Book Review: The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzucato
Subtitle: Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths
Newsletter count: TMP #112
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Our diet in Nigeria will naturally make many people have pot belly and eventually be pre diabetic or diabetic by the time they approach 40. It may not show in your 20s well but the moment you are 30, it will show well and many people will say it's because you have got married and
Here’s how to slash sugar spikes from pasta — and make it healthier.
Scientists discover that cooling cooked pasta for 24 hours transforms its starch into a gut-friendly fiber that slashes blood sugar spikes.
When you cook pasta and then cool it for at least 24 hours, the starch molecules undergo a process called retrogradation. This molecular reorganization transforms digestible starch into "resistant starch," which functions more like fiber than a simple carbohydrate. Instead of being rapidly absorbed in the small intestine and causing a sharp rise in glucose, it travels to the large intestine where it feeds beneficial gut bacteria as a powerful prebiotic. This simple kitchen hack not only supports a healthy microbiome but also encourages the production of short-chain fatty acids that help reduce internal inflammation.
Beyond gut health, this transformation provides a significant advantage for metabolic wellness by slowing sugar absorption and improving insulin response. Perhaps most surprisingly, these health benefits remain largely intact even if you choose to reheat the pasta before eating. By simply planning ahead and refrigerating your noodles overnight, you can effectively lower the caloric impact of your meal while maintaining more stable energy levels throughout the day. This game-changing strategy allows you to enjoy favorite comfort foods while prioritizing long-term health and better blood sugar control.
Source: Bullen, A. (2022). Is Reheated Pasta Actually Better for You? Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials.
Book Review: The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzucato
Subtitle: Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths
Newsletter count: TMP #112
https://t.co/koKk9oiJGr
as “great” as this seems, i am not comfortable with people who do not directly live our reality speaking on our problems
either in support, or in opposition. and its a shame that its even gotten to this point
‘Tinubu's government is sitting back, not doing enough,' US Congressman Bill Huizenga fights back tears over killings in Nigeria.
“I went to school with kids from Nigeria”.
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For a Country where most people already provide their own water, electricity and everything , we shouldn’t have to also provide our own security.
We have a government
This monstrosity cannot continue
All Glory to God. A Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy from @UBC.
To my father, my mother, family, and friends, I could not have done this without you. #UBCGrad
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