Quotes of the Day

Except for 100-percent-certified purely social gatherings, there is usually a reason for a get-together. Look at the big picture and figure out whether you should be up front or in the background. When conversation turns to the raison d'etre, unless you are relevant to it, smile--with sealed lips. [2009] - Leil Lowndes

Some women like to make extremely sexual comments after meeting a man. It is a shit test. If the guy becomes uncomfortable, he fails; however, if he takes the bait and gets excited or says something sexual in response, he also fails. The solution: Just look her in the eye, nod approvingly, and, with a slight smile creeping across your face, say, "Respect," in a smart-ass tone. [2005] - Neil Strauss

A regular, reliable source of vitamin B12 is critical for anyone eating a plant-based diet. For adults under age 65, the easiest way to get B12 is to take at least one 2,500 mcg supplement each week. If you'd rather get into the habit of taking it daily, the once-a-day dosing is 250 mcg. Note that these doses are specific to cyanocobalamin, the preferred supplement form of vitamin B12, as there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of the other forms, like methylcobalamin. For those over 65 who eat plant-based diets, the supplementation should probably be increased up to 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin each day. [2015] - Michael Greger

If it appears that the risk on a trade is too large, the trade is not a high probability one and should be avoided. Don’t worry about missing trades. [2003] - Marcel Link

Try the new specialty yogurts such as Activia and DanActive, which guarantee they contain the number of organisms listed on the label (the well-researched B. animalis and L. casei). Eat your yogurt with some prebiotic fiber for maximum benefits. Prebiotics are soluble dietary fibers that stimulate the growth of good bacteria. Look for FOS, XOS, GOS, or inulin among the ingredients. Aged cheeses like cheddar and blue are also rich in good bacteria--usually 3 to 10 million, depending on the length of aging. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart