' An Act to preserve daylight and provide standard time for the United States ' was enacted on March 19, 1918. [See law] It both established standard time zones and set summer DST to begin on March 31, 1918. Daylight Saving Time was observed for seven months in 1918 and 1919.
Nitrate-rich foods include lettuce, parsley and spinach. âLeafy vegetables contain chemical nitrate that improves heart health,â the Mail Online reports. In a recent study, researchers looked at the effects of a nitrate-rich diet on rats.
Nitrates are naturally found in some vegetables, dairy products and meat. There is no recommendation to limit foods that naturally contain nitrates. Nitrates are also added to processed meats as a preservative. There is strong research that shows a diet high in processed meats increases the risk of colon cancer. This means that the food may contain nitrates. 2  Avoid processed meat or have them once in awhile. 3  Have a cooked ham during the holidays or an occasional hot dog in the summer. 4  Skip the bacon and sausage for breakfast and try fresh fruit or grilled vegetables with your eggs.