August 24, 2012

Political pomp may take a back seat to Mother Nature as the Sunshine State braces for a hit from the first hurricane to make landfall in the United States this year. Issac is churning through the Caribbean on its way toward Florida. The storm track could threaten to disrupt next week’s Republican National Convention in Tampa. Source Link

A new report claims that Americans are throwing away up to 40% of their food each year. The waste occurs in farm fields and supermarkets where less-than-perfect fruit and vegetables are tossed, and at restaurants where large portions often go uneaten. At home, people toss out food based on “sell by” dates even though the items may still be safe to eat. Source Link

Men who want to increase the odds of success in starting a family should add more walnuts to their diet. A new study found that male fertility improved by eating walnuts, which are a source of Omega-3’s that can improve sperm counts. About 40% percent of cases of infertility are linked to problems with the man. Source Link