World Views

[Amigoo]

Sandy,

An unexpected benefit of a daily tbsp of psyllium (for 3 days):
average blood sugar is lower by 20 points (mg/dL)

Who knew?! Today's blood sugar stayed under 100 (5.6) all day
(but energy level is lower, so more carbs are required).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Since 1/1 = 1, 2/2 = 1, 3/3 = 1 then 0/0 = 1

Rod (it's just logical!)

[Sandy]

Thanks for that, Rod. I'm now adding a little psyllium to our daily intake. Every little bit helps keep that ole blood sugar under control.
xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: http://www.investmentwatchblog.com/when ... hat-grass/

"I saw Elon Musk talk about the fact when he was a child, he was afraid of the dark. But being the genius he is, he read about what the dark actually is – the simple absence of light – the absence of photons. In other words, we fear less when we actually understand what it is we fear."

As I recall from those childish dark nights (and some days) ...
the dark is not what is feared, but what might be hiding in the dark
... such as the missing photons, conspiring to enlighten me
... about what is hiding in the dark.

Rod

[Sandy]

As I recall from those childish dark nights (and some days) ...
the dark is not what is feared, but what might be hiding in the dark
... such as the missing photons, conspiring to enlighten me
... about what is hiding in the dark.

Nice one, Rod. And something to think about and apply in deeper context.
xxSandy

[Amigoo]

About Soylent (not Green) ...

Re: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyl ... story.html

"The powder’s first or main ingredients are: maltodextrin, rice protein and oat flour along with key vitamins and minerals."

Probably a reasonable nutrition substitute (IMO) for real food once in a while. However, maltodextrin (the first ingredient and highly processed!) is a bit unlike "real food". I would be tempted (if I would spend for this convenience drink) to mix Soylent powder with real kefir and add real fruit concentrate (or cacao powder). But a diabetic is not easily tempted with 84g carbohydrates .... already in one drink.

See also: https://www.healthline.com/health/food- ... is-it-safe

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, carbohydrates should make up no more than 45–65 percent of your overall calories. Ideally, most of those carbohydrates should be complex carbohydrates that are rich in fiber, not foods that quickly raise your blood sugar."

Rice protein, oat flour, kefir, and natural flavoring (plus a multi-vitamin on the side) might be a substitute substitute ...
but I understand that mixing food with saliva is important for beginning digestion of all food consumed (all drinkable meals
should probably be slowly swished 'n swashed in the mouth before swallowing).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/01/us/stran ... index.html

Snake Burgers ?
(a jaw that unhinges seems best for such stacked burgers)

New concept: Pail-face Burger ...
served in a kid's plastic pail so you can pick at the ingredients
with your mouth shovel or tongue tongs (also plastic).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... -meal.html

"People given nutrition information eat 45 fewer calories per meal
(but it doesn’t sway them towards healthier desserts)"

It's just logical (and predictable) ...
fewer meal calories justify a tasty dessert

Rod

[Sandy]

It's just logical (and predictable) ...
fewer meal calories justify a tasty dessert

Amen to that brother!

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... y-day.html

"Britain's oldest person is celebrating her 112th birthday, SHE said secret to long life is whisky"

What does granny drink? Famous Grouse
Whatsa "tot"? small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

A nightly tot keeps this granny from bar hoppin' late at night.
(A nightly tot, then a cot, keeps granny livin' alot.)

Re: https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/497/famous-grouse
"One of the best whiskies I’ve ever tasted. Very smooth. "

Rod ... ... (need more cracked ice)

[Amigoo]

Re: https://spectrum.pch.com/Path/2018SepTV ... LLREG.aspx

"You'd get $2,500.00 a week for life, then after that,
someone you choose gets $2,500.00 a week for their life!"

It's like naming someone in your will, but a beneficiary who knows the amount
of this future inheritance may suffer(?) uncomfortable pressure in not wishing
for an early departure of their future benefactor.

Rod

[Sandy]

Publishers Clearing House won't let me view the above because of my geographic limits... Ah well, who needs the pressure ...
Hi Rod,

It's like naming someone in your will, but a beneficiary who knows the amount
of this future inheritance may suffer(?) uncomfortable pressure in not wishing
for an early departure of their future benefactor.

I am thinking too... for instance in my case with a husband and 2 children how does one decide who the next in line recipient will be?

xx a poor and "un-pressured" Sandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.healthline.com/health/autoimmune-disorders

While a "dysfunctional" immune system is the common focus of auto-immune diseases, perhaps the immune system is just doing its job ... and the "offending" tissue/organ/system is what has degraded first, causing the immune system to be alarmed and attack the "foreigner".

This perspective arises from contemplation of pemphigoid of the mouth where the older patient had been a lifelong smoker and drinker, consuming a poor diet (especially one of limited fruit and vegetables, sources of important antioxidants and micronutrients).
Should not we expect oral tissue degradation with this type of immune response

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.technocracy.news/black-mirr ... itched-on/

Regarding China's Social Credit System "expected to be fully operational by 2020 ...
doesn't just monitor the nation's almost 1.4 billion citizens ...
also designed to control and coerce them"

Not to worry (?), the system will be controlled by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
... which seems to be an oxymoron in this case.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/13/health/p ... index.html

"Most pumpkin spice mixtures don't involve an actual pumpkin. Typically it contains
ground cinnamon, nutmeg, dry ginger and clove or allspice mixed together"

So, try this substitution for commercial Pumpkin Pie Spice:
3 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp cloves

Rod

[Sandy]

Thanks for that, Rod. That is very helpful. I cannot find pumpkin spice here but it is an important spice in some of my old time favourite recipes.
xxSandy

[Amigoo]

The controversy about the teacher who was fired for not giving students a 50% grade* also hints that
it's time to fire grades 'D' and 'F' (of A,B,C,D,F) because these letters have acquired obvious negativity
by historical usage (paraphrased): A - Superior, B - Above Average, C - Average,
D - Below Average (i.e., sub-human intelligence and/or performance),
F - Failed (i.e., animal-level intelligence and/or performance).

* https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-luc ... ing-policy

Surely, other letters, or symbols, or numbers could be substituted that
include subtle encouragement and direction for student improvement.

Regarding substitute letters for 'D' and 'F' ...
'C' underscore for 'D' and double underscore for 'F' seem sufficient,
with both still communicating "less than average" performance ...
but without subtle allusion to 'D'ummy and 'F'ailure

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: http://video.foxnews.com/v/582338884500 ... show-clips

"80% of people drink coffee"

Coffee Pot? Not exactly - there's no psychoactive benefit!
... but pot-infused CBD oil has different benefit.

See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiol
"Side effects of CBD include sleepiness, decreased appetite, diarrhea, fatigue, malaise, weakness, sleeping problems"

Who knows?! Maybe diarrhea is a benefit related to constipation, sleepiness to insomnia, malaise to hyperactivity.
So, I'll probably stay with habitual caffeine+sugar/carbs (coffee + cookie).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Surely, other letters, or symbols, or numbers could be substituted (for grades)
that include subtle encouragement and direction for improvement.

This morning's reflection (not in the mirror) ...

Less-delineated (e.g., Pass/Fail) grades are like S-ex
... If you're rated "Satisfactory", was the encounter "With Honors",
"Satisfying", "Satisfactory", "Unsatisfactory", or "Next in line, please!"

He.said / She.said (or whatever) grades seem important

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/trix ... -nostalgia

"the corporate cereal giant was met with a wave of negative emails, calls and social media posts slamming the look and taste of the new cereal, forcing them to return to the less healthy but more colorful version."

Truth in advertising about Trix (sounds like "tricks")
but this is acceptable nutrition to those 90s kids, apparently.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Green Bin fast food ... no more!

Re: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/ ... 1490252822

Also keeps the homeless from searching for food in trash bins!
... so, Food Banks will need more donations

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/03/health/s ... index.html

Apparently, the secret is to do both throughout the day.
(change of positions gives the beneficial exercise)

So, "Sitting on your A__" and "Standing on your Feet"
are complementary to good health (IMO) ...
and you can do both at the same time!

Is "Standing on your A__" an extreme yoga position?
... and "Sitting on your Feet" serious squatting?

Rod ... ... (Standing on the Inspiration Accelerator)

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... early.html

"the ideal time for people to consume a caffeinated beverage is 10 am"

I've been taking a 10 am coffee break for years ...
usually after my 8 and 9 am coffee breaks.

And since caffeine takes about 45 min. to work,
a 45 min. nap after the 10 am coffee seems justified.

Rod ... Zzzz

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/06/health/t ... index.html

Seems to me, biologic - even evolutionary - "boy" and "girl" need redefinition
with modern adaptation (and societal acceptance) instead of defining faux genders.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: http://www.investmentwatchblog.com/recy ... cle-glass/

"industry struggling to extract profit from the millions of tons of recyclable material"

The perspective should not be what is profitable but what is good for the planet
... and future generations That recycling is profitable is just icing on the cake.

Rod