20
Feb 2025
5
Feb 2025
Impact of Childhood Nutrition on Health and Learning
Childhood Nutrition and Health: Key Statistics
4
Nov 2024
Cancer Causing Foods
| Category | Examples | Potential Risks | Risky Ingredients | Confidence in Causal Relationship | Sensitivity | Danger (Cancer Type) | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processed Meats | Bacon, Sausages, Hot Dogs | Colorectal and stomach cancer due to nitrates/nitrites. | Nitrates/Nitrites | High | Medium | High (Colorectal, Stomach) | 1 |
| Alcohol | Beer, wine, spirits | Linked to breast, liver, colorectal, esophageal cancers. | Ethanol | High | Medium | High (Liver, Esophageal) | 2 |
| Charred or Smoked Foods | BBQ meats, smoked fish, grilled steaks | Can form PAHs and HCAs linked to various cancers. | PAHs, HCAs | Medium | High | Medium (Varied) | 3 |
| Fried Foods | French fries, potato chips | Acrylamide, a probable […] |
22
Aug 2024
Summary of Poisons in Your Pantry by Suzanne Roth-Paul
“Poisons in Your Pantry” by Suzanne Roth-Paul is a health and wellness book that explores the hidden dangers of everyday food items found in most households. The book aims to educate readers about the potentially harmful substances present in common foods and ingredients that are often considered safe.
Key Points
- Hidden Dangers: The book highlights various […]
5
Jan 2024
The article from Medical Daily discusses a study linking adolescent obesity to early chronic kidney disease. Here are the key points:
- Obesity in adolescence is associated with an increased risk of developing early chronic kidney disease before the age of 30.
- The study was conducted on 593,660 Israeli adolescents, with findings showing that severe obesity […]
1
Dec 2023
Athletic Greens AG1 vs Vegetable Smoothie
Ever wonder how AG1 nutritionally compares with a simple veggie smoothie of spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, avocado, tomatoes? Me too, so I asked ChatGPT for a comparison:
| Nutrient/Health Benefit | AG1 by Athletic Greens (Per Serving) | Veggie Smoothie (Average Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | High (exact amount varies) | High (from carrots, spinach) |
| Vitamin C | High (exact amount varies) | Very High (from bell peppers, […] |
4
Nov 2023
Rethinking Red Meat: A Step Towards Curtailing Type 2 Diabetes Risk
In recent years, numerous studies have surfaced indicating a correlation between red meat consumption and an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. One such notable study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that higher red meat intake is significantly associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the risk diminishes […]
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Sep 2023
“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” Summary
The documentary film “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” follows author and National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner as he travels to five regions of the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives. These “blue zones” are located in Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; […]
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Sep 2023
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Jul 2023
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Blood Biomarker Discovered
Astrocytes are a type of cell in the brain. They do many things, including helping to control the levels of different substances in the brain. This is important for keeping the brain working properly.
Now, when we eat a lot of fatty foods, these fats can affect the brain. If there’s too much fat, it can […]