For the Love of Food

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup.

This week new warnings about ibuprofen, how to get ripped without steroids, and a surprising risk from grocery bags.

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Links of the week

• The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten <<I’ve long been suspicious of the argument that humans haven’t had time to evolve to eat grains. Seems many geneticists feel the same way. (NY Times)
• The Power of Placebo: This Is What Happens When You Believe You’re Taking Steroids <<The placebo effect is one of the most fascinating phenomena in all of science. What do you believe about your health and fitness? (James Clear)
• Why Loma Linda residents live longer than the rest of us: They treat the body like a temple <<Speaking of beliefs, 7th Day Adventists are getting something right. (LA Times)
• You May Be Getting More Sleep Than You Think <<As someone who had suffered from chronic insomnia for most of my life, I found this fascinating. And it rings true. (WSJ)
• 10 Primal Foods You Aren’t Eating Enough Of <<Even though this list is almost identical to one I published years ago on underrated health foods, it’s a great reminder. (Mark’s Daily Apple)
• Experts Urge Caution With Popular Painkillers After FDA Warning <<This is kinda scary. Be careful out there, kids. (Medline)
• Shoppers Buy More Junk Food When They Bring Their Own Bags <<The dangers of feeling virtuous strike again. (The Atlantic)
• Science proves what you suspected: hiking’s good for your mental health <<A well-designed study that controlled for long walking in an urban environment versus a natural environment. Seems nature walks are especially helpful for those with persistent negative thoughts about themselves. (LA Times)
• In Defense of Fruit for Dessert <<I love this. Fruit is such a treat, especially this time of year. (The Kitchn)
• Cold Noodles with Spicy Eggplant and Cucumber Salad <<I want this in my belly. (Not Eating Out In New York)

What inspired you this week?