What’s for Dinner? 3 One-Minute Tips to Eat More Mindfully | Page19

January 21, 2016 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Eating is one of our basic human needs, but it’s more than a mere utilitarian must-do. Eating can be a great pleasure, a social occasion, or a route to greater physical and mental health. But what does that really mean?

While awareness about the benefits of a healthy diet is on the rise, so are confusion and misinformation. What does it actually mean to be a mindful eater? From that question springs a cornucopia of others, like what should the bulk of my grocery haul be? Should I eat meat or not? Are there techniques to better enjoy a meal?

Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy | MayoClinic.com

February 6, 2014 ~ lmehit ~ Leave a comment

Echinacea to prevent colds. Ginkgo to improve memory. Flaxseed to lower cholesterol. The list of herbal remedies goes on and on.

Herbal supplements, sometimes called botanicals, aren’t new. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. However, herbal supplements haven’t been subjected to the same scientific scrutiny and aren’t as strictly regulated as medications.

For example, makers of herbal supplements don’t have to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration FDA before putting their products on the market.Yet some herbal supplements — including products labeled as \”natural\” — have drug-like effects that can be dangerous. So its important to do your homework and investigate potential benefits and side effects of herbal supplements before you buy. And be sure to talk with your doctor, especially if you take medications, have chronic health problems, or are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Are herbal supplements safe?

Herbal supplements are regulated by the FDA, but not as drugs or as foods. They fall under a category called dietary supplements. The rules for dietary supplements are as follows:

Food Startups | Business Insider

November 4, 2013November 4, 2013 ~ lmehit ~ Leave a comment

Theres a growing number of startups focusing on the food market. Thats likely because, as VC Dave McClure says, the market opportunity for food technology is huge.

Last year, investors poured in roughly $350 million into food startups, according to CB Insights. Last month, Food Hackathon hosted its inaugural event in San Francisco with the goal of teaming up entrepreneurs, developers, and designers to create products geared toward the food ecosystem. And just last week, Seamless and GrubHub announced a merger, bringing even more attention to food startups.

Check Them Out.