"" I don't want to become low in fat and then go on a binge. I want to get into a habit that I can maintain."

- A "handful" of fresh nuts combined with a handful of fresh dates makes me not crave or bing on other less healthy (junk) foods, while…"

"Benefits of nut consumption for people with abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure

"For the first time, scientists report a link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in the bodies of patients with metabolic syndrome…"

""Health benefits of unsaturated fatty acids are widely studied. The article of Ros and Mataix published in 2006 in British Journal of Nutrition indicates that fatty acids from nuts protect from coronary heart disease (CHD) development. The paper of…"

"The question is how well are the whole intact chia seeds truly digested by the body...?

The omega 3 fat profile they have is good to complement the diet, if they are digestible that is... Will the crushing/blending degrade the nutrients ?"

"I always use high quality coconut oil after washing (or by washing with it) my hands, face and whole body, which helps a lot, specially during dry cold seasons; as well overall hydration is important obviously, however (in my experience) not by…"

"My idea with getting a carbon fiber frame is not only due to its lightness in weight, but specially due to its chock and vibration absorption, reduction, damping... This feature is decisive for a more "comfortable" ride, specially if the road…"

"Hi Universal Mind,
Wow, didn't even imagine that bamboo can be used as well to build decent bikes:-) 
Very interesting option, natural material, durable, light, aesthetic.
Yes, one of my options is to check out a custom carbon fiber frame, and…"

"Hi Rawbert,
Thanks, I will check out this alternative."

I am thinking of getting a racer bike, which must be much lighter, little faster and more comfortable to ride. My recent bike is Scott Sub 10, the early edition, made of heavy aluminium frame, quite uncomfortable to ride. I use my bike often not…

"It seems that the organic fruits are often harvested unripe due to their faster spoilage compared to the sprayed conventional ones. I have noticed that oftentimes specially organic pineapples and grapefruits feel unripe hard at touch and taste…"