I have two whole days off. Going to try and get some of the damage to the garden fixed. Not very excited about it though as it is pretty bad and it is hard not to see it as just flogging a dead horse or something. Can't leave it as it is though. Yes, there is a 40% chance of rain everyday this week but that is better than the devastating drought the rest of the country is experiencing. Gonna be ugly for food prices in the coming months. I just hope they have enough corn to make enough whiskey.
The paper had an article this morning reporting on British research that indicated that a low carbohydrate diet increased the risk of cardiovascular disease by 1.6 times. I'm a little skeptical as they didn't mention what kind of carbs and what are you trading off when it comes to the risk of excess weight and cardio problems. Anyhow...I think the key is the right kind of carbs and in moderation....no simple carbs with a high glycemic index that triggers excess insulin(i.e. fat storage) and moderate high quality proteins from mostly veges and lean meats and fish. Nothing processed and minimal chemicals and making sure your diet is providing sufficient antioxidants(again veges and fruit). I'm really getting tired of whipsawing when it comes to diet. As Michael Pollan says "eat good food, mostly vegetables".
Needless to say I am enjoying the latest turns in the Rmoney/Bain/Offshoring saga. Glad to see the Obama and the Dems taking off the gloves for once. Since I am now working at Home Depot as a result of Bain Capital and their fun with my last employer and I might add earning a year what I used to make a month...it couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
