Q: I’ve heard kale has a lot of health benefits. But every time I eat it, I feel sick to my stomach. What’s going on? Is there a way to fix this?
A: Kale is a rock star nutrient-dense food, containing magnesium, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, C and K, to name a few. But it’s not for everybody. Raw kale can wreak havoc on our guts. And people on certain blood thinners need to avoid eating too much kale.
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Penny WatsonAustralians eat an estimated 270 million meat pies every year – nearly 11 per person annually (Credit: Penny Watson)Even the tiniest of Australian country towns has at least one bakery, selling everything from the classic steak and pepper to more avant-garde versions like an eggs Benedict pie.
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Explore More Airline passengers feeling the pinch of sky-high fares are increasingly resorting to an old trick to save some money by booking flights with a layover to their intended city and ditching the second leg of the trip.
Although not a new concept, “skiplagging” — also known as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing — has been gaining in popularity, to the consternation of airlines.
The skiplagging trend comes from the flight booking website Skiplagged.
Annabel Giles, an actor and TV presenter, passed away a few months after her brain tumor diagnosis, according to her family. Her age was 64.
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Annabel Giles Cause of death Glioblastoma, a grade 4 astrocytoma tumor originating in astrocytes, is the cause of death for Annabel Giles. These are star-shaped cells that are essential for supporting and nourishing the brain’s neurons.
Out of all malignancies, it is an extremely rare condition that affects just 1 in 10,000 instances.
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose 63 cents to $77.59 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for September delivery rose 70 cents to $81.71 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for August delivery rose 4 cents to $2.45 a gallon. August heating oil also rose 4 cents to $2.45 a gallon. August natural gas fell 7 cents to $2.12 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Gold for August delivery rose $8.40 to $2,415.70 per ounce.