Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy latest piece, over at tech influencer Women 2.0…. The (Smart) Person’s Guide to Giving Better Gifts: Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but “empathy” remains the name of the game. The average gift is like a free sample at Costco; they’re good, we’ll accept them, but they leave us wanting more. Be a value-add […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Fathead, Tom Naughton explores the murky relationship between effort and results in the world of fat loss: But wait … genetics is also a matter of biochemistry. So we’re looking at Chemistry x Effort x Chemistry. That’s why I say weight loss is mostly about chemistry, not character. Knowing that is hardly an
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Reading Time: 5 minutesUneaten food is a big problem in restaurants the world over. Some have suggested that charging diners for uneaten food left on their plate can reduce costs for business owners, curb obesity, and stem world hunger. A punitive policy could be dangerous if restaurants don’t keep the end game in mind.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesMilestone: This is my 100th post on J.T.T.G. It’s been fun. Hope you’ve enjoyed reading my work. What’s the best way to split a dinner bill on a group night out? That question has befuddled family and friends since the beginning of time. It’s never this easy. I recently went to a birthday dinner. We
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Reading Time: 4 minutesNew York is abuzz with a new proposal from NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg: New York City plans to enact a far-reaching ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts, in the most ambitious effort yet by the Bloomberg administration to combat rising obesity. The sale
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Reading Time: 5 minutesGuest Spotlight: Ryan (From GrubGrade) Ryan operates the popular food review site GrubGrade.com. When I want to know the latest offerings at a restaurant or drive-thru, GrubGrade is one of my first stops. High-quality food photos paired with detailed reviews satisfy even the most discerning readers. I’ve invited Ryan here to tell us more about himself.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave you ever noticed that some foods are described as ‘’good’’ sources of calcium or ‘’excellent’’ sources of vitamin C? How come Kellogg’s or Kraft never labels their products as ‘’fantastic’’ or ‘’superb’’ sources of mineral X or Vitamin Y? The food industry doesn’t pick arbitrary adjectives to describe its food products. There is a
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