The question at hand today is whether alternate-day fasting is a viable, perhaps even preferable, option for folks who want to experiment with intermittent fasting. I’ve written about fasting many times here on the blog because it’s one of my favorite tools for managing insulin, blood sugar, appetite, and (possibly) promoting longevity, but I’ve never dedicated a post to alternate-day fasting per se. Time to remedy that. I call it a tool, but fasting—having regular, distinct periods of little or no food—is the natural human condition. Or at least it should be. As I like to say, physiologically speaking, some of the best stuff happens when we aren’t eating. Fasting triggers desirable hormonal responses, reduces oxidative damage, promotes autophagy, and...
The classic casual game Tsuro gets a deluxe makeover. What Is Tsuro: Luxury Limited Edition? Tsuro: Luxury Limited Edition is a deluxe version of Tsuro, a tile-placement game for 2 to 8 players, ages 8 and up, that takes about 20 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $350 (plus shipping) for a copy of the game. The gameplay is the same as the original; this edition is all about the deluxe components. Tsuro was designed by Tom McMurchie and published by Calliope Games, with artwork by Andy Hepworth. New to Kickstarter? Check out our crowdfunding primer. The gorgeous wooden box. (Prototype shown) Photo: Jonathan H. Liu Tsuro: Luxury Limited Edition Components Note: I...
When the federal government launched the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) in the very early days of the pandemic, it renewed calls for a permanent framework for a national basic income program.Generally, basic income or universal basic income means a guaranteed livable income thats provided to everyone in a specific population on a regular basis by the government. Theres debate over how exactly a basic income program should work: Who should be eligible (for example, would there be an income threshold?) how much money should be provided and how it should be funded. But the idea is that everyone has enough to live a modest life, with necessities like basic housing, food and transportation covered.There are plenty of dissenters who...
Roy Sapp had just gotten to work at the Rock Bar in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood when he heard a man shouting outside. It was a Tuesday afternoon in October, and the man, middle-aged and thin with stained gray sweatpants, flailed his arms as he ranted at no one in particular. Sapp wondered if the guy was experiencing a mental health crisis or if he was high: A crack pipe and a meth pipe lay on the ground where he’d been standing. Suddenly, the man threw himself onto an SUV that was driving slowly down the block. “Get out of here, kids!” he yelled after scrambling back onto his feet, blocking traffic. “I’m not gonna hurt anyone!” Sapp, then...
Looking for A House for Hermit Crab Activities? Explore these adorable watercolor puppets and ocean themed movement game inspired by EricCarle’s book. A Summer is not complete without some fun in the Ocean! One of our favorite books to read about the ocean is A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. I love the various sea creatures that it introduces to children. Let’s have some fun with these special Ocean Animals from the book! This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Click here to view our full disclosure. A House for Hermit Crab Puppet Movement Activity Materials Needed Water Color Paint Brush Printables Puppets & Movement Game Popsicle Sticks Tape or glue Book: A House for Hermit Crab by...
