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☆ Cabbage Is Having a Moment
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Kim Severson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In a world in which it’s hard for a vegetable to get a break, cabbage is winning. Cabbage has been a global culinary workhorse for centuries. Like so many American food trends, fancy cabbage dishes first started turning up in restaurants on the coasts a few years ago. At Good Hot Fish in Asheville, N.C., shredded green cabbage stars in a pancake punched up with sorghum hot sauce. For a story in The Times, I spoke with farmers, chefs and food critics and ate cabbage in three cities, seeking to understand how the vegetable earned this moment in the spotlight.

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☆ Cardi B doesn't like Filipino Balut eggs. TikTok commenters are thanking her for not playing into stereotypes about Asian food.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Cardi B tried Balut eggs, a popular Filipino dish, on TikTok. Balut eggs are fertilized duck eggs popular in Asia — especially in the Philippines — that have become a popular food item for TikTokers to try. While wearing a burnt-orange updo and stunning blue eyeshadow, Cardi B presented a bowl of Balut eggs she made in a TikTok post on Wednesday. Cardi B explained that the duck tasted like raw chicken but said she liked the liquid inside the egg. The stereotypes live on in the form of TikTok taste tests, where many creators share videos gagging over Asian cuisine with millions of likes.

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☆ Microplastics have been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

People with microplastics in their plaque were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. This is the first time microplastics have been linked to health problems in humans. AdvertisementPeople who had microplastics in their blood vessels in a study were more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or die earlier than those who didn't. Younger men were more likely to have microplastics in their plaqueIt's important to note that the findings don't prove that microplastics cause heart attacks and strokes but rather suggest a link between the two. This might suggest that microplastics in the bloodstream exacerbate inflammation, which increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke, study author Francesco Prattichizzo told New Scientist.

Persons: Microplastics, —, Raffaele Marfella, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Marfella, Francesco Prattichizzo, Vahitha Abdul Salam, Abdul Salam Organizations: microplastics, Service, New England, of Medicine, University of Campania, New, Queen Mary University of London Locations: microplastics, Mount Everest, Naples, Italy

☆ A gut health dietitian shares her weekly shopping list that makes eating 30 plants a week easy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. For Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, that involves buying a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each week while also keeping her store cupboard stocked with a few staples to make nutritious and tasty meals. That enables her to hit her goal of eating 30 plants — from beans, nuts, and seeds to spices and dark chocolate — a week without meal planning. However, Morse, like other gut health experts, says eating 30 different plant foods a week is best for the gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that live in the digestive system. Research shows that people who eat a wide range of plants have a more diverse microbiome, which is associated with better gut health.

Persons: —, Gabrielle Morse, Morse, she's, Basil Rosemary, Curry Organizations: Service, Health Clinic, Business, Research Locations: Chile

☆ North Korea showcases artillery that poses a deadly threat to the South
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Seoul, South Korea CNN —North Korea on Thursday showed off its long-range artillery systems, thousands of weapons that it could use to strike the South with little warning while causing tens of thousands of casualties, according to experts. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed both drills and was seen in photos provided by state media. North Korean artillery fires during large-scales exercises on March 7. Even retaliatory strikes by South Korea and the US would be difficult to execute, the report said. In January, Kim called the South the North’s “primary foe and invariable principal enemy” and ordered a reunification monument in the North Korean capital to be demolished.

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☆ Anthony Kim finishes last on first pro start in 12 years at LIV Golf event
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Anthony Kim said he was “encouraged” after finishing last in his first professional appearance in 12 years at LIV Golf’s third event of the season in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. I’m doing things that I used to do before. I’m just looking forward to a great year.”Kim struck his first shot at a pro event since 2012 on Friday. I’m doing a lot of things well,” Kim said. I want to feel and I want to think I’m the best all the time,” he told reporters Sunday.

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☆ 3 high-fiber breakfasts to help prevent colon cancer — which is killing more young people — from a cancer dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Colorectal cancer rates in younger people have been rising for the past two decades. Cancer dietitian Meredy Birdi shared three breakfast recipes to eat to prevent colorectal cancer. AdvertisementCases of colorectal cancer are rising in younger people, but eating a healthy diet could help lower the risk. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second deadliest cancer for women in the same age group. AdvertisementEqually, a diet high in processed meats, red meat, and ultra-processed foods has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, Birdi said.

Persons: Birdi, —, we've, Berry, chia Organizations: Service, American Cancer Society, Cancer Research Fund Locations: London

☆ 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

☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares what he used to eat for breakfast and what he has now
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems. Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch. Although there isn't a set definition of UPFs, Hobson avoids foods that are manufactured using five or more ingredients, many of which you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen. AdvertisementThere are plenty of nutrient-dense UPFs, such as store-bought hummus, that you don't need to cut out simply because they're ultra-processed. "Not that that's necessarily bad, but if you're trying to reduce your intake of ultra-processed foods, then trying to get stuff as natural as possible is the key," he said.

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☆ Rihanna performed for the son of India's richest man. Here are 8 times celebrities played pricey private concerts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Italian singer Andrea Bocelli performed at Kourtney and Kim Kardashians' weddings — worsening the feud between the two sisters. Andrea Bocelli. Tensions between the pair had been brewing for several years, but one point of contention involved Andrea Bocelli. Andrea Bocelli," Kim said in a confessional. "Andrea Bocelli is my favorite male singer of all time, but I am copying her Dolce Vita lifestyle?"

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☆ A man was killed by vitamin D supplements he'd been taking for months. A coroner said the risks of taking too much weren't made clear.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

David Mitchener, 89, had been taking vitamin D supplements for at least nine months before he died. Complications related to excess vitamin D and calcium led to him having liver and heart failure. AdvertisementA man who had been taking vitamin D supplements for at least nine months died of a condition linked to excessive levels in the blood. When doctors tested Mitchener's vitamin D levels, the results showed they were at the maximum level recordable by the lab, the report said. For people aged 14 to 70, the recommended daily dose of vitamin D is 15 micrograms or 600 International Units (IU).

Persons: David Mitchener, —, Michener, Jonathan Stevens, Stevens Organizations: Service, National Institutes of Health

☆ 3 signs of a healthy friendship, even if they're really annoying you right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Feeling irritated by a friend doesn't necessarily mean the relationship is unhealthy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you're finding a friend particularly annoying right now, it doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with your relationship. Irritation can be a reflection of how you're feeling generallyIf you're getting easily annoyed by someone, it might be because of the way you're feeling more generally, Holmes said. "I think often we feel irritated if we're thwarted, if we're not able to perhaps meet our needs," she said.

Persons: —, Dee Holmes, it's, Holmes, that's, you've, we're Organizations: Service

☆ 3 easy dinner recipes by a gut health dietitian who eats 30 plants a week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

That's why Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, aims to eat 30 plants a week. Her weekly food delivery consists of around 10 different vegetables, butter beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and fish. AdvertisementIf she has white fish or shrimp in the fridge, she might use them to make a risotto with lots of different vegetables thrown in. On the side, she had roasted broccoli and some other roasted vegetables that she had on hand. AdvertisementTo make sure she's eating 30 plants a week, she'll pair it with some air-fried veggies, grilled mushrooms, and edamame beans.

Persons: Gastro dietitian Gabrielle Morse, —, Gabrielle Morse, Morse, Morse's, fryer, Kale roasts Organizations: Service, Health, FDA

Go beyond financial literacy"Gone are the days that we can hide behind the illusion that more financial literacy is enough," says Rahkim Sabree, AFC, financial therapist and counselor. Currently, 25 states require financial literacy education for students; however, rarely, if ever, does financial literacy address larger systemic issues that exist. Black students owe an average of 188% more than what white students borrowed by the fourth year after graduation. One 2016 study found that if current trends continue, closing the wealth gap would take more than 200 years. AdvertisementYounger Black Americans have now become the fastest-growing demographic of new investors in the stock market.

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☆ 4 supplements a doctor specializing in nutrition and healthy aging takes daily, including herbs and vitamins
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementVitamin DGreger takes a vitamin D supplement every day. Most people get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but those living in colder climates are unlikely to get enough during winter and fall. "People eating a plant-based diet must ensure a regular, reliable source of vitamin B12 throughout their lifespan," Greger said. Vitamin B12 is generally considered safe, even at high doses, and has no established maximum dose, according to Healthline. AdvertisementAlgae-based DHAGreger takes an algae-based DHA supplement daily for brain health and cognitive function, he said.

Persons: —, Michael Greger, Greger, Loma, They're, there's, Ginger Organizations: Service, Business, USP, American Cancer Society, National Institutes of Health, Cleveland Clinic, B12, Harvard Medical School, Greger Locations: Sardinia, Italy, Loma Linda, California

☆ Cringe couples are everywhere — and they're just as insecure as the rest of us
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewIn 2024, cringe is in: people are in love, and they don't care who knows it. It goes without saying that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are embracing cringe on an unparalleled scale. They're blowing kisses on the jumbotron and running into each other's arms in front of millions of Super Bowl spectators. It can also be comforting to feel like you're following social norms and doing what society expects of you. "If we are with someone, they're going to have flaws, they're going to annoy us.

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☆ I loved my husband but hated sex. A technique I learned at marriage counselor training changed everything.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrea Lystrup, a marriage counsellor with expertise in sex therapy from Arizona. Many people who come to sex therapy think they hate sex. AdvertisementGenerally, I think sexual capacity and honesty go hand in hand. As part of the program, I took a sex therapy class, and after each lesson, my husband would ask me what I learned, and I’d tell him. So I started applying the principles I was learning in sex therapy class to my own life.

Persons: Andrea Lystrup, —, It's, I’ve, I've, We’re Organizations: Service Locations: Arizona

☆ People reversed their biological age by almost 3 years on a diet that mimics fasting in a study. Here's what they ate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementFollowing a diet that mimics fasting for five days a month appeared to reverse people's biological age by two and a half years on average in a study. These factors can be used to measure biological age, the authors of the study published January 20 in Nature Communications, said. While chronological age refers to how many years someone has been alive, biological age is a measure of how well cells and tissues are functioning. On day one of the FMD, participants ate around 1,100 calories, and around 720 on days two to five. Cultivating a sensible exercise habit could achieve the same or even better results, Clancy said, and is maintainable into older age.

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☆ 3 surprising heart-healthy foods according to a cardiologist dietitian, including vegetable oil
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Eating a healthy diet can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A dietitan shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. She endorses taking a whole diet approach to improving heart health, meaning that it’s what you eat most of the time that matters. Taylor shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. Taylor said rapeseed oil, sometimes sold as vegetable oil, is a good option for heart health, particularly for people on a budget.

Persons: —, Victoria Taylor, ”, Taylor Organizations: Service, British Heart Foundation, FDA, Business

☆ For Carla Hall, It’s Been a Bumpy Climb to a ‘Top Chef’ Life
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Kim Severson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Astrology, numerology, psychics, the Chinese zodiac — she’s open to all manner of metaphysical messaging. Then I went to wait in her airy kitchen, which happens to have the most expertly arranged, hand-labeled spice drawer I have ever encountered. All stars point to ‘this is your year.’ ’’Indeed, Ms. Hall seems to be everywhere. She’s selling $88 carrot cakes and nesting bowls decorated with okra flowers from her Sweet Heritage line on QVC. (She’s a Taurus.)

Persons: Carla Hall’s, ”, ’, Hall Organizations: Washington , D.C, QVC Locations: Takoma, Washington ,, Doritos

☆ A gastro dietitian eats 30 plants a week for a healthy gut microbiome. Here's what she has for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Research suggests that gut health is central to overall health. A prominent study found that eating 30 plants a week leads to a more diverse gut microbiome. “Looking after your gut health really lowers your risk of things like colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, and it can look after your mental health,” Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic , told Business Insider. “There's a gut-liver axis, so our gut health looks after our liver. AdvertisementMorse also carries a small Tupperware of mixed seeds with her so she can sprinkle some of those on top.

Persons: Dietitian Gabrielle Morse, —, ” Gabrielle Morse, ”, Morse, ” Morse, “, She’ll, she’s Organizations: Service, Health, Business Locations: Brazil

☆ Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The two sides have been cut off from each other since 1953, when an armistice ended the Korean War, and remain technically at war. Yoon and Biden have sharpened their countries’ deterrence plans and coordination in the face of North Korea’s threats and weapons development. If anything, some analysts believe, North Korea’s public statements signal that North Korea is abandoning its reunification policy in pursuit of peace on the peninsula. Vladimir Smirnov/AFP/Getty ImagesAn ‘emboldened’ KimThe North Korean leader may also feel more confident about his arsenal and his options as he watches a shifting global landscape. “Kim Jong Un is wary of a full-scale provocation by the South Korean military disguised as a military exercise and has vowed to occupy South Korean territory without hesitation,” said Lim in Changwon.

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☆ What Zyn pouches do to your brain, body, and heart
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Zyn nicotine pouches are popping up everywhere. Someone using a 3 mg Zyn pouch will absorb 1.59 mg of nicotine, or 3.51 mg from a 6 mg pouch, a spokesperson for Zyn told Business Insider in an email. Middle and high-school-aged kids are using nicotine pouchesZyn says its products are only for consumers 21 and older who already use nicotine. However, unlike nicotine replacement therapies such as gum, patches, and mints, nicotine pouches like Zyn have not yet been proven to be a safe way to quit smoking. A 2023 study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that around 1.5% of middle and high school students reported using nicotine pouches in the last 30 days.

Persons: Tucker Carlson, Bellini, Dr, Jonathan Foulds, Brittney Keller, Hamilto, Panagis, Alok Patel Organizations: Business, Penn State University College of Medicine, New York Times, Zyn, National Institute on Drug, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Stanford Children’s Hospital, ABC

☆ South Korea prepares $57 billion corporate financial support program
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Commercial and residential buildings are illuminated at dawn in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. South Korea has prepared a financial support program of 75.9 trillion won ($56.97 billion) for companies increasing investment in key sectors as well as small businesses struggling with the impact of high interest rates. South Korea has prepared a financial support program of 75.9 trillion won ($56.97 billion) for companies increasing investment in key sectors as well as small businesses struggling with the impact of high interest rates. "Our banks need to start making efforts to expand support for companies, beyond consumer financing focused on mortgage loans," said Chairman Kim Joo-hyun. Evolving trade relations with China, technological advancement in major industries and fragmentation of global supply chains pose new challenges to companies, raising the need for regulatory reform and financial support, Kim said.

Persons: Kim Joo, Kim Organizations: Financial Services Commission Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Korea, China

☆ Four things a doctor who's written best-selling books about aging does daily in the hope of living longer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Michael Greger shared the four things he does daily in to boost his longevity. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. More specifically, he tries to eat berries and cruciferous vegetables daily. Whenever Greger works from home, he walks all day on a treadmill desk set to two to three miles per hour. Eat calories earlier in the dayEating earlier rather than later is thought to be beneficial for health and longevity because of how our circadian rhythm works, Greger said.

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