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Most chronic disease starts in the gut - it pays to mind your microbes! As this paper states, only about 10% of chronic diseases - like Parkinson’s- has a genetic cause . The rest is environmental, including your internal environment & the foods you eat (or don’t) .

A single strain of bacteria has been identified as the likely culprit behind the majority of Parkinson’s cases. These Desulfovibrio bacteria live in the gut and can be detected and removed, which may prevent the disease. This research neatly ties together the known role of the gut in Parkinson’s with unfolding research about the pathogenic origins of many neurological disorders. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/parkinsons-disease-major-breakthrough-after-scientists-claim-they-have-discovered-its-cause/ar-AA1mv8Ol

Green is the predominant color of most plant foods. Often underneath that beautiful chlorophyll hue are several other colorful plant compounds, like the red, orange, and yellow carotenoids.

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These Tex-Mex Egg Muffin Cups are packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep! They’re made with ground turkey, veggies, and black beans for a delicious and protein-packed breakfast on the go. Plus, they are Whole30, paleo, keto, and gluten-free!

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The Environmental Working Group’s report is out, and they’ve identified the 12 foods most likely to be covered in pesticides if they aren’t organic—the “Dirty Dozen.” Those foods include:

· Strawberries

· Spinach

· Kale, collard and mustard greens

· Grapes

· Peaches

· Pears

· Nectarines

· Apples

· Bell and hot peppers

· Cherries

· Blueberries

· Green beans

On the other hand, the cleanest foods (“Clean Fifteen”) included avocados, asparagus, and cabbage. https://www.eatingwell.com/article/15806/the-dirty-dozen-12-foods-you-should-buy-organic/

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Intermittent fasting (IF) is one of the most popular diets in America, and fasting for 12-16 hours each night is part of KetoFLEX 12/3. Research shows that IF can help with weight loss, CVD, cancer, and more. Now, a mouse study has found that IF can protect your gut as it ages. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-intermittent-fasting-protect-gut-health-as-we-age

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Several published clinical trials suggest that consuming prunes (dried plums) can help support bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Newer research indicates that this effect may be due to the phenolic content (although perhaps not exclusively so) and to modulating the gut microbiome.

One study compared dried plums and dried apples, and the effects were specific to the dried plums. The daily intake recommended by the studies is 5-6 prunes (which have a low glycemic index of 29). It is best to choose unprocessed, unsweetened prunes.

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Research from the UK has found that visual impairments may be an early indicator of dementia and may present up to 12 years before a diagnosis. This fits well with the fact that Alzheimer’s often affects the parietal and occipital lobes, thus compromising visual processing (and about 5-10% of patients have this as their dominant presentation, called posterior cortical atrophy because of the brain location of the atrophy). It has been shown previously that the changes driving dementia typically occur decades before a diagnosis, and now we’re increasingly seeing tests that can identify the changes. Which means people will have more control over their destiny than ever. Please consider starting a brain health protocol early to prevent and reverse cognitive decline! https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/this-change-in-your-vision-can-detect-dementia-12-years-before-diagnosis_uk_6617df7ce4b00830e9169c47

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We continue to learn more about the polyphenol category of phytochemicals, especially the specific class known as anthocyanins. Foods that are pigmented as blue, purple, black, and red have higher amounts of these compounds. These colorful foods are precious in many ways and impart health benefits, especially regarding mood status.

A published study looked at the intake of anthocyanin by people with and without major depressive disorder (MDD). They found that there was an association between higher anthocyanin intake from the diet and lower depressive symptoms in people who had MDD and who did not have MDD.

Anthocyanins may have gut effects that go on to favorably alter brain chemistry. There is still much to understand, but in the meantime, it is a good idea to get the blue-purple-black-red part of the spectrum in everyday eating!

Mestrom A, et al. Higher anthocyanin intake is associated with lower depressive symptoms in adults with and without major depressive disorder. Food Sci Nutr. 2023 Nov 22;12(3):2202-2209. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.3850. PMID: 38455191; PMCID: PMC10916648.