Food Experts

Most foods spoil because of the growth of microbes. Preserving food is an attempt to limit microbial growth. Food can be preserved by drying, salting, chilling, or storing in air-tight containers.

• Drying is the most effective because microbial growth is inhibited.
• Salting is effective because it removes moisture, creating an environment where microbes cannot survive.
• Sugar coating can prevent bacterial cells from functioning correctly.
• Storing in air-tight containers is less effective because there are probably a lot of microbes on the food before you put it in the container. Some microbes are anaerobic, meaning they don't need oxygen.

Preservatives are used in foods to extend their shelf lives. One of McDonald's Big Mac in Iceland is an example of a long-lasting processed food. It has been on display since 2009, in a glass box. Preservatives that has been discontinued by McDonald's are:

• calcium propionate that prevents mold growth on bread.
• sorbic acid that also inhibits mold from cheese
• sodium benzoate, which inhibits the growth of bacteria in the Big Mac special sauce.

It cannot be acquired by pleasurable experiences but only by identifying and realizing our own potential, moral and creative, in our specific environments, with our particular family, friends and colleagues, and helping others to do so. 

• Nihilism originated during 300 B.C.E. where certain discussions by the Buddha related to our actions having no meaning or consequences in this world.
• The Greek statesman Demosthenes also contributed to its origins.
• The modern understanding of nihilism is associated with Friedrich Nietzsche, who said all aspects of life are subjective, not objective, also adding that this belief will lead to the destruction of all value structures.

1. Moral Nihilism says true morality does not exist, and that good or bad actions are not different by the law of nature, but only by our understanding.
2. Existential Nihilism says all goals, aspirations, influences and actions ultimately become meaningless.
3. Metaphysical Nihilism tells us that the physical world is an illusion, and our senses just manipulated sensations and signals going into our brain.
4. Political Nihilism goes against all kinds of political establishments and government laws.

• Improved weight loss
• Better control of blood glucose (sugar) levels
• Reduced risk of depression
• Associated with reduced levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease

Start small. Follow the strategies below, and make it a habit.

1. Switch up your oil to extra-virgin olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Drizzle it on finished dishes like fish or chicken to boost flavor.
2. Eat More fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel. 
3. Eat veggies all day long.
4. Phase in "real" whole grains that are still in their “whole” form and haven’t been refined.
5. Snack on nuts, like almonds, cashews, or pistachios. 
6. Enjoy Fruit for dessert. Also keep fresh fruit visible at home to snack on.
7. Sip (a little) wine.
8. Instead of gobbling your meal in front of the TV, slow down and sit down at the table with your family and friends to savor what you’re eating.

In many prosperous, capitalist societies where consumerism, big pharma and supermarket culture is rampant, leading a quiet, simple life is considered boring.

Big Brands continue to persuade everyone to aspire for more and most people fall for that. 

• Millennials are showing interest in simple living, in pre-consumerist and pre-industrial ways.
• It seems like a moral way to live and it makes you into a better person.
• The struggle of living simple and frugal builds up new skill-sets, a certain independence and better health of the mind and body, by being close to nature.

The “best” diet is a theme: an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and plain water for thirst. 

That can be with or without seafood; with or without dairy; with or without eggs; with or without some meat; high or low in total fat.

We consume ultra-processed foods every day without even realizing it.

• The morning cereal and flavored yogurt.
• The savory snacks and sweet baked goods.
• The vegan hotdog and the chicken nuggets available on the street.
• The doughnut or the premium protein bar we buy as a snack.
• The carton-packed almond milk put in our coffee or the diet coke we have.

Most cooked foods can be termed as 'processed foods', but ultra-processed foods are in a different domain, with few people having the clarity to differentiate.

A cooked carrot is processed food, but a bag of industrially-produced, carrot-flavored veggie puffs are ultra-processed and are still aimed at toddlers as a portion of natural food. Other examples include frozen peas or pasteurized milk.

• Cost. Some consumers do worry about the cost of including fish regularly.
• Additional Guidance May Be Necessary for Diabetes. Because there is an emphasis on grains, fruits, and vegetables (including starchy vegetables), meals may be high in carbohydrates.
• Restrictions May Feel Challenging. This diet recommends reducing red meat and added sugar consumption.
• Concerns About Alcohol Intake. Some experts raise concerns about regular alcohol intake (particularly wine).

"Science is what you know. Philosophy is what you don’t know."

Philosophy is examining our understanding of reality and knowledge. Philosophy consists of three major branches:

1. Metaphysics - What is true about existence.
2. Epistemology - How we can know that it is true. Epistemology has given us science, logic/reason, economics, psychology, and other theories of knowledge.
3. Ethics - What actions we should take as a result of this knowledge. Ethics contains concepts such as democracy, human rights, the treatment of animals, and the environment.

When you order your thoughts into a coherent belief system, you are engaging in philosophy. To criticize philosophy, you must rely on philosophy.