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4 Nov 2024

Cancer Causing Foods

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2024-11-04T21:59:28+00:00November 4th, 2024|Cancer|Comments Off on 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

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2024-11-04T23:03:35+00:00August 22nd, 2024|Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes, Getting Started, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Mental Health, Organic, Processed, Reference, Toxins|Comments Off on 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

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2024-01-05T05:30:17+00:00January 5th, 2024|Diabetes|Comments Off on

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

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-12-01T22:44:10+00:00December 1st, 2023|Supplements|Comments Off on 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

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-11-04T00:06:46+00:00November 4th, 2023|Diabetes, Meat|Comments Off on 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 […]

11 Sep 2023

“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” Summary

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-09-11T15:57:05+00:00September 11th, 2023|Aging, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Longevity, Meat, Mental Health, Processed|Comments Off on “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; […]

9 Sep 2023

Blog Post Summary: The Controversial Link Between Cow’s Milk and Supremacy

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-09-09T21:39:36+00:00September 9th, 2023|Dairy, Farming, Meat|Comments Off on Blog Post Summary: The Controversial Link Between Cow’s Milk and Supremacy

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2 Jul 2023

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Blood Biomarker Discovered

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-07-02T22:58:07+00:00July 2nd, 2023|Aging, Alzheimer’s, Dementia|Comments Off on 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 […]

27 Jun 2023

WBCSD Fortunate to Welcome Hanneke Faber as Upcoming Chair

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-06-27T22:22:43+00:00June 27th, 2023|News|Comments Off on WBCSD Fortunate to Welcome Hanneke Faber as Upcoming Chair

Proud to see my friend Hanneke Faber named as future Chair of the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Agriculture & Food Pathway Board. They’re lucky to get her.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7076573865681809410/

23 Jun 2023

America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain

samir.ghosh@gmail.com2023-06-23T02:25:16+00:00June 23rd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain

America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain

The article discusses a study that found that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States, could potentially impact neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression. The study found that soybean oil can cause genetic changes in the brain, including a decrease in oxytocin levels. Oxytocin is a […]