Hey everyone: Yes, you guessed it…what you eat can alter your risk for death and illness, for better or worse. Take a look at this study: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/examining-low-carbohydrate-low-fat-diets-risk-of-death?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_country=US&utm_hcp=no&apid=32362300&utm_campaign=MNT%20Weekly%20News&utm_term=MNT%20Weekly%20News https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2759134 The authors state: “Diet plays an ... Read more
Archives for February 2020
Soy Oil May Not Be Healthy for Humans
Hello to All: Here is very interesting new research that reveals soybean oil is probably not good for us. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200117080827.htm Read more
Brain Food: Flavonols Reduce Dementia Risk
Hello again everyone: Here is some interesting information about how our dietary choices can lower our risk of Alzheimer’s by almost 50%: https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/alzheimersdisease/84603?xid=nl_mpt_SRNeurology_2020-01-31&eun=g1207968d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NeuroUpdate_013120&utm_term=NL_Spec_Neurology_Update_Active https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2020/01/29/WNL.0000000000008981 Wow, pretty great info and empowering!! So… where do we get dietary flavonols? Read more
Obesogens: Hidden Chemicals Making Us Fat!!
Hello again to everyone: Did you know that there is a class of chemicals called obesogens? Here is the definition: Obesogens may be functionally defined as chemicals that inappropriately alter lipid homeostasis and fat storage, change metabolic setpoints, disrupt energy balance or modify the regulation of appetite and satiety to promote fat accumulation and obesity. This includes endocrine disrupting chemicals. The following links are quick reads and both give you some idea of the most common obesogens and how to decrease your exposure: Read more
