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☆ Dietitians hate the term ‘superfood’ and wish you’d use this instead: 'One food is not going to be a cure-all'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-09 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But many dietitians wish the term would go away. "I don't really resonate with the 'superfoods' idea," says Felicia Porrazza, a registered dietitian nutritionist. "One food is not going to be a cure-all. Diana Ushay, registered dietitian at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Erica Leon Nutrition, agrees. "Also, I don't think you can really call something a superfood if it's not accessible to everyone of all budgets."

☆ Is a potato a vegetable? There's no 'straightforward answer,' says nutritionist
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Whether or not a potato is a vegetable depends on who you ask. Back in 2011, nutrition experts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health worked with researchers at Harvard Health Publications to create an eating plan for optimal health. "A potato is not a vegetable from a nutrition point of view," Lilian Cheung, lecturer of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Harvard's school of public health compares potatoes' effects on blood sugar to that of a can of cola or a handful of jelly beans.

☆ Greek economy to grow 2.2% in 2023, prudence pivotal - cenbank chief
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ATHENS, April 7 (Reuters) - Greece's economy will grow by 2.2% in 2023, its central bank chief said on Friday, urging the country to stick to the path of reform and fiscal prudence as it enters a period of increased political uncertainty due to elections. Greece will hold a general election on May 21, weeks before the conservative government's term ends. But the vote is unlikely to produce a clear winner, setting the stage for protracted political manoeuvring and a runoff vote. His latest growth projection upwardly revises an earlier central bank estimate for economic expansion of 1.5% this year from 5.9% 2022, reflecting Greece's fiscal progress. "Since 2023 is a year of national elections, to maintain the climate of confidence in the prospects of the Greek economy, prudence and responsibility is required from political forces, that need to support the country's fiscal goals," he said.

☆ 2023's 'Clean 15': These are the fruits and veggies with the least pesticides—and how to include them in your daily diet
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

You may have heard of the "Dirty Dozen," but what about the "Clean Fifteen"? Just as fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides are listed, non-organic produce items with significantly less pesticide residues are also ranked by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that primarily focuses on making the environment healthier. Each list in EWG's 2023 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is based on federal data of over 46,000 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables that were tested for pesticides. Unlike strawberries and spinach, which topped the "Dirty Dozen," avocados and sweet corn landed the top two spots in the "Clean Fifteen." Pineapples and cabbage also made the list.

☆ 'I didn't retire until 99': 100-year-olds share their secrets to a long and happy life
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Gladys McGarey is the author of "The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age." It seems that almost everyone is searching for the secret to a long and happy life. In her book, "The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age," purpose is a key theme. Do some work to keep your mind engaged"I became a sacristan and didn't retire from that until I was 99," Margaret Stretton, told The Guardian. "I don't look back; I look forward."

☆ Aussie central bank fix will paper over inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Antony Currie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MELBOURNE, April 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Australia’s central bank is getting the builders in – literally and figuratively. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 1960s Sydney headquarters is currently clad in scaffolding, part of what is supposed to be a two-year, A$200 million-plus ($135 million) renovation. For a central bank, the RBA is particularly quirky. Another major task for the review panel was assessing how the bank combats inflation, which hit 7.8% in the year to December. Treasurer Jim Chalmers on March 31 received the final report on the review of the country’s central bank that he unveiled last July.

[1/3] Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. CEO Renee Wilm and Terry Miller of Miller Project Management give a tour of the Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock construction site, in Paradise, Nevada, U.S., March 3, 2023. "We think this is going to the biggest sports and entertainment event of the year," Renee Wilm, the CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, told Reuters. "There is no better way for Las Vegas to draw the attention of our international customers than through Formula One," Steve Hill, CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, told Reuters. JUST THE BEGINNINGAnd the Las Vegas sports bonanza won't stop at the F1 finish line. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Las Vegas Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ These are the 10 best states in the U.S. for a long, healthy life—California didn't make the top 5
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

We already know that lifestyle choices can help influence how long you live. 40 for life expectancy when compared to other countries, according to the World Health Organization. With America's advanced healthcare system in mind, an average life expectancy of 78.5 years, prior to Covid-19, was pretty low. But there are some states where residents have a better chance at living longer lives, and it may be due, in large part, to their healthy lifestyles. Life Extension, a company that aims to "extend the healthy human lifespan," compiled federal data to determine the best states for longevity based on life expectancy at birth and eight lifestyle factors:ExerciseHealthy dietHealthy weightSleep qualityStress levelsSocial isolationProximity to parksAmount that people spend on outdoor recreationStates ranked high not only because of long life expectancies, but also if their residents live a healthy lifestyle.

☆ This is the 2-minute self-care practice 'Queer Eye' star Tan France uses to boost his confidence
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If you're looking for a new way to start your day off with some positivity, you might want to consider this practice that Tan France does for just two minutes a day. Juggling many roles requires "Queer Eye" star Tan France to have a consistent practice for his self-care: a stellar morning routine. But he doesn't just stand in the mirror admiring his physical appearance, he actually aims to focus on anything but. "Having that just two minutes each day to remind yourself why you are worthy, actually has changed my life." Take this survey and tell us how you want to take your money and career to the next level.

☆ 2023's 'Dirty Dozen': The 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides—and 4 tips for enjoying them safely
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

We're often told to avoid unhealthy foods like sugary cereals, but there are some fruits and vegetables that should also be met with caution. Certain pesticides have been linked to health issues like birth defects, miscarriages and developmental disabilities in children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states. The EWG analyzes data collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration to rank non-organic produce with the most pesticides every year, and has done so since 2004. For their 2023 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, the EWG used data that tested over 46,000 samples of 46 different fruits and vegetables. Blueberries and green beans joined the "Dirty Dozen" this year, while strawberries and spinach reclaimed their No.

If you have a food allergy, you're likely aware of it by now. Many people are allergic to nuts and shellfish, and were either born with the allergy or developed it with age. Despite how careful you might be with the foods you're allergic to, it is possible that you're still consuming foods every day that your body is sensitive to in other ways. On the flip side, "food sensitivities are very different [and] take longer to generate," says Hart. Food sensitivities are also known as food intolerances, and "reactions tend to be long-term and chronic," she adds.

[1/4] Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis leads a cabinet meeting at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, March 28, 2023. Mitsotakis's New Democracy Party has held a comfortable lead over opposition leftist Syriza since it came to power in 2019, opinion polls show, but a Feb. 28 rail disaster which killed 57 people has stirred public anger and seen that gap narrow. The rail disaster on the Athens-Thessaloniki route, Greece's deadliest on record, sparked mass protests over the safety shortcomings of an underfunded and poorly maintained network, the legacy of a decade-long financial crisis which ended in 2018. Mitsotakis said the 'painful and traumatic' experience of the rail disaster highlighted deficiencies the state still had. "On May 21, Greek citizens will choose if the country will continue to seek winning the bet of reforms".

☆ I went to my first Pilates class ever: Here are 14 moves for beginners that you can try at home
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The Pilates technique has been around since the 1920s, but the workout is having a resurgence thanks to social media — Pilates has 5.3 billion views on TikTok. I went to my first Pilates class ever at The Spring in Tenafly, N.J. I opted for the more challenging class, Sculpt Pilates, which is "designed to work on core muscles, improve posture, mobility and tone your muscles," according to The Spring. "I try to encourage some heart-raising exercises and balance challenges during the class to spice it up," said Pilates instructor Noa Harari who led my class. This class didn't include use of the standard reformer Pilates machines, but floor Pilates was still extremely challenging, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

☆ I tried Kourtney Kardashian's wellness gummies that promise more energy, improved focus and less stress—here's what I thought
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If you're familiar with the Kardashian brand, it may not come as a surprise that Kourtney Kardashian Barker is wading even deeper into the wellness space. Kardashian Barker, who founded Poosh in 2019, recently launched Lemme, her own brand of vitamins and supplements. The Lemme essentials bundle includes three different kinds of gummies: "Lemme Matcha," for energy, "Lemme Focus," for concentration and "Lemme Chill," to de-stress. Those all seemed intriguing to me, so I purchased a bundle and decided to give the supplements a try. And for a better understanding of the ingredients and the promises Lemme makes — to improve my focus and decrease my stress, for example — I spoke to Jen Scheinman, registered dietitian nutritionist and senior manager of Nutrition Affairs at Timeline Nutrition.

☆ Head Peloton instructor Robin Arzón shares the 5-point self-audit she uses before making big career moves
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It takes a lot of courage to walk away from your job and enter an entirely different field. "It is absolutely possible to turn our passion into our daily purpose and into our job," says Arzón. Her newfound interests inspired her to become a running coach, personal trainer, Pilates instructor and more. Arzón's path inevitably led her to her current role as Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton. The thought-provoking questions she asked herself before making the big career change — what Arzón calls an audit — are included in her new book, "Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal," which releases this September.

☆ The 'Harvard diet' may be the standard for living a long and healthy life—here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-19 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

You've definitely heard of the Mediterranean diet and the MyPlate method , but what about Harvard University's Healthy Eating Plate ? The Harvard diet is actually Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate, and it can be used as a guide for "creating healthy, balanced meals," according to "The Nutrition Source," a section of Harvard's site that provides nutritional information. Add in whole grains (1/4 of your plate)In comparison to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate method, the Harvard diet specifies the type of grains that you should eat. Get some healthy protein (1/4 of your plate)More than most diets, the Healthy Eating Plate dives into which proteins are healthy for you and which you should limit in your diet. The Harvard diet encourages you to alternate between water, tea and coffee to pair with your meals, especially with little to no sugar.

☆ I tried 2 spa treatments that this luxury NYC hotel says will improve sleep—here's how it went
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards has outdoor saunas near one of its pools during the colder months. Renée OnqueThe Equinox hotel also has an offering of spa treatments that are dedicated to better sleep. All-year round they offer services like IV drips, cryotherapy, a wave table and access to an infrared sauna. I started with the infrared sauna that aims to reduce inflammation and remove toxins from the body. I'd say given the headache during, and the grogginess that followed, I'd give the wave table a 5/10.

☆ That groggy feeling when you wake up might be sleep inertia: 3 ways to prevent it
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In honor of World Sleep Day, we asked Singh how to start each day feeling well-rested, and fortunately there are things you can do day-to-day to keep sleep inertia at bay. And no one's exempt from sleep inertia, says Singh, who is also a sleep expert for SleepFoundation.org and co-author of " Sleep to Heal: 7 Simple Steps to Better Sleep ." Scientifically, "sleep inertia refers to the temporary degradation of alertness and performance," says Dr. Abhinav Singh , sleep physician and medical director of the Indiana Sleep Center. "If you have poor quality of sleep [and] poor quantity of sleep, that can leave you feeling more sleep inertia," he says. 'Avoid social jet lag'Preventing sleep inertia doesn't just boil down to the amount of hours that you sleep each night.

Since the crash, rail workers have staged rolling strikes demanding that the government takes action to revamp the sector. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov 1 2 3 4 5PUBLIC OUTRAGEPeople laid flowers and candles at the Athens central train station. "We want safe railways that operate," the head of a railway workers union Nikos Tsikalakis told state television. "We will not allow a lack of transparency, a cover-up, a renunciation of responsibilities and any delays to lead to oblivion," private sector union GSEE said in a statement. "The culprits must pay regardless of their rank," read a poster by public sector union ADEDY.

☆ I got a sleep consultation for my insomnia: 3 things I learned
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

I spoke to Jade Wu, behavioral sleep medicine specialist and sleep advisor for Mattress Firm, who led me through an hour-long sleep consultation, designed to help me get to the root of my sleepless nights. "We have a sleep drive, which is like your hunger for sleep. "So if you're awake for long enough, you're saving up sleep drive points throughout the day, almost like a piggy bank. But, wearing blue light glasses throughout the day isn't necessary for most people, and could actually affect sleep, says Wu. Jade Wu Behavioral sleep medicine specialist and sleep advisor for Mattress Firm"The thing is we actually do want blue light during the day," she says.

☆ Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey, who is worth $75 million, says that business is 'judged and attacked' by society. 'We are the real value creators in the world.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey thinks business is "judged and attacked" by society. Mackey spoke at a conference, in one of his first appearances since stepping down as Whole Foods CEO. "I always felt that business is misunderstood by society," Mackey said during the presentation, according to industry publication Baking Business. "Entrepreneurs are the true heroes in a free-enterprise economy, driving progress in business, society, and the world," he wrote. Now, he plans to start a chain of health restaurants in Southern California called Love.Life!, according to Baking Business.

☆ This is the perfect length of time to nap, says clinical psychologist—it won't mess up your sleep schedule
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But it's important to know that there is a right and wrong way to nap, especially if you're trying to avoid messing up your sleep schedule. And that's simply too long, says Shelby Harris, licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine. "If you take an hour-long nap, sometimes you end up waking up feeling more groggy from it because you're getting into deeper stages of sleep," Harris tells CNBC Make It. If you're aiming to feel more energized after napping, the sweet spot is from 20 minutes to a half hour, Harris says. Also, consider the time of day which is extremely important to avoid impacting your sleep in the evening, she adds.

☆ Some Etsy sellers are still having trouble accessing funds tied to Silicon Valley Bank and they don't know when they'll get them
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some Etsy sellers are waiting for their payments from the online marketplace after SVB's collapse. Also, some sellers aren't sure when they'll get the funds and haven't received updates from Etsy. However, some Etsy sellers on Reddit said they still haven't received payment and others said they have been notified that their payments may not come for days or weeks. Insider spoke with three Etsy sellers who said they had not yet received any communication from Etsy. If you are an Etsy seller affected by delayed payments and want to share your story, please reach out to this reporter at jortakales@insider.com.

☆ Some Etsy sellers say they're shutting their stores until the platform clears up any risk of non-payment from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Etsy sellers have started putting their shops on "vacation mode" to lower the risk of non-payment. The e-commerce platform used the Silicon Valley Bank to process payments to their sellers. This new move from some Etsy sellers comes as Etsy reels from the fallout of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation dissolved Silicon Valley Bank on Friday after a disastrous bank run. Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is the largest bank failure in the US since the 2008 financial crisis.

☆ Guinness World Record holder and author of 'Brainhacker': This is the key to boosting your memory
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"For memory and mental focus in general, the key is novelty," Farrow, author of " Brainhacker: Master Memory, Focus, Emotions, and More to Unleash the Genius Within ," tells CNBC Make It. In one sitting, Farrow recalled the order of 52 shuffled decks, or 2,704 cards, when he was just 21 years old. He even reclaimed the title after his record was broken, by memorizing the order of 59 decks of shuffled cards, which is 3,068 cards. If there's anyone who can give you advice for strengthening your memory , it's Dave Farrow , two-time Guinness Record holder for memorizing the most decks of playing cards by a single sighting. "The key is to trigger focus at will, not try to force your brain to focus for 24 hours."

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