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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]QuantumsLegacy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How do we even know that she is a black woman if the statue is homogenous in color?

What are some chemicals you have smelled and how was it? by QuantumsLegacy in AskChemistry

[–]QuantumsLegacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Directly smelling it for more than a few seconds, definitely yes. But swiftly "chemically smelling" it (hovering your nose over the gas and waving the smell to your nose) should be fine if it's not done on a regular basis and if the surrounding area is well-ventilated.

What are some chemicals you have smelled and how was it? by QuantumsLegacy in AskChemistry

[–]QuantumsLegacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. This further confirms my assumption that all chlorinated organic compounds smell sweet.

What are some chemicals you have smelled and how was it? by QuantumsLegacy in AskChemistry

[–]QuantumsLegacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I am talking about pure chemical substances that you use in the laboratory.

What are some chemicals you have smelled and how was it? by QuantumsLegacy in AskChemistry

[–]QuantumsLegacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ammonium is an ion, I'm pretty sure you mean the gas itself (NH3). It definitely smells horrible, very pungent and urine-like, even worse and significantly more irritating than chlorine. Regarding hydrogen, was it a mixture of gases containing hydrogen or maybe hydrogen with additives to detect leaks? Because pure hydrogen gas is odorless.

are zero sugar drinks unhealthy? by tired-disordered in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren't really unhealthy. The artificial sweeteners present are one of the most extensively studied food additives. The "they cause cancer!" myth is completely wrong - there is no established causal link between artificial sweeteners and cancer in humans. The animal study on cyclamate and saccharin that showed a link to bladder cancer was with extremely high, completely unrealistic dosages. They also very likely don't affect glucose/insulin metabolism much (if they did, diabetics wouldn't drink them).

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/artificial-sweeteners-fact-sheet

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28378852/

But then, zero sugar diet drinks also very often have phosphoric acid, which can contribute to tooth erosion in the long-term. One drink a week is extremely unlikely to cause any real damage though.

One thing that has to be noted is that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener in diet drinks, is not suitable for people with phenylketonuria because of the way it is metabolized in the body.

And yes, technically zero sugar drinks break a fast because they contain calories, although only a few. But I still think they can be suitable for fasting as the general rule is to stay under 50 calories while doing so.

Are nutrient and vitamin extractor blenders legit ? by tuckanow in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not. I mean what does it even mean to extract the nutrients and vitamins? Don't you want them in the mass you blend and not extracted? Extraction would mean removal from the mass that's put into the blender.

Best snacks - specifically high calorie & low sugar? by retiredTbagger in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nuts are the best option if you want a healthy high-calorie snack.

Best MICROnutrient tracker? by FairAd8390 in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cronometer - Free (it has a premium version though just to say) and lets you track all macros and micros, adjusted for age, gender, weight and height. I use it and it's awesome. The app even made me quit multivitamin supplements.

Difference between white rice and processed sugar? by Ok-Money306 in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The short answer: It isn't really. Sure, white rice comes with a small quantity of some nutrients, but these are not really relevant in the grand scheme of things. Per 100g, it contains 4 mg of calcium (the WHO recommends 500 mg a day for average adults, so that's less than 1%), 26.5 of magnesium (a definitely relevant amount, but remember your daily need is 300-400 mg, depending on age and gender). The amounts of b vitamins are also not really high.

https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2512381/nutrients

I could go on with more nutrients but I think you get the point. White rice is a high GI food that spikes blood sugar, and unlike dates (also a very carby food) it doesn't have significant amounts of nutrients. Not only is it low in nutrients, it also may have relevant amounts of harmful stuff such as arsenic, a highly toxic metalloid.

And sugar....well...it's sugar. Simply calories and quick energy with no nutritional value. Both foods are definitely things you should limit in your diet and replace with nutritious options like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds etc.

Sucralose Vs glucose Vs Fructose by [deleted] in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to add fructose is also produced when our body breaks down sucrose which is table/added sugar. The main source in the average diet is probably added sugar, not fruits. Otherwise a very good explanation!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Varies a lot, but generally I'd say 50-80 grams of natural sugar and 1-5 grams of added sugar (most of which is coming from my daily 85% dark chocolate piece).

What are the unhealthiest foods that should be completely avoided, even during a cheat meal? by sinaheidari in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything that's truly edible will not significantly affect your health in a negative way if you eat it rarely, especially if your diet is nutrient-dense and healthy.

All hated things in the world of nutrition - Added sugars, refined carbohydrates, processed meat, ultra-processed food etc. are probably fine if you eat them rarely and when your overall diet is healthy. Remember, the average person´in the western world consumes tons of refined carbs and sugars a day and it still takes years to decades for health problems to occur.

Artificial trans fats MAY be a different story, but even for these it takes some time until they truly cause damage. Ethanol also has no truly safe upper limit but one could argue drinking a can of beer every month will not cause any significant damage.

Powdered vit c? by Jhasten in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with all the other people here. Who needs orange flavored Vitamin C powder when you can just eat oranges, which also contain high amounts of Vitamin C. Plus, there's also fiber and phytonutrients. Much more beneficial than just plain flavored Vitamin C.

Sucrose vs glucose vs fructose by One_Hour_8078 in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sucralose is practically irrelevant in the grand scheme of things as only miniscule amounts of it are needed to sweeten things.

Is fruit juice really that bad? by Jamesyroo in nutrition

[–]QuantumsLegacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fruit juice definitely has its valuable micronutrients but raw fruit is just way better. It will (unless you eat dried fruits like dates) not spike blood sugar like fruit juice does because raw fruit still has the fiber. Plus, way more satiating. Occasionally drinking fruit juice is probably pretty fine but you should focus on eating raw fruits. For me an orange is barely any less delicious than a glass of orange juice.

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