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1. Name justdyingslowly obviously come on

2. Nationality Australian

3. Age 22

4. Birthday nnnah dont feel like it

5. Zodiac sign (or your primal zodiac sign) Libra/Scorpio cusp

6. Gender wamon

7. Sexuality very very hetero

8. Your looks (add a picture or describe yourself) androgenous

9. What do you/did you study? Psychology (focus on sexology) and art.

10. What’s your current job like?/What job would you like to have? I am disabled you think I can work ha sexologist would be awesome. When I was a kid I wanted to be a fireman but Australias always burning

11. Your birth order head first

12. How many siblings do you have? 1

13. Do you have good relations with your family? yeah dads finally out of his abusive relationship, nearing age 70 and his emotions and his sexuality are finally opening up for the first time and that makes me SO happy.

14. How many friends do you have? what kind of fucked up question is this.

15. Your relationship status relationshipped. Fiance? got the marriage papers in a drawer somewhere with the car rego but can’t be fucked filling them?

16. What do you look for in a SO? empathetic, mature, calm. Always open to discussion. Prefers to be blunt rather than secretive. Emotional age over 14 (incredibly fucking rare apparently). Puts an importance on context and understanding other views above all else.

17. Do you have a crush? Hellll yeah Crush on my partner and got a crush on a mutual friend of ours who don’t even know hes cute af hehe one day partners gonna accidentally spill the beans and embarrass me coz hes shit with secrets RIP me.

18. When did you have your first kiss? You think I can remember this bullshit? Its not that big a deal

19. Do you prefer serious and meaningful relationships or casual dating/one night stands? One night stand sex almost exclusively sucks. Just. SUCKS. Because neither of you know what the other likes and it ends up being an awkward mix of trying to please yourself while trying to also be considerate.

20. What are your deal breakers? Plugging your ears to anything that feels gross, uncomfortable or disagrees with you. How can you grow as a person without introspection? How can you mold what you think and believe without taking in other arguments and comparing them to your beliefs to see how they stack up? Its pathetic.

21. How was your day? cute mutual friend had a fall this morning and were both worried about him. His back is bad and he’s getting a little older, he can’t be getting dizzy and having falls like that. other than that im anxious about seeing my gastro. He’s lovely but... specialists are specialists. Good at knowing what they know but not always great at listening.

22. Favourite food & drink you think im allowed to eat or drink? water and... foods a touchy subject.

23. What position do you sleep in? Usually on my side with a body pillow to grip so I don’t end up choking my partner in his sleep.

24. What was your last dream about? uuhhh...going to italy and being unable to get into this tiny basket boat properly.

25. Your fears does PTSD to medical shit count haha

26. Your dreams ... going to italy and being unable to get into a tiny basket boat thingy?

27. Your goals - get some sort of diagnosis eventually. Its been 3 years of trying and im tired. - get back to studying art part time for my bachelors. - pass JLPT N3. - go back to university for psychology. - do the dishes when I get home.

28. Any pets? two budgies. we also take care of any orphaned or injured birds.

29. What are your hobbies? feeling nauseous drawing writing a little bit im making a little gameboy game in C atm too

30. Any cool places in your area? i live next to a national park with waterfalls and koalas and emus and stuff

31. What was your last awkward situation? mutual friend made a comment on his chest i playfully smacked it (related to the comment) it was surprisingly hard “O-oh wow, thats... I didnt expect that” my partner laughed at me. it was awful.

32. What is your last regret? getting embarrassed at friends pecs stop making me think about it 33. Language/s you can speak english. N4 Japanese.

34. Do you believe in astrological stuff? (Zodiac, tarot, etc.) of course not what the fuck

35. Have any quirks? Quirkless. I do wiggle when im happy though apparently.

36. Your pet peeves open doors.

37. Ideal vacation spend a months chilling in an old japanese house in autumn hokkaido oooooof that sounds nice

38. Any scars? internal? yes

39. What does your last text message say? peepee poopoo ustinky

40. Last 5 things from your search history how do i find this

41. What’s your [device] background? Sam Porter Bridges walkin around Sam Porter Bridges cuddling BB-28 Louise while he sleeps my chicken

42. What do you daydream about? all might

43. Describe your dream home an old japanese house in autumn hokkaido oooooof that sounds nice

44. What’s your religion/Your thought about religion its a comforting thought having a parent-figure who cares about you and looks after all the big things you can’t manage yourself, but institutionalizing it runs a severe risk of becoming harmful cults. And it often does.

45. Your personality type me

46. The most dangerous thing you’ve done i saw the lost bunny that was on all the posters in the neighbourhood looked thin and patchy so i grabbed him to take him home. im allergic. sent me to hospital and I almost died.

47. Are you happy with your current life? feeling sick sucks and partners having a depressive episode but things are pretty good

48. Some things you’ve tried in your life living

49. What does your wardrobe consist of? blacks, reds, whites and pinks

50. Favourite colour to wear? at the moment pink. Red is always comforting though.

51. How would you describe your style? mix between lazy alternative punk, teenager with band shirts and harajuku peach kawaii uwu

52. Are you happy with your current looks? kinda wish i was a bit shorter but what can you do

53. If you could change/add something to your appearance - impossible or not - what would it be? bit shorter

54. Any tattoos or piercings? lol no PTSD

55. Do you get complimented often? by who? partner constantly, family haha are you kidding im australian so a friend’s version of showing affection is calling you a cunt and slapping your ass in public

56. Favourite aesthetic? all might

57. A popular trend that you dislike blocking because you disagree or find them distasteful. Ignoring all context to opposing thoughts and arguments. taking a personal feeling of disgust to mean something is evil. Blocking your ears to anything that isn’t a circlejerk of what you already think - and trying to isolate anyone who even just listens to something other then the noise of your sloppy dicks to have a thought of their own.

58. Songs you’re currently obsessed with? The Machine by Low Roar

59. Song you normally wouldn’t admit you like. why wouldnt i admit i like a song

60. Favourite genre? probably enka haha

61. Favourite artist/band/genre? probably enka haha oh and tatsuro yamashita

62. Hated popular songs/artists? why the hell would I hate something like a song? I hate aspects of the music industry as a whole I guess?

63. Put your music on shuffle and list first 5 which playlist they aren’t all together in one place

64. Can you sing or play any instruments? piano, saxophone... uh... partners good at making music and playing shakuhachi

65. Do you like karaoke? no.

66. Own any albums? yes? many?

67. Do you listen to radio? What stations? no. but triple J, ABC Jazz and Classical. sometimes they even play final fantasy and JRPG music on classical which is pretty neat. -

68. Favourite movie/series? can i make this about games because then the answer is Metal Gear Solid

69. Favourite genre of movies/books/etc ...shounen?

70. Your fictional crush/es if they’re over 40yrs old, male and happy and bubbily or grumpy and sad then there’s a big ol fat chance I wanna bone. Solid Snake from MGS4, All Might and pretty much anyone drawn by Tarou Madoromi.

71. Which fictional character is you? uh

72. Are you a shipper? List your otps, if so what does this even mean what language is this

73. Favourite greek god? idk hades seems chill

74. A legend from where you live that you like the story of Tjilbruke is funny and good. all Kaurna stories are good.

75. Do you like art? What’s your favourite work or artist? im in a big egon schiele mood atm.

76. Can you share your other social media? no i am incapable

77. Favourite youtubers? many

78. Favourite platform? not too high up. actually i like being a little lower than ground level in corners.

79. How much time do you spend on the internet? too much

80. What video games have you played? Which one’s your favourite? look i just want to say that MGS4 is the best one in the series and Death Stranding is phenomenally engaging.

81. Your favourite books (manga also counts) these are all so goddamn definitive how can I pick? Oh wait the answer is One Piece

82. Do you play board/card games? I play DnD atm and know 15 yr old rules to Yugioh

83. Have you ever been to a night marathon in cinema? that shit dosn’t happen here

84. Favourite holiday golden week coz its a week also easter because thats when all the glucose based sweets come back

85. Are you into dramas? what kind

86. Would you use death note, if you had one? no. thats called being a murderer.

87. What changes would you make in the world, no matter how impossible, if you had the power to? chill people out a bit. when people feel unsafe they get really depenfive and territorial and block their ears to everything, making in-and-out groups for themsevles that end up putting them in more harm.

88. Could you survive a zombie apocalypse? im disabled with a disabled partner. we arent funny sure we can survive normal everyday life when society is angled so sharply against us.

89. If you had to be turned into a paranormal being, what would it be? id like to be a mimi spirit

90. What would you want to happen to you after your death? spooky time

91. If you had to change your name, what would be your pick? toshinori yagi

92. Who would you switch your life with for a week? anyone healthy

93. Pick an emoji to be your tattoo that cursed one with the intense eyes and the hand

94. Write 3 things about yourself - only one of them must be true im me im not me im pee

95. Cold or hot? cold.

96. Be a hero or be a villain? both are distasteful ideas in reality

97. Sing everything you want to say or rhyme? i can’t do either partner speak sin bad puns and its hell, these both sound about equal

98. Shapeshifting or controlling time? shapeshifting. controlling time is eithe rmanipulative or lonely. shapeshifing is every other superpower at once.

99. Be immortal or be immune to everything aside from natural death? both are deeply upsetting ideas

100. ….. or …..? jiji or ossan? generally Jiji, but ossans can be lovely too.

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paleorecipecookbook · 7 years ago

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Does Paleo Have To Be Low Carb?

While carbs from Paleo-friendly vegetable and fruit sources as well as nuts and seeds add interest to our diets, taste great, and provide fiber and valuable micronutrients, we should only eat enough to support our individual needs and goals. Why? Because excess carbohydrates result in metabolic disturbances that create inflammation, fat accumulation, and associated diseases.

So how much is enough? The Paleo diet is referred to as low carb but is it really? Is eating just enough carbohydrates to support our needs and goals automatically low carb? Is carb quality important? And what does “low carb” mean anyway?

What Is a Low Carb Diet?

While there isn’t an official definition, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), and the World Health Organization (WHO) define a low carb diet as <130 grams/day. The research community breaks dietary carbohydrate levels down further to prevent ambiguity in the literature and agrees on the following four standards: (1)

Very Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD): 20-50 grams/day or <10 percent carb/day.

Low Carbohydrate Diet (LCD): <130 grams/day or 26 percent total calories.

Moderate Carbohydrate Diet (MCD): 26 to 45 percent total calories. The upper level of this standard (43 percent) is based on the average carbohydrate intake of Americans prior to the obesity epidemic.

High Carbohydrate Diet (HCD): >45 percent total calories. The standard American diet (SAD) currently recommends a carbohydrate intake of 45 to 65 percent.

Is the Paleo Diet Low Carb?

Where does the Paleo diet fit into all this? Research shows that when possible, hunter-gatherers consumed 45 to 65 percent of their energy not as carbohydrate (the current recommendation) but as animal food.

In a study of 229 hunter-gatherer populations, findings showed that 73 percent derived between 56 to 65 percent of their intake from animal foods, and only 14 percent of these societies derived this much from gathered plant foods. Most of the populations studied had a carbohydrate intake in the range of 22 to 40 percent. (2)

If we base our definition of Paleo nutrition on the majority of contemporary hunter-gatherer intakes, and take into account the carbohydrate standards above, it can be said that the Paleo diet is a relatively low carbohydrate diet compared to the high carbohydrate SAD diet.

But Paleo doesn’t have to be low carb! The beauty of the Paleo diet is that you can tailor it to your specific needs and make it work for you. However, many people benefit from reining in their carbs.

The Benefits of Low Carb Diets

Although traditional approaches to diseases of civilization such as heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome have involved low fat interventions, the lackluster results and reliance on drug therapy have driven interest in low carb approaches.

The research on low carb diets involves different versions. Some are low carb, and some are very low carb, while some are short term and others are longer term. However, across the carb spectrum and in both the short and long term, low carb diets are beneficial for health. (3,4,5,6)

Low carb diets have been shown to:

Improve glycemic control and diabetes

Result in the reduction or discontinuation of diabetes medication

Reduce circulating insulin

Be effective for weight loss

Decrease heart disease risk factors

Improve features of metabolic syndrome

Reduce markers of inflammation

Reverse heartburn (GERD)

Improve fertility in overweight and obese women with PCOS

Show benefits independent of weight loss

In addition to the benefits above, very low carb ketogenic diets have therapeutic value for a number of conditions: (7)

Epilepsy

Parkinson’s

Acne

Autism

Bipolar symptoms

Dementia/Alzheimer’s

PCOS

Certain cancers

The Research for a Relatively Low Carb Paleo Diet

As a consequence of excluding grains, legumes, dairy, and sugar-laden processed food, Paleo is relatively low carb by default. The research comparing the Paleo diet to other mainstream diets bears this out and reveals the benefits.

In one recent study, thirty nine healthy women were randomized to either the Paleo diet comprised of lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, fruit, vegetables, olive oil, and coconut oil, or the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) comprised of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and reduced quantities of high-sugar products and refined grains. A comparison dietary patterns, and an examination of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors, revealed that the Paleo group had lower intakes of carbohydrate, and higher intakes of fat and over the four weeks of the study, the Paleo diet resulted in more weight loss and decreased waist circumference compared to the AGHE. (8)

In another randomized study thirteen patients with type 2 diabetes consumed a standard diabetes diet (whole grains, vegetables, fruits, berries, and lower total fat) and a Paleo diet (lean meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, root vegetables, eggs, and nuts) while spending three months in each diet period. Compared to the diabetic diet, the Paleo diet was lower in total carbohydrate, even though it was higher in fruits and vegetables, and resulted in improved glycemic control, higher HDL, and lower risk factors for heart disease including triglycerides, diastolic blood pressure, weight, BMI, and waist circumference. (9)

The researchers in this study tested the theory that a Paleo diet would induce weight loss and improve hyperlipidemic parameters: plasma total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, in adults to a greater extent than a traditional American Heart Association diet. After four months on each diet, only the Paleo dieters significantly lowered total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides and increased HDL, independent of changes in body weight. (10)

And finally, a meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials revealed that when compared to diets based on distinct but similar national food guidelines, the Paleo diet showed greater short-term improvements in metabolic syndrome components including waist circumference, triglycerides, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, HDL cholesterol, and fasting blood sugar. (11)

Can Low Carb Diets Hurt?

Low carb diets are not recommended for everyone and very low carb ketogenic diets have been shown to have some inherent health risks. (12,13,14,15,16,17,18)

People who meet the following might feel better or require higher levels of carbohydrate consumption:

Women who are pregnant

Women who are breastfeeding

Women with fertility issues and or amenorrhea (delayed or absent menstruation)

Athletes interested in maximizing high intensity performance

Those suffering from hypothyroidism

Those with symptoms of adrenal fatigue

Can High Carb Diets Have Benefits?

There are many traditional societies known for their good health and high carb intakes. The Kitavans, traditional Okinawa, and Tukisenta all thrive on diets that we would consider very high carbohydrate, between 70 and 95 percent!

Other populations known for their low fat, high carb intakes include the Tarahumara Indians, the pre-industrialized Thai, the traditional Hawaiian, the traditional Taiwanese, the African Bantu, and the traditional Pima.

Furthermore, very low fat diets where total fat intake is less than 10 percent of calories, such as the Pritikin Diet, are therapeutic for some people. (19,20,21,22,23)

How Many Carbs Do You Need?

It’s up to you to personalize your diet depending on your current state of health, your unique physiology, and your goals. If you’re not sure of where to start, take a look at Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint Carbohydrate Curve.

The Carbohydrate Curve provides a guide for how much carbohydrate is generally needed to counter the ill effects of metabolic dysfunction and facilitate better health and weight management. Although individual needs will differ, Sisson’s carbohydrate ranges predict the following impacts on the human body:

0-50 grams/day: induces ketosis and accelerated fat burning.

50-100 grams/day: Sisson calls this the “sweet spot for effortless weight loss.”

100-150 grams/day: for weight maintenance.

150-300 grams/day: promotes steady weight gain.

>300 grams/day: unless your energy expenditure is extreme, this is the danger zone where there is a high risk for weight gain and metabolic derangements including inflammation that leads to chronic disease.

Carbohydrate Quality is Important

Whether you eat a high carb or a low carb diet, carb quality is key to health. What are high quality carb sources? Starchy and non-starchy vegetables and fruits.

In addition to containing fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, these whole foods are “cellular” because they retain intact cell walls. Contrary to this, the majority of the carb sources in Western diets such as refined grains, sugar, and processed foods lack not only the nutrients but the structural integrity of whole veggies and fruits as well. Refined carbohydrates are “acellular.”

Acellular carbs have a much greater carbohydrate density than cellular carbs and it’s hypothesized that we are not adapted to the effects these carbs have on our gut microbiota as it is only very recent in our history that humans have largely abandoned whole food carbohydrate for processed types. Acellular carbs are thought to cause gut bacteria imbalance, leaky gut, systemic inflammation, weight gain, and obesity. (24)

Recipes Rich in High-Quality Carbs

The Paleo diet is all about eating high-quality food that drives individual genetic expression towards health and away from disease. Although generally lower carb than standard diets, the Paleo template supports any carb range from very low ketogenic to high.

Here are 21 delicious high-quality carb recipes that will keep you feeling satisfied and full.

Plantain Tortillas

Springtime Pasta

Basic Riced Cauliflower

Sweet Potato Casserole

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

Traditional Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Root Vegetable Ratatouille

Spicy Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Berry Coconut Chia Smoothie

Butternut Squash with Garlic and Thyme

Roasted Acorn Squash

Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Herbs

Lamb and Spaghetti Squash

Beef and Sweet Potato Casserole

Paleo Spaghetti

Paleo Pizza

Coconut Bread Stuffing

Winter Slaw with Quick Salmon Cakes

Spaghetti Squash Pasta Salad

Vegetable Trinity

Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze

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jakehglover · 7 years ago

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Latest Research on Best Cooking Oils

By Dr. Mercola

You may have wondered about many of the recommendations you see regarding cooking oils, such as what types are healthiest and how they should and should not be used. There's peanut oil, safflower oil, coconut, avocado, grapeseed and olive oils, and plenty more. So which one's best?

It's probably fair to say that most recipes today calling for some type of oil for cooking usually suggest "vegetable" oil or canola oil. But a recent study1 in Australia found that vegetable oils, which are extracted from seeds, are at the bottom of the barrel, so to speak, because of how they behave in two areas:

Instability when heated

The production of harmful compounds when heated

Here's how the study was carried out: 10 of Australia's most popular cooking oils were heated in different ways, then returned to room temperature before being stored for later chemical analyzation. The oils tested were:

Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Virgin olive oil

Olive oil

Sunflower oil

Peanut oil

Coconut oil

Avocado oil

Grapeseed oil

Rice bran oil

Canola oil

The researchers made interesting observations of the oils, especially in light of other studies that have taken place in recent years. In fact, some of the results were surprising and contradictory to other studies. One finding was that EVOO was rated the best cooking oil for both oxidative stability and lack of harmful compounds produced when heated.

But coconut oil, deemed to be the next safest for cooking at high temperatures, failed when levels of naturally occurring antioxidants were compared. Smoke point, by the way, is the temperature at which it exceeds safety by releasing free radicals that react with oxygen to form harmful compounds that can harm your cells and even your DNA, according to the Health Science Academy.2

Avocado oil didn't rate as high as one might expect, given other studies. The Healthy Home Economist notes that avocado oil has a higher smoke point of 480 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for unrefined and 520 degrees Fahrenheit when refined. In fact, "No other oil ranks higher including ghee, tallow and lard, making avocado an excellent choice for high heat cooking and frying."3

However, the featured study found smoke point was actually not useful in gauging a cooking oil's suitability for heating and, in fact, those with the highest smoke points tended to produce higher levels of harmful compounds after heating. Keep in mind, too, that one reason the oil you cook with is important was noted in a study in Taiwan, which found "epidemiologic observations in which women exposed to the emitted fumes of cooking oils are at increased risk of contracting lung cancer."4

Interesting Conclusions From Australian Study

Each of the top 10 oils used Down Under underwent two types of testing in scientifically accredited laboratories in Australia to determine the oxidative stability of the oils:

The first gradually heated 8.5 ounces (250 millimeters (ml)) of each oil from 77 degrees F to 464 degrees F, with samples of each being collected at different levels of heat.

In the second trial, 3 liters (100 ounces) of each oil were heated in a deep fryer for six hours at 356 degrees F.

When oils are heated, the rate at which they react with oxygen increases and the oil breaks down, a process known as oxidation. As one study explained, the longer an oil resists oxidation, the healthier it is to eat the food the oil has been heated with.5

However, according to the researchers involved in the featured study, contrary to conventional wisdom, a cooking oil's smoke point is a "very poor marker" of its safety and stability. Typically, the more saturated fat and monounsaturated fat in an oil, the better its oxidative stability. In fact, according to Diet v.s. disease:

"Data from this study showed that coconut oil had the highest oxidative stability. This is due to its extremely high saturated fat content (about 92 percent), which makes it solid at room temperature …"6

Additionally:

"If a high smoke point did accurately represent an oil's stability at high heat, the seed oils would produce the lowest levels of polar compounds after cooking, not the highest."7

Peanut oil came in second on the oxidative stability scale, with extra-virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil and olive oil filling the next three slots. Canola oil came in just ahead of avocado oil, with rice bran (allegedly an industrial fat used for cooking at Chipotle8), grapeseed and sunflower oils coming in dead last.

Polar Compounds and Antioxidant Levels of Cooking Oils

Scientists observed the production rate of harmful polar compounds such as lipid peroxides and aldehydes, produced when an oil breaks down in the heating process.9 Both are linked to serious diseases, including neurodegenerative, age-related, carcinogenic and hypertension-associated illnesses.

In the end, the study concluded that EVOO won the most-stable-oil-when-heated competition, followed closely by coconut oil, and EVOO came out on top in terms of harmful polar compounds produced. EVOO had the lowest amount of harmful polar compounds after heating, followed closely by coconut oil. However, the study authors mentioned that:

"The experiments were carried out without food being cooked. While cooking, the water and steam which comes from the food being cooked aids the process of hydrolysis. The absence of food in these trials may have allowed for a greater impact of oil oxidation when compared with other deterioration reactions."10

Scientists also reported a big difference between virgin and extra virgin olive oils: All three grades contained many more antioxidants compared with the other oils, with EVOO being highest and having 18 times more than canola oil and 700 times more than coconut oil. EVOO, compared to virgin olive oil and the refined version, differs widely.

It's a far superior choice and contains many more positive attributes due to the way it's extracted and produced. Diet v.s. disease contends that "The antioxidant content of extra-virgin olive oil was overwhelmingly greater than all the seed oils, avocado oil and coconut oil combined."11 However, keep in mind that coconut oil does have other beneficial qualities, like being a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).

Olive Oil: A Bona Fide Superfood

Olive oil has been used for several applications for thousands of years, including purification and ceremonial rites and symbolic references such as purity and abundance. Olive oil was a popular trade commodity that, when prepared and cooled properly, could be stored for years, according to early Hebrew and Greek manuscripts.

Olive oil has been used for lamp oil and topically to soothe dry skin. It's still drizzled on raw vegetables, i.e., salads, and breads with cheese and herbs, such as bruschetta. However, using it for frying was not customary among early cultures. Faye Levy, author of "1,000 Jewish Recipes" states:

"The French chefs I studied with in Paris preferred delicate olive oil and reserved it mainly as a 'finishing' oil for drizzling over cooked dishes at the last minute … If you have a really good olive oil, it's best to use it in a dish where the oil's taste is noticeable, such as a dip or salad …

Even a modest amount of a fruity, somewhat pungent olive oil will provide plenty of flavor. Because the flavor of extra-virgin olive oil is finest when the oil is heated gently or not at all, it's a good idea to reserve your best bottles of olive oil for adding to dishes at the last moment."12

Unfortunately, producing extra-virgin olive oil has become a big business, which has led to fraud the world over. Even olive oils labeled "extra virgin" may have been tampered with and adulterated by being diluted with inferior oils, such as some of the seed oils previously mentioned. Taste and smell are two of the best ways to determine authenticity.

Why Olive Oil Is So Good for You

Olive Central, a "portal for the South African olive industry," observes that extra-virgin olive oil has a number of health benefits and lists five main reasons why it's a bona fide superfood:

Oleocanthal — This phenolic compound has reportedly shown several ways in which it reduces diseases affecting joints, neurodegeneration and certain cancers. It may inhibit the COX1 and COX2 enzymes that cause inflammation and prevent Alzheimer's disease by helping clear beta-amyloid plaques from your brain.13

Antioxidants — These can help prevent cell damage caused by oxidants, protect your body from damage caused by free radicals that can cause serious diseases, including cancer, and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Monounsaturated fatty acids — These fatty acids are "good" fats found to protect against disease by increasing your cell membranes' elasticity, which reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes, atherosclerosis and colon cancer, and may benefit insulin levels.14

Vitamin K — A fat-soluble vitamin recognized for its role in blood clotting, this vitamin helps build strong bones and may help prevent heart disease. One tablespoon of EVOO contains about 10 percent of the reference daily intake (RDI) recommended for adults.

Vitamin E — Vitamin E, aka tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in protecting against skin and eye problems, cancer and diabetes, as well as neurological diseases like Alzheimer's. Often included in skin creams, it helps promote healing and reduces scarring.15

Cooking Oil: What to Use, What to Avoid

When it comes to cooking foods with oil, one of the things to watch for is oils that are hydrogenated or interesterified (a fat where the triglyceride molecule is engineered to change the melting point of the oil). One thing untested in the Australian study was something Americans use often: organic, grass fed butter, which is among the best fats to cook with. Ghee, another delicious alternative, has been used for cooking for eons and is another good choice.

Perhaps the information unmasking margarine as an artery-clogging substitute is old news, but just in case, avoid margarine along with refined cooking oils and vegetable oil, and avoid vegetable shortening, as well. Polyunsaturated fats may be the worst, as the omega-6 fatty acids are more prone to damage — one reason to stay away from corn oils, soybean oil, safflower, cottonseed oil and canola oils, too.

Coconut oil has much more going for it than the Australian study revealed. Fifty percent of its fat content is lauric acid, which your body converts into monolaurin, which contains powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitical properties.

Multiple studies point to coconut oil and avocado oil as far superior to olive oil for heating food due to the smoke point, but some of the most prominent entities people turn to for information regarding their health have not yet gotten the memo regarding healthy fats; some may in fact be ignoring the newest studies.16

It's worth mentioning, too, that the Australian study was carried out by researchers with Modern Olives Laboratory Services, which provides services for the olive oil industry. While there's no doubt that olive oil is good for your health, its suitability as a cooking oil deserves further study.

from HealthyLife via Jake Glover on Inoreader https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/06/18/cooking-oils.aspx

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SEO is by far the most talked about, searched for and read about topic for web entrepreneurs. And so it should be, considering how vital it is to get SEO right for your business!

What’s puzzling, however, is that there are so many myths and misconceptions about SEO floating about. I mean, we all want to get SEO right, so why do these myths live on, acquiring the status of urban legend?

Some of them are hilarious, but some can really hurt you. They can keep you from improving your search traffic and website rankings, and hinder your best content marketing efforts.

Personally, I would hate to spend weeks perfecting one aspect of SEO only to realize a month later that it’s not even considered important by Google (and I’m sure you would, too!)

So I thought I’d write this post to debunk some of the most common SEO myths I’ve come across, and explain why you need to stop believing them today.

1. SEO is a scam

The myth: Fast-talking SEO consultants charge astronomical fees to provide services without any explanations that do almost nothing and may even penalize your website.

The reality: Sigh. SEO is not a scam. Check out Moz’s organic search improvement over SEO efforts of three years.

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Sadly this myth probably came into existence because there are many dodgy SEO companies out there that make a profit spamming sites with your links, leading to a quick increase in rankings that rapidly drops when the sites linking to your site are deemed to be spammers by Google.

However just because there are unethical SEO companies that promise you top rankings in Google then leave you high and dry, that doesn’t mean SEO isn’t legit or ‘real’.

For decent companies making sincere efforts to increase website traffic for their clients and improve user experience, SEO is a continuous effort that helps them beat competitors and gain from high SERPs.

This myth is probably rooted in the false idea that SEO involves quick and easy wins with little effort.

It doesn’t. It’s a continual investment, but it’s worth it. Just stop making silly SEO mistakes and keep the quality work up.

2. Reacting quickly to algorithm updates makes you more successful

The myth: Every time Google updates its organic search ranking algorithm, you need to make changes to your site as soon as possible to stay ahead!

The reality: Every search engine out there is continuously working to improve its search algorithms – Google alters its search algorithm approximately 500 times a year. The only updates you need to worry about are the major algorithm updates.

When these happen, the smart thing to do is wait and see if your site has been impacted. More often than not, if you are doing SEO right, your site won’t have been impacted negatively anyway, and you could even see a boost!

There’s no such thing as the perfect search algorithm, so updates will always be around. Try to wait to react, read credible sources about what the update involves, and give yourself a couple of days or even weeks to make adjustments if necessary.

If it’s an update that the search engine will stick to, you will soon hear about best practices for adjustments from the company itself anyway.

I visit this site on a semi-regular basis to stay abreast of the latest web news, and you could also follow the Twitter accounts of SEO gurus. However, the main thing to remember is that in the instance of an update, no one wins a prize for panicking or revamping their site the fastest.

Make a note of where you are when the update occurs and compare your metrics after a few weeks.

3. If you optimize for Google, you’re covered for all sites

The myth: You don’t need to worry about optimizing your content for other search engines if you’ve optimized it for Google.

The reality: Google search may comprise more than 60% of the search market, but Bing’s share is improving steadily. Bing is a great example of a website that works slightly different from Google and deserves your attention.

Bing doesn’t value backlinks as much as Google: instead, it compiles rankings based on user engagement, social signals, click-through rates, page authority and keyword domains. Google doesn’t use metrics such as Facebook shares or Twitter Followers directly in search rankings. So you can clearly see that if you only optimize for Google, you’re not covered for Bing.

If you are targeting exposure to 100% of web traffic, you should optimize for at least the top 3 search engines.

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4. HTTPS isn’t important unless you’re selling stuff

The myth: You only need to bother with HTTPS encryptions if you’re in eCommerce, otherwise the original HTTP protocol works fine.

The reality: Wrong! At the start of 2017, the average worldwide volume of encrypted internet traffic finally surpassed the average volume of unencrypted traffic, according to Mozilla (the company behind the Firefox web browser).

That means when you visit a website, you’re more likely than not to see a little green lock right next to the web address that indicates it came to you via HTTPS, the web’s secure protocol, rather than plain old HTTP.

Google has said loud and clear that it will give preference to websites with the HTTPS prefix over others.

That’s because the encryption within HTTPS provides benefits like confidentiality, integrity and identity.

Ultimately, using HTTPS is better than leaving the web unencrypted and it’s been a priority for big sites like Facebook, Google, Wikipedia and The New York Times to switch to HTTPS.

We’ve passed the tipping point when it comes to encrypted vs unencrypted data, and organizations like Let’s Encrypt are now helping millions of companies add HTTPS to their sites for free.

5. H1 tags increase search rankings

The myth: Using H1 tags is a must-do when it comes to good SEO practice.

The reality: This is not at all true, technically. Whereas H1 tags do help to make content more organized for the reader and also make it easier for web developers to design your website, they don’t contribute to SEO directly.

Former Google software engineer Matt Cutts says in this video that it doesn’t matter whether you use H1 or H2. What matters is that your page contains relevant and useful information that will address the needs of your users.

A few years ago, H1 tags used to be one of the most critical SEO factors; today, however, they’re just a part of basic best practice and not a source of SEO differentiation.

6. Link-building is black hat and attracts Google penalties

The myth: Google hates black hat link-building!

The reality: This is hilarious, really. Google rewards your website for backlinks – the only proviso is that these backlinks have got to be from relevant and credible sources.

If you plant your website’s links on article farms, unrelated websites, spammy websites or websites with malware and other suspicious scripts, then yes, you can expect to be penalized for back-linking.

But in that instance, it’s actually spamming, not back-linking.

When you’re building quality links, you don’t need to worry about this SEO myth. Many people think that leaving comments on blogs is a black hat SEO technique, but that’s only the case if the comments only link to your website without adding value.

The key is to ask yourself if you’re adding value every time you leave a comment on a blog or link to a website in an article – if you are, then you’ve got nothing to worry about.

7. Content is king

The myth: All you need to do is create high-quality, useful content to rank well in search results without much help from SEO.

The reality: Look, I’m not going to bag out the ‘content is king’ mantra here for fear of upsetting too many digital marketers. But while publishing timely, relevant and well-researched content is great, it’s not going to get you to the top of Google alone.

Content is like one of many directors sitting on a board, waiting to make a joint decision. The other directors are equally powerful: some of them include quality backlinks, user experience and responsive design.

If your whole website isn’t optimized, crawlers could struggle to even find your content, which means it won’t show up in results at all.

Focus on content, for sure, but don’t be myopic about it, as you’ve got to take care of the user experience on the whole.

8. Hosting location is important

The myth: If your website isn’t located in the country you are targeting, you may as well forget about success.

The reality: While it is better to host your website in the company you are targeting, it’s not essential. Google is smart enough to showcase the right country version of your website to the right audience. And this study shows us that Google prioritizes quality information over local content.

That means ‘au’ links are shown to Australians and ‘nz’ links are shown to New Zealanders.

If you don’t already use a country code top-level domain (ccTLD), I suggest using Google Webmaster Tools’ geographic target setting. In the Webmaster Tools sidebar, simply go to Search Traffic > International Targeting, and specify the target country for the website.

For international websites, just select ‘unlisted’ from the tab below.

9. Having an XML sitemap will boost your search rankings

The myth: Installing an XML sitemap can help improve your search engine rankings.

The reality: A sitemap doesn’t affect the rankings of your web pages, although it does make them more crawlable.

Sitemaps give more information about your site to Google and therefore make sure it indexes quickly.

However, there’s never been any Google announcement or study-based outcome to suggest that XML sitemap submission improves your website’s SEO.

Use one to make sure all of your URLs are indexed for easy crawling as this can improve the visibility of your website in the long run.

I suggest trying a plugin like Google XML Sitemaps generator, which works great with WordPress websites.

10. With personalized Google searches, there’s no such thing as ranking first anymore

The myth: Since everyone’s search results are personalized, everyone sees different results and there’s no way to be ranked #1 anymore.

The reality: My request to all readers – please, don’t be mislead by such rumors. Here’s a trick to try at home.

Do five Google searches related to your industry’s niche, first using your personal computer (where, in all likelihood, you’re seeing personalized Google search results), and then by adding &pws=0 at the end of the URL of the SERP.

That depersonalizes Google.

Now notice the difference.

Chances are, there isn’t one. Because websites that are good enough to make it to Google’s top 10 are good enough to feature on any personalized searches, too!

The differences between personalized results and non-personalized results are relatively minor. The advent of personalization does mean that rank tracking may provide somewhat less authoritative data than before.

But in no way is it the end of SEO or does it necessitate a completely new look at SEO practices.

11. Keywords in comments and title tags provide SEO juice

The myth: The strategic placement of keywords in HTML comment tags and the title attributes of IMG and A HREF tags will help you win at SEO.

The reality: Rankings really don’t work this way.

First and foremost, comment tags specifically mean that the content is out of Google’s view for calculating ratings.

Secondly, title attributes are not supposed to help you with SEO.

This Moz article will help you understand the specifics of why precisely title attribute tags are not linked to SEO.

In summary

There are at least half a dozen more SEO myths I could add to this list, but these are some of the main ones I see causing confusion amongst digital marketers, programmers, webmasters, designers, small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Hopefully I’ve debunked a few myths for you or at least motivated you to apply a bit of critical thinking to the next one you hear.

There is no easy science to SEO, and because the digital landscape is constantly changing, it’s hardly surprising that there’s a lot of misinformation out there. But moving forward, stop giving time or energy to SEO strategies or techniques that have no substance behind them or probably came about because of a bunch of snake-oil SEO salesmen.

Which SEO myth ticks you off the most? Let me know in the comments below.

Guest Author: Kuldeep Bisht, Inbound Marketing Consultant for SEMark, has over eight years of digital marketing experience. Throughout his career, he has helped many enterprise clients and local small businesses improve their marketing results by using strategic thinking and proven methodologies. You can follow his journey at KuldeepBisht.com and you may connect with him on Linkedin, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook.

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11 SEO Myths You Need To Stop Believing Today

By Kuldeep Bisht