Drinking green tea with starchy food may help to control blood sugar levels
A recent animal study from Penn State University revealed that a green tea compound may be helpful to reduce blood sugar spikes in mice fed a high starch diet. According to Dr. Joshua Lambert, an antioxidant in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may inhibit ability of enzymes to break down the starch into sugar decreasing blood glucose level spikes by 50%. What are your favorite foods and beverages to recommend to your patients for controlling theirblood sugar level?
For more information, please see the article.
Carbohydrate-rich foods can cause higher recurrence of colon cancer
Results of a recent seven-year observational study were published in the journal of the National Cancer Institute suggesting that patient’s high consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods may increase their chance of dying from a recurrence of their colon cancer by 80%. It appears that carbohydrate-rich diet elevates blood sugar and insulin which may act as fuel for growing cancer cells. Are you familiar with the low glycemic index and load foods? How often do you discuss these with your patients?
For additional information, please see article from New York Times. “Image courtesy of [Paul]/FreeDigitalPhotos.net“
New Study Finds Leisure Time Physical Activity is Associated with Increased Life Expectancy
A new study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and the National Cancer Institute found that leisure time physical activity is associated with increased life expectancy. Data from almost 650,000 people over age 40 was evaluated in this study. Brisk walking for 75 minutes/150 minutes per week was associated with an increase in life expectancy of 1.8 years/3.4-4.5 years accordingly. What physical activity do you encourage your patients incorporate in their daily routines?
California Proposition 37- Labels on Genetically Engineered Food Defeated
California Proposition 37- Labels on Genetically Engineered Food Defeated
California
’s Proposition 37 requiring labels on genetically engineered food was defeated yesterday. Supporters of this initiative stated that people have the right to know what is in their food while opponents argued that labeling genetically modified food would cause an increase in price. Many European countries already require labeling on genetically modified food. What are your thoughts about this vote?
For additional information, please see article from the San Francisco Chronicle. “Image courtesy of [Grant Cochrane]/FreeDigitalPhotos.net”
Sodium, Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease
The American Heart Association (AHA) Presidential Advisory just released its report on sodium use in patients with cardiovascular disease. The report was based on experimental and laboratory studies, US population surveys, observational and clinical trials and nutritional adequacy analysis. The evaluation of data was instigated by a recent controversial evidence suggesting removal of previous AHA sodium reduction recommendations. Based on all the currently available evidence, AHA Presidential Advisory recommends reducing dietary sodium intake to <1500 mg/day in US population. How do you encourage your patients to reduce their dietary sodium intake?
For additional information, please see Circulation. Image courtesy of thampapon1/FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Winterize Your Kids – Webinar by Dr. Aviva Romm
This Thursday, 11/8 at 8:30 p.m. EST, Dr. Aviva Romm, will offer a FREE webinar “Winterize Your Kids – Optimizing Health with Herbs, Diet and Common Sense.”
Dr. Romm is a trained physician, midwife and herbalist, author of several well-known books on children and women’s health. Dr. Romm is a past president of the American Herbalists Guild and an adjunct professor at MCPHS.
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A soy diet may not prevent menopausal symptoms
A recent study published in the journal Menopause evaluated the consumption of soy-related products and the onset of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats in women who were premenopausal at the start of the study. Soy contains phytoestrogens, a plant-based estrogen, and is mainly found in food such as tofu and miso. After the 10-year study, researchers concluded that the intake of soy-containing foods did not prevent the onset of menopausal symptoms women experience. What do you typically recommend to your patients for the prevention of symptoms of menopause
Please read the article in News Track India to find out more.
Consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is associated with decreased risk of cerebrovascular disease
A recent meta-analysis published inthe British Medical Journal (BMJ) evaluated the association between fish consumption, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and the risk of cerebrovascular disease. Researchers included prospective cohort studies as well as randomized controlled trials and concluded that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and fish are associated with a decreased risk of cerebrovascular disease. How do you educate your patients about all the recent conflicting evidence aboutconsuming fish and omega-3 fatty acids?
For more information, please read the full article in BMJ.
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