlikely. 'With our present mix of businesses, Berkshire should do a bit better than the average American corporation and, more important, should also operate with materially less risk of permanent loss of capital," Buffett said. "Anything beyond 'slightly better,' though, is wishful thinking."

Persons: Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway, Apple —, Buffett, — Organizations: Berkshire, BNSF Railway, Apple, Oracle, Occidental Petroleum, Berkshire ., Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo Locations: Omaha , Nebraska, Omaha, Dairy, Berkshire, Alleghany, U.S

☆ Warren Buffett honors Charlie Munger in annual note, Berkshire reports record cash pile
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett teaches a class at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett married his first wife, Susan, in 1952. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett and his wife pose at the beach with their three children. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett poses for a photo in 1980. Nati Harnik/AP Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger are seen on a giant screen during the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in 2013.

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☆ Berkshire Hathaway Reports Profit of $97 Billion Last Year, a Record
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Michael J. De La Merced | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run for decades by Warren E. Buffett, recorded its highest-ever annual profit last year. But its chief executive found reason to blame government regulation for hurting the results of some of its biggest businesses. In his letter to investors that traditionally accompanies the annual report, Mr. Buffett also paid tribute to Charlie Munger, his longtime lieutenant and Berkshire’s vice chairman until his death in November at age 99. Berkshire also reported $37.4 billion in operating earnings, the financial metric that Mr. Buffett prefers because it excludes paper investment gains and losses, for the year, up 21 percent from 2022. (Investors often see Berkshire as a bellwether of the American economy, given the breadth of its business.)

Persons: Berkshire Hathaway, Warren E, Buffett, Charlie Munger, Brooks Organizations: BNSF Locations: Berkshire

☆ I tried the viral 6-to-1 grocery-shopping method. I saved money and wasted less food.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I tried the viral 6-to-1 grocery-shopping method to see if it could improve my life. I saved money and minimized food waste, so I plan on using the 6-to-1 method again in the future. The 6-to-1 grocery-shopping method went viral when Chef Will Coleman posted a video on TikTok about how he grocery shops. So, I did the same when I tried the 6-to-1 method. Overall, the 6-to-1 method was handy, and I'd use it againI used almost all the groceries I purchased for this experiment.

Persons: —, you’ve, Will Coleman, Coleman, Paige Bennett, ricotta, pesto, Parmesan Organizations: Service

☆ Warren Buffett’s highly anticipated annual letter arrives Saturday. Here’s what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Warren Buffett is about to release his must-read annual letter where he's expected to pay a heartwarming tribute to the late Charlie Munger. The 93-year-old chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is slated to release his annual shareholder letter Saturday at 8:00 a.m. "Succession is a top-of-mind issue for many Berkshire investors," Cathy Seifert, Berkshire analyst at CFRA Research, said in a note. Buffett's investment lieutenants, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, have taken on more responsibilities at Berkshire, independently overseeing about $15 billion each. The run up in Berkshire shares may have curbed the amount of buyback activity in the fourth quarter.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway, Steve Check, Munger, Buffett, Munger's, it's, Greg Abel, Cathy Seifert, Todd Combs, Ted Weschler, Todd, Ted Organizations: Check Capital Management, Berkshire, CFRA Research, Investors, Berkshire Hathaway, BNSF Railway Locations: Berkshire, Berkshire Hathaway The Omaha, Dairy

☆ Major companies in China are setting up their own volunteer armies
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Hong Kong CNN —Chinese companies are doing something rarely seen since the 1970s: setting up their own volunteer armies. According to China’s Military Service Law, male militia members should be 18 to 35 years old. It was latest in a slew of militias established by major Chinese companies in the past year. After 1949, when the party took control of mainland China, the units were eventually embedded into governments, schools and companies. This can, in the long run, save the PLA resources by delegating some duties to militia forces to care for,” Heath said.

Persons: Xi, ”, Neil Thomas, Nuo Nuo, Huang Zhiqiang, Qilai Shen, Liu Jie, Mao Zedong, Mao, Timothy Heath, homebuyers, Heath, ” Heath, Willy Lam, Sam Yeh, ” Lam, China’s Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, CNN, People’s Armed Forces Departments, America’s National Guard, Communist, Asia Society, Center for, Communist Party, China Labour Bulletin, Foxconn, Yili, Armed Forces Department, China’s Military Service Law, People’s Liberation Army, PLA, government’s Communist Party, Inner Mongolia Autonomous, Bloomberg, Getty, Shanghai Municipal Investment Group, Construction Investment, Development, Defense Ministry, People’s Armed Police, Armed, Rand Corporation, Jamestown Foundation, Party, Taiwan Locations: China, Hong Kong, Center for China, Beijing, Zhengzhou, Henan, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, Yili, Shanghai, Mengniu, Nantong city, Jiangsu, Huizhou city, Guangdong, Wuhan, Hubei province, People’s Republic, United States, Taiwan, Fangchenggang City, Guangxi, ”, PLA, Taiwan's, AFP

☆ I'm an American who's lived in Nepal for 7 years. Adjusting to life here came with a steep learning curve.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hayden Rue, an American traveler, shares what it's like to live in Nepal. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hayden Rue, a 32-year-old expat who's lived in Nepal since 2016. Hayden Rue in Lumbini with World Bank Project. Hayden Rue in Patan Durbar Square. Hayden Rue lived in Kathmandu Valley when he first moved to Nepal.

Persons: Hayden Rue, Rue, —, who's, I've, Hayden, I'm Organizations: Service, Peace Corps, World Bank, Bank, Hayden Locations: American, Nepal, Salem , Oregon, West Coast, Lumbini, Patan Durbar, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Syangja, Khumai, Sri Lanka

☆ Now Hibernating: Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Matt Richtel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Her husband, Mark, 68, has long been a fan of chocolate chip, but he doesn’t see it around much anymore. “In the small container.” Then she corrected herself: “Oh, that’s chocolate chocolate chip.”Vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, once a staple of the ice cream world and one of the top sellers of all time, has fallen out of favor. The flavor can still be found (a closer inspection of the Safeway aisle in this university mountain town revealed pints of Baskin Robbins’s chocolate chip), but it has been losing ground to flavors with more stuff, like cookies and cream and chocolate chip cookie dough. Those two flavors are among the nation’s top five best sellers, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, while chocolate chip no longer makes the top 10. “Chocolate chip used to be a flavor we produced constantly,” said Christine Crowley, communications specialist for Babcock Dairy Plant, which has 75 years of ice-cream making under its belt, in Madison, Wis. Chocolate chip hasn’t been a staple for a decade, she said: “Now it’s seasonal.”

Persons: Cherry Garcia, Dr Pepper, Robin Sawyer, Mark, Ms, Sawyer, “, ”, Christine Crowley Organizations: Safeway, International Dairy Foods Association, Babcock Dairy Plant Locations: Baskin, Madison, Wis

☆ Digestive enzymes: Experts weigh in on if they work and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Whether you should take digestive enzyme supplements depends on several factors, experts say. On its own, the body should produce levels of digestive enzymes sufficient for assimilation of nutrients, Goel said. But when it doesn’t, due to deficiencies evidenced by a stool test a doctor performs, prescription digestive enzymes are the primary treatment. Signs of digestive enzyme deficiencies include diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, inexplicable weight loss and fatty, oily poop that floats, experts said. Consequently, the only options are to take prescription digestive enzymes or avoid the foods you can’t digest because of your deficiencies.

Persons: you’re, ”, Caroline Tuck, Deborah Cohen, Cohen, Akash Goel, ” Goel, Goel, ” Cohen, ” Tuck, —, they’ll, It’s Organizations: CNN, Swinburne University of Technology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Rutgers University, Weill Cornell Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, NSF Locations: dietetics, Melbourne, Australia, New Jersey, New York City

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