Is eating more Plant-Based Protein a good thing?

"The Case for Eating More Plant-Based Protein."
The evidence for big health benefits has never been clearer. Here's how to get the right amount.

New Dietary Guidelines are expected to be issued this year, and there may be major changes. For the first time, the guidelines advisory committee recommends that people favor plant protein over animal sources—even those that are considered healthy, such as chicken and fish. “Beans, peas, and lentils would move to the top of the list of protein sources, encouraging people to emphasize those, while red meat moves to the bottom as the protein source you should eat...
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Are homeschooled students good students?

Homeschooling outcomes: How do they compare?
Homeschooling has received high marks…when parents provided structured lessons.

Are homeschooled students good students? When the topic comes up in conversation, people often cite studies showing that homeschoolers score higher on standardized tests.

For instance, Eric Rudner analyzed the test scores of over 20,000 American homeschooled students and found them to be “exceptionally high—the median scores were typically in the 70th to 80th percentile” (Rudner 1999).

That’s impressive, but we have to keep in mind: This wasn’t a random cross-section of homeschoolers. Participants were recruited from a special subset of the homeschooling population — families who subscribed...
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What are some of the frugal living habits younger generations need?

The "11 old-timey frugal living habits younger generations need to bring back ASAP."
"A penny saved is a penny earned" hits harder in economically uncertain times.

Though people can't seem to agree on what makes the American economy "good" or "bad" (with people's perceptions being heavily influenced by who sits in the White House at any given time), there's no question that economic uncertainty is on many people's minds. Middle-agers who lived through the Great Recession of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic of the early 2020s know how fast economic stability can falter, and youngsters have started their adult lives with...
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Faith and can we pray beyond just our Needs in Life?

" Praying Beyond Our Needs. "

In our quest for revival and our desire to impact our cities, there is another aspect of prayer that I want to share with you: praying with intention to impact others. We may pray every day about the needs in our own lives, our families, and friends, yet never go into the realm of praying, “Thy kingdom come, and Thy will be done” unless we choose to do that intentionally. We cannot depend on chance encounters and accidental contact with others to bring about the harvest God wants to give. We must be intentional in...
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Do you know how to protect yourself when buying a used Car?

" How to Protect Yourself in 7 Easy Steps When Buying a Used Car. "
These tips will prevent frustration down the road and save you money.

It’s important to thoroughly check out any used car you intend to buy. Even one with a good reliability record can be a problem if it hasn’t been properly maintained.

In general, with used vehicles, you want to avoid paying thousands of dollars for problems caused by the previous owner. You also don’t want to buy a used car with hidden damage from a crash, a flood, or some other incident that might affect its...
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