Category: Motivational
Recipe for Heart Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial on Cardiometabolic Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Within a WholeâFood PlantâBased Vegan Diet | Journal of the American Heart Association
[ For video discussion on this July 2024 research CLICK HERE ]
Key Findings of the Study
Enhanced Cardiovascular Health Without Oil: Participants who followed an oil-free, whole food, plant-based diet experienced greater improvements in heart health markers compared to those who included EVOO in their diets.
Lower LDL Cholesterol Levels: The oil-free group showed a more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol), which is crucial for reducing the risk of heart disease.
Better Weight Management: Eliminating added oils led to more effective weight loss and maintenance, contributing to overall cardiovascular health.
Improved Blood Pressure Control: Participants avoiding oils had better blood pressure readings, further decreasing their risk of hypertension.
Reduced Inflammation: The absence of added oils correlated with lower levels of systemic inflammation, a key factor in many chronic diseases.
Why This Matters to Us
The findings align perfectly with the PLANTSTRONG philosophy that emphasizes consuming whole, unprocessed plant foods without added oils. While EVOO is often marketed as a healthful choice, this study suggests that even so-called “healthy” oils may not provide the cardiovascular benefits we aim for.
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.124.035034
Visual Impairment, Eye Conditions, and Diagnoses of Neurodegeneration and Dementia
Jul 30, 2024
Study suggest that cataracts increase the risk of dementia through vascular and non-AD mechanisms; treating or preventing cataracts may reduce dementia risk.
[ED: Or may it be that poor blood flow is a common factor in BOTH cataracts & dementia? It is often said that cardio vascular disease is systemic, thus such a theory seems potentially valid.]
CANCER is SOARING in very Young People: Why?
Sitting in a Chair All Day Can Lead to Disease. Standing Up and Moving Around Every Hour Can Help | Scientific American
Join the Food Revolution: 2024 Docuseries with Top Food Experts
WHAT: An all-star lineup of 45 world-renowned experts will reveal this yearâs most essential updates on food, health, sustainability, and longevity.
WHEN: September 18â25, 2024
WHERE: FREE Live Virtual Event
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=177&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email+marketing
The Obesity Myth
Enough of blaming and shaming the victims of a corrupt system. Instead, we are going to change the system that keeps so many of us sick. Thatâs what I mean by Make America Healthy Again.
High Doses of ADHD Drug Can Cause Serious Side Effects, Study Warns : ScienceAlert
Adderall is an effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), but a sharp rise in US prescriptions over the past two decades has sparked concerns among researchers about rare but serious side effects.
In a striking new study published Thursday, a team led by psychiatrist Lauren Moran of Mass General Brigham in Boston found that individuals taking high doses of the stimulant face more than a fivefold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania.
Key factors include the lack of upper dosing guidelines and the notable increase in young adults using the medicine since the Covid-19 pandemic, driven in large part by the rise of telemedicine providers.
https://www.sciencealert.com/high-doses-of-adhd-drug-can-cause-serious-side-effects-study-warns