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By now you know to be a little concerned about mosquitos carrying the Zika virus, which means it’s more important than ever to protect yourself from bug bites. We know: Most sprays leave you smelling worse than a citronella candle, but the CDC says insect repellent truly is the best defense against Zika.

However you can’t just pick up any bug spray and expect it to protect you. ConsumerReports tested dozens of sprays against mosquitos that spread Zika and West Nile viruses, as well as ticks carrying lime disease, for its annual insect repellent ratings. The brands that topped the list (Sawyer Picaridin and Ben’s 30 Percent Deet Wilderness Formula) protected for up to seven hours, while the loser, EcoSmart Organic, worked for only 30 minutes! In general, you want to look for repellents with deet, lemon eucalyptus oil, or picaridin.

As for brands to avoid? Check out our handy graphic of the bug sprays that failed ConsumerReport’s tests:

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If your first thought when you’re served a beautiful dish at a restaurant is how good it will look on Instagram, it might be time for a reality check. This spot-on parody video from Elite Daily, which is part of its Millennials of New York series, goes behind the scenes of a restaurant named Sight, which serves incredibly photogenic meals. The kicker? You can’t actually eat them; they’re solely for the likes. Sadly we can imagine this restaurant existing and turning a profit. It’s certainly inspiring us to put our phones away at brunch this weekend.

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Source: http://greatist.com/live/why-you-should-bring-a-friend-with-you-to-a-bar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed_http–greatistcom-

The term wingman originated from fighter jet pilots (we’re looking at you, Cougar from Top Gun), but you’ve probably used it to describe someone tagging along with their friend to a bar. It turns out there’s science behind why having a wingman or wingwoman works. As this video from AsapSCIENCE explains, you look better in a group than you do by yourself.

Also interesting? Women help each other avoid potential partners they’re not interested in. So bring your BFFL with you when you go out this weekend. Worst case scenario, you’ll have someone to drink or dance with if things don’t go your way.

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Source: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/05/27/479333096/check-out-these-musicians-who-literally-play-with-their-food?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=thesalt

The London Vegetable Orchestra strikes up a tune at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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It started off as a bet.

Tim Cranmore — a British recorder maker — was out at a pub with some friends. They wagered that he couldn’t possibly make a working recorder out of a carrot. He accepted the challenge.

And that’s when he cooked up the idea for the London Vegetable Orchestra.

The ensemble now features not just carrot recorders, but also zucchini trumpets, butternut trombones, pumpkin drums and, occasionally, eggplant castanets.

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Sweet potato chia seed pudding with peanut butter chocolate sauce, toasted coconut, pecans and banana. That’s a mouthful. A delicous, delicious mouthful. I’ve been making a lot of pureed sweet potato for food prep lately and I thought why not combine two of my favourite foods ever: sweet potato + chia seeds? Well, it was…
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For the Love of Food

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

This week the problem with the new labels, a huge listeria outbreak, and how to make bread healthy again.

Too busy to read them all? Try this awesome free speed reading app I just discovered to read at 300+ wpm. So neat!

I also share links on Twitter @summertomato and the Summer Tomato Facebook page. I’m very active on all these sites and would love to connect with you.

Links of the week

The Number to Avoid on the New Nutrition Labels <<You’ve probably heard by now that the FDA finally approved new nutrition labels featuring added sugars and highlighting calorie intake. While there’s stuff about the changes that is fantastic (oh hai trans fat!), there’s still a sense of putting lipstick on a pig. Thanks to James Hamblin for this brilliant critique of the new labels, echoing what I’ve been saying for years: that there’s only one place you should be looking to know if your food is healthy. (The Atlantic)
Can You Carbo-Load Your Way to Good Health? <<The title is incredibly misleading. This article is in fact an excellent expl…

Source: http://www.sonima.com/meditation/mindful-living/declutter/

You might think that a few piles of clothes here, stacks of books and magazines there, and junked-up dresser drawers aren’t hurting anyone. Think again. All of that clutter overcrowding your personal space might be affecting your health. Don’t take our word for it. Here are science-supported reasons why a neglected mess may be messing with your mind and body, and what you can do about it (besides hire a cleaning lady).

1. Clutter impacts your…sleep.

If the last thing you see before you go to bed is dirty clothes or scattered papers covering your desk, it can leave you feeling stressed and anxious, which can result in a 3 a.m. staring contest with the ceiling. A study published in an online supplement of the journal Sleep last June analyzed the sleeping patterns of subjects who had filled their homes with excessive objects. Researchers found that those who had very cluttered or even unusable bedrooms had worse sleep quality than those people who were less at risk for a hoarding disorder.
Clean up: Before hitting the hay, take a few minutes to put away clothes, organize your papers and generally straighten up your bedroom. When you’re exhausted at the end of the day, this may be the last thing you want to do, but taking a moment to tidy will ensure a better night’s rest. Also consider adding this calming meditation from Deepak Chopra to your bedtime routine to set yourself up for serene slumber.

2. Clutter impacts your…ene…

Source: http://greatist.com/live/ashley-grahams-new-swimwear-line-proves-anyone-can-look-sexy?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed_http–greatistcom-

Ashley Graham’s new swimsuit line is making a major splash, showing that anyone can look great in a bikini, no matter your size. Need proof? BuzzFeed photographed plus-size fashion bloggers—who look like people we actually see on the beach—modeling the suits and they look fine AF, so we know they’ll look good on us too.

Fair warning: The line, which comes in sizes 10-24, can get pricey (swimsuits range from $79 to $398). If you’re more of a window shopper, check out these photos:

Photo: Jon Premosch/BuzzFeed

Photo: Jon Premosch/BuzzFeed

Photo: Jon Premosch/BuzzFeed

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