Quotes of the Day

Only two grains-amaranth and quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa")-are complete proteins, providing all sixteen amino acids just like dairy and meat. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart

Don’t go long EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD at the same time, because that is really just one big “short the USD” trade. [2010] - Ed Ponsi

It's true that organic produce is not as rich as it used to be. However, synthetic vitamins and minerals, which the pharmaceutical industry uses in its supplements, are almost always poorly absorbed. Moreover, some are outright damaging, such as vitamins A and E and several of the B vitamins. Vitamins A and E are found in fish oils and soy oil. These have to be avoided since the fatty substances stimulate tumor growth. The only B vitamins that are important to use are B3 (niacin) and B12. The others disturb the metabolism. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

If your wall-to-wall carpet is more than a year old, cleaning may not be enough. You can carpet a 2,000 square foot home with nylon carpeting that will look great for $3,000 or less. [2003] - Robert Irwin

A regular, reliable source of vitamin B12 is critical for anyone eating a plant-based diet. For adults under age 65, the easiest way to get B12 is to take at least one 2,500 mcg supplement each week. If you'd rather get into the habit of taking it daily, the once-a-day dosing is 250 mcg. Note that these doses are specific to cyanocobalamin, the preferred supplement form of vitamin B12, as there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of the other forms, like methylcobalamin. For those over 65 who eat plant-based diets, the supplementation should probably be increased up to 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin each day. [2015] - Michael Greger