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Information about Water and Hydration
1) YOU DON’T HAVE TO DRINK PLAIN WATER TO HYDRATE. Oatmeal is 84% water, low-fat milk is 90 percent water, coffee is 99.5% water, lettuce is 96% water, tomatoes are 95% water, broccoli is 89% water, low fat vanilla yogurt is 79% water, ice cream is 60% water. 2) Thirst pains are real. Yes, we […]
Frames of Life – beautiful footage from the Canary Islands (short video)
Frames of Life from Günther Gheeraert on Vimeo.
Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Lord make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred, Let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is error, truth; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, Joy. O Divine […]
MR: Why does South Indian food taste better when you eat it with your fingers?
From Tyler Cowen: I can think of three reasons. First, there is a placebo effect. For the Westerner/outsider, eating with your fingers seems exotic. For (many, not all) South Asians, eating with your fingers brings back memories of family and comfort foods. Second, your fingers are highly versatile and they are often the best implements […]