Quotes of the Day

NAD is a product of the vitamin niacin and boosts the activity of all 7 sirtuins. A form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide riboside, or NR, is a vital precursor of NDA. NR, which is found in trace levels in milk, can extend the lifespan of yeast cells by boosting NDA and increasing the activity of Sir2. Once a rare chemical, NR is now sold by the ton each month as a nutraceutical. A chemical called nicotinamide mononucleotide, or NMN, is a compound made by our cells and found in foods such as avocado, broccoli, and cabbage. In the body, NR is converted into NMN, which is then converted into NAD. [2019] - David A. Sinclair

Expected returns should be viewed with a time horizon of at least 20 years. If your target rate of return is 5% or 6%, then a portfolio of 60% stocks probably isn't going to cut it. If you're comfortable with a more aggressive approach, that's fine, but remember that most people over-estimate their risk tolerance. If possible, you should consider increasing your savings rate or giving yourself more time. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

By looking at 60-minute charts, a short-term trader may be able to catch stronger, more stable moves and see things that are not apparent on a 5-minute chart. One can gain a lot by looking at daily and weekly charts because the patterns there are even more significant and can indicate where the real momentum of the market is. [2003] - Marcel Link

To maximize the digestibility of legumes, it's best to soak them before cooking or eating them. For kidney-shaped beans: Add water and baking soda in a large pot and soak for 12-24 hours before cooking. For other beans (like black beans): Soak in water and 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar or lemon juice for every cup of dried legumes you use. [2018] - Steven Lin

Vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and zucchini reserve or even boost their antioxidant power when cooked. Cooked carrots give you more antioxidants than do raw carrots. Steam for 5 minutes produces the most vitamin A and beta-carotene. Never microwave your cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli. Zapping broccoli caused a 97% loss of nutrients. Steaming (5 minutes or less) trumps all other cooking methods. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart