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Oh No! Adding bananas to smoothies greatly decreases healthy flavanols
From University of Reading Research News, August 25, 2023: In a study published in Food and Function, scientists used smoothies to test how polyphenol oxidase – an enzyme found in many fruits and ve…
Drinking alcohol, often heavily, is common for cancer survivors
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancer.
Probiotics in yogurt can help lower gut inflammation from microplastics
From The Guardian, November 27, 2023: Research suggests bacteria in fermented foods may ameliorate some inflammation that microplastics promote in our system.
The Ketogenic Diet and Cancer
Ketones and lactate can promote tumor growth. The data does not yet support the adoption of a ketogenic diet to fight cancer. For more, see this blog from Dr. Michael Greger.
Plant-based foods are linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers
From the New York Times, November 17, 2023: The case has never been clearer: Eat less bacon and more beans.
The Joy Choice: Making Your New Year’s Diet and Fitness Resolutions Stick
Much of what we’re taught about creating change in diet and exercise is simplistic, outdated, and for many of us, misguided.
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