Quotes of the Day

Many financial institutions judge a condo complex to be risky if more than 25% percent of the units are rented out and therefore refuse financing to new buyers. Ascertain how many condo units are being rented out. You can do so by visiting the complex itself and talking to the occupants and owners of condos in the complex. If 25 percent or more of its units are rented, stay clear of the complex. It very well may have a dark future. The exception to this rule may be condo complexes located in tourist resort areas with high rental demands. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

Polyunsaturated fats in the context of whole foods behave differently than when they're extracted from plants and put into a bottle. Whole foods contain many antioxidative factors (antioxidants, minerals), and thus able to control the damage of free radical production that otherwise might occur when these oils are consumed in isolation, such as added oils. Whereas the consumption of isolated oils should be avoided to minimize risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and related chronic diseases, whole plant foods containing these fats (nuts, seeds, avocados, etc.) are generally nutritious when consumed in moderation. [2020] - T. Colin Campbell

Avoid loans with prepayment penalties. You pay this charge, usually 2-3 percent of the loan amount, when you pay off your loan before you're supposed to. The only way to know whether a loan has a prepayment penalty is to ask. If the answer is yes, find yourself another mortgage. [2019] - Eric Tyson

Drinking coffee with milk cuts bioavailability of chlorogenic acid, dropping it from 68% (in black coffee) down to 40% (in a latte). Milk protein can also undercut the benefits of tea, berries, and chocolate. [2023] - Michael Greger

It is best to eat only when you're hungry, and not eat after dinner. People who eat more frequently usually take in more calories per day. More frequent eating or snacking has been shown to increase the risk of colon cancer in men. [2013] - Joel Fuhrman