Quotes of the Day

Always wash fresh fruit and vegetables thoroughly. Buy organic if possible. Always buy organic strawberries, spinach, and celery, as these three items are the most pesticide-contaminated foods in the produce section. Twelve foods with the lowest pesticides: 1. Onions 2. Sweet Corn 3. Pineapple 4 Avocado 5. Cabbage 6. Sweet Peas (frozen) 7. Asparagus 8. Mangos 9. Eggplant 10. Kiwi 11. Cantaloupe (domestic) 12. Sweet Potatoes; Twelve foods with the most pesticides: 1. Apples 2. Celery 3. Bell peppers 4. Peaches 5. Strawberries 6. Nectarines (imported) 7. Grapes 8. Spinach 9. Lettuce 10. Cucumbers 11. Blueberries (domestic) 12. Potatoes [2013] - Joel Fuhrman

Those who choose organic produce seem to have lower cancer rates after controlling for confounding factors, but even if it's cause and effect, the benefits of consuming conventionally grown produce are likely to outweigh any possible risks from pesticide exposure. So, concerns over pesticide risks should never discourage us from eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible. The potential lifelong damage of any pesticides on produce is estimated to cut only a few minutes off a person's life on average, which is nothing compared to benefits we get from eating fruits and veggies. [2023] - Michael Greger

Vegans and vegetarians should take vitamin B12 supplements containing at least 50 mcg cyanocobalamin (the most stable form) each day or at least 2,000 mcg once a week, as should all individuals between 50 and 65, regardless of their diets (since we lose some of the ability to absorb B12 from food as we age). I recommend 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin a day for everyone after age 65, ideally as a chewable, sublingual, or liquid supplement. [2023] - Michael Greger

An interior decorator is hired to come in and determine what new furniture should be obtained and where to place it. Most of the new furniture is rented. In the bedroom, you can dress up an old bed with a new bedspread. A dining or kitchen table can be disguised under a long, new table-cloth. Legs of furniture can be buffed and polished to hide scuffs, scratches, and stains. A new rug of even the poorest quality usually looks far better than an older, worn expensive rug. [2003] - Robert Irwin

No matter what one may have read in a book or how long one has paper traded, as soon as a person starts trading for real, everything changes. Mistakes one never even thought of start popping up left and right, and the best way to avoid making them is to make them, lose money, realize they were mistakes, and consciously be aware of them the next time the same situations arise. A trader needs about 3 to 5 years to get through the learning period. One should have a minimum of $25,000 to $50,000, a 3-year horizon, and a very understanding spouse.  [2003] - Marcel Link