Obesity/World Hunger

Just great.

Food Rules - A Review

“Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with clarity, concision, and wit that has become bestselling author Michael Pollan’s trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely, one per page, accompanied by a concise explanation. It’s an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of traditions, suggesting how different cultures through the ages have arrived at the same enduring wisdom about food. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this is the perfect guide for anyone who ever wondered, “What should I eat?””

— Michael Pollan (back cover)

Why should you give this tiny little book a read? Two reasons. 

1. It'll take you thirty minutes (max) to read it cover to cover.
2. It contains a ton of stuff that you should already know - and if you don't, well, you should learn it.  And if you knew this stuff already? You're only spending a mere half hour reminding yourself of things that should be reinforced once in awhile.

While a lot of stuff in it is great - a lot of it is pretty much common sense. It doesn't get too technical and it's extremely simple and sound advice for food habits. Since it's such a small book, I only had two favourite parts: 

"The healthiest food in the supermarket - the fresh produce - doesn't boast about its healthfulness, because the growers don't have the budget or the packaging. Don't take the silence of the yams as a sign they have nothing valuable to say."

"Drink the spinach water. The water in which vegetables are cooked in is rich in vitamins and other healthful plant chemicals. Save it for soup or add it to sauces." 

Obviously, I checked it out at the library because I'm thrifty - but you can also buy it here. 

“If I ever have a daughter, I will tell her that if she has to take/send sexy photos of herself, then she should make sure her head isn’t in any of the photos until she’s at least 21.”

— #lizadvice

Horror Movie Tip

Everyone either loves or hates horror movies, I've come to learn. While I certainly do not love them (with the slight exceptions of say The Blair Witch Project and, oh, the brilliant April Fool's Day) , I have learned not to hate them all as strongly. 

Reasons Why You're Allowed To Hate Them

• They're just too loud. No one needs that.
• When you're either falling asleep or walking those ten feet from your car to your front door or walking alone at night - you will inevitably think of something you saw in a horror movie once. Am I alone in this? This is a thing people do, yes?  And thus, you will become slightly... on edge. This feeling is awful. 
• The sight of so much blood makes your stomach feel rough. 

Reasons You're A Loser For Hating Them

• It's just a movie, dummy. Grow up.

Those first points are all acceptable reasons to hate these movies. However, at some point in your life, you will encounter someone (friend or mate) who loves them. What to do? Stand your ground and never see them? No, that's silly. (I'm looking at you, Paul AND Jenn). The surefire way to NOT become frightened when watching a scary movie is this: plug your ears. I swear to God this works. Obviously you still hear what's going on, but the fact that it becomes a bit muffled after you plug those ears? Totally tricks your brain into not feeling as much (if any) fear. I would tell you to close your eyes as well, but c'mon. We're adults.  

Try it out if you think I'm wrong. Swear it'll work. And have you seen April Fool's Day? Man. Get on that.

Jewelry Displays

When I'm a more together person, I want to display my jewelry just like this. Not now... not ready for that yet. But soon.

Toothpaste Tip

THIS is how much toothpaste you should be using. Stop filling up that whole brush!  

1. Your toothpaste'll last longer.
2. There really only needs to be that one reason why. 

In commercials, they fill up the whole brush 'cause they know you're a sucker who'll do as they do! Don't do it!  Don't be that sucker!

“When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.”

— John Lennon

Fresh Prince - Jump On It

Will always love this clip. Makes my heart dance. 

To Catch A Predator

No, no, this isn't a post about the resurgence of this beautiful show (God, how I wish that were the case). Unfortunately, I doubt it'll ever air again with new episodes, but such is life.

If you've never heard of the show when it came out, here's a brief description: "To Catch a Predator is an American television series that features hidden camera investigations by the television newsmagazine program Dateline NBC. It was devoted to impersonating underage people (generally ages 12–15) and detaining male adults who contacted them over the Internet for sexual liaisons. People were lured to meet with a decoy under the pretense of sexual contact and then confronted." - Wikipedia

Why am I posting this? I don't know, maybe you're particularly bored on this fine Tuesday afternoon? You need some kind of escape from doing any work? You somehow forgot how amazing this show was?

Anyway, I hope you've seen these because as a lot of people already know: they're fantastic. I can't even really know why I feel that way, but I just love it. Once I start watching these on YouTube, well... my day slowly slips away from me since I can watch for hours. 

Click here to watch the Fortson, Georgia episode. Or here for the Southern California one. There are many more that you can definitely find them on YouTube.