In “Burn the Ice: The American Culinary Revolution and Its End” (Penguin Press, 384 pgs, $28) a new book by James Beard Award-winning food journalist Kevin Alexander, the thesis is that due to an confluence of factors: saturated restaurant markets, rising labor and food costs, weak sales, changing consumer tastes and loyalties, a shrinking middle class, declines […]
You may be stopping at a fast-food joint or sitting down to eat in a full-service restaurant, and you should know that you may fill up but without much nutritional value, a new study suggests. The researchers found that 70% of fast-food meals consumed in the United States were of poor nutritional value. For full-service […]
New evidence suggests you can reap important health benefits by exercising in a fasted state. Research published in the August 2019 issue of The Journal of Nutrition found that skipping breakfast before exercise helps curb food intake for the remainder of the day, resulting in an overall energy deficit, in this case averaging 400 calories per […]
In the US it is estimated 3.2-M adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 suffer from depression, defined as having at least 1 major depressive episode in a year. This accounts for 13.3% of adolescents, who experience a period of at least 2 wks with a depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities […]
$LMT These companies are pushing to put supersonic passenger planes back in the sky It has been 16 years since the last commercial supersonic flight, operated by Concorde, flew the Atlantic. Concorde carried travelers from London and Paris to places like New York, Dakar, Senegal, Rio de Janeiro, and Mexico City in 50% the time of traditional aircraft and was the preferred way to fly […]
$JACK, $WEN, $QSR, $MCD FLASH: Of the 14 burger chains, Jack in the Box (JACK), Wendy’s (WEN), Carl’s Jr., Burger King (QSR) and McDonald’s (MCD) were ranked the least favorite among customers, with McDonald’s in last place. Burgers are one of America’s favorite foods, but there’s one clear winner among American burger chains, according to […]
$RACE FLASH The 488 Pista Spider has the same powertrain as the coupe, it is fast! Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has kept the powertrain the same with the fixed-top Pista, meaning a twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 producing 710hp (720PS) and 568lb-ft (770Nm) of torque paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Compared to its predecessor, the 488 Pista Spider […]
FLASH: Calorie restriction strategies such as fasting and partial fasting activate powerful metabolic processes that catalyze healing and rejuvenation. Fasting has been part of human history for centuries. It was often done for ritualistic purposes, and is still done to this day. But today we have a large body of science confirming the benefits of […]
Benefits of Fasting The 2 Key benefits of fasting are stem cell activation and autophagy. Stem cells play an important role in longevity as they are instrumental in repairing and rejuvenating your cells and tissues, while autophagy is your body’s innate cleanout process, by which damaged mitochondria, proteins and cells are digested and eliminated. By […]
$RACE FLASH: Sebastian Vettel has priority at Ferrari in 50/50 situations, but that could change, team boss Mattia Binotto said at Shanghai Friday. The 4X F1 world champion has been The Scuderia’s #1 driver in recent years but new man Charles Leclerc, 21 anni, was quicker in Bahrain 2 weeks ago. Mr. Leclerc started on […]
A Pacific storm system known as the “Pineapple Express” threatened to dump up to 8 ins of rain and 8 ft of snow on areas of California, raising risks of flooding and mudslides, meteorologists said Wednesday. “The Pineapple Express is no joke,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center in College […]
$CARS, $IAG, $INTU, $KEY, $KMI, $NKE, $UAA Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Wednesday as follows: Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) was raised to Buy […]
$BAC, $BBT, $CAT, $CVX, $EW, $FAST, $FISV, $VLO Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Tuesday as follows: Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) was […]
There are lots of ways to lose a weight fast, but most of them will leave you hungry and unsatisfied. If you do not have an iron will, then hunger will cause you to give up on the plan just as fast. The plan outlined below will do the following: Reduce your appetite significantly. Make you […]
Nutritional Ketosis Protects Against Neurological Degeneration Most of us know of friends or have loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and may have personally witnessed the ravages of this neurological disease. The good news is there is strong evidence that nutritional ketosis helps prevent the kind of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), as […]
Live Longer, Healthier By Eating Less Nutritional science has known for a long time that reducing the number of calories you eat can influence longevity. But there has also long been a Southside to calorie reduction alone. While it could improve lifespan as indicated in numerous animal studies, reducing caloric intake to below that of […]
Obesity Augurs Risk to National Security Fully, 31% of our youth in the United States are disqualified from military service due to obesity, and the epidemic is now “posing a threat to our nation’s security as well,” says the law enforcement nonprofit Council for Strong America’s “Mission: Readiness” project. “Obesity has long threatened our nation’s health,” a report […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 812 Superfast ‘Blows Off’ Tesla’s M-X P100D in 1/4 Mile Drag Race $RACE, $TSLA The Ferrari 812 Superfast is considered the very best in its class, but naturally-aspirated gasoline engines are no longer considered by some as Top of lLine. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is most powerful naturally-aspirated production car ever made. Its 6.5-liter V12 unit is […]
Eat Your Way to Good Health, Today and Everyday Every day, you can make cancer-fighting choices. In a given day, there is a lot we cannot control, like the weather and traffic. And there is a lot that we can. What we do, and do not do, on a regular basis adds up and can […]
Bad Eating Habits Are A Key Cause of Poor Health Weight gain results from an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy eating habits. The healthy side Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein and plant-based fats. The unhealthy side Sugary foods, those high in saturated fats, and packaged and processed foods. But it is not just […]
The Ferrari 488 Spider Is Gorgeous And Fast $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE)from the Golden Age were focused on front-engine V-12 power in a sexy body. But, then Enzo relented and let smaller engines come into the lineup typically V-8 and even V-6 transverse sideways-mounted mid-engined sports cars. I recall people saying anthing less than a V-12 […]
Junk Food Alters Genes and the Immune System If you are not scared of this fast food plague, you should be. A new study led by German scientists has found that fast-food diets boost inflammation in the body and over time change genes and the immune system in ways the boost the risk for diabetes, […]
Review: The Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Superfast is Fast! $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) new 812 Superfast has become the world’s best Super GT car, and its 789bhp is at the driver’s hands and “foot”. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is the latest SuperGTcar from the Maranello outfit in a long line of front-engined V12s. It replaces the F12, which […]
President Trump to US Senate, “Let’s Get Healthcare and Tax Reform Passed” President Donald Trump on Tuesday took to Twitter to again call for the end of the Senate filibuster so that healthcare and tax reform can get passed “fast and easy.” Follow Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump The Us Senate should switch to 51 votes, […]
World’s Fastest SUV Land Cruiser, Toyota’s iconic go-anywhere four-wheel-drive sport-utility vehicle, has earned myriad accolades and records over the 60-plus years it’s been in production. And now, among them: the title of “World’s Fastest SUV” thanks to a record speed of over 230 mph, attained by the custom 2,000-horsepower Land Speed Cruiser. With former Toyota […]
President Trump Hammers House Freedom Caucus US President Donald Trump hammered the conservative House Freedom Caucus Thursday and warned members to get on the Republican Team — FAST. The Tweet from President Trump Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump The Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire Republican agenda if they don’t get on the team, & fast. […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Barcelona Testing News “Blackout” $RACE The Italian media is outraged at Ferrari for turning its low-profile preseason strategy into a total news “blackout”. After President Sergio Marchionne admitted his “bold” declarations made him look “silly” last year, Ferrari has taken a very quiet approach to its Y 2017 F1 preparations. F1 Ferrari […]
F1: MercedesAMG’s Toto Wolff admits Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) ‘Really Fast’ $RACE Toto Wolff has said that it is too soon to say MercedesAMG are still ahead of the field in Y 2017. After the first of just two pre-season tests, the conventional wisdom is that Mercedes lead, Ferrari are close behind, and Red Bull are the third […]
F1: The Cars of 2017, Beautiful Cars are Fast Cars $RACE It is an old F1 adage that a beautiful car also tends to be a fast car, and the target for Formula 1 as a sport is to deliver on both of those counts in Y 2017. For the 1st time in F1 history, […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Debut the “Fastest of the Fast” at Geneva $RACE Next month’s Geneva Motor Show will debut the Ferrari 812 Superfast, the fastest of fast. In terms of power, a natural 6.5 V12 engine is able to produce 789HP and 530 lb-ft of torque, allowing drivers to hit 62 mph in just 2.9 secs. […]
The New Bentley GT SuperSports Is Fast $VLKAY British carmaker Bentley Motors has topped its Flying Spur, and all of the other 4-seaters with a twin turbocharged W12 gasoline engine-powered car that does 0 – 100 in 3.5 secs. For those who want to feel wind, there is a drophead aka convertible option that still manages […]
Ferrari Inspired Pininfarina E-Voluzione Bicycle Pininfarina, the iconic Italian design firm that has worked for decades with sports car brands such as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Caddilac, and Maserati, has taken its luxury vehicle experience and applied it to the world of bicycles with its E-voluzione. This EB (electric bicycle) has a sleek, aggressive and sporty […]
Bentley Motors Reveals its 1st Tow Bar Option at Pebble Beach $VLKAY In Bentley’s 97-year history, no model has ever been offered with a tow bar, but the company’s 1st-ever SUV marks another premiere. The iconic Crewe auto maker exhibited the very 1st tow bar option for one of its models, the Bentayga, at the Bentley’s […]
Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce (SV) $VLKAY SuperVeloce (SV) means exceptional speed or SuperFast in Italian! If you think the regular Aventador already looks hot, then the SV variant will light you up from the 50 yard line. The huge rear wing, redesigned front nose, the longer, deeper spoilers and splitters are guaranteed thrilling to see. […]
Processed Foods Are a “Killer” to Our Health Eat healthy, Organic real homemade foods, then watch your Health rise Processed and fast foods can surely wreak havoc on our health. Sure, they may be cheaper and convenient, but they are excessively high in sugars, grains, and factory farmed meats, a recipe for chronic killer diseases, […]
Is the California T a Real Ferrari, That is the Question $RACE The Big Q: Is the California T a ‘true’ Ferrari? The Big A: Ferrari fanatics aka the Tifosi insist that a front-engine, rear-drive Ferrari’s beating heart must have 12-cylinders. No questions asked… The California T has just 8-cylinders and engine is mid-chassis. So, […]
