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Shots – Health News : NPR

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Being a vegetarian may be in the genes, a new study finds : Shots – Health News : NPR

Lots of factors influence what we eat, everything from our taste preferences, to our budgets to our culture. So, the idea that food choice is also influenced by genetics is not surprising, Yaseen says.

But this is just the first step. He says more research is needed to determine which genes – and which variants – may be critical.

Yaseen points out the current study is limited to white Caucasian participants. "Ethnicity is a confounding factor," he says. For example, if the study had included people from India, where vegetarianism is more common, you might see genes or SNPs that are associated with being Indian rather than being a vegetarian.

You might not have heard of him, but you know his designs : NPR

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Burkey Belser: You might not have heard of him, but you know his designs : NPR

Carbs, protein, sodium and fat: if you're adept at scanning those nutrition facts on food and drinks packages, it's thanks in large part to Burkey Belser. But his work extended far beyond grocery aisles.

The graphic designer died at age 76 in Bethesda, Md., on Monday, reportedly from bladder cancer.

If you've noticed that the Drug Facts box on over-the-counter medicines seems to echo the food label, that's because Belser designed it, as well. He also created the yellow EnergyGuide box for home appliances.

In defense of visiting ice cream stands on vacation 🍦

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The other day I was at an event, and somebody mentioned, you’re always posting about getting ice cream on Facebook. Maybe that’s true, ice cream is something I really enjoy especially on vacation as a treat.

Caramel Sundae

These days, I really try hard to avoid eating refined grains and food with added sugars. But like anything, it’s good to be a bit easier on yourself, occasionally indulge when you are out an about in a controlled fashion.

I don’t go to ice cream stands all that much, in part because I rarely drive places except on vacation or traveling. I don’t get ice cream or treats at home, though I do like a good apple or other banana or frozen fruit with non-fat plain Greek yogurt. But sometimes a treat is a treat.