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Quinoa Beet Salad – JennifersKitchen
3
Jul

Quinoa Beet Salad – JennifersKitchen
Finance
Let me be very clear. I do not like beets. I’ve spent over fifty years disliking beets. I’ve tried them boiled (gag-inducing), roasted (almost tolerable, but no), raw (the additional chewing required just prolongs the misery), and picked (where’s the bathroom?). To me, beets taste like garden dirt laced with a little bit of sugar. Interestingly, there is validity to that perception. Beets contain a naturally-occurring compound called geosmin, and geosmin gives beets their dirt-like . . . er. . . earthy flavour. Some people like this earthy flavor. I’m not one of them. Just as interesting – at least…
Do You Absolutely Hate Broccoli?
8
Jun

Do You Absolutely Hate Broccoli?
Finance
June 7, 2023 · 8:50 AM If so, it may well be because of your genes according to an article at SBS.com. Particular genes determine whether you can detect a bitter chemical (called PTC) in broccoli and other brassicas like cauliflower and brussels sprouts. “Free broccoli and carrots in frying”/ CC0 1.0 “On average, about 70% of us can taste something bitter in broccoli or PTC, but those with two copies of the bitter sensitivity gene are closer to 20%, and they are much more likely to hate it.” US President George HW Bush said in March 1990, “I do…
The Dementia/Fructose Link | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet
29
May

The Dementia/Fructose Link | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet
Finance
May 28, 2023 12:59 PM MRI scan of brain Colorado researchers theorize that fructose metabolism may be the driving force behind Alzheimer’s Disease pathology. Diets high in sugar and high glycemic index carbohydrates would exacerbate the problem. Salt may also play a role. Fructose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide) typically found in fruit, honey, and some vegetables. Table sugar is sucrose, a combination of fructose and a glucose molecule. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is added to many processed foods as a bulk sweetener. From the article linked above: An ancient human foraging instinct, fueled by fructose production in the…
Costa Rican Lawmakers Investigate President’s Campaign Financing
29
Mar

Costa Rican Lawmakers Investigate President’s Campaign Financing
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Finance
SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s Congress opened an investigation on Wednesday into complaints of illegal financing during the electoral campaign of President Rodrigo Chaves, who took office in May. A special commission, backed by the opposition, will spend two months investigating complaints regarding bank accounts with ties to several political parties, including Chaves’ Social Democratic Progress Party. The investigation by lawmakers follows the opening of another probe by prosecutors, which could lead to the suspension of immunity protections for Chaves and Vice President Stephan Brunner, who served as Chaves’ campaign treasurer. Chaves, who ran for office on a message…
Don’t Let These 4 Things Wreck Your Finances in 2023
13
Jan

Don’t Let These 4 Things Wreck Your Finances in 2023
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Finance
Image source: Getty Images To keep your finances on track in 2023 — here’s what not to do. Key points Sticking with mediocrity financial products when there are better options available could cost you a significant amount of money. Procrastination keeps many people from starting good financial habits, such as investing regularly. Being wasteful with your money and getting into credit card debt can also wreck your finances. Some financial decisions don’t make a big difference in the grand scheme of things. Went over your grocery budget one weekend because you had family over? It’s pretty easy to get back…
Stocks close mixed, yields rise to start final trading week of 2022 [Video]
27
Dec

Stocks close mixed, yields rise to start final trading week of 2022 [Video]
Finance
US stocks closed mixed Tuesday after Wall Street returned from the long holiday weekend to barrel through the final four trading days of 2022. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.4%, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) slid 1.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was an outliner, advancing a modest 0.1%. Tesla (TSLA) was among the day’s biggest movers, extending a sharp downtrend after Reuters reported the electric vehicle giant would run a reduced production schedule at its Shanghai factory in January, extending the reduced output it began this month into the new year. Tesla stock tanked more than 11%…
How To Form A Successful Content Strategy
1
Dec

How To Form A Successful Content Strategy
Finance
As a financial services business, you’re facing a unique set of challenges when it comes to creating content. Finance isn’t a particularly glamorous or entertaining subject to write about, which can make it tough to engage your readers. There are heavy regulations and strict guidelines in Google results that limit what you can say, as well as how you can say it. So, how can you overcome these challenges to form an effective content strategy? How do you create finance content that’s responsible and accurate yet still compelling and convincing? our new ebook, Content Marketing For Financewalks you through how…
Yieldstreet Review 2022: Invest In Alternative Assets
22
Oct

Yieldstreet Review 2022: Invest In Alternative Assets
Finance
Investing your money is an important part of maintaining your financial health. And while putting money into the stock market is one common way to grow your money and build your wealth, it certainly isn’t the only way to invest. Once you’re feeling secure in your finances, you might consider diving into alternative investments. Alternative investments are asset classes that do not include stocks, bonds and cash. For instance, collectible items like fine wine, coins, stamps and vintage cars can be an alternative investment. Private debt and real estate are other common alternative assets that can be invested in. The…