Chimpanzees Are a Lot Like Us, and Not Always in a Good Way. By Dr. Becker. Chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, sharing about 9. DNA. 1 That makes chimpanzees our closest living relatives (along with bonobos, which were formerly called pygmy chimpanzees and also share more than 9. DNA with us). Like humans, chimps live in social communities and can adapt to different environments, such as African rain forests and grasslands. They can also walk upright on two legs (although they typically walk on all- fours), and though they usually stick to a diet of fruit and plants, they consume some meat (as well as eggs and insects) on occasion. Other similarities? Chimpanzees make tools, such as using stones to open nuts or leaves to soak up drinking water. They can also learn sign language and reach reproductive age in a similar timeframe to humans - - 1. What else is intriguing about chimps? Quite a bit, actually. Discovery News recently compiled six shocking facts about chimpanzees that, in addition to satisfying your intellectual appetite, make great conversation points for your next dinner party (or trip to the water cooler). Facts About Chimps You Probably Don't Know. Chimps Can Be Cold- Blooded Killers. Packs of male chimps sometimes carry out . When carrying out such raids, the chimps are said to move purposefully and . Male Chimps Have Spines on Their Penises. The purpose is most likely to increase stimulation during mating. Chimps Are Innovative. Chimps not only create tools, but different chimps will come up with different ways to accomplish goals, depending on what resources are available. The benefits of the Nutritarian diet include: No more calorie counting; No more feeling hungry between meals; Eating delicious, satisfying foods that have anti-cancer. Only about one-quarter of American adults eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. If you are in the majority who does not, you are missing out. Oz’s Complete Guide to Turn Back the Clock. It’s not too late to erase the errors of your youth! Oz reveals all the tools you need to turn back the clock. For example, three groups of chimpanzees used eight different innovative methods of opening hard- shelled monkey oranges: Banging them against a tree Banging them against a rock. Nibbling a hole in them. Throwing them. Using teeth to break the shell. Smacking the fruits together. Stomping on them. Peeling them. 4. Chimps Laugh. Many animals laugh, including chimps, rats, and puppies. If you tickle a chimp, he may very well laugh (not that I recommend doing so!), and he'll likely laugh at other situations that would also draw laughter from humans. According to Discovery News: 4. Chimps Help Others. Chimps will share tools with other chimps or physically assist them on projects.
And, once they've helped out a pal one time, they're known to continue doing so about 9. Chimps Grieve. Chimps face death and dying in much the same way as humans, holding vigil over chimps who are dying (including both touching and grooming them) and grieving once they are gone. In fact, the US is the only country that owns chimpanzees for research. Fortunately, last year the National Institutes of Health (NIH) took an important step toward a . According to the recommendation, the remaining chimps would be maintained for possible future use, but with changes to their housing to be implemented over the next five years. In addition, three guiding principles will be used to assess the need for chimps in biomedical and behavioral research studies in the future: The knowledge gained must be necessary to advance the public's health. There must be no other research model by which the knowledge could be obtained, and the research cannot be ethically performed on human subjects. The animals used in the proposed research must be maintained either in ethologically appropriate physical and social environments or in natural habitats. The criteria for evaluating the need for chimpanzees for biomedical research would ensure the following standards are met: There is no other suitable model available, such as in vitro, nonhuman in vivo, or other models, for the research in question. The research in question cannot be performed ethically on human subjects. Forgoing the use of chimpanzees for the research in question will significantly slow or prevent important advancements to prevent, control, and/or treat life- threatening or debilitating conditions. Advances in alternate research tools have rendered chimpanzees essentially unnecessary as research subjects, and the new criteria effectively closed 1. According to some estimates, the chimp population living on the Ivory Coast has decreased by 9. As reported by Savethe. Chimps. org: 7. Subsistence hunting of chimpanzees as a source of meat is nothing new, but there is now a thriving but unsustainable commercial market for bushmeat (the meat of wild animals), including chimpanzees. Increased contact with humans, both local people and eco- tourists, has also brought the threat of diseases which may be mild in humans but lethal to chimps. One study even argued that dogs should serve as the . Constructive activity: Individuals within a group cooperate and communicate with each other to achieve goals. Dogs can even tell the difference between rational and irrational human communication. It's just one more demonstration of humans' close ties to the species around us, and more justification of why so many of us choose to surround ourselves with animals (not that we needed any!). Recap Of Dr. Fuhrman’s Appearance On Dr. Oz Show And Recipe For Azuki Beans With Kabocha Squash. I really enjoyed watching Dr. Joel Fuhrman talk with Dr. Oz yesterday about the biggest mistakes that women make with their diets. These mistakes include eating six small meals per day, a high- protein diet, not eating healthy fats, yo- yo diets, gluten- free diets and eating less (which lowers consumption of micronutrients which the body needs). Interestingly, Dr. Fuhrman stated that the #1 diet mistake made by women is “to be on a diet.” His explanation was that if you eat enough of the right foods, then your body will get the nutrients it needs and you will not experience “toxic hunger.” The result would be a healthy body weight. How does Dr. Fuhrman describe “toxic hunger”? Stomach growling, headaches and irritability are signs of “toxic hunger” which is caused by eating the wrong foods. When we eat the right foods, our body experiences “real hunger” which is felt in one’s neck, throat and jaw. Salivation is also a sign of true hunger, according to the good doctor. Dr. Fuhrman talked about the following diet “superfoods” which should be eaten regularly: 1. Pomegranates. Dr. Fuhrman demonstrated the proper way to de- seed a pomegranate without making a mess. He cut the skin around the circumference of the pomegranate with a knife while being careful not to cut into the seeds. He then twisted open the pomegranate until it was halved. Lastly, he banged on the back of each pomegranate half with a wooden spoon, thereby knocking the seeds out onto a plate. For a good visual, check out the video at the end of this post in which Martha Stewart de- seeds a pomegranate. Dr. Fuhrman further stated that he stores his pomegranate seeds in plastic bags in the freezer for year- round use, since pomegranates are only in season for two months out of the year. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Unsweetened cocoa powder was described as a great superfood with no downsides. Squash. Dr. Fuhrman stated that squash is a super healthy carbohydrate and that you can eat as much as you want without worrying about portion control. Cashews. Dr. Fuhrman provided a great recipe for cashew dressing: 1/2 cup cashews, 1/4 cup unhulled sesame seeds, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 2 peeled navel oranges and a squeeze of lemon. Azuki Beans. Apparently, azuki beans are great for diets because the body does not quickly store them as fat. They have a lot of fiber and nutrients, and they provide your body with energy. Significantly, Dr. Fuhrman stated that diabetes could be prevented, treated and possibly reversed with nutritional excellence. Since I love azuki beans, I thought I would give you my favorite azuki bean recipe which was taken from Alicia Silverstone’s book “The Kind Diet.” I love this traditional macrobiotic dish almost as much as I love Alicia’s Crispy Peanut Butter Treats With Chocolate Chips. It is a staple meal in my home in the fall and winter months. Although the recipe calls for kabocha squash, it can be made with any type of squash you choose.*Please note that you must soak the beans overnight before cooking as per the directions in the recipe below. AZUKI BEANS WITH KABOCHA SQUASHServes 4. Ingredients: 4. Soak overnight. The next day, drain the kombu and beans and discard the soaking water. Slice the kombu into 1. Add the beans and enough fresh water to just cover the beans and bring to a boil. As the beans boil, strain off any foam that rises to the top. Let the beans boil, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 4. Check the beans every 1. After 4. 0 minutes, add more water to keep the beans covered and arrange the squash on top of the beans. Cook for another 2. Add the shoyu to the beans, and cook 1. Serve garnished with cilantro or parsley. Trust me. This dish tastes a lot better than it looks in the photos. I love to make it in my Le Creuset enameled cast iron pot. What have you got to lose? Afterall, it does contain 2 out of the 5 above- named superfoods suggested Dr. Fuhrman. Anyway, I thought you might enjoy this video of Martha Stewart demonstrating how to de- seed a pomegranate.
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