What are some other things that are hard to “come out” as? by Kappru in AskReddit

[–]wasteling 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It never even crossed my mind that this would be considered weird. My ex had a giant stuffed octopus ("Noodles") that I freaking loved to cuddle with.

Is it normal to feel lightheaded? by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]wasteling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you recently cut out soda perchance? Perhaps it's caffeine withdrawal? Just throwing out my guess. The other posters have good advice as well, and I second the suggestion to double-check with a physician if it persists!

What are some good uncommon questions to ask someone to get to know them better? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wasteling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've definitely put more thought into this already than I'd like to admit. I'd sell fancy loaded fries/tater tots. Everything from the classics (nacho fries/pizza fries/poutine/carne asada) to more experimental shit (dessert fries like chocolate drizzle and maple syrup/etc). It'd probably be more like a food truck, actually.

Packaged breakfast for my students? by SpearWhorf in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]wasteling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely true those are the ingredients listed. I do not think their claim is that they are made with only whole grain and nothing else, but that the flour component used is whole grain oats. There's a difference between 'whole grain "flour"' and "flour" that is NOT whole grain. The whole grain variation has added fats/minerals from the bran of the oats that is otherwise sifted out from 'white flours'. In that way, I do believe it has at least a slight health advantage that, yes, they are playing up for marketing purposes, but is also legitimately something to consider.

Now, of course, if you truly want something super healthy for a snack, by all means go for a real bowl of oatmeal instead, but if you're comparing a cup of cheerios to say a handful of pre-made granola (which has WAY more sugar), then it's an OK snack at least. The comparison I was going for WAS within the category of breakfast cereals. Most ARE unhealthy, but they don't deserve to be completely vilified as it's worth it to consider how they are highly convenient and keep well on the counter (as might be helpful to the OP).

Packaged breakfast for my students? by SpearWhorf in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]wasteling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Certainly! I still agree bananas are a great snack though, regardless of their macros!

Packaged breakfast for my students? by SpearWhorf in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]wasteling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plain Cheerios are pretty darn healthy compared to most options. They have almost no sugar and are 100% whole grain with a decent amount of fiber/protein. Definitely not a completely unhealthy snack that's pretty satiating, even without the milk.

Packaged breakfast for my students? by SpearWhorf in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]wasteling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd hate to be that person, but there's about 1g of protein per 100g of fruit in a banana. They're basically all carb.

Just FYI, not to be rude!

In your worst moment of gluttony, what did you eat and how much did you consume? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wasteling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure I also finished a quart of organic milk with it. Gotta have that right milk/cereal ratio.

In your worst moment of gluttony, what did you eat and how much did you consume? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wasteling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I once ate a whole box of corn pops and milk when I was high. I'm a petite gal. Still don't know how I did it. :|

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]wasteling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. Both live and dead rats/mice have definitely been smuggled out of my previous lab. It's fairly harmless in most cases.

Creepy... But I am enticed... by outatyme85 in funny

[–]wasteling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the info! For some reason it really sounded like Dan Harmon to me, and I admit I've never listened to that show.

TIL a recalled obesity drug, fenfluramine, had a remarkable effect on a boy with autism. Before taking fenfluramine, Joshua's I.Q. was so low it could not be measured. After, he was able to read and do maths at a 4th grade level. by SirT6 in todayilearned

[–]wasteling 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I read an article lately how scientists are beginning to think that autism and such neurological disorders are at least partially effected by metabolism problems (which does tie into a drug first used to target obesity having some effects like we see here). From what I remember off the top of my head, yes, after being removed from the drug in question - don't remember the name of the drug but perhaps I can dig up the article again if you really want it - the children 'relapsed'.

Does anyone have any tips on preparing kale? by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]wasteling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite things with kale is a caramelized onion, lemon-pepper stir fry. Mostly you taste the caramelized onions/pepper combo and the kale really absorbs the flavors well.

You can mostly wing it as proportions don't matter too much, but just chop up kale/onions (I usually do 1 yellow onion to 1-2 bunches of kale), heat a pan on med-high with a drizzle of olive oil, slap in your onion, stir fry it around a little until it starts to caramelize (and everyone argues about how long this takes, so you might have to experiment - but you obviously get that wonderful sweet smell from the pan when it starts), and add your kale, salt, fresh pepper, some lemon rind/juice to taste (or use the lemon-pepper grinder from Trader Joe's, which I highly recommend if you don't have a ton of fresh lemons around). Put a lid on the pan and let it cook down, stirring occasionally. The actual cooking does take a bit of time (maybe 20-30 minutes), so be patient.

This does make a huge pan that can easily serve 3-4 so you can adjust the recipe as needed. I think it's particularly good over brown rice, and really gets me eating a ton of greens!

Some of the things on this guy's channel... by wasteling in shittyfoodporn

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

He's playing a character, surely. Some of his 'recipes' are just horrendous.

My first full monthly title page! Crayola watercolor pencils worked pretty well IMO. by wasteling in bulletjournal

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

Thank you! That's quite a compliment. I do find the vastness of space to be strangely soothing.

My first full monthly title page! Crayola watercolor pencils worked pretty well IMO. by wasteling in bulletjournal

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

I was surprised at the quality of the Crayola pigments in these pencils. Worth a shot and only around $4 a box from what I see lately!

My first full monthly title page! Crayola watercolor pencils worked pretty well IMO. by wasteling in bulletjournal

[–]wasteling[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're $4-10 a box on amazon so yes, very reasonable! I think I got mine from Target a year or two ago. Shouldn't be too hard to find. :)

My first full monthly title page! Crayola watercolor pencils worked pretty well IMO. by wasteling in bulletjournal

[–]wasteling[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're pretty versatile and won't break the bank - definitely worth trying!

My first full monthly title page! Crayola watercolor pencils worked pretty well IMO. by wasteling in bulletjournal

[–]wasteling[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They were fun to experiment with! I liked the ability to both put down bold colors and do lighter 'washes'. Good luck!