If you were raised with the old adage "Waste Not, Want Not" then this article will probably have you steaming. Our nation is so wealthy and become so spoiled that most of us make no effort at all to use much of the food we have available. In a world where people still go to bed hungry, a nation which is slowly moving toward obesity, and who's citizens throw away almost as much food as they eat, is a shame and a disgrace. Efforts to utilize more leftovers, and not overindulge, would make a noticeable difference in the amount of food discarded unnecessarily.

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/21/business/la-fi-mo-food-waste-nrdc-20120821

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Tips for Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers

We seem to be experiencing an increase in rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. There are a number of interesting theories as to the cause, but we will avoid those for now. Instead here is information that you, or a loved one, might find useful if suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other rheumatic autoimmune condition. A variety of foods aggravate the problem and should be avoided. Here are some ideas to reduce the degree and frequency of flare-ups which can occur.

http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/rheumatoid_arthritis/tips/foods_that_trigger_rheumatoid_arthritis_flare-ups.aspx?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arthritis_rheumatoid