There is no doubt that switching from refined to whole grains brings health benefits, such as reducing our risk of morbidity and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Whole grains are much higher in micronutrients, fiber, and phytochemicals than their refined counterparts. However, not all whole
Justin A Charles 1,✉, Nilofer Khan Habibullah 2, Saul Bautista 3, Brenda Davis 4, Shivam Joshi 5,6, Sarah C Hull 7,8 Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMCID: PMC10990999 PMID: 38526748 Abstract Purpose of Review Hypertension results in significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and treatable by implementing dietary interventions, though these remain underutilized. Here, we aim to explore the role
Cody J Hanick 1, Courtney M Peterson 1, Brenda C Davis 2, Joan Sabaté 3, John H Kelly Jr 4 5 Affiliations Expand PMID: 39305340 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-024-06272-8 Abstract Aims/hypothesis: We conducted the largest and longest clinical trial comparing a whole-food, plant-based intervention with standard medical care (SMC) in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Methods: We randomised (parallel-arm; computerised 1:1 randomisation ratio) 169 adults aged 18-75 years with type 2 diabetes
Kathryn J Pollard 1, Cory Davis 2, Brenda Davis 3, David Donohue 4, William Wong 5, Ali Saad 6, Gia Merlo 7, Neha Pathak 8 Affiliations Expand PMID: 39391950 PMCID: PMC11485999 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2411601 Abstract The small island nations, territories, and states dotting the Pacific are among the most disproportionately affected populations worldwide in the face of climate change. Sea level rise coupled with increased tropical storms contribute to seawater incursion, flooding, personal injury, trauma,
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Summer and watermelon go hand in hand. There is nothing like a plate of cold and crispy watermelon on a hot summer’s day. While everyone knows that watermelon is a tasty treat, not everyone is aware of the great nutrition in watermelon. When I was in university, our professor had students draw the name of
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