Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup.
This week new warnings about ibuprofen, how to get ripped without steroids, and a surprising risk from grocery bags.
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Links of the week
- The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten <<I’ve long been suspicious of the argument that humans haven’t had time to evolve to eat grains. Seems many geneticists feel the same way. (NY Times)
- The Power of Placebo: This Is What Happens When You Believe You’re Taking Steroids <<The placebo effect is one of the most fascinating phenomena in all of science. What do you believe about your health and fitness? (James Clear)
- Why Loma Linda residents live longer than the rest of us: They treat the body like a temple <<Speaking of beliefs, 7th Day Adventists are getting something right. (LA Times)
- You May Be Getting More Sleep Than You Think <<As someone who had suffered from chronic insomnia for most of my life, I found this fascinating. And it rings true. (WSJ)
- 10 Primal Foods You Aren’t Eating Enough Of <<Even though this list is almost identical to one I published years ago on underrated health foods, it’s a great reminder. (Mark’s Daily Apple)
- Experts Urge Caution With Popular Painkillers After FDA Warning <<This is kinda scary. Be careful out there, kids. (Medline)
- Shoppers Buy More Junk Food When They Bring Their Own Bags <<The dangers of feeling virtuous strike again. (The Atlantic)
- Science proves what you suspected: hiking’s good for your mental health <<A well-designed study that controlled for long walking in an urban environment versus a natural environment. Seems nature walks are especially helpful for those with persistent negative thoughts about themselves. (LA Times)
- In Defense of Fruit for Dessert <<I love this. Fruit is such a treat, especially this time of year. (The Kitchn)
- Cold Noodles with Spicy Eggplant and Cucumber Salad <<I want this in my belly. (Not Eating Out In New York)
What inspired you this week?
from Summer Tomato http://summertomato.com/for-the-love-of-food-257/
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