Frost-Free Faucets. If you live in a cold climate, freezing temperatures can turn water to ice in conventional spigots or hose bibs, and damage the valves or break the pipes leading to the faucet. The design of a frost-free faucet prevents this by incorporating a long metal tube that extends inside the house.
In news reports, study leader Carlos Augusto Monteiro of Brazilâs University of SÃ£o Paulo noted that ultra-processed foods are manufactured and marketed âto replace (minimally processed) foods and freshly prepared drinks, dishes and meals.â
Processed Foods: What's OK and What to Avoid. Processed food has a bad reputation as a diet saboteur. It's blamed for our nation's obesity epidemic, high blood pressure and the rise of Type 2 diabetes. But processed food is more than boxed macaroni and cheese, potato chips and drive-thru hamburgers. It may be a surprise to learn that whole-wheat bread, homemade soup or a chopped apple also are processed foods.