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The French Paradox – a certain je ne sais quoi
In 1992, French scientists Serge Renaud and Michel de Lorgeril concluded that despite a diet rich in saturated fat and other harmful lifestyle habits — especially noting a very high rate of heavy cigarette smoking — French people have a low incidence of cardiovascular issues.They termed this phenomenon the “French Paradox” in which they hypothesized that the resveratrol in red wine was responsible for this protective ability. Not that I’m promoting a life of heavy smoking and excessive drinking but there seems to be a link between taking foods that contain this bio-active ingredient and protection from cardiovascular diseases and this requires some further thought and investigation.
Resveratrol has been identified in more than 70 different plant species such as grapevines, legumes and pines and its synthesis seems to increase in response to injuries, UV radiation and fungal infections. | Read more at: The French Paradox – a certain je ne sais quoi – Thegardenisland.com: Lifestyles
What Jean-Michel and Céline Cousteau Want You to Know About the Ocean
The father-daughter duo share their thoughts on loving the ocean and teaching others about its wonders.Interview by Lauren Paige Kennedy; Produced by Lauren PhillipsJean-Michel Cousteau and Céline Cousteau, ocean advocates/filmmakers/familySon and granddaughter, respectively, of legendary diver and explorer Jacques Cousteau, the Cousteaus embody a generations-long effort to educate the human population on the wonders of the natural world, particularly the oceans. Most recently, they teamed up with narrator Arnold Schwarzenegger to deliver the upcoming Wonders of the Sea 3D.
The film is a literal deep dive into the underwater ecosystems between Fiji and the Bahamas, using new techniques to expose the ocean’s beauty as never before.
Source: What Jean-Michel and Céline Cousteau Want You to Know About the Ocean – Coastal Living
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Femme Fatale, Fallen Woman, Spy: Looking for the Real Mata Hari
In December 1915, Margaretha Zelle, the woman known to all the world as the exotic dancer Mata Hari, was traveling by ship from one of her lovers in Paris to another in The Hague. The international sex symbol was famous for provocative routines in a nude body stocking with a bejeweled bra and golden headdress. Sometimes she would tell people she was a Javanese princess or the daughter of an Indian temple dancer, but only rarely would she reveal that she was Dutch.It was the middle of World War I and her circuitous route took her through British waters, where the authorities stopped the boat to question those on board.After looking at Zelle’s papers, and searching her possessions, they made a note: No evidence of anything had been found on her person, but she was nevertheless a “bold sort of woman who is not above suspicion.”
In the charged atmosphere of the war, this was enough for the authorities to call for her arrest if she ever tried to enter the United Kingdom again. A copy of their report was sent to the French secret service, where it landed on the desk of a French military intelligence officer, George Ladoux [ . . . ] Read full story NY Times
5 French Cheeses That Should Be on Your Next Cheese Board
In some circles, Roland Barthélemy is known as The Pope of Cheese. Owner of the highly acclaimed acclaimed Fromagerie Barthélemy in the heart of Paris, he has a leadership role in La Guilde Internationale des Fromagers and helped bring the cheese trade into the Concours de Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (France’s prestigious professional competition). He’s also a cheese diplomat—his title, specifically, being Ambassador of the French Patrimony of Cheese [ . . . ]
More at: 5 French Cheeses That Should Be on Your Next Cheese Board | Food & Wine
