The Big Question

Hello again!

I’m back with the monthly e-zine from Speak for the Heart!

In this issue, I’m bringing you the latest news—and, I believe, a clear answer—from a debate that has been raging behind the scenes in nutrition and preventive cardiology circles for well over a decade: Can whole-fat dairy foods be part of a heart-healthy diet? See my special blog post on this below!

I’d also still love to hear from you about what topics you would like to see covered in these newsletters. So just reply to this email with your ideas, and let me know!

Best wishes for a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

To your health,

Yasmine

From the Speak for the Heart Blog

Heart-Health News You Can Use

Surely this comes as no surprise, but it’s fun to see it “in action”:

In other news … here’s an inspirational story (you can listen on their podcast or read the article directly) on the power of lifestyle changes to reverse prediabetes:

AI in Medicine

AI is such a hot topic nowadays, in every field—and with good reason. So I’ll be highlighting some of the most important developments and medical AI news in each newsletter.

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Occasionally, another health-focused newsletter catches my eye, and I’m happy to partner with them and recommend to my subscribers. This one is written by another MD, Dr. Jim Atkins, who is an experienced allergist. I’ve found his advice on sinus and allergy problems (from which I suffer!) to be helpful:

Last Week’s Poll Results

There were actually 2 polls last week:

“Which social media platform do you use MOST often?” —> Facebook was the overwhelming winner here, with 71% of the votes.

“Do you have a pet?”—> 60% of respondents have either a dog, or dogs AND cats. 40% have no pets at all.

Test Your Knowledge

Which of the following is NOT part of a heart-healthy diet? (Scroll down for correct answer.)

A. Apples

B. Leafy, green vegetables

C. Whole-fat milk

D. Pepperoni

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Answer to the “Test Your Knowledge” Quiz:

D. Pepperoni.

Of course you know that fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, and now you know the answer about whole-fat dairy (such as whole milk), but pepperoni is a processed meat, which is unhealthy both to your heart and the rest of your body (including an increased risk of cancer found with processed meats).

What the PURE study found was that unprocessed meats in moderation could be part of a heart-healthy, balanced diet. Usually, these are the cuts of meat that you would cook or that have had no chemical preservatives added to them. In other words, they have had minimal processing.

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