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Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory, aging-associated oxylipins can be normalized by eating ground flaxseed. I previously explored the “Potent Antihypertensive Effect of Dietary Flaxseed in Hypertensive Patients” study in my video Flaxseeds for Hypertension. That was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial where researchers disguised ground flaxseed in baked goods versus flax-free placebo muffins and saw an…
We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Paule Joseph about her work, food, activism, public health, and Black History Month. We hope you enjoy this interview. Please tell us a little bit about your work and career. I am Dr. Paule Joseph, a dedicated nurse scientist and educator. My career is a fusion of…
I’m sharing a catch-up of all the family spring frolicking going on! Family Spring Frolicking Remember when I used to blog about things an hour after they happened? I’m here to share pics of Mother’s Day with you today. Haha! I let pics accumulate in my Adobe Lightroom and then when I think I have…
Calories eaten in the morning count less than calories eaten in the evening, and they’re healthier, too. Time-restricted feeding, where you limit the same amount of eating to a narrow evening window, has benefits compared to eating in the evening and earlier in the day, but it also has adverse effects because you’re eating so…
Are there benefits to giving yourself a bigger daily break from eating? The reason many blood tests are taken after an overnight fast is that meals can tip our system out of balance, bumping up certain biomarkers for disease, such as blood sugars, insulin, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Yet, as you can see in the graph below…
Starfruit contains a neurotoxin known as caramboxin that can cause irreversible brain damage at high enough doses. If someone walks into the emergency room with intractable hiccups, one of the questions the ER physician should ask is: Have you been eating star fruit? In my video cautioning about oxalate-rich foods, Kidney Stones and Spinach, Chard, and Beet…
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, incorporating high fibre grains into your diet is a strategic step toward achieving optimal nutrition. Fibre plays a pivotal role in digestion, satiety, and overall gut health. Let’s explore ten remarkable high fibre grains, highlighting their fibre content, caloric value, and the array of benefits they offer. Quinoa…
Whether you’re local or planning a visit to Cville, here are some of the best summer activities in Charlottesville to keep you cool and fill your days with adventure! Summer in Charlottesville may be hot and steamy at times, but there’s no better time of year to get outside and explore all that the city…
Public health authorities continue to lower the upper tolerable limit of daily added sugar intake. Dating back to the original “Dietary Goals for the United States” in 1977, also known as the so-called McGovern Report, leading nutrition scientists didn’t only call for a reduction in meat and other sources of saturated fat and cholesterol, such…
When it comes to building a balanced and protein-packed diet, high protein meats take the spotlight. Loaded with muscle-building proteins and essential nutrients, these meats offer a wide range of options to boost your protein intake. Join us as we explore ten exceptional high protein meats, each with its own protein content, calories per 100-gram…
