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Monday, August 24, 2026
**7 leftover foods you should toss in the garbage rather than risk eating**:
1. **Leftover rice** 🍚 — Rice can develop *Bacillus cereus* bacteria if it sits at room temperature too long. If it has been left out for more than about 2 hours, throw it away.
2. **Cooked chicken or turkey** 🍗 — If cooked poultry has been refrigerated for more than **3–4 days**, it's safest to discard it.
3. **Leftover seafood** 🐟 — Fish and shellfish spoil quickly. If they've been refrigerated for more than **3–4 days**, don't take the chance.
4. **Food with mold** 🦠 — Don't simply scrape mold off soft foods such as cooked vegetables, bread, yogurt, or leftovers. Mold can penetrate beneath the surface.
5. **Leftover pasta with sauce** 🍝 — If it has been sitting in the refrigerator for longer than **3–4 days**, toss it.
6. **Potato salad or egg salad** 🥔 — These are particularly risky if they've been left out at room temperature for several hours. When in doubt, throw them out.
7. **Anything that smells, looks, or feels suspicious** 👃 — A sour smell, slimy texture, unusual color, bubbling, or a swollen container is a good reason to discard it. **Don't taste it to see if it's safe.**
**Simple rule:** If you don't know how long a leftover has been sitting out or how long it's been refrigerated, **it's better to lose the food than risk food poisoning.**
Food to eat if you want a good night's sleep.
If you want a good night's sleep, a **small, light snack** before bed can help—especially if you're genuinely hungry. Good choices include:
* 🥛 **Warm milk** — provides protein and tryptophan.
* 🍌 **Banana** — contains magnesium and potassium, which support muscle relaxation.
* 🥝 **Kiwi** — some research suggests it may help improve sleep quality.
* 🥣 **Small bowl of oatmeal** — provides complex carbohydrates and can be filling without being heavy.
* 🥜 **A small handful of almonds or walnuts** — provides magnesium and healthy fats.
* 🍒 **Tart cherries or a small glass of unsweetened tart-cherry juice** — naturally contain melatonin.
* 🥛 **Greek yogurt with a few berries** — protein plus a modest amount of carbohydrate.
### What to avoid close to bedtime
Try to avoid **large meals, spicy or greasy foods, lots of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol** in the few hours before bed. These can interfere with sleep or cause indigestion.
**A simple bedtime choice:** Greek yogurt + a few berries, or a banana with a small spoonful of nut butter.
If you'd like, I can also give you **7 specific bedtime snacks that may help you sleep better without causing weight gain**.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Apple products are a rip off in my opinion.
Apple products are a rip off in my opinion.
The reason I say this is my Apple phone and millions of other peoples Apple phones around the world were tampered with and slowed down so the Apple could sell people new phones.
that’s not a good business practice. The other reason I say this, is my iPad which is in good condition,i've never have dropped it. IT is not functioning anymore because they say I need an upgrade and they won’t give me the software upgrade for this unit.I use the analogy if you have a new car and you’ve taken excellent care of it and replaced all the parts that needed to be replaced and then one day THEY said you needed a software upgrade in order for the car to start and you couldn’t get the upgrade for that model then you have a car that’s not functioning and you can’t drive it anymore well that would be a complete rip off!. that’s exactly how I feel about my iPad. And my iPhone. I will never in my life by another Apple product. 
Monday, August 10, 2026
**A Fantastic Chinese Restaurant in Barrhead!**
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **A Fantastic Chinese Restaurant in Barrhead!**
If you’re hungry for some **hot, delicious Chinese food**, do yourself a favor and stop in at **Spring Sun Chinese Restaurant**, located at **4816 53rd Ave in Barrhead, Alberta**. Believe me, you won’t leave hungry!
The portions are generous, and you’ll get a **heaping plate of hot, tasty Chinese food** that is packed with flavour. Everything we had was satisfying, and it’s the kind of meal you won’t soon forget.
I was a little disappointed that they didn't have any hoisin sauce. I found their soy sauce to be too thick and very salty.
The service was **wonderful, friendly, and welcoming**, making the whole dining experience even better. You can tell they take pride in looking after their customers.
And I have to mention the bathroom — **it was so incredibly clean, you could practically eat off the floor!** 😄 That level of cleanliness really says a lot about the pride and care they put into their restaurant.
If you’re in Barrhead and craving Chinese food, **Spring Sun Chinese Restaurant is definitely worth a visit**. Great food, generous portions, wonderful service, and a spotless restaurant — what more could you ask for?
**Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**
#FoodEdmontonDining #DataDiggerDon
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