In today’s news, Qatar Fund for Development provides US$5 million to support relief efforts in Syria, scientists in Italy report increased activity in supervolcano near Naples, fast H5N1 avian influenza virus test kit for use with bird-people developed by international researchers, world’s first “flying” electric ferry to debut at Lake Tahoe in United States, South African child artist tapped as global ambassador by international mangrove conservation organization, poll of UK seniors in care homes shows reduced animal-people meat consumption by the group, and new book from naturalist and best-selling author in United States highlights chicken-people’s bright intelligence.
Time and time again, the vegan diet proves to be the healthiest for everyone. I’d like to share a healthy food tip today. Tomatoes are rich in the important nutrient lycopene ‒ this is what gives them their red color. They are also powerful sources of vitamins A and C, and fiber, all of which reduce inflammation in the body. Additionally, vitamin C assists in the formation of muscles, blood vessels, and parts of our bones, and vitamin A is essential for both eye health and growth and development. It has been shown that tomatoes and tomato-based products can help prevent cancer and heart disease. I recommend buying locally grown tomatoes since they are able to ripen naturally and aren’t exposed to ethylene gas treatments which encourage artificial ripening. A tomato is fully ripe when it has a deep red color, the result of increased lycopene content. You can easily incorporate tomatoes into your diet for their health benefits‒ use them in salsas and sauces, stews and soups, salads and sandwiches, or wherever you need a colorful lift!
We found the upcoming joke in our guffaw playlist. Let’s see how it is. It’s entitled “The Sound of Silence.”
While camping, Gage and Quentin get lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Gage said:
“Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air three times, stay where we are, and someone will find us.”
They shot in the air three times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. But still, there was no response. When they decided to try once more, Quentin said:
“It better work this time. We’re down to our last three arrows!”
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