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1 of 12The truth about vegetarian diets

by K. Aleisha Fetters

When it comes to vegetarian eating, myths abound. And if you haven't at least thought about slimming your steak habit in the last year, you are probably falling prey to them. Here, we uncover the truth about the top 10 veggie-eating myths.

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The 2 awesomest NEW things about the remote access device you already own

I have a friend who doesn't like the word "conflate," so I use it at every opportunity.  Luckily, as a Juniper engineer who works with SSL VPN technology, that's easy because so many people conflate two of our most important features - HostChecker and Mobile Device Management (MDM) Integration.

HostChecker has been an important part of the Junos Pulse Secure Access Service for many years.  We made headlines nearly a decade ago as the first SSL VPN vendor able to "posture" and "remediate" connecting computers.  Being able to check and fix devices for security policy compliance (like whether antivirus and firewall software is installed, current, and running) BEFORE they get on the corporate network was a huge deal at the time. 

Actually, it's still a huge deal - and Juniper continues to deliver industry-leading endpoint posturing technology.  Our most recent software supports OPSWAT version 3 for Windows, Mac and Mobile clients (for those who aren't "super geeks" - version 3 is the latest available and pretty cool stuff), along with many other custom endpoint checks (like checking for specific OS versions and patches, registry entries, etc). 

And since the HostChecker feature is now integrated with the Pulse client (our multi-purpose VPN client), endpoint checks are super fast and reliable - without depending on ActiveX or a specific version of Java.  HostChecker integration with Pulse is the FIRST awesomest new thing you may not know about your reliable Juniper Mag (or SA - go ahead and upgrade!).

MDM Integration, on the other hand, is often said to be like HostChecker (which is why people conflate the two).  Our newest software (8.0 which just hit the streets) includes what is arguably the most important advance in endpoint compliance in years.  That's awesomest new thing "numero dos".  The Mag is now able to query the two most popular MDM services (MobileIron and AirWatch) for information about a connecting device.

Experienced Mag administrators will immediately think of a  "directory server", which is used to obtain information about a USER from Active Directory or LDAP (or a host of other AAA servers that we support).  In the same way, MDM obtains information about a connecting DEVICE - like a mobile phone managed by an enterprise MDM.

What's such a big deal (the "awesomest" factor) is that this MDM information is available to be used throughout the Mag configuration - not just for endpoint posturing.  Our customers can now use MDM information to make "device appropriate" decisions related to resource availability, access control, etc.  Essentially, anywhere in the Mag configuration where customers now use USER information, they can use DEVICE information.

For example, let's say you have a custom mobile application in your network that you only want available to iPad users.  No problem.  Or, you want to limit your Android users to access only a specific subnet.  No problem.  Or, you want to grant your Windows Phone users access to a specific port on a specific internal server.  No problem.  Or, you want to block all Chromebooks running a specific version of software.  No problem.

So sure - MDM information can be used for endpoint posturing decisions…  But it's WAY more powerful than that.  The two should definitely not be conflated.  The Juniper sales and support organization can provide more details on these and other features.  Check with your Juniper account team for a preview.  And if you don't like a particular word, it's probably best not to tell me about it.  Buy Juniper!

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The Daily Meal: The Funniest 'Saturday Night Live' Skits All About Food

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Everybody knows that Saturday Night Live has been the paragon of sketch comedy for nearly 40 years. Looking back on more than three decades of comedic genius, it's clear that the talent was key to the show's success. But without brilliant writing , true comics like Chevy Chase and Kristen Wiig wouldn't have much to deliver. To craft the show's iconic skits, SNL's proven teams of writers had to draw inspiration from everything and everywhere possible. (Photo Credit: Dula.tv)

Click Here to see The 10 Funniest SNL Skits All About Food

And as it turns out, food has proved to be a nearly endless source of comedy gold for SNL. The show's writers, some of whom have doubled as performers, have squeezed juice from the proverbial orange since SNL's debut. It has yet to run dry.

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From John Belushi's trademark belligerence in "Samurai Delicatessen" to Alec Baldwin's innuendo-laden (albeit heavy-handed) "Schweddy Balls," food has found its way into some of the most memorable SNL moments to date. We've gone back and watched countless food-filled SNL skits, and boiled them down to our 10 most beloved of all time. So, look back and have a good laugh -- but not with your mouth full.

-Joe Osborne, The Daily Meal

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It’s a floor wax and a dessert topping. Chevy Chase stars in an ad for Shimmer Floor Wax, the only dual-purpose floor wax… or dessert topping. Some of us might not have been there to fully appreciate this gag, but it’s true — Reddi-wip and floor wax cans looked way too similar then. Plus, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, and Gilda Radnor’s humor is timeless. Photo Credit: NBC Click Here to see more of the Funniest SNL Skits All About Food

In an ode (or send-off) to legendary chef Julia Child, Dan Aykroyd teaches an audience what to do and what not to do when preparing a chicken meal. The SNL star quickly gets to what not to do, which results in one of goriest skits in show history. Spoiler warning: Julia dies at the end… hilariously. Photo Credit: Tumblr/classicjays

In the age of tacos wrapped in Dorito shells,this fake ad strikes a strong chord. When a simple hard-shell taco just isn’t enough, try one wrapped in a flour tortilla covered in refried beans. Still not cutting it? Then how about wrapping that in three more shells, a corn husk, a breakfast crepe, a deep-dish pizza, a blueberry pancake, and deep-frying it? Too much? Never. Photo Credit: eBaumsworld Click Here to see more of the Funniest SNL Skits All About Food

Paula isn’t under fire just over some particularly colorful statements, but (in this skit) for promoting some seriously fattening foods. Her solution? Soak that booter and awlright up with one of her Big Ol’ Soakem eight-ply paper towels. Kristen Wiig nails it with an awfully over-exaggerated impersonation, complete with devouring a tub of butter. Photo Credit: Hulu

One of Adam Sandler’s classic comedic rock ballads pays homage to yet another relic of ‘90s life: lunch served at school. Chris Farley is Lunch Lady, and this is the story of her life… in which she marries a sloppy joe. Click Here to see more SNL Skits All About Food Photo Credit: Dula.tv

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Sam Hiersteiner: 5 Cookbooks I Forgot to Write About, OK?

Contributor to Art of Eating, Refinery29, Washington City Paper, DC Modern Luxury, Capitol File. Smoked meats, whiskey, what else is there?

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It has been a dangerous year for cookbook lovers, so much so that the following disaster scene played out in my recent dream:

It's quiet. I am watching Fletch and petting Pappy Van Winkle's little Maltese dog head. A fly lands on the shelf, upsetting stacks of cookbooks. In minutes, smoking wreckage is all that's left of the house. A rescue worker lifts Dan "BBQ Snob" Vaughn's The Prophets of Smoked Meat (Bourdain/Ecco, 2013) and uncovers my corpse. Van Winkle escapes with minor google-y eye.

The dog and the cookbook towers actually exist, and the latter's structural integrity really does suffers from recent barbecue sauce stains due to excessive use. In addition to Vaughn's Prophets, here are four books from 2013 that currently have top billing in my stacks:

Franny's: Simple. Seasonal. Italian. (By Andrew Feinberg & Francine Stephens with Melissa Clark; Artisan, 2013)

If you've ever been to Franny's on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, you'll recognize that the restaurant's simplicity, vibrancy and careful craft translate well in this book. The story of the authors' elopement to the Amalfi Coast, and the rustic food they fell for just as hard, is the heart of the book, but Franny's wood oven-fired pizza is its soul. Recipes for the house dough and 17 rustic pies are the highlights, alongside pastas (bucatini fra diavolo), salads (peas and pea shoots with pecorino and mint) and seafood dishes (seared shrimp with white beans, olives and herbs). I recently tried my hand at a recipe that has helped put Franny's on the map: the clam, chili and parsley pizza. I used a 500-degree oven and cast iron pan in place of the restaurant's custom dome ovens, which chef John Adler keeps humming 24-7, and the pizza was the best I've ever made at home.

Smoke and Pickles (By Edward Lee; Artisan, 2013)

Chef Lee, of 610 Magnolia in Louisville, was introduced to the world as a chip-on-the-shoulder provocateur on Bravo's Top Chef: Texas, but he doesn't fit the part in person. Referring to Top Chef, he has said, "Cooking is not sport. It is something you do very individually." Smoke and Pickles is a testament to that sentiment. Stories about Lee's Korean family and the food they shared, and his ruminations on Southern traditions, are insightful and rich. The recipes, which marry traditional Korean-Asian elements with the classics of the Brooklyn-born chef's adopted Southern home, include kimchi collard greens; four different takes on rice bowls with remoulades; and chicken and country ham pho. Largely because of this book, brown rice bowls with kimchi and whatever else is within reach now dominate my weekly routine. Final book notes: pork, pork, pork, Rappahanock River Oysters, Border Springs Farm and American whiskey.

The Grilling Book (By The Editors of Bon Appetit; Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2013)

For some reason, I expected to be underwhelmed by this monster, although I'm a fan of Bon Appetit under Adam Rapoport's relatively new editorship. Things didn't turn out that way, because the book is so approachable and laden with classic recipes. The most exciting and interesting contributions are international grilling recipes, including Chinese-style grilled lobster with ginger, garlic and soy sauce; and turkey shawarma with tomato relish and tahini. In addition, there's a trove of sauces, rubs and other great grilling accouterments. This is a book that can have staying power as an anchor for your collection.

It's All Good (by Gwyneth Paltrow; Grand Central Life and Style, 2013)

Bring on the trolls. Mark Bittman published a famous blog hit piece on this book in which Jennifer Mascia accused Paltrow of pushing "quack science" with her elimination diet approach and questioned her use of high-end ingredients too expensive for the average family. Seemed like a waste of blog space to me, particularly because you can use average grocery store ingredients as alternatives in any of Paltrow's recipes. Personally, I find a lot to like and feel good about eating here, from dressings to chopped salads and entrees and everything in between. The lemon anchovy vinaigrette is sour and pungent and perfect on hearty greens. The turkey meatballs are full of flavorful herbs, and the Thai chicken burgers are salty and good on the grill. Finally, the fully gluten-free book makes it accessible to people who have allergies.

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In addition to the books above, I'm also loving Domenica Marchetti's The Glorious Vegetables of Italy (Chronicle Books, 2013) and In The Charcuterie (Ten Speed Press, 2013) by Fatted Calf's Taylor Boetticher.

And the immediate horizon is full of drool-worthy releases: John Currence's Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey (Andrews McMeel Publishing); Ivan Orkin's Ivan Ramen (Ten Speed Press); Andy Ricker's Pok Pok (Ten Speed Press); Hank Shaw's Duck, Duck, Goose (Ten Speed Press); and the Roberta's Cookbook (Clarkson Potter).

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20 Questions About Allergy-Triggered Asthma

Robert A. Nathan, MD, is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and director of the Asthma and Allergy Associates and Research Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Q: What's the difference between asthma that is due to allergies and asthma that is not?

A: Allergic asthma is an overreactive immunologic response that occurs because a person's body makes too much of an immune system component called immunoglobulin E (IgE). People with allergic asthma are bothered by common allergens like animal dander, dust mites, pollen, mold, or cockroaches, and they are often allergic to more than one of these things.

When a person has asthma that isn't related to allergies, but is instead triggered by factors that act directly on the lungs, such as infections, exercise, cold air, pollution, and stress, they have non-allergic asthma. Many people with asthma have a combination of non-allergic and allergic asthma. Of the nearly 19 million adults in the United States with asthma, about half have asthma that's related to allergies. But just 20% of adults with asthma have symptoms triggered by just allergies alone.

Q: How can you tell if your asthma is due to allergies?

A: First and foremost is the medical history. If a patient says he only has symptoms when he's near a cat or dog, for example, or only during pollen season, it's likely to be due to allergies.

Q: How can you know for sure what's triggering your asthma?

A: Skin tests, also known as 'skin prick tests,' are the gold standard. They involve putting a tiny amount of the allergen into the very top layer of your skin. The area will then swell, itch, and turn red if you are sensitive to that allergen.

Q: Do you need to see an allergist or a pulmonologist to be diagnosed with allergic asthma, or can your primary care doctor do the job?

A: Pulmonologists deal with a myriad of lung diseases, but allergists deal primarily with asthma and other allergic conditions, so they are better prepared to diagnose and treat allergic asthma. Most importantly, we're trying to identify triggers and help the patient understand how to deal with those triggers. The primary care physician may suspect that asthma is related to allergies, but it's the allergist who can confirm the diagnosis by using objective measures, like the skin test.

Q: Is asthma harder or easier to treat if it's due to allergies?

A: Avoidance is the main way to treat any allergic disease. In a way, it's easier to treat allergic asthma than non-allergic asthma, because you can just stay away from the allergen. But this depends on what the allergen is, and how sensitive you are to it. The ace in the hole that patients with allergic asthma have that patients with non-allergic asthma don't have is immunotherapy, or as it's more commonly known, allergy shots. It is potentially curative, whereas medication can only address symptoms.

Q: Does allergic asthma ever get better on its own?

A: While some children will 'grow out of' their allergic asthma once they reach puberty, it's exceedingly rare for an adult's disease to go into remission.

Q: Can allergic asthma be life threatening?

A: It's rare but certainly possible, depending on the extent of exposure, how bad an attack gets, and how long it takes for you to get treatment. Every year, 3,500 Americans die from asthma, and some will have had allergy-induced asthma.

Q: Will allergy shots help? What do they entail?

A: Allergy shots, or immunotherapy, can definitely help, but they're a major commitment. For allergy shots to be effective, a person needs to visit an allergist regularly for several years. And while insurers typically cover immunotherapy, copayment costs can add up.

At first, a person undergoing immunotherapy will go to the allergist once or twice a week, for three to six months, receiving slightly larger amounts of the allergen with each visit. The shot itself is very quick, but patients must wait in their doctor's office for 20 to 30 minutes to see if a reaction occurs. After this initial phase, the patient's visits are spread out to every two to four weeks. This maintenance phase can take two to five more years. A person is considered to be free of an allergy if he or she can go for two years without symptoms, which in essence means not having to take allergy medication.

Q: At what age do people typically develop allergic asthma?

A: Usually symptoms start before age 10, but a person can develop allergic asthma at any point in his or her life. It's rare for someone in their 60s or older to develop allergic asthma for the first time.

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Too much 'Glee,' not enough studying, in TV shows about high school

The snowstorm knocked out our electricity last week. It was hard to write the column without access to the Internet. My cellphone wasn't working well, either. This seemed a perfect opportunity to discard any pretense of research and instead vent on a subject too insubstantial for a serious education writer, but engrossing all the same.

Why can't television give us a good show about high school?

Yeah, yeah, I know. We've got "Glee." Everybody loves "Glee." It is winning awards. I watch it myself with pleasure. I am telling everybody I know that Idina Menzel, the Broadway star who plays Lea Michele's mother on the show, showed up with her 17-month-old son at the toddler music class my wife and I attended last week while babysitting our grandson in Los Angeles.

Still, I have a problem with "Glee." Have you ever seen any of those amazingly talented characters on that show doing their homework? Or discussing an upcoming exam? Or opening a textbook? The glee club adviser, played by Matthew Morrison, is supposed to be a Spanish teacher, but I haven't seen him ask anybody to conjugate a single verb.

I love the music on "Glee." Some of the faculty dialogue seems true to life. The battles over funding are familiar. But you never see what happens in a classroom, other than a music room with enough extra sets and musicians to stage a dozen Broadway productions simultaneously.

A little reality is in order, if only to remind America's teenagers, who have on average shown no significant gains in reading and math in the past 30 years, that what they see on TV is not the way high school ought to be.

We need some model programs to guide TV executives toward some pedagogically valid plots and away from their standard formula of love, pranks, sports and music. Why not an episode in which history students reenact the 1787 Constitutional Convention? The dramatic possibilities are enormous. Or the writers could examine the comic possibilities of rival nerd gangs, like some of my high school friends, competing for supremacy in SAT scores. Or one sensitive biology student could sue for the right to opt out of frog dissection. Or maybe the entire "Glee" cast could be held back a year for never doing any schoolwork. That would be one solution to the high school series problem of being limited to a four-year run.

In a future column I will reveal the top five high school-oriented TV series of all time. E-mail me at mathewsj@washpost.com, or comment at washingtonpost.com/class-struggle. Tell me which shows should be on the list.

I never saw "Freaks and Geeks," but it sounded promising. "Friday Night Lights" has some scholastically significant moments, a bit tarnished by the panting of women in my household when beefy heartthrob Taylor Kitsch sheds his football jersey.

I loved the too-quickly canceled "My So-Called Life." Its creator, Winnie Holzman, never got the respect she deserved for her true-to-life dialogue - until she wrote the book for the musical "Wicked," also starring Menzel. I liked "Room 222," a show only my age cohort will recall. I watched a lot of "Dawson's Creek" because my middle school-age daughter was keen on it. I didn't see much studying there, either. I could not adjust to teens in a rural public school talking like grad students at the Sundance film festival.

I know which high school show I enjoy watching the most. It has tension, pathos, triumph and tragedy, and some low comedy, all based on suitably academic topics. It comes on every Saturday morning.

No, I don't mean "Saved by the Bell." That show we will reserve for the five worst list. I am talking about "It's Academic."

That's not what you had in mind? Well, then, give me something better, or I may make it number one.

mathewsj@washpost.com

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