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Connection between Ultra-Processed Food and Risk of Cancers of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Throat
Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.
Healthy Aging Tips
Staying healthy as you age involves adopting a combination of physical, mental, and lifestyle habits. Here are some important habits to consider for maintaining health in older age.
Lipids and Dementia- A Complicated Situation
Many of us (myself, included) would prefer to keep our wits about us and avoid the development of dementia at all costs. Some behaviors include not smoking, staying social, and keeping blood lipids in check. But which lipids are we talking about?
Reduced Salt Equals Reduced Blood Pressure
Reducing blood pressure is one of the top ways to reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke. New research from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds that reducing salt intake can drop blood pressure even among those taking medication for hypertension.
Curcumin For Dinner?
Turmeric has a warm, slightly bitter taste with a peppery and earthy undertone. Its flavor profile is robust and aromatic, imparting a distinct golden-yellow color to dishes. The bitterness is subtle and often balanced by warmth and a mild spiciness. Some describe the taste as mildly pungent, reminiscent of mustard or ginger, which is unsurprising given that turmeric is part of the ginger family.
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2024 Predictions and 11 Trends for Food and Nutrition Education
As we welcome 2024 and a new year, it is often fun to contemplate where we have been and where we are going on our food, health, and nutrition education journey. The nutrition research, as we have seen over numerous years of Dietary Guideline reviews and in the present 2020-2025 edition, has corroborated a whole-food, plant-based, minimally-processed diet that is low in added sugar, salt, and processed fat especially with regards to trans fat and saturated fat.
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