Quotes of the Day

It makes sense to peel fruits, if possible, and not to eat potato skins, unless you are able to purchase those vegetables in organic form. Remove and discard the outermost leaves of lettuce and cabbage, if not organically grown; and other surfaces that cannot be peeled can be washed with soap and water, or a commercial vegetable wash. [2011] - Joel Fuhrman

TR or time restriction-also known as intermittent fasting-is the latest trend in ways to cut calories. But this can still backfire if you overeat. I have, much to my amusement, watched patients gain weight on a one-meal-a-day approach by turning their meal into a contest to see who could eat the most pizza and ice cream. But the more significant downside of this approach is that most people who try it end up very protein deficient. One not uncommon scenario that we see with TR is that a person loses weight on the scale, but their body composition alters for the worse: they lose lean mass (muscle) while their body fat stays the same or even increases. [2023] - Peter Attia

The number of interviews employers need to conduct to find a hire, stays pretty constant--around 5.4. [2013] - Richard N. Bolles

Your "reference group" would determine as much as 95 percent of your success or failure in life. These can be members of your family; your coworkers; or members of your political party, church, or social organizations. [2004] - Brian Tracy

when some lender offers you loan rates or terms that sound too good to be true, look for the strings. [2003] - Gary W. Eldred