Archive for July, 2009

  • MRIs show consuming omega 3 fatty acids increase the volume of gray matter in the mood and emotional regulation areas of the brain – UOP 07 #
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  • Young 40 yr olds w/ cholesterol levels between 249-500mgs/dl are 1.5x more likely to develop Alzheimer's vs. if levels were 198m/dl or lower #
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  • Eating meals rich in fish, nuts, and oily salad dressings at least once/wk may reduce risk of Alzheimer's by 60%. Archives of Neuro. 7/03 #
  • Fish, nuts, & oily salad dressings work well because these foods are rich in fatty acids, an essential part of the brain's cell membrane #
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  • Kids (1-2 yrs/old), eat 30% more calories than really needed, 17% of 6 mo. olds get their total caloric intake through breastfeeding: CDC 06 #
  • 20% of kids 19-24mos old eat fries daily, 33% of kids under 2 eat no fruits or veggies on a daily basis, 60-70% eat dessert or candy daily #
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  • 85% of kids drink at least 1 soda per day, 20% drink 4 or more… 1 soda/day can add 15lbs to your weight in 1 year – CDC 06 #
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  • Sodas increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. #
  • Those who drank at least 1 soda a day (diet or regular) had: * 31% greater risk of being obese *25% increased risk of high triglycerides #
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  • "A thorough review of scientific literature on obesity shows there's no assoc between sugar consumption & obesity."- US Nat. Soft Drink Assc #
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  • High fructose corn syrup turns into body fat fast. Once you start the process of fat synthesis from fructose, it's hard to stop – Dr. Parks #
  • 90% of the food Americans buy is processed, 25% of the calories consumed by Americans are added sugars(mostly from high fructose corn syrup) #
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  • Highly processed carbs & refined sugars cause hormonal changes that drive hunger, cause overeating, & increase risk of diabetes & heart dx. #
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