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The Forgotten Stories and Controversial Science Behind Government Dietary Advice – Gastropod

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Protein, Pyramids, and Politics: The Forgotten Stories and Controversial Science Behind Government Dietary Advice – Gastropod

This episode, we're going back to the beginning to make sense of it all, with some help from pioneering women scientists, horses in obstacle courses, and, of course, Dick Van Dyke. Grab your climbing gear and join us to scale the food pyramid, wade through the swamp of alphabet soup acronyms, and, finally, figure out what this all has to do with what ends up on your plate.
Map: Hewitt State Forest

How a Family of 3 Lives on $25,000 in Corona, Queens – The New York Times

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How a Family of 3 Lives on $25,000 in Corona, Queens – The New York Times

As an Uber driver in New York City, Anup Baniya works long hours behind the wheel of his S.U.V., navigating snarled traffic. The passengers he ferries across the city may be surprised to learn how little he earns. Mr. Baniya, an immigrant from Nepal, brings home roughly $25,000 each year after paying for his vehicle and other business expenses. His wife, Sonu Khadka, stays home with their 7-month-old son, Ivaan. There is little money left at the end of each week.