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Another reason to eat organic, non-GMO fruits and vegetables:

by Robert DeSimone on November 15, 2023

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/global-decline-sperm-concentrations-linked-common-pesticides-rcna125164

Any type of smoking is carcinogenic

by Robert DeSimone on November 6, 2023

This is not a surprise. Inhalation of any smoke is not good for you. Even smoke from an electrocautery unit in an operating room has been shown to be carcinogenic.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/06/health/marijuana-heart-stroke-risk-wellness/index.html

Ergothioneine, which is an amino acid, only found in high concentrations in Mushrooms is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

by Robert DeSimone on September 9, 2023

https://www.verywellhealth.com/mushrooms-for-heart-health-7965309

https://www.verywellhealth.com/mushrooms-for-heart-health-7965309

Incorporating more fiber in your diet

by Robert DeSimone on September 2, 2023

We should be shooting for between 25-38 grams of fiber per day. Here are some interesting ways of incorporating more fiber into your diet:

https://studyfinds.org/3-ways-to-eat-more-fiber/

Ultra-Processed foods

by Robert DeSimone on July 30, 2023

Ultra-Processed foods account for 58% of total energy in the average U.S. diet, and your diet is a modifiable risk factor in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Now Ultra-Processed foods are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and death.

https://scientificdiet.org/2023/07/the-hidden-risks-of-ultra-processed-foods-a-threat-to-heart-health/

The goal is 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. It does not matter how you get there.

by Robert DeSimone on July 30, 2023

https://www.aol.com/exercise-weekends-only-still-boosts-193026249.html

Some good tips on loosing weight:

by Robert DeSimone on June 15, 2023

https://www.eatthis.com/habits-that-destroy-weight-loss/

Good article and study on macronutrients and the gut microbiome diversity:

by Robert DeSimone on June 14, 2023

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230613/Diets-rich-in-fiber-plant-protein-and-unsaturated-fat-may-beneficially-modulate-the-gut-microbiota-involved-in-weight-loss.aspx#

This is why one needs to really incorporate lifestyle changes to loosing weight:

by Robert DeSimone on June 13, 2023

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-06-obesity-impairs-brain-response-nutrients.html

Another reason to eat walnuts:

by Robert DeSimone on June 6, 2023

https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/the-unexpected-role-of-walnuts-in-promoting-gut-and-heart-health

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