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  • In the Low-Carb Age, Does Cereal Have a Future? – Corporate Intelligence – WSJ

    In the Low-Carb Age, Does Cereal Have a Future? – Corporate Intelligence – WSJ

    Slow down.

    The WSJ reports that General Mills is asking for other cereal makers to step it up a notch in the advertising game to help boost industry sales. Sales are reportedly slumping due to “lower-carb, higher-protein” foods that are more convenient. The below quote from the article says:

    “Sitting down, pouring cereal and adding milk is simply just too inconvenient and perishable for today’s on-the-go crowd,” Mr. Fereday said.

    In the Low-Carb Age, Does Cereal Have a Future? – Corporate Intelligence – WSJ

    imageWhat?

    Is our society so busy that the simple act of pouring a bowl of cereal is “too inconvenient”? While I am no fan of cereal for breakfast, it’s a sad commentary that an expert can say that sentence and be taken seriously. Research indicates that stress can have a negative impact on the bodies ability to control inflammation and that in turn “can promote the development and progression of disease.”

    Do yourself a favor, take the time to eat a healthy breakfast made of real food.

    This article was first published on September 20, 2013 and was recovered using AI and web.archive.org.

  • Health is not all Food and Exercise

    We took a trip out to St. Jo, Texas to eat at Ancient Ovens. On the way, we stopped at the Arche (ar-khay) Winery to enjoy a little wine tasting before dinner. We were offered four wines, 1) Roussanne, not really worth remembering to either of us, probably only because we have never met a white we liked, 2) Ryan’s Red, 3) Cabernet Sauvignon and 4) Syrah. Grayson, the wine-maker, provided interesting conversation and a thorough history of the winery. He brilliantly adds the ideal serving temp on the back label. We sat at one of the several tables as Grayson served our tastings in their cozy tasting room. After we’d seated ourselves, we spied a table with a frosted glass chess set, our seats for sure on the next visit. The Syrah won the day with us and we left with a bottle in hand.

    Later, parked at the Ancient Ovens, we sat and enjoyed the view, and the peace and quiet. The parking area was an easy place to spend thirty minutes or so just sitting with each other. The weather was perfect and the view of the rolling Texas hills was beautiful. Soon others arrived and we had to give up the quiet. Denis, the owner, personally greeted every guest shortly after passing through the gate.

    Though the possibility of rain had us eating indoors, the outdoor area was open. We explored the area in a light sprinkle. The views and quietness continued to impress. We eventually had to go sit down to enjoy the meal.

    Even though it fits well with my personal philosophy of routine difference, I am sure dinner was a shock to our bodies. Our typically low-carb leaning fare was replaced by a menu made up of sourdough bread, dinner pastries, pizza, and dessert pizza for the evening.

    May we suggest that you not let Ancient Ovens be your choice for a low carb, low cal evening. Let Ancient Ovens be your evening to live, love, laugh. ~ancient ovens FAQ

    That said, the food was out of this world and the atmosphere was both festive and enchanting.

    Although diet and exercise are important, good health is not all about eating exactly right, exercising to a strictly scheduled regimen every day, or a combination of both. Proverbs tells us that “he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” I find that good health also requires taking care of your relationships, not just your body, mind, and spirit.

    This article was first published on September 20, 2013 and was recovered using AI and web.archive.org.