Category: Nutrition
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Reduce Inflammation With Broccoli
IL-6 is an inflammatory cytokine that plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, depression, and asthma among other things. In this study, they fed overweight people 30 grams (about 1 ounce) of broccoli sprouts for 70 days, and they found that it reduced IL-6 by more than half So, EAT YOUR BROCCOLI! ~ Dr. Broussard Effects…
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Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Offspring Allergy Risk
~ Probiotics linked to reduced eczema risk; fish oil to lower risk of egg allergy by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 28, 2018 Probiotics during pregnancy may reduce the risk of eczema in offspring, while fish oil supplementation may reduce the risk of potential egg allergy, a systematic review and meta-analysis found. Nineteen…
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Low-Fat Diet vs. Low-Carb Diet – Whis is best for weight loss?
This study compared the Low-Fat diet with the Low-Carb diet for 12 months. They found no significant difference in weight loss at the end of the year, and they also could not tell which diet is best for whom. My opinion, is that they got the “junk phood” out of both diets for a year,…
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Low-Cal Vegetarian and Mediterranean Diets Equal For Weight
When comparing these two diets, the authors found that they were about equal in terms of weight loss, and both had their benefits in terms of heart health. ~ Dr. Broussard by Hazel Smith, MedPage Today Staff February 26, 2018 Low-calorie lacto-ovo-vegetarian and Mediterranean diets appear to be equally effective in losing weight and reducing…
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Just one soft drink a day could increase cancer risk, study finds
~ Researchers hail ‘surprising’ findings about sugar after analysing more than 3,000 cases Australian Associated Press Wed 21 Feb 2018 17.10 EST People who regularly consume at least one sugary soft drink a day, no matter the size of their waist, could be at increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from Cancer Council…
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Low Carb Diet Can Support Adults With T2D To Safely Improve HbA1c, Weight, and Reduce Medication Usage
“Carbohydrate restriction markedly improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) but necessitates prompt medication changes”. If you decide to use a low-carb diet for your T2D to lower your A1c, and lose weight, make sure you work with your prescribing physician to help monitor your medication levels. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness and…
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Nonstick Chemicals May Prevent Weight Loss In Women
~ Higher PFAS concentrations tied to weight regain, slower metabolism by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 13, 2018 Long-term weight maintenance may be compromised by exposure to compounds used in many consumer products to make them nonstick or waterproof and that are thought to be endocrine-disrupting chemicals, researchers reported. In a subanalysis of…
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After a Year, Low-Carb Diet Helps Many Patients Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Lose Weight, and Stop Insulin
February 12, 2018 Mary Caffrey Of the 262 patients with type 2 diabetes in the intervention, 83% stuck with it through the first year, despite significant requirements. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who spent a year limiting carbohydrates—while their biomarkers were closely watched to keep them in a metabolic state to burn fat—showed sharp…
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How fruit juice affects the gut
FEBRUARY 07, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today It was previously believed that fructose, which is the sugar found in fruit and fruit juice, is processed by the liver. However, a new study suggests that fructose is mainly processed in the small intestine. The study, which is published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveals that processed high-sugar food and…
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Probiotics for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
At the 12 week mark, the probiotic group that used topical steroids and followed a high-quality Mediterranean Diet approved by 83%. ~ Dr. Broussard T.A.P. Integrative Date Posted: 2/6/2018 3:53:34 PM Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) is characterized by a predominance of T helper 2 immune cells over T helper 1 immune cells. One underlying cause of this…