Every month, I try to read an open access article. Then, I share the title and the associated link with my followers. This is to encourage clinicians to read articles, stay up to date, and continue to grow. The aim of this month’s article is to investigate “the association between the full range of gestational ages (GA) and obstructive airway disease (asthma and/or COPD) in early and middle adulthood, using national data from two Nordic countries” (p2). Premature birth and asthma and COPD in adulthood: a national registry study from two Nordic countries By: Anna Pulakka, Kari Risnes, Johanna Metsälä,…
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later. it’s the recurring theme that crosses your mind as you organize your goldfish, stars, and kitkat while browsing Netflix’s options. while homework gets pushed back, your room is a mess and you still haven’t made your doctor’s appointment. When you rush through your tasks at the last minute, it is inevitable that you will ask yourself, “How did I get into this situation? why am I so lazy? how am I going to overcome laziness? Do not worry anymore ! I am here to help. Trust me…I’m the laziness expert. to the point where I had to wake up…
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How many plastic particles were found in a serving of fish? Microplastic pollution of our waterways can not only represent a threat to marine ecosystems, but also to human health. It is evident that we are exposed to these pollutants when we consume seafood, which can create a food safety risk. Are some seafood less contaminated than others? The first published study look at in molluscs. By eating an average serving of mussels, you consume around 90 plastic particles, whereas an average serving of oysters may only contain around 50. “As a result, the annual dietary exposure of European shellfish…
As a mindfulness-based dietician, I have worked with countless people struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, and a complicated relationship with food. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution that works for everyone, I have found that cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion can be a powerful tool for healing and supporting your relationship with food. Mindful Eating and Self-Compassion: A Guide to Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body Eat mindfully is the mindfulness practice to your food and your body without judgment. It involves being fully present during meals, savoring every bite, and listening to your body’s signals of…
We don’t usually take credit for advancing snacking alone. It’s just that it happens so often, watch out. But in this case, we’re going to set a precedent and tell you how a flippant remark about there’s nothing new in popsicles got the ball rolling in a giant leap in cool treats. See! Cookies and cream popsicles made with a Quest™ Cookies & Cream Hero bar. They are really cool. Check out the full recipe below: NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION COOKIES & CREAM HERO BAR POPSICLES Yields: 7 servings | Portion: 1 popsicle calories: 180 | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g |…
If you care more about your net carbs than your net worth, you might want to take a step back and reevaluate. This concept started out as a gimmick for food manufacturers to market their products as “low carb,” and now it’s something a lot ketogenic diet promoters advise you to calculate. But most nutrition experts say you don’t have to worry about how many net carbs you eat per day. So what’s the problem ? Here’s everything you need to know about net carbs. What are net carbs? Net carbs are what’s left over when you subtract from the…
Here are some new things and other discoveries that I’ve been loving lately! New Finds aka What I’ve Been Loving Lately Every once in a while I start a list of things I like with the intention of mentioning them in a lifestyle post, and it turns into a full blog post because things are all over the place. This post is it! Here is a mix of things that I read, watch and like. Grass fed beef sticks This one’s for Mazen! We were at the pool a few weeks ago, and our friend Rocky overheard Mazen saying he…
Ready in 30 minutes or less, these kohlrabi fritters are perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Filled with shredded vegetables like kohlrabi, zucchini and carrot, these crispy fritters are topped with a lemony herb yogurt sauce. Why I love this recipe Fritters are a great way to use up vegetables that are almost on the verge of extinction. You can grate almost any combination of vegetables, mix it with spices, eggs, and flour, and fry these babies like there’s no tomorrow. Very easy. Fritters also transform vegetables. Full disclosure, I’m not the biggest zucchini fan. I know, vegetarian…