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Nov 15, 20231 min read
BANANAS
> unripe, green bananas contain lots of resistant starch and pectin (dietary fibre) which feed beneficial gut bacteria. The fibre is...
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MANGANESE
> trace mineral - vital for health - in small amounts. > body stores manganese in the liver, pancreas, bones, kidneys, and brain. > helps...
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Nov 15, 20231 min read
CHIA SEEDS
> antioxidants include chlorogenic acid (lowers BP), and caffeic acid (anti-inflammatory). > soluble fibre helps lower bad cholesterol...
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donnadooley1
Nov 15, 20231 min read
RED WINE
> red wine is made by crushing and fermenting dark-coloured, whole grapes. Grapes are rich in antioxidants, including resveratrol,...
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donnadooley1
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CHROMIUM
> essential trace mineral > adequate intake for adults is 21-25 μg/day for females and 25-35 μg/day for men. > broccoli, grape juice, red...
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donnadooley1
Nov 15, 20231 min read
PINEAPPLE
> 1 cup = >88% of your daily recommended vitamin C => immune health, iron absorption, and growth and development. > only known food...
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donnadooley1
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VITAMIN D
> body produces vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight. > regulates absorption of calcium & phosphorus => important for bones &...
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donnadooley1
Nov 15, 20231 min read
KIMCHI
> traditional Korean dish made with salted fermented vegetables. > typically contains cabbage and seasonings like sugar, salt, onions,...
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donnadooley1
Nov 15, 20231 min read
CABBAGE
> antioxidants & flavonoids - red cabbage tends to contain more than green. > lowers “oxidized” LDL, which is linked to hardening of the...
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donnadooley1
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MAGNESIUM
> cofactor in over 600 biochemical reactions, including [1] converting food into energy, [2] creating new proteins from amino acids, [3]...
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donnadooley1
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ZINC
> 2nd-most abundant trace mineral in body after iron — present in every cell. > required for numerous processes including: [1] gene...
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Nov 15, 20231 min read
APPLES
> high in fibre, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. They are also very filling, with a low calorie count. > mainly composed of carbs...
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donnadooley1
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Salmon
> good source of protein, which is important for maintaining bone health, preventing muscle loss and helping the body heal and repair. >...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of cancer
An Imperial College London-led observational study suggests that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with a...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Omega-3 Supplement for Hypertriglyceridemia reduces Cardiovascular Risk.
Two main omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, found mainly in fish and fish oil have been recommended for years to reduce cardiovascular...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Olive Oil and Cancer
People living in Mediterranean countries have a fairly low risk of cancer, which may be partly due to their consumption of...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Menopausal Symptom Management through Diet.
Menopause is a natural stage that occurs when women stop menstruating, during which many women experience physical and psychological...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Common food dye can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases
Researchers using experimental animal models of IBD found that continual exposure to Allura Red AC harms gut health and promotes...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Formula milk Health Claims ‘not backed by evidence’
BMJ report found nutritional benefits cited by multibillion-pound industry lacked scientific references (adapted from article by Andrew...
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donnadooley1
Nov 14, 20231 min read
The anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet could improve fertility
By www.cytoplan.co.uk Inflammation is known to detrimentally effect fertility, showing effects on sperm quality, menstrual cycles and...
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