Barbara Lewin

Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Common Artificial Sweetener Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke

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Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Common Artificial Sweetener Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke Research showcases the need for further safety studies

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I’m speaking at “Your Future Olympian” Summit- hear about all the pieces of the puzzle.

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Olympic and World Champion Andrea Henkel Burke has brought together 29 top Olympic and Professional Athletes, Coaches, Program directors, Supporters of Olympians, Sports Nutritionist Barbara Lewin and more for this complimentary interview series for insights into the world of elite sports, how to enter this pathway, what to expect, and all the positive side effects.

It's great for parents of young athletes, but also for aspiring athletes themselves, and even coaches and other supporters. You will get a lot out of those expert interviews.You can get access to all of it by clicking here. https://summit.yourfutureolympian.com/Barbara

· If you have a child at home that is passionate about entering an athletic career, you will hear how to support them best.

· If you are interested in knowing about all the pieces that create young athletes to set them up for future and long-term success.

· If you are a young athlete yourself, eager to hear about the different experiences of athletes, coaches, and others in the field of professional sports.

That’s what “The Future Olympian” is presenting for you.

It lights me up when I see many young athletes chasing their dreams and having fun doing so, supported by their parents who enjoy watching their kids growing up with sports and feeling all the emotions.

There are many questions parents of young athletes ask, and then there are some they may not even have thought of.

Questions about talent, training, nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, you name it. All of it gets covered at “Your Future Olympian” Summit.

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To your best health and performance!

Barbara

Heavy metals found in dark chocolate including Hershey's and Trader Joe's

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dark-chocolate-metals-lead-consumer-reports-hersheys-trader-joes/

Heavy metals found in dark chocolate including Hershey's and Trader Joe's Consumer Reports says potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead were detected in some chocolate brands.

Slow cognitive decline with flavonols, study says | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/28/health/flavonols-memory-boost-wellness/index.html

Slow cognitive decline with flavonols, study says | CNN Eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss, a new study finds.

Pair Healthy Eating with Exercise for Optimal Longevity, Science Says - Blue Zones

https://www.bluezones.com/2022/10/pair-healthy-eating-with-exercise-for-optimal-longevity-science-says/

Pair Healthy Eating with Exercise for Optimal Longevity, Science Says - Blue Zones   The science is in: if you want to live better, longer, and ward off disease down the road, you have to embrace both healthy eating and movement, not just one or the other. According to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, physical activity alone is not an antidote to ...

Vegan Athletes - World #1s! - Great Vegan Athletes

You don't have to be vegan to get the benefits of a plant based diet. However, here are some vegan athletes that excel in their sport!

Vegan Athletes - World #1s! - Great Vegan Athletes Vegans Thriving. Over 100 elite level vegan athletes that prove you can thrive on a vegan diet.

What exercise is best for longevity? - Blue Zones

https://www.bluezones.com/2018/01/what-exercise-best-happy-healthy-life/
https://www.bluezones.com/2018/01/what-exercise-best-happy-healthy-life/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c26960ba3d-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-c26960ba3d-198395513&mc_cid=c26960ba3d&mc_eid=06d5b8dbea

What exercise is best for longevity? - Blue Zones What exercise is best for adding years to your life? It's probably the one you'll do, but there are a few easy ways to optimize your exercise for longevity.

Daily prune consumption preserves, protects bones in postmenopausal women

https://www.healio.com/news/womens-health-ob-gyn/20220812/daily-prune-consumption-preserves-protects-bones-in-postmenopausal-women

Daily prune consumption preserves, protects bones in postmenopausal women In postmenopausal women, eating prunes every day prevented loss of hip bone mineral density and protected against hip fractures, according to a randomized controlled trial published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

You Won’t Live Longer by Diet or Exercise Alone, Study Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/well/move/exercise-diet-disease.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw_PIxftm3iWka3DKDm8ZiPsYB4zH_kDTaO1ud9Yp1DWASZpNMbIzAfBz1eJWJEErSxWtptHMvqU5FBgPiND5WHIqjdWKVKok8DTuYy61dbsjzeThs1eIa2G5RKDe0Xc-LVtk9I8ycF_50HFclq7GEe9ly5Ipi6dac5N6QjoAZiiMu-C5SEktfYXbMWyPr1U-SOpbWjrMnNCD6LxmcAlaCV_OSXgX8n9roZoHe4tRZPCjWkZmLMnugrwRCXhqJZOpAPAyQ4vXkrZsst3duIm5vSB0b3KTgJef0EHpvls&smid=em-share

You Won’t Live Longer by Diet or Exercise Alone, Study Says Sprawling new research showed that healthy eating and regular workouts do not, in isolation, stave off later health issues. They need to be done together.

This comes as no surprise!

Study links diet to mental health
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that people who regularly ate nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables reported more positive mental health and were less likely to have symptoms of depression or anxiety. "It's exciting to think that even some small changes like replacing cookies or chips with fruit can impact our health."

Health and Disease Begin in the Gut

https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/all-disease-and-health-begins-gut

Health and Disease Begin in the Gut Why is it important to recognize gastrointestinal inflammation? A look at the central role of the duodenum for our health.

People With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
https://neurosciencenews.com/omega-3-dha-alzheimers-20796/

Animal Products provide 18% of the earth's calories but take up
80 % of the earth's farmland. And don't get me started on factory farming! You don't have to become a vegetarian or vegan, just start making small changes to include more plants. Your body (and the planet) will thank you!

How to Prescribe Food as Medicine

Doctors Are Finally Talking About This...
It's About Time!
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971070?uac=150942CV&faf=1&sso=true&impID=4237498&src=WNL_infocu1_220511_MSCPEDIT

How to Prescribe Food as Medicine "Farmacy" prescriptions -- an idea whose time has come, says lifestyle physician Cate Collings.

Lifestyle medicine includes adequate rest, stress reduction, exercise and healthy whole foods!

Study: Blueberries + Brain Health
Recent research has found that blueberries have cognitive benefits. A half cup of fresh blueberries daily was found to help at-risk middle-aged individuals against cognitive decline. I think that we could all benefit from this!

Strawberries recalled in connection with hepatitis A outbreak

https://www.aol.com/strawberries-recalled-connection-hepatitis-outbreak-153531669.html

Strawberries recalled in connection with hepatitis A outbreak Strawberries are being recalled as investigators look into whether the fruit is the cause of more than two dozen confirmed hepatitis A cases in the United State

Some Jif peanut butter products recalled due to salmonella contamination

https://www.wsls.com/news/2022/05/21/some-jif-peanut-butter-products-recalled-due-to-salmonella-contamination/

Some Jif peanut butter products recalled due to salmonella contamination If you bought Jif peanut butter recently, you may want to check your pantry.

Practice Makes Perfect!

The 7 Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Healthy food CAN taste good!
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dark-chocolate-health-benefits/

The 7 Benefits of Dark Chocolate Don't feel guilty about eating that piece of dark chocolate -- you might be surprised at the health benefits of this delicious treat.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. IT REALLY IS TRUE!

Seaweed Snacks and Foods Reviews & Ratings | ConsumerLab.com

https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/seaweed-snacks-and-foods/seaweed/HERE'S THE REASON I DON'T RECOMMEND SEAWEED TO MY CLIENTS. MOST ARE OFF THE CHARTS WHEN IT COMES TO CADMIUM AND YOU CAN ALSO GET TOO MUCH IODINE WHICH CAN AFFECT THE THYROID.

Seaweed Snacks and Foods Reviews & Ratings | ConsumerLab.com Seaweed snacks and dried seaweeds can be dangerous due to excessive iodine and heavy metal contamination, particularly with lead and cadmium, as our recent tests revealed. See which seaweed snacks rated best and which could not be approved.

Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!

No one ever says 'I wish I didn't do that workout' Exercise increases your endorphins!

Study Links Vegan Diet With Less Prescription Medicine In Seniors

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/vegan-diet-decreased-this-complication-in-older-adults

Study Links Vegan Diet With Less Prescription Medicine In Seniors It might have big lifestyle implications for older adults.

Is Sugar an Addictive Drug?

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/experts-is-sugar-addictive-drug #:~:text=What%20is%20an%20addiction%3F,circuit%E2%80%9D%20associated%20with%20addictive%20behavior.

Is Sugar an Addictive Drug? Sugar affects our brain pathways just like addictive drugs, and most of us don’t realize how much we’re eating. Learn more.

Fast food contains industrial chemicals from packaging, study says

Another reason to avoid fast food!https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2021/10/28/fast-food-industrial-chemicals-phthalates-study/8351635368429/

Fast food contains industrial chemicals from packaging, study says A new study suggests that fast food often comes with a sizable helping of plastic-softening chemicals called phthalates that could potentially lead to hormone disruption, infertility and learning disabilities.

Diet beverages may thwart efforts to lose weight, study suggests

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2021/10/01/diet-drinks-may-not-help-weight-loss/9031633093228/

Diet beverages may thwart efforts to lose weight, study suggests Diet drinks are unlikely to help people slim down, researchers say, and they warn that beverages containing the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in some people.