The Mysterious Plaque Reversing Effect of Lycopene

@john2001plus
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Tomatoes are food.  Healthy food.  Roma tomatoes have enough lycopene for the whole day so I eat 1 or 2 per day.

How Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Is Made In Factory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLyTJcAico8&t=80s

Industry + immigrants = Detroit-style pizza

SELF SERVE POPCORN AT MOVIE THEATRE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjWAs93T04

Not sure this is a good idea.

Movie theaters are becoming obsolete.

Elton John’s Favorite Sandwich!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xx_lLzSN8A

Los Pollos Hermanos fried Chicken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONEShChb8qE

Los Pollos Hermanos is a fictional restaurant in Breaking Bad.   I translate the name as "The Chicken Brothers".

This Food Component Cuts Visceral Fat in Half (Science-backed)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jII_IDTCw-o

I'm not sure how to eat this food, and 40G seems excessive.

https://youtu.be/ZkosHWNSLc4?si=i7ZZadzYQrDGKq2h

Likewise, he recommends 40G fiber.  Again, this seems way excessive.  A 12 oz package of mixed vegetables, which claims to be 4 servings, has 12G of fiber per package.  I like eating vegetables with something that tastes good, like chicken nuggets, chicken strips, or ravioli.  

I also get fiber from fruit.  I try to eat an apple every day, because doing so reportedly can lower cholesterol.

Too much of either substance will have intestinal effects, like gas, because they are broken down by gut bacteria.  I've been trying to eat fiber to deal with constipation.

2024 Air Fryer Fried Chicken Drumsticks No Flour No Egg wash

Interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6D79th68-A

My air fryer only goes up to 400 degrees.

Large-scale Vitamin D study on Telomeres, an important Marker of Aging

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is72arPPdy4

john2001plus
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I'm concerned that the study doesn't control for the Omega-3 intake, although taking both sounds like a good idea.  I'm already taking Vitamin D.   However, I'm not a doctor nor a medical expert.  

I'm also concerned that he doesn't provide a link to the study.  I found the article on the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition website:  https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(25)00255-2/abstract

I believe in, "Trust, but verify".  I would like to see more studies.  

According to Google AI...

"Yes, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) is a highly reputable, peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing primary research, considered a top source in nutrition and dietetics, though it's published by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), which receives funding from food/beverage industry partners, a point some critics raise regarding potential influence. Its high impact factor and publication of rigorous studies on topics like obesity, metabolism, and vitamins underscore its scientific standing. "

Saturated Fat LIES (And how to see through them)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taaEOY5E5Iw

JUICE IS JUST FLAT SODA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WHNWi23Jb0

My true thoughts on Texas Roadhouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Op7vpiJAQ

Air fryers are simpler than you think, but still pretty neat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h9JhW-m35o

Having an air fryer changed my life.   I got one on a Target sale that was reportedly discontinued 50%.

I like the electronic display on mine.  It has multiple modes, the most useful of which might be "reheat".

Pan Fried Pizza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wYro4adrw8

I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but it looks good.

All The World's A Soup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBMz62wdbUs

I once took a bunch of old canned goods, mostly tomato products like diced tomatoes and whole canned tomatoes, along with some tomato soup, put them in a crockpot and made a delicious soup.  Later I added pasta, which was also good.

I think almost anything will work.  Reportedly, primitive societies would throw whatever they had on hand into a boiling pot of water and make a meal out of it.

Nobody Eats Here (Sbarro 🍕)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vznItdKrknY

Burger King vs Walmart Onion Rings 🧅🍟

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiTGlFr6rfY

@john2001plus
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Something about the taste of Burger King Onion Rings doesn't appeal to me.  I haven't tried Walmart.  

Arby's onion rings are really good.

Heavy Metals in your Chocolate: The Best & Worst Brands

The California Proposition 65 standard is not a safety standard, but a labelling standard.  The FDA allows higher levels of heavy metal contamination.

I can no longer find the Sam's Choice brand of dark chocolate.  The 72%, which according to the video has too much cadmium, shows up on the Walmart site, but it is out of stock.

Walmart has replaced the Sam's Choice brand with their "Better Goods" brand.  I was buying this, because it is about a dollar cheaper, but I can't find any information about its heavy metal content.

According to the video, if I wanted to play it safe, I would buy the Giradelli 86%.

Breakfast Sandwich

$6 vs $16 Chicken Sandwich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frBZwAVYpy4

Why Pizza Got Almost BANNED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYPk7Yg-2MY

Trying Cheez-it Pizza - Stupid concept or does it work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMEtBqaP90M

American tries beans on toast for the first time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2xjSDqAYw

If Wine Ads Were Honest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baxY3ICYHf4

The Inside Of Kit Kats Are NOT What You Think

The Internet is calling B.S. on this...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BvoD5oTX-OM

Pizza was Once considered Poisonous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edo12ppSFCs

A New Way to Hack Fasting’s Anti-Aging Pathways… without even Fasting!

Easy Steak Pan Method

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okuR0xYHwN4

How Much Caffeine Is in Coffee?

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/caffeine/caffeine-in-coffee-a2519854957/

These figures are higher than I expected.  Roughly 15 years ago I read that a large McDonalds coffee had 180 mg of caffeine, and the small had half of that.  I have been using these figures for large and small coffees ever since.  However, the article lists a large McDonalds coffee at 295 mg and the Dunkin Donuts large coffee is the same.

The values for instant coffee are more than I expected.  I had read figures under 100 mg.  I don't like the taste of instant coffee.

The trouble with calculating the content of home brewed coffee is that it depends upon how much coffee you use.  The labels recommend using more than I actually use.

I twice quit caffeine by phasing it out very slowly.  However, I enjoy drinking my 50% decaf in the morning.  I like how it gives me a boost.  I study chess in the morning, and the coffee gets my brain going.

Canola Oil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik7IfpsnnIE

It is rare that I use any oil because I don't do that much cooking.  I used to make popcorn usually with Canola oil, but sometimes with Olive Oil, both of which make delicious popcorn.  The Olive Oil has a little more flavor.

The Best American Pizza Style is...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NjcofA947dU

I like the Godfather music.

School Cafeteria Sloppy Joe from the 1980s & '90s

RFK´s New Dietary Guidelines will recommend MORE Saturated Fat!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzOKkN1D1N0

This is the best information I have on saturated fat...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFe1QattAU&t=60s

His chart based on Figure 6 in this study, near the bottom of the paper.

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011737.pub3/full

The Most Mind-Blowing Study on Fiber I’ve Ever Read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjEvuDQnqWQ&t=331s

5 Healthy Winter Foods and How to Cook With Them

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/foods-to-add-to-your-diet-for-healthy-fall-meals-a1669945255/?EXTKEY=NF5ANCE4

Is your Protein Powder safe from Lead?

There are similar issues with dark chocolate, where the California standards are too strict.

High Levels of Lead in Protein Powder and Shakes - Consumer Reports

https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/

History's Wildest Party

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zvMa91XZWzE

Artificial Sweeteners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gf2tq8gB2c

I don't drink any soda with a few rare exceptions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdKAPzsxr_Y

The Stuffler

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z6mjix6SFMo

I don't need another kitchen device, but this looks almost interesting enough to buy.

Soldier Rations In 1776

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H-hkCheiVE

One-Pan Cowboy Spaghetti Recipe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpO31oP-XLI

Seems similar to chili.  I need to try this.

This fruit SHOULDN’T exist…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VThmL6Lej6g

I need to get this.

I love it, but it's a little irresponsible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLVl8fX_6_M

Turkey Sandwich

I still think Arby's Turkey Ranch and Bacon sandwich is the best sandwich ever. This weekend they have a buy one, get one free deal on their phone app.  Not sure how often they will continue to have this deal, but they were having it every weekend in September.

My sister suggested that I buy some turkey deli meat from Sam's Club and try making sandwiches at home.  

So I use two slices of Walmart whole wheat bread, 3 slices of thin turkey, a slice of cheddar cheese, some bacon bits, and a generous amount of ranch salad dressing.  Without the salad dressing it is dry, but with the ranch dressing it is a good substitute for Arby's.  

It makes a smaller sandwich, so I make two at a time.  I tried toasting them in my air fryer, which melts the cheese, but I think that the sandwiches are better cold.

The Arby's sandwich is made with some sort of larger multigrain bread.  I can buy bread like that, and I will try it eventually,  but for now I am happy with the cheaper bread.

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Best wishes,

John Coffey

http://www.entertainmentjourney.com

Sylvester Stallone

Roy Orbison Cake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf24AT6eUkY

It was so worth it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al4jbhtBl34

Are Raw Milk, Seed Oils, and Uncured Deli Meat Good for You? - Consumer Reports

Seed Oils

These oils—which include canola, grapeseed, sunflower, and soy—are extracted from the seeds of plants. Critics say that their high levels of omega-6 fats raise inflammation in the body and that consuming them can lead to cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other illnesses.

But the scientific evidence doesn't support that. "In dozens of studies looking at omega-6s and inflammation, I haven't seen one that shows an inflammatory effect, and roughly half of studies are showing anti-inflammatory effects," Willett says. For example, a 2019 review of 30 studies, published in the journal Circulation, found that people with the highest blood levels of a type of omega-6 fat called linoleic acid had a 7 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly because linoleic acid reduces inflammation. Plus, Willett says, we've known for decades that these oils also cut LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, and a higher intake of them has contributed significantly to the large decline in deaths from heart disease in the U.S."

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/are-these-misunderstood-foods-good-for-you-a6406894357

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