Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Clean out the freezer.

Answer: First, unplug the refrigerator. After you have done this, remove your frozen items. Throw out expired items and put the rest in a cooler while you clean.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Insert the CD into your computer’s drive bay. Launch iTunes. Click on “Audio CD” in iTunes. Dismiss the pop-up windows that may appear to view the tracks in the CD. Select all the CD tracks by hitting Ctrl +A (for Windows) or Cmd + A (for Mac). Click “Advanced Menu” in the menu bar. Choose “Join CD Tracks. Click “Import CD” in the lower-right corner of the window.

Answer: The CD drive bay is located on the side of your laptop or at the front of your CPU tower. Do this by double-clicking its icon on your desktop. If you don’t have iTunes yet, you can get it here: https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. This should appear at the left navigation panel. Just close these windows as you don’t need to open the tracks itself to import it. This should highlight all the tracks on the CD. The menu is located at the top of the iTunes window. ” Doing this will consolidate the tracks for easier importing. Your audiobooks will then appear in your library in the genre you specified the tracks, which is Audiobooks.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid foods with tartrazine or Yellow #5. Cut out items containing diacetyl. Ditch foods containing nitrates or nitrites. Avoid foods with propyl paraben. Cut out all foods containing olestra. Don't purchase foods with "proprietary" blends of flavors or seasonings.

Answer: Tartrazine is commonly known as Yellow #5 (which its commonly listed as on the ingredient list). It's a coloring that's added to many different types of foods and has been associated with some adverse reactions (especially in children).  Some studies have shown that Yellow #5 has been associated with behavior problems in children. It usually affects children with ADHD and a confirmed food allergy. Typically, they will show increased hyperactivity and difficulty paying attention.  Yellow #5 is found in a wide variety of foods including Mountain Dew soda, yellow colored vitamins or medications, macaroni and cheese made with powdered cheese, yellow colored candies, and yellow colored cereals. Unlike Yellow #5, diacetyl is a flavoring, not a color. It's used in a wide variety of processed foods and has been associated with a few adverse health effects.  Diacetyl is typically found in foods like microwave buttered popcorn, "brown" flavorings like butterscotch or maple, some yogurts, and cheeses.  One side effect that has been linked with consumption of foods containing diacetyl is dementia and Alzheimer's disease.  Studies have shown that consumption of this chemical can lead to plaque build up in the brain.  In addition to dementia, people who breathe in a lot of diacetyl (like sniffing the popcorn they just popped) or those who work in factories that make food containing diacetyl have developed a serious respiratory illness (frequently named "popcorn lung"). Both nitrates and nitrites are a fairly common preservative found in many foods. Many studies have shown that both of these additives can cause a variety of health issues, especially when eaten in large quantities.  Both nitrates and nitrites act as preservatives and help foods from going rancid.  They're typically found in foods like cheese, deli meats, bacon, ham, sausage, hot dogs, and other smoked or processed meats.  If you have a diet high in processed meat, your intake of nitrates and nitrites will be significantly higher. Studies have shown that this increases your risk for cancer (especially esophageal cancer) and heart disease.  The reasoning behind this may be that both nitrates and nitrites may have a carcinogenic factor to them which means they may support the growth of cancer cells. Propyl paraben is a preservative found in processed foods and helps to keep foods fresher. This particular preservative is widespread and found in a large quantity of processed foods.  Since propyl paraben is so widely used, it is difficult to list every food that it's found in.  However, the most common foods include tortillas, breads, muffins, food dyes, and even cosmetics and shampoos.  Consumption of propyl parabens has been associated with breast cancer. Studies have been controversial, but propyl parabens act similarly to estrogen in the body. Increased estrogen activity has been linked to breast cancer.  Studies have also shown that consumption of propyl parabens has been associated with decreased sperm count and testosterone levels in men. You might recognize the name olestra as an additive. It was very popular when the low-fat and diet foods hit the market. It's a fat substitute and can cause some unpleasant side effects when consumed.  Olestra or Olean is typically found in low-fat diet foods. It's used to replace natural sources of fat in favor of a lower calorie and lower fat product. It's commonly found in foods like potato chips, cheese puffs, tortilla chips, crackers, popcorn, and other savory snack foods.  One of the issues with olestra is that it interferes with vitamin and mineral absorption in the body. Specifically, it inhibits the absorption of Vitamins A, D, E and K.  In addition, one of the most well-known side effects of consuming foods with olestra is the potential to have very loose stools, anal leakage, and general GI distress. Some foods may have some more complicated ingredients listed on their nutrition labels. Companies can call "proprietary blends" such as spice blends or flavor blends on the label without disclosing exactly what's included.  A food label may say "proprietary blend" or may say "natural flavors" or "artificial flavors" and have no further explanation.  Natural flavors that are added may not be any better than the artificial flavors. Some natural flavors still contain additives like the solvent propylene glycol or the preservative BHA.  There haven't been any documented side effects or links to adverse health conditions from proprietary blends, but they're so vague that it's hard to note any connections to health.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix the water and rubbing alcohol. Add the mixture to a Ziploc bag. Remove any excess air. Refrigerate the bag for 12 hours.

Answer:
You can make an ice pack using two parts water and one part alcohol. The alcohol will prevent the water from completely freezing. To start, mix your water and rubbing alcohol together in a mixing bowl.  Two parts water to one part alcohol means for every two units of water, there should be one unit of alcohol. For example, if you're using two cups of water, use one cup of alcohol. If you don't have rubbing alcohol, you can pick some up at a drug store. Be sure to keep the rubbing alcohol mixture away from infants and small children. Rubbing alcohol can be dangerous when ingested and may irritate the eyes. Choose a Ziploc bag that's the right size for the ice pack you want. Pour the water and alcohol mixture into the bag. Go slowly to avoid spilling any of the mixture.  You may want to lay a towel down below where you're adding the water alcohol mixture to catch any that accidentally drips. It's a good idea to double bag for added strength. This will not diminish the effectiveness of the ice pack. Plastic bags should also be kept out of reach of children, and used as part of an ice pack only when supervised. Plastic bags pose a suffocation risk to unattended children. You want to make sure there is no air in the bag before you freeze it. Use your hands to press out any excess air before zipping the bag closed. If you have a vacuum sealer, use this to remove excess air from the bag. Place the bag in the refrigerator. In about 12 hours, it should be semi-frozen. You can now use the ice pack to ice anywhere you're sore.