Yogurt makers can now say that eating yogurt reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. What do know about this new “qualified claim”?

Mentioned in this episode:

Dairy consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes (BMS Medicine)

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How does our desire to avoid processed foods square with our out-of-control snacking habits?

References:

2024 Food & Health Survey - International Food Information Council

Snacking: A cause for concern - ScienceDirect

Snack Food, Satiety, and Weight - PubMed (nih.gov)

What Is a Snack, Why Do We Snack, and How Can We Choose Better Snacks? A Review of the Definitions of Snacking, Motivations to Snack, Contributions to Dietary Intake, and Recommendations for Improvement - PubMed (nih.gov)

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Discussing the difference between acidic and acid-forming foods, explains how the body maintains pH balance, and evaluates the potential health benefits and misconceptions surrounding pH-balancing diets.

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All about prebiotic sodas including their fiber content, health benefits, and how they compare to kombucha.

Mentioned in this episode:

ND 412 What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can't) Do For You

Nutrition GPA app

Research:

Health Effects and Sources of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber - PMC (nih.gov)

Global, distinctive, and personal changes in molecular and microbial profiles by specific fibers in humans: Cell Host & Microbe

Inulin (a prebiotic fiber): Health benefits and risks (medicalnewstoday.com)

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Exploring the world of kefir, from its health benefits to its unique fermentation process. 

Related links:

https://culturesforhealth.com/

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A new study adds more doubt to the value of fish oil supplementation for heart disease prevention.

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Learn why whole foods often provide a nutritional edge, when supplements might be necessary, and how timing impacts nutrient availability.

Related listening:

Is it time to stop taking fish oil? (Nutrition Diva #604)

Research references: 

Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study | BMJ Medicine

Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement Use With Cardiovascular Disease Risks: Meta-analysis of 10 Trials Involving 77 917 Individuals

STRENGTH trial finds new fish oil medication did not reduce the risk of cardiac events | ScienceDaily

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Magnesium may or may not help prevent muscle cramps. Here’s why.

References:

Magnesium for muscle cramps | Cochrane

An Evidence-Based Review of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com)

Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) — altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion? | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com)

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Bloggers recommend everything from bleach to baking soda. Food safety experts insist that tap water is all you need. What’s the best way to kill germs on fresh produce?

Related listening:

We’re losing the sodium wars—but potassium could help turn the tide (Nutrition Diva #708)

Research references:

Antibacterial action of vinegar against food-borne pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli | National Library of Medicine | 1998 Aug (nih.gov)

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Super food or expensive pond scum? Is this “green food” worth the greenbacks? Find out what nutritional benefits spirulina offers. Also, we review promising research on saffron for mental health and cognition.

Related listening:

Why You Need More (Not Less) Phytic Acid in Your Diet (Nutrition Diva #612)

Are powdered green supplements like AG1 worth the money? (Nutrition Diva #754)

Research references:

Safety and Efficacy of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) for Treating Mild to Moderate Depression | National Library of Medicine | 2020 Apr (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

Effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cognitive function | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2020 May 23 (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

Blue-Green Algae (Medline Plus)

Antihypertensive and antihyperlipemic of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) sauce on patients with hypertension | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2021 Sep 20 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)

The effect of Spirulina supplementation on lipid profile | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2023 May 30 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)

Effect of Microalgae Arthrospira on Biomarkers of Glycemic Control and Glucose Metabolism | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2021 Jul 24 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)

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