Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation and there’s a lot of confusion about good carbs vs bad carbs and what we should be eating, especially if weight loss is the goal. First up, what are carbohydrates and why do we need them? According to registered nutritionist Kirsten Oddy (opens in new tab) , carbohydrates (carbs) are a type of macronutrient, alongside protein and fats, found in a variety of foods and drinks. “We have three main types of carbs: fiber, starches and sugars,” she explains. “Fiber and starches are complex carbs, whereas sugars are simple carbs. Complex carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy and help to fuel our nervous system, our muscles and organs. Simple carbohydrates, on the other hand, are digested much quicker and send immediate bursts of glucose (energy) into the bloodstream, often with little nutritional value.” While low-carb diets are popular for weight loss, eliminating all carbohydrates can leave you low on … [Read more...] about Good carbs vs bad carbs: what you need to know
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TikTok assures Republicans it’s working to protect US data security
After years of mounting pressure, TikTok provided US lawmakers with more details into how it limits Chinese access to American data in a new letter dated Thursday. In a letter addressed to nine of the app’s most prominent Republican critics, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew detailed how the company planned to separate American user data from ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company. Chew also explained TikTok’s plan to house American user data on Oracle servers, a plan first reported by BuzzFeed News last month. “We’re proud to be able to serve a global community of more than a billion people who use TikTok to creatively express themselves and be entertained,” Chew wrote in the letter first reported by The New York Times . “We know we are among the most scrutinized platforms from a security standpoint, and we aim to remove any doubt about the security of U.S. user data.” The Verge independently confirmed the letter’s authenticity on Friday. Soon after BuzzFeed News … [Read more...] about TikTok assures Republicans it’s working to protect US data security
Le nouveau rival du Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra est impressionnant – mais vous ne pouvez pas l’acheter
La malédiction du marché mobile continue de s’abattre sur les meilleurs smartphones Xiaomi , beaucoup d'entre eux ne pouvant être mis en vente à l'échelle mondiale, car l'entreprise choisit de les lancer uniquement dans son pays d'origine. C'est le cas de la toute nouvelle série de la marque qui comprend un rival élégant du dernier Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra . La famille Xiaomi 12S (c’est son nom) comprend un modèle standard, un Pro et un Ultra. Comme vous pouvez le deviner, c'est ce dernier que nous considérons en tant qu’alternative au meilleur photophone Samsung. Il s’agit en effet d’un nouveau smartphone créé en partenariat avec le spécialiste Leica - une référence de premier ordre pour un outsider qui veut fournir le module photo le plus puissant du moment. L'appareil photo est de même équipé d'une nouvelle technologie de stabilisation appelée HyperOIS et d'un traitement d'image via l’IA. Au-delà de cette configuration photo, le smartphone Xiaomi embarque un … [Read more...] about Le nouveau rival du Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra est impressionnant – mais vous ne pouvez pas l’acheter
EU To Create Emergency Plan For Russian Energy Cut Off
The European Commission has vowed to create a new emergency plan for member states to be able to reduce or remove Russian energy products, including pushing for more renewable sources of energy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission was working on a draft of an emergency plan to help European Union countries deal with the fallout of limited Russian energy imports as the EU looks to limit the amount of Russian oil, coal and gas being bought. We are preparing emergency plans for Europe,” von der Leyen stated and added, “Energy prices are high. People — rightly so — expect us to do something about it,” Greek newspaper Ekathimerini reports . “We need a good, common plan that the energy flows, or the gas flows, where it is needed most,” she added. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi were headed to Israel Monday as the EU seeks to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel imports. … [Read more...] about EU To Create Emergency Plan For Russian Energy Cut Off