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E-Newsletter • December 2023 |
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Editor's E-Note
Happy ‘Leafy Green’ Holidays
Leafy greens such as collards, turnips, kale, Swiss chard, and spinach will find their place on holiday tables this season as side dishes or in traditional family recipes. They add color to the smorgasbord; they’re chock full of fiber and nutrients, and they’re great for overall health.
In this month’s E-News exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) highlights their nutrient profile and health benefits, and provides three delicious recipes that will give clients and their families more of a reason to serve these nutritious powerhouses.
After reading the article, visit TD’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of the November/December issue. In it, you’ll find articles on healthful holiday grazing boards, the new weight management medications for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, microbiome-mediated personalized nutrition, culinary medicine for IBD, and cultivated meat.
Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter.
— Judith Riddle, editor |
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Add a Little Green This Holiday Season
By Dina Aronson, MS, RD
Nutrient dense, versatile, and ubiquitous, leafy greens are an important part of any diet designed to prevent common chronic conditions.1 But a deeper dive reveals findings about their specific health benefits and nutritional value.
Consumption of leafy greens has been linked to several benefits, including as an aid in digestive health. With the holiday season in full swing, paving the way for holiday parties, food, and fun, it may be the perfect opportunity for clients to incorporate a little more green into their favorite classic holiday recipes.
Digestive Health: A Special Sugar
Gut health is a top priority, especially around the holidays. And fortunately, the fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients (eg, folate, potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin K, and carotenoids) found in leafy greens support gut health in myriad ways. Of particular interest is a compound called sulfoquinose (SQ), found almost exclusively in leafy greens, specifically in spinach, kale, and watercress.2 SQ, the only known sulfur-containing sugar found in nature, is a favored substrate for beneficial gut bacteria, playing a pivotal role in their proliferation. This sugar discourages the growth of harmful bacteria by secreting bactericides that selectively kill off unfavorable strains.
Scientists examining SQ identified a previously unknown enzyme, called YihQ, used by microorganisms to break down SQ to release sulfur (in the form of hydrogen sulfide) as a byproduct to be recycled by the body for various uses.3,4 This research not only highlights a remarkable benefit of leafy greens but also has potential implications for developing innovative, targeted treatments for gut dysbiosis.3
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Med Diet Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older People
Older people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms related to the impact of the diet on cognitive health in the aging population.
The study is led by Mireia Urpí-Sardá, PhD, an adjunct lecturer and member of the Biomarkers and Nutritional & Food Metabolomics research group of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, the Institute for Nutrition and Food Safety, the Food and Nutrition Torribera Campus of the University of Barcelona (UB), and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Ageing (CIBERFES).
This European study, part of the Joint Programming Initiative "A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life" was carried out over 12 years and involved 840 people over age 65 (65% of whom were women) in the Bourdeaux and Dijon regions of France.
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Less Aggressive Method to Control Blood Pressure
Millions of Americans struggle with high blood pressure and attempt to control it with medications. However, a recent study from JAMA says that cutting 1 tsp of salt per day may have similar effects, reports Fox News.
Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Multiple Diagnoses
Consuming a diet high in ultraprocessed foods has been linked to higher risk of developing multiple chronic conditions in a recent study, reports CNN. The study found there was a 9% increase in multimorbidity from ultraprocessed foods alone, and a 2019 study found that 71% of the US food supply could be considered ultraprocessed. |
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Understanding the Relationship Between Food and Movement
Sometimes helping children understand nutrition, calories, and energy expenditures can be tricky. Luckily, the Eat & Move-O-Matic app makes this discussion a little easier. This educational smartphone tool was developed in part with the National 4-H Council to show what food servings provide in energy and approximately how much of a particular activity is needed to burn that food off in a kid-friendly way. The app is available on iOS.
Stay on Top of Blood Glucose Readings
It’s one thing to take blood glucose readings every day and it’s another to use those data to improve. OneTouch Reveal helps users track their readings, identify patterns, log carbs, and even compare lab results. The tool syncs with the OneTouch Verio Reflect meter, so results are seamlessly transferred. The app is available on the Google Play Store and The Apple App Store. |
In the November/December Issue
• Healthful Holiday Grazing Boards
• The New Weight Management Meds
• Microbiome-Mediated Personalized Nutrition
• Culinary Medicine for IBD
• Cultivated Meat |
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COVER STORY
Healthful Holiday Grazing Boards
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and food, and grazing boards, aka appetizer or snack boards, encapsulate the experience. Learn about their versatility and convenience for hosting events and the blueprint for designing the perfect one for this festive season.
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The New Weight Management Meds
Interest in antiobesity meds continues to rise. Discover the latest classes of weight management drugs, how they work, what’s on the horizon, and how RDs can advocate for their safety and efficacy.
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