It’s a topic of conversation that pops up every Thanksgiving… the story that tryptophan in turkey harnesses the power to induce sleepiness, but clinical dietitian Grace Mansfield says the legend of the bird is a myth. Many other portions of the meal also have tryptophan such as pumpkin, cheese, and milk. But what is it that makes diners want to take a nap? Mansfield says that is because people tend to overindulge for the holiday feast.
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Many shoppers are on the hunt for the best Black Friday deals in an effort to save some scratch when it comes to getting gifts for the people on their holiday shopping list. The average discount this year is around 37%. But personal finance website WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says when it comes to the items, you’ll find the biggest mark downs will likely come from the jeweler.
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It’s Diabetes Awareness month, a time for experts to help raise awareness of the dangerous condition that threatens 15 percent of the adult Louisiana population. It was the 7th leading cause of death in America in 2015, killing 79,535 people directly, with 252,806 thousand death certificates labeling it as a contributing cause. McIver says if you have higher than average blood glucose, you may be pre-diabetic, in which case you need to seek help.
ADA estimates 37 percent of Louisiana’s adult population is pre-diabetic
Soon crawfish will be available again, but there’s a dark cloud lingering over the industry. White spot syndrome, which was first detected in a Louisiana crawfish pond in 2007, is becoming more of an issue for crawfish farmers. Although it hasn’t happened yet, the disease could possibly drastically reduce production. On the upside, white spot syndrome has no impact on humans.