Time to take a break from the work day and procrastinate a little! Check out our favorite links of the day:
How to Eat at a Hipster Restaurant (via BuzzFeed)
Do you ever find yourself lost or confused at a hipster restaurant? Fear not, for writer-artist Nathan Pyle gives you all the tips and tricks you need, including “requesting an extra plate to test unlabeled condiments” and looking for familiar nouns on the menu like “potatoes,” “bread,” and “chicken.” All of his tips are accompanied by hilarious animated illustrations. Be sure to check them out!
What Your Favorite Breakfast Pastry Says About You (via Huffington Post)
Are you a croissant or a cheese danish? Perhaps a cinnamon roll? This list compiled by Huffington Post gives personality descriptions according to breakfast pastries that I must say are pretty accurate. My favorite description is the Apple Strudel. Just saying.
Why Critics Are Dead Wrong About the Paleo Diet (via MindBodyGreen)
The Paleo diet has been subject to quite a bit of criticism lately. According to U.S. News and World Report, the Paleo diet ranked last in its “Best Diet Overall” Category based on how easy the diet is to follow; short-term effectiveness for weight loss; long term effectiveness for weight loss; nutritional completeness; potential for managing and preventing type 2 diabetes; potential for preventing and managing heart disease; and safety. Mind Body Green created a pretty convincing argument against the U.S. News rankings.
A New Way to Segment a Grapefruit (via Food52)
