Topical corticosteroids at dose of 1,000 g or greater increase risk of major osteoporotic fracture bit.ly/39PD1lf

Significantly higher risk of COVD infection and severity when vitamin D level is inadequate. bit.ly/3ccpHIH Optimal range 25(OH)D3 = 60-60 ng/mL.

Just eating calcium-rich foods can help you lose ~1kg/y! Calcium preferentially binds saturated fats forming unabsorbable "soaps". bit.ly/3u8tSfC

Nitrate-rich vegetables boost muscle strength in elders --independent of physical activity! Couch potatoes, please eat more beets! bit.ly/3hHYp1p

Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) lower risk of a bleed; DHA lowers risk of atrial fibrillation--even in those taking meds that increase risk (aspirin, NSAIDS, corticosteroids, and proton pump inhibitors). bit.ly/34vrbKN

What should you eat to lessen muscle damage from heavy resistance training? BROCCOLI bit.ly/3id7vn4

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47% of energy, 75% of total sugar, 46% of sodium, and 48% of saturated fat consumed by US adults derived from junk food sources--no wonder our population is so sick! bit.ly/3ARI9So

Omega-3s are protective against cardiovascular disease, lower risk of clot formation bit.ly/3hTTeec

Having high blood levels of omega-3s increases life expectancy by almost 5 years! Eat oily fish (e.g., wild-caught salmon, sardines) at least 3x/wk &/or supplement with EPA/DHA. bit.ly/2WHJzzD

More than half of calories eaten by U.S. Kids come from highly processed foods medpagetoday.com/primarycare/di…

Simply eating the paltry 2.5 cups/d of fresh vegetables recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans lessened bone loss in overweight and obese adults in just 8 weeks. bit.ly/3y8vYhJ

Want to know which foods lengthen and which shorten your life expectancy? Here's the latest research: go.nature.com/2WsL98m

Low blood levels of vitamin C are associated with lower BMD in postmenopausal women. bit.ly/3nFZaeq

Whole soy foods (not isolated soy protein or isoflavones) lower C-reactive protein (marker of inflammation) in postmenopausal women bit.ly/30xkd9f

Ultra-processed foods now = ~80% of total caloric intake in US and Canada. UPF intake correlates w/increase in free sugars, total fats, saturated fats & decrease in fiber, protein, potassium, zinc, magnesium, vitamins A, C, D, E, B12, niacin. bit.ly/3vHhYvD

How can you cause fatty liver and insulin resistance in just 2 weeks? Load up on processed foods and beverages containing high fructose corn syrup bit.ly/2Zotccc

Leading article on MedPage today: More Action Needed to Improve Nutrition in the U.S., Experts and Lawmakers Agree — The current food system is "literally making us sick," senator says medpagetoday.com/primarycare/di… FINALLY! future doctors will have to learn about nutrition!

Add some spice to your life and lower your blood sugar! bit.ly/3q91iwx

Great interview with Dr. Ben Weitz re ournew book on bone health: Healthy Bones, Healthy You! youtu.be/uVP5QyGrhE8