THE PERFECTIONIST'S GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE OF EVERYTHING
1. The Best Drink for Athletes
WEISSBIER
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich Faculty of Medicine tested 277 runners three weeks before and two weeks after the 2009 Munich Marathon and found that non-alcoholic Erdinger
Weissbier (0.4% abv) had the most positive effect on the athletes' health. The polyphenols present in the beer reduces the inflammatory reactions to strenuous sport, and this then Lowers the susceptibility to illness due to a Low immune system (up to three times Less). An article in the Journal of Applied Psychology also states that beer with an alcohol content of Less than 2% can be considered a suitable replacement for water, so there's that.
Source: eurekaalert.org
2. The Best Hangover Cure
SPRITE
A study done at Sun Vat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China, found that beating the babelaas is not about eliminating alcohol. The cure is to eliminate acetaldehyde (what ethanol metabolises into and makes you feel Like crap). The best mixers tested in the extensive study were soda water and Sprite.
Source: Royal Society of Chemistry
3. The Best Cricket Bat
GRAV-NICOLLS 100 SCOOP
The chosen blade of world record run scorer Brian Lara (and Matthew Hayden when he briefly held the record in 2003, for that matter) was re-released in 2012, making the trademark hollowed out back available for a new generation of willow wielders - and Monty Panesar.
Source: theguardian.com
4. The Best Antiperspirant
ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE
Here's the scary bit: aluminium chloride works by reacting to the water in your sweat and forming a gel, which in turn plugs the sweat pore. The plug then comes out as your body sheds skin cells. It sounds miff and unhealthy, but it isn't, and no, it won't give you cancer. The higher the aluminium chloride concentration, the better the sweat protection. Try PerspireX, it contains 20% aluminium chloride.
Source: uhealthsystem.com (University of Miami)
5. The Best Source of Plant Protein
LENTILS
With a yield of 18g of pure muscle fuel per 250g of Lentils, it doesn't pack the same protein punch as tofu, but it also doesn't carry the soya health risks. The only sin the Little Lentil is guilty of is not being on the strict pa Leo food List.
Source: foodmatters.tv
6. The Best Summer Running Shorts
NORTH FACE BETTER THANNAKED
Lightweight and sweat-wicking material is ideal for endurance runs. This is one of those shorts you don't wear underwear with because it comes with built-in briefs. Besides for the side pockets there's also a nifty back pocket designed to hold your energy gels.
Source: Runner's World
7. The Best Pen
UNI-BALL JETSTREAM
Ballpoint tech? Check. Ink that's designed to sink into paper? Check. The Jetstream has gained a Lot of traction among Internet tastemakers and gear blogs. Hell, it even made a UCT-esque appearance on Suits. And if it's good enough for Louis Litt, it's good enough for us.
Source: thewirecutter.com
8. The Best Music for Brain Power
CLASSICAL
A 2012 study published in the journal Accident Analysis & Prevention found that drivers who Listened to music and sang along to the Lyrics scanned their full visual field Less, because singing increases your mental Load. Solution? Instrumentals or classical tunes. As a side note, Listening to your favourite music is most beneficial before getting stuck in at work, and most distracting while doing work.
Source: Accident Analysis & Prevention Journal
9. The Best_Qpening to Use on a Woman
THE DIRECT APPROACH
Bucknell University Department of Psychology researchers found that women prefer a direct approach where a guy makes his intentions clear. The women were also observed to have a negative response. Translated: forget the calling card, Leave it to Spider-Man.
Source: sciencedirect.com
