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IN THE NEWS: Earlier diabetes onset could raise dementia risk. Also, obesity raises odds for many common cancers. MAIN: Phenotype-Guided Obesity Treatments. Phenotype-guided obesity interventions can double weight loss for patients compared with standard obesity care. TRIVIA: What state has the lowest obesity levels? LISTENER QUESTION: I came across this product Good Balance Chicory Root Low Glycemic Sweetener. I do find that it makes a difference (in my regularity), but I’m wondering what is your opinion on this product as a source of fiber? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Why C-section babies may be at higher risk for a food allergy. Also, high court mulls if women-only areas at gyms discriminate. MAIN: Acid Reflux Management. When acid reflux becomes more common than occasional heartburn, it is what is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. GERD can eventually lead to esophageal (throat) ulcers and cancer. TRIVIA: Is acid reflux more common in men or women? What about Barrett's Esophagus? LISTENER QUESTION: Can magnesium help improve sleep? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: “The Rabbit Effect” study shows connection to others is the hidden factor to health. Also, the five foods that can cut your odds for colon cancer. MAIN: Common Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. We discuss types, causes, complications, prevention and more. TRIVIA:  What percentage of the world has an eating disorder? LISTENER QUESTION: What’s an eating disorder that I haven’t heard about? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: The new shortage, ketchup can’t catch up. Also, a new study shows that a diet high in processed meats could shorten your life. MAIN: Magnesium and Health. Magnesium is an abundant mineral in the body and is naturally present in many foods. We discuss magnesium functions, deficiency, supplements and more. TRIVIA: Regular exposure to what temperature of water can help you better manage stress, possibly improve cardiovascular function and immune function? LISTENER QUESTION: Can you increase your magnesium levels by soaking in an Epsom salt bath? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Toasted vs. untoasted bread: Is one healthier & easier to digest? Also, how exercise enhances your brain.  MAIN: Kidney Stones and your Diet. About 10% of people will have a kidney stone at some point in their life, and the type of stone you have can determine what foods or drinks you should consume or avoid to reduce your risk of getting another kidney stone TRIVIA: What is the world record for the biggest kidney stone? LISTENER QUESTION: How do I get rid of hiccups? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: How to avoid toxic kitchen chemicals that could damage your fertility. Also, pot-consuming pregnant women have THC in breast milk weeks later. MAIN: Animal Proteins: Nutrition & Environment. Replacement of red meat with nuts, legumes, and whole grains, is associated with a reduction in total mortality. Also, producing a unit of animal food protein results in greater environmental impacts than producing an equivalent unit of plant food protein. TRIVIA: Which item has the greatest environmental impact to produce? Which has the least?  LISTENER QUESTION:  I do not exercise because I cannot get motivated. How do you suggest I get started? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com  

MAIN: Ethics and Healthcare At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles. These principles affect how we make decisions and lead our lives. Hopefully, studying ethics can give us insights into what people do and why they do it. If we let it, studying ethics also can motivate us to change morally questionable habits and live an ethical life. If you are a RDN or DTR, you can use this episode to meet your ethics continuing education requirement. For CEU info, go through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: In just 2 weeks on the couch, formerly fit people had damage to their body. Also, a popular form of intermittent fasting produced minimal weight loss and muscle loss. MAIN: Nitrates and Nitrites and their links to Cancer, Food, and Water. Understanding the difference between nitrates and nitrites will help us make decisions about our nutritional health. TRIVIA:  Nitrates are composed of which of the following molecules? LISTENER QUESTION:  I want my kids to help out in the kitchen, any ideas? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Claims that stability balls will strengthen your core have little backing in research. Reverse dieting, pointers and pitfalls.  MAIN: Main Sprouts, Sprouted Grains, and Microgreens. All are great sources of antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds. The warm, humid conditions required for sprouting are also ideal for bacterial growth, so caution is advised.  TRIVIA:  Which has more caffeine: espresso, cold brew, drip coffee, or green tea? LISTENER QUESTION:  My doctor started me on an MAOI medication and said I need to be on a low Tyramine diet-what is that? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER: @LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com    

IN THE NEWS: Foods that help heal after an injury. Also, some vegetarian diets are much healthier than others.  MAIN: Nutrient-Rich Plant Foods. When you're eating healthfully, the bulk of your meals should be plant-based anyways. We discuss healthy plant-based foods and some questions about eating plant-based.  TRIVIA: What single food has all the nutrients in it? LISTENER QUESTION:  What is the difference between kefir and kombucha? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Researchers have found that a very low-carbohydrate diet helped improve body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health in the elderly. Also, pandemic-related cooking and eating habits could help curb food waste — if consumers stick to them MAIN: The Slow Carb Diet. Timothy Ferriss describes his version of the Slow Carb Diet in his 4-Hour Body Book. We discuss his rules and list some of the pros and cons. Then, we give our version of a Slow Carb Diet.  TRIVIA: Can taking reishi mushroom tea or extract help with sleep? LISTENER QUESTION: Listener Question: What is a reishi mushroom? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com  

IN THE NEWS: Is it safe to drink from a water fountain during the pandemic? Also, a survey indicates that 1 in 15 parents are hesitant about childhood vaccines. MAIN: Toddler Nutrition. Everything you need to know about nutrition for toddlers from the ages of 12 to 24 months.  TRIVIA: Can you name one vitamin and one mineral that is especially important for infant and toddler nutrition? LISTENER QUESTION: What are some tips for dealing with a picky toddler? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: America’s obesity epidemic threatens the effectiveness of any COVID vaccine. Also, a study finds that a newborn’s fat mass is associated with obesity as a preschooler. MAIN: Water Wise. About 70 percent of our body weight is water. Our bodies need water to perform a variety of functions that are critical to our survival. TRIVIA: How many 1-liter plastic water bottles do Americans purchase each year? LISTENER QUESTION: What is the GOLO diet and should I try it? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Earlier bedtimes help kids fight obesity. Also, a new sticker aims to signal safe dining in the pandemic. MAIN: Infant Nutrition. Everything from breastfeeding, pacifier use, to the introduction of solid foods. TRIVIA: What are the five basic tastes that the tongue is sensitive to? LISTENER QUESTION: Can I give my child raw milk? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger. Also, passive stretching of legs may help prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes. MAIN: Nutrition for Diabetes. Managing diabetes means maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Along with proper medication and physical activity, this also requires balancing the foods you eat. TRIVIA: What does eating Fruit Loops do to your stool? LISTENER QUESTION: Is Moringa safe to eat? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: When the pandemic ends, a healthier 'normal’ could help our obesity crisis. Also, slowing the coronavirus is seeding the spread of other diseases.  MAIN: Influencers of Testosterone. Because it is a major sex hormone, imbalances in the body can cause problems and both genders should ensure they have healthy levels of testosterone, especially as they age. TRIVIA: Can brain insulin responsiveness determine body weight and fat distribution? LISTENER QUESTION: Diet drinks-an an argument my husband and I have all the time. He is a fan of Diet Coke. Says there’s no caffeine-Hmmmmm? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Copper won’t save you from the coronavirus. Also, eating before bedtime might pack on the pounds. MAIN: Food Deserts. Food deserts are areas where people have limited access to a variety of healthful foods. TRIVIA: Which emoji am I? I am 80% water Van Gogh painted me I have more potassium than a 🍌 I was the first vegetable grown in space LISTENER QUESTION: Is there a benefit to performing planks on your elbows versus planks on your hands in a push-up position?  We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: Even one high-fat meal may dull your mind. Also, COVID-19 is likely to prompt an era of “ethical consumption” a survey finds. MAIN: Leaky Gut Syndrome. Leaky gut syndrome remains a bit of a medical mystery, and medical professionals are still trying to understand it fully. TRIVIA: Is exercise medicine? LISTENER QUESTION: What is the difference between a portion size vs a serving size? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also, efforts are underway to get food from US farms to the needy. MAIN: Nutrition and Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. It’s estimated that 10 million Americans live with it and it is the second most common condition affecting your bones and muscles.  TRIVIA: Can higher intakes of Vitamin D protect you from COVID or help with COVID infection recovery? LISTENER QUESTION:  Can those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease safely eat sourdough bread? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com

IN THE NEWS: The Covid-19 virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices. Also, at 108 years old, Fauja Singh holds all the age-related world records, from the 100 meters to the marathon for men over 100. MAIN: Nutrition and Aging. Good nutrition is critical to overall health and well-being, yet many older adults are at risk of inadequate nutrition. TRIVIA: How much weight is a stone? LISTENER QUESTION: Does working-out my upper body help my running? We now offer RDN and DTR CONTINUING EDUCATION through our website. WEBSITE: www.lettuceexplain.com TWITTER:@LettuceExplain INSTAGRAM: @lettuceexplain FACEBOOK: @lettuceexplain EMAIL: lettuceexplain@gmail.com