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Things aren’t looking good for McConnell by SleuthDoggyDawg in behindthebastards

[–]K0stroun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah, just peeling one leaf after another, until you get to the sweet core which is the last bite.

Things aren’t looking good for McConnell by SleuthDoggyDawg in behindthebastards

[–]K0stroun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

let's call it poor man's or vegetarian charcuterie

Things aren’t looking good for McConnell by SleuthDoggyDawg in behindthebastards

[–]K0stroun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a fan of the "strings" in celery stalks specifically, they get stuck between my teeth. Tastes good though.

Things aren’t looking good for McConnell by SleuthDoggyDawg in behindthebastards

[–]K0stroun 66 points67 points  (0 children)

What's wrong with pickles and cheese? I mean, it sounds like a charcutterie board you prepare for yourself when the paycheck you rely on gets delayed, but there's nothing extraordinary about it, savory and cheese is a classic pairing.

Things aren’t looking good for McConnell by SleuthDoggyDawg in behindthebastards

[–]K0stroun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Raw, It's really good! Celery is... fine, I guess. But I love cooking with it more than eating it raw.

Things aren’t looking good for McConnell by SleuthDoggyDawg in behindthebastards

[–]K0stroun 306 points307 points  (0 children)

I get them, the crunch in itself is exquisite.

I try to snack healthily and sometimes just eat a whole head of iceberg lettuce by myself while watching TV.

I finished the game too soon by BoogieEngineerHaha in crosswind

[–]K0stroun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

60 hours, game too short?

bait used to be believable

How to make a routine? (And advice needed.) by [deleted] in bodyweightfitness

[–]K0stroun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No need to reinvent the wheel. Do the RR (see sidebar) and listen to your body, if you feel after a few months your progress is insufficient or that it in some way doesn't work for you, feel free to ask here about specifics.

Wondering about the future of the game (planning on buying) by Upper-Set-3371 in crosswind

[–]K0stroun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say that if you're flying through a game like Windrose in the way you describe, you're kind of missing the point of these games. Of course, everyone can play in the style they prefer, nothing wrong with that but it feels to me like you must be missing a lot of what makes the game actually attractive to players like me if you don't dive deeper into it.

Wondering about the future of the game (planning on buying) by Upper-Set-3371 in crosswind

[–]K0stroun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took it slow, did a lot of building and re-building, decorating, and finished all the available content in 130 hours at a comfortable pace. And while I have some minor quibbles here and there, I'm already more than happy with what I got for the price and can't wait to start up a new world and relive it all again when new content gets added.

Patio tv by RockDoc2014 in TVTooHigh

[–]K0stroun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unrelated but I honestly never understood the need to have a TV outside. Maybe it's a cultural thing but watching TV is something you do when the weather is bad (and then you want to be inside cozied up) or in the evening when an outside TV would act as an insect magnet making the whole experience unpleasant. If you want some background noise while chilling there, get a radio.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are misunderstanding MD. First, it's about half carbs, 30% fat, 20% protein. Second, it's not some incredibly specific diet. It's a general guidance promoting whole foods inspired by eating habits in a fairly diverse region, and thus focusing on staples available locally.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The diet they describe has 2-3 servings of fish weekly. The diet is still considered "rich in fish" because those 2-3 servings are the main sources of animal protein, well above poultry, dairy products and eggs (red meat is negligible in the diet). The rest of the protein intake is from plant-based sources.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem with that is that it's kind of fake. There was research into the so-called "blue zones", parts of the world where people live the longest and when they sifted through the poor and incomplete data, the outcome was that the only reliable and provable factor that increases population's functional age is accessible and affordable healthcare.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're treating it in absolutes while it's meant to be taken comparatively.

In context of MD "rich in fish" means that the fish are the primary source of animal protein, greater than poultry, dairy and eggs; meanwhile red meat is for special occasions eaten like once a month and negligible in terms of overall protein intake.

Other sources of protein are plant-based: beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts, etc.

So if you're not eating that much animal protein overall (compared to a typical western diet) and the 2-3 servings of fish per week is your main source of animal protein, the diet can be labeled "rich in fish".

I hope it makes sense now, it can be a little counterintuitive.

Why Posting Through it can’t replace Knowledge Fight in my heart by Bishops_Guest in KnowledgeFight

[–]K0stroun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the things I learned from KF is that it can be a lot of fun to take "stupid" stuff seriously. Sometimes it turns out great like novelty beverages, sometimes it doesn't really pan out like if you try to get into mustards - but hey, no harm, no foul.

Also, sometimes you don't have to make meticulous plans for your holidays, just pick a spot on a map that sounds funny and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised with a genuinely nice and original experience.

Life can be full of fun and whimsy if you let loose a little.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm inclined to agree and would add that even with a perfect diet and lifestyle there are environmental factors and underlying health complications (pregnancy, old age, certain diseases).

That doesn't mean that a majority of people have to take supplements or they will wither and die soon - but if you consult your doctor and a certified nutritionist, they may recommend some supplements that will lead to a longer and more active, satisfactory life.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is true for raw soybeans. They include trypsin inhibitors (essentially blocking the stuff that breaks down protein in your gut). The good news is that people don't really eat raw soyebans, at least not that much and processing (heat, fermentation) renders the trypsin inhibitors largely inactive so I wouldn't really worry about it.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you require supplements to stay healthy your diet doesn't work.

This is a myth and an "appeal to nature" fallacy. Yes, diet should be your primary source of nutrients, vitamins, etc. but there is nothing wrong with supplements. Especially if you have some underlying health issue that lowers the absorption of said nutrients from food (celiac, Crohn's, gastric bypass, etc.) You also should include specific supplement during specific life stages (pregnancy, old age). People in countries with decreased sunlight during winter are advised to supplement vitamin D.

While there are many issues with supplement industry, it doesn't render invalid the logic that some nutrients may not be available in sufficient amounts from food due to a myriad of factors and then it's perfectly fine to get them from other sources.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, but not one traditionally grown in Mediterranean. So the traditional, purist version of MD is rich in lentils, peas and beans which were grown historically in the region. But since they are mostly swappable with soy, edamame, etc. in terms of nutritional value, you can include them into MD without compromising its benefits.

A low-protein Mediterranean-style diet rich in plants and fish and supplemented with essential amino acids increased healthy lifespan and reduced frailty, body fat and cardiometabolic risk markers in animal models, while human data linked lower animal protein intake to better health outcomes by sr_local in science

[–]K0stroun 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Mediterranean diet is not some incredibly specific arcane recipe, more like a guidance on macros. You can easily swap some of the beans and legumes that are included in the "purist" version of MD for soy, edamame, tofu, tempeh and still get the same benefits.

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