Tag: Time

According to the Latin origins of timekeeping, 'ante meridiem' means 'before midday'. This simple linguistic fact reveals the answer to a common point of confusion: Is 11am considered midday, or is it part of the morning?

According to research, water-soluble vitamins like C and B-complex are significantly more vulnerable to degradation from environmental factors. This phenomenon raises the important question: are vitamins susceptible to destruction by heat and time? The answer is a nuanced 'yes,' but the extent of destruction depends on several key factors, including the specific vitamin and cooking methods used.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the liver can metabolize approximately one standard drink per hour, and there is no way to speed up this fixed rate. This means the only thing that will sober up a drinker is time, despite popular folklore suggesting otherwise.

According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 1 in 10 adults get enough fruits and vegetables. Adopting the FITT principle to apply to eating habits we use can help structure a healthier dietary approach, moving beyond vague goals to concrete, actionable steps.