Problem: Article: Protein is an essential nutrient, but it’s especially important for weight loss. It can help support your metabolism and helps rebuild your muscle tissues. At meals, fill 1/4 of your plate with lean protein. Additionally, snack on protein sources like low-fat dairy and nuts.  To make sure you’re getting enough protein, figure out how much you need. Aim to consume about 1.2-1.6 grams of protein per 1 kg (2.2 lb) of body weight per day. Spread your protein throughout the day by eating about 25-30 grams of protein per meal.  For example, if you weigh 120 kg (260 lb) you would need somewhere between 144-192 grams of protein per day if you want to try a high protein diet. Make sure this diet will fit well with your daily caloric goal, as well. Stick to lean protein choices as these foods also contain fewer calories. This includes skinless poultry, lean beef or pork, seafood, legumes, tofu, low-fat dairy, eggs, beans, lentils, seeds (like hemp and chia), and nuts. You can even count some grains as a serving of lean protein, such as buckwheat, amaranth, and quinoa . Eating produce helps you lose weight because it has low calories but is very filling. Additionally, fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients, including fiber. Fill half your plate with fruits and veggies at meal times and snack on fruits and veggies if you’re hungry between meals. If you’re measuring out serving sizes, include 1-2 servings of fruits or vegetables per meal. One portion is equal to four heaped tablespoons of cooked kale or spinach, one medium fruit (like an apple or pear), 30 g dried fruit (like raisins), or a 5 centimeter (2 in) slice of a large fruit (like melon or papaya). Good choices include grains like oats, quinoa, buckwheat, and brown rice, as well as whole grain pasta. 100% whole grains are a more nutritious choice compared to refined grains like wheat bread, white flour or white rice. Include whole grains as 1/4 of your meals, but try to avoid processed or refined grains.  100% whole grains are less processed and are typically higher in fiber, protein and other beneficial nutrients. Processed grains have these nutrients stripped and are therefore less nutritious.  Keep your grain intake to a minimum. There has been some research that lower carb diets or those that limit grains result in faster weight loss than low-calorie diets alone.  Also, stick to the appropriate servings of grains. Measure out about 28 g (1 oz) of grains like cooked oats or quinoa when you choose to eat them. When you’re thirsty, you might think your thirst signals are hunger. To stay hydrated, drink at least 11.5 cups (2.7 L) of water daily if you’re a woman or 15.5 cups (3.7 L) of water daily if you’re a male.  Drinking enough water is great for your health and may also help support your weight loss. Also, filling up on water can help decrease hunger throughout the day, which can help decrease snacking or nibbling on extra calories. You’ll need to eat fewer calories than you need in order to lose weight. Use a food journal, calorie tracking website, or smartphone app to find out how many calories you need and to track the calories for each food you consume. Aim to cut 500-750 calories a day from your diet, which will help you lose .5 to 1 kg (1.1 to 2.2 lb) each week. Replace juice or soda with water or opt for a light salad for one meal a day.  If you combine diet and exercise, you may be able to lose 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) per week. However, there’s no guarantee that you’ll see these results. Talk to your doctor to find out the minimum number of calories you need to eat everyday to protect your health. Generally, you shouldn't eat less than 1,200 calories daily because you may not get enough nutrients. However, keep in mind that tracking your calories can be tricky, so you may be eating more than you think.
Summary: Include lean protein at each meal to support your weight loss. Build your meals and snacks around fruits and veggies. Eat 100% whole grains but avoid refined or processed grains. Control hunger by staying hydrated. Count your calories so you can cut 500-750 calories daily.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Simple and sophisticated, this drink was famously described by Ernest Hemingway. Quoth the American master: "Pour 1 jigger of absinthe into a champagne glass. Add iced [brut] champagne until it attains the proper opalescent milkiness. Drink three to five of these slowly." The sazerac, created by Antoine Amédée Peychaud in the early 1800s, is one of the oldest known cocktails. Add a little absinthe to this stellar recipe to make it really stand out.  Add three dashes of absinthe to a bucket glass nearly filled with ice cubes. In a cocktail shaker with ice, mix vigorously: 2 ounces Osocalis brandy ¼ ounce simple syrup 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters.   Pour contents of cocktail shaker into bucket glass. Stir lightly and wipe rim with lemon zest before adding it as a garnish. Finished. Place 1/2 lemon vodka in a shot glass. Fill 1/2 with absinthe. Float a slice of lemon on top. Place a sugar cube on top of the lemon. Drip on more absinthe. Light it on fire. Blow out the flame or use the backdraft method of putting your palm over the cup. Drink the shot.
Summary:
Try a Death in the Afternoon. Try an absinthe sazerac. Have a Kalashnikov shot.