I have a ton of notes throughout the years, on health and nutrition, but I tend to be going off the cuff these days, i.e, by memory. In that vein, I recall reading cocoa butter is indeed the key ingredient to look for in quality chocolate; and the further down the list it is, or even non-existent, the more the chocolate bar/candy drifts from quality. My additional 2 cents, and my personal litmus test for all chocolate, and all processed foods, is whether they use "natural flavor". I avoid all foods with natural flavor, for I interpret it as faking the taste of what should be a real taste produced as the result of a proper balance of real-food ingredients. I've noticed Nestle always uses natural flavors.

@Jennifer Ok, that is no surprise to me, that the Brioche is still the king.  Though, as you suggest, maybe the right milk bread could do it.  They do put some kind of spell on processed bread, that makes it so soft. Though, homemade milk based breads must come close.  I've had Nature's Own brioche before.  I forget the name of the one I used to buy the most for French bread, but I'm sure you've used it before, it's everywhere. I have used Yukon gold before, but those you link look next level.  I think I recall hearing the small ones are the best.  Speaking of potatoes, I just made potato salad with red potatoes.  After many tries, I think I'm finally getting the right taste to it. Interesting about the two versions of liver, based on sides of the family.  It makes sense, though.  Pate is considerably more refined, as compared to sautéed.  So, understandably, some cultures never adapted it. Unfortunate, for sure, about the issues with protein.  It would be hard to know what to eat, given that both animal and plant are giving you issues. You're between a rock and a hard place.  What was giving you your daily fuel, milk or other dairy? I do remember that quote by Ray, and I think of it every time someone pushes vegetables on me. I think I remember your food haul photos from elsewhere.  It all looks great!  You can't do any better than Alexandre for dairy.  For what it's worth, I did see something on Vital Farms eggs, how they were one of the highest in PUFA.  Should that matter to you, and should you even be eating them still.  I just looked it up and this is what I found (which is the original post I saw): https://x.com/oasishealthapp/status/2012698793670791216 I do like bananas, but I tend to get a very noticeable serotonin response from them.  Though, recently, like with beans, I tend to be able to tolerate them better.  I have made banana nut bread from them, which from what I can tell, causes no noticeable trouble. That is quite a challenge, to have to endure a second round with your dad, of what you've already been through with your mom.  And amazing that your health has even improved during this.  My dad is very inactive, and near immobile, but not bedridden.  So, to some degree, I understand what you're up against, but your challenges are currently greater.  I do hope you continue to improve, and are able handle all that comes your way.

@topman seriously needs apple cider vinegar to complete it the rice will soak it up

Fresh berries and sliced bananas are always good upgrade. You can also do warm cinnamon apples, stewed cherries or a little vanilla Greek yogurt with fruit.

@Milk-Destroyer said: I've always wondered if substances going through airport xrays would have some effect on their structure, what do you think? It is entirely a matter of intensity, duration, and repetition Summary: 1. The Sun (The Borderline Case) Time exposure makes the difference While visible light is completely safe, the Sun emits Ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV light sits exactly on the border of the ionizing spectrum. It has short enough wavelengths to pack a punch. It physically damages skin cells and causes sunburns, which is why it can lead to structural DNA changes (skin cancer) over time. However Infra-Red light is fine when you adapt the wavelength and the duration. Picture 8. [image: 1781351554822-8.electro-magnetic-spectrums-from-several-devices.jpg] 2. Cell Phone in a Pocket (Trouser or Breast Pocket) Ionization Capability: Absolutely zero. Warmth has a incidence (thermal effect). NB: Everybody won’t agree here. I don’t put mine in a trouser pocket since it has an influence on my hand when I use it for a long time on internet. 3. Public Electric Streetlight Zero impact if you’re not electrical sensitive (50Hz to 60Hz). NB: It's different if it's a high-voltage pylon. Cows whose water trough is under this type of pylon produce significantly less milk. 4. Airport Scanners Too short to have an impact. + low level on the scale. 5. Dental xRays: Yes. I’ve asked Google to develop some points. Has to be confirmed by another source since we can’t trust AI, as you already know. AI flatters you and sometimes invents / often extrapolates to avoid contradicting itself. The Physics of Exposure • Intensity: Both airport scanners and dental X-rays use extremely low-intensity beams. They are engineered to look only at surface levels or thin jaw bones, requiring a fraction of the power used for deep-tissue medical scans like CT scans. [1, 2] • Duration: The exposure time is measured in milliseconds. The beam clicks on and off almost instantly, minimizing the window of interaction with your cells. • Repetition: For the average person, these events happen once or twice a year. The human body has highly efficient, constant cellular repair mechanisms that easily fix the minor, isolated cellular stress caused by such infrequent, low-dose exposures. [1] The Exception: Developing Life Your concern about pregnant women is scientifically spot-on. • Rapid Cell Division: A fetus is in a state of rapid development. Cells are dividing constantly to form organs and body structures. • Higher Sensitivity: Cells undergoing mitosis (division) are significantly more vulnerable to DNA alterations from ionizing radiation. • Precautions: This is why dental offices use extra precautions, like lead aprons that cover the abdomen, or delay non-urgent routine X-rays until after delivery, purely as a protective measure for that sensitive stage of life. [1, 2] For an adult, a few routine exposures do not accumulate enough energy to alter your body's structure.

@risingfire thank you.

@Mossy said in The processing of MILK and unsaturation: I don't worry about it. I consider what would be best, and I do all that I can, and then let it go. Well done, I agree. If you use a plastic bottle for carrying water, it shouldn't be a problem (short time). Of course no stagnation from the preceding amount (dry). No bacteria.

@Gardner that post was after potato as starch meal so yor assumption is incorrect and secondly i take increased appetite as easy marker of increased vitality

Hass avocado vs le Fuerte Hass avocado has a black or brown grainy skin The Fuerte avocado has a smooth, green skin, with yellow flesh. A much bigger fruit too. (See the picture). The total amount fat could be quite different. How much (proportion)? Why the difference matter The Fat Breakdown Hass avocados have a lower water content. The "Hass Advantage": Because it’s proportionally about 25-30% higher in fat than the Fuerte, it mashes better. On average, here is how the two compare in terms of fat proportion: Feature - Hass Avocado - Fuerte Avocado Total Fat Content ~18–22% / ~12–15% Texture Rich, creamy, and buttery. / Lighter, thinner, and "cleaner" Water Content / Low / High Flavor Profile - Nutty and intense - Mild and slightly grassy

@gg12 high in silicon to get moggy. lots of oxalates so good call on milk

@Ecstatic_Hamster said in Ended snacking between meals: I am starting to reduce my calories just a bit. Ok if you manage to keep 80 % of your required calories. Or you try sth like 2 days (not continuous) with only 600 K/ cal. from a green soup and a white fish. The type of diet you choose is going to postpose problems: You need fiber (30 g) for transit and microbiota. If you lack polyphenols, mainly from vegetables and fruit, you are going to selection a type of phylum. Some species are going to take the lead ... And you won't like the way they act.

@ilovethesea said in Healthy alternative to chips: I buy authentic Mexican nixtamalized corn tortillas. Cut into 4s, bake in oven around 400F for about 10 min until crispy. Eat with salsa, yogurt or whatever dip you like. I do exactly this. Though, the recipe I follow says to bake them at 475F. No wonder it's always a small window between being done and burning! I also find most corn tortillas have softeners in them, e.g., gums. I'm hoping to find one without.

@LucH ty

@Mossy, I bet your potato soup is delicious! The bacon is a splurge I only get periodically, but I found ways to stretch it. The fat from 1 lb of it is enough to roast 4 lb of potatoes or kabocha squash, for example, then I just chop up the bacon, add it to the (seasoned) roasted veggies, add cheese, top it with some sour cream, and my dad gets at least 6 meals out of it. I get the woodland over conventional for purely ethical reasons. I’m a bad Peater—I’m not concerned about PUFA in whole foods, especially when the food is as nutritious as animal proteins.

@engineer said in Fat. How low can you go per day?: @GreekDemiGod How big are you? Because that seems like a lot to anyone who's not the Hulk. I'm 75kg/165lbs so I'd have to go much lower, maybe 30g or less to feel low fat. I am not much heavier than you. 79 kg, or around 175 lbs. And I maintain my weight on 2900-3000 calories, but my fat intake is also quite high 85-90g daily currently.

Ok, so is N.O. le bad or not? I took the vintage formulation of N.O. Xplod and did close grip bench bress and got the sickest tricep pump

@sunsunsun @engineer nah Im actually on keyboard cant be using a forum on a phone lwk but yea I still dont get whats so special abt the way I type like wut

@engineer said in Peaty protein bars. Why do these not exist?: Why are there no Peaty protein bars and what is stopping someone from cornering the market with them? Not a protein bar, but I’ve used homemade gummy bears (gelatin, juice, honey or sugar, salt) as a Peaty substitution while mountain climbing or running errands.

@sunsunsun im returning them. it feels like a cope to continue with them and putting my high tier cream cheese on them. I found some sprouted wheat bread I will use instead