Oranges Edge Apples and Bananas in Nutritious Ranking
A nutrition expert panel ranks oranges highest for nutrient concentration per calorie among the common cafeteria trio. The NuVal system rates oranges 100, with apples 96 and bananas 91, citing vitamin C fiber calcium folate flavonoids and carotenoids as key strengths.
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David Katz
Yale University Prevention Research Center
NaVal
Katz
Andrea Giancoli
Los Angeles
The
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Giancoli
USDA
Understanding ulcers on legs and skin and hand hygiene
Reader asks about leg ulcers and infection. Dr Roach explains ulcers result from tissue erosion due to damaged vessels or infection, with leg ulcers often tied to damaged veins from prior blood clots. Also clarifies that soap helps remove most germs, but C diff spores survive soap and water and alcohol sanitizers. hand washing remains best for known C diff.
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Roach
R.G
Dr. Roach
Orlando
U.S
Reducing Arthritis Risk Through Weight Loss Diet and Supplements
New studies link weight loss to improved knee osteoarthritis outcomes with a 50 percent pain reduction when 10 percent weight is shed. Omega-3 intake from fatty fish correlates with a 29 to 52 percent lower rheumatoid arthritis risk in women. Cherry consumption links to a 35 percent lower gout attack risk. Authors mention Drs Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden of Sutter Downtown Integrative Medicine in Sacramento.
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United States
CDC
Journal of the American Medical Association
Sweden
Boston University Medical Center
Drs
Kay Judge
Maxine Barish-Wreden
Sutter Downtown
Sacramento
Calif
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