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07/23/2026

CHIMICHURRI - QUICK DISH
In a small food processor, combine 2 cups flat-leaf parsley, 1 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup mint leaves, half a serrano pepper (seeds removed), 1/4 cup extra-virgin oil, 1 1/2 Tbs. red wine vinegar, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Pulse until uniformly minced, scraping down the sides as needed. Spoon over fish or chicken. Toss with vegetables, lentils, or whole grains. Makes 8 Tbs.

Reprinted from May/June 2026 Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Nutrition Action Health Letter

07/22/2026

PROTON-PUMP INHIBITORS & STOMACH CANCER
Long term use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) - often used to treat gastric reflux (GERD) - is not linked to a higher risk of gastric non-cardia adenocarcinoma (a type of stomach cancer).
Using nationwide registries from 5 Nordic countries, researchers found that roughly 10% of people with or without that type of stomach cancer had used PPIs for more than a year.
WHAT TO DO? This study does not prove that PPIs do not raise your risk of stomach cancer, but it's reassuring.

Reprinted from May/June 2026 Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Nutrition Action Health Letter

07/15/2026

CAFFEINE VS. DEMENTIA
Can caffeine keep you sharp as you age? Scientists tracked 131,821 health professoinals, typically for 37 byears. Those who reported conuming rougly 2-3 (8 0z) cups of caffeintated coffee or 300 mg of caffeine a day had about a 20% lower risk of dementia than those who consumed none. Higher intakes of coffee or caffeine ere not linked to further protection.
One cup of caffeinated coffee or 1-2 cups of tea a day were linked to roughly a 10% lower risk. Decaf coffee wasn't linked to dementia risk.
WHAT TO DO: If you're a coffee drinker, enjoy! Just keep in mind that many mugs hold 10-12 oz. At Starbucks, if you want a 8 oz. you need to order a "short". A tall has 12 oz., a grande has 16 oz., and a venti has 20 oz. if hot or 24 oz. if iced.

Reprinted from May/June 2026 Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Nutrition Action Health Letter

07/08/2026

PROTEIN AND ALKALI FOR STRONGER MUSCLES? Does whey protein boost muscle power? 128 people aged 65 and older who were already eating the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein, was randomly assigned to consume either a placebo or enough whey protein to reach double the RDA.
After 24 weeks, the whey takers had not greater muscle power, strength, or mass than the placebo takers. And those outcomes were no better in participants randomly assigned to take a daily dose of potassium bicarbonate to see if it would neutralize acid that might break down muscles.
WHAT TO DO? Want stronger muscles? Head to the gym!

07/01/2026

HEALTHY DIET, HEALTHY BRAIN?
What diet can benefit your brain? Diets that resemble a DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet had a 41% lower risk of self-reported cognitive decline than those whose diets least resembled a DASH diet. Vegetables and fish were most strongly linked to healthy brains, while processed meats and fried potatoes were tied to more decline.
Among participants older than 70 who took cognitive tests, those who ate the most DASH-like diet scored roughly one year younger in verbal fluency and working memory than those who ate the least DASH-like diet.
WHAT TO DO? This doesn't prove that a DASH diet can maintain your brain, since something else about the people in this study may have lowered their risk. But if a DASH diet helps keep a lid on your blood pressure, it's still a win.

Reprinted May/June 2026 Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Nutrition Action Health Letter

06/24/2026

TIRZEPATIDE + B-12 WARNING
Tirzepatide that has been compounded with B-12 may contain impurities. Some compounding pharmacies, medispas, and telehealth companies sell Tirzepatide plus B-12 as "personalized" medications. But they required FDA approval for safety and efficacy. Over 60K vials of compounded GLP-1 drugs have been recalled since 2023, mostly because of contamination/sterility concerns.

WHAT TO DO? Need a GLP-1 drug? Get it from a reliable source.

Reprinted from May/June Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Nutrition Action Health Letter.

05/28/2026

LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS FOR WEIGHT LOSS? Do low-calorie sweeteners lead people to lose - or gain- weight? Researchers had 277 adults with excess weight eat a low-calorie meal-replacement diet for 2 months, which led them to lose 22 pounds. For the next 10 months, they were randomly assigned to eat a healthy diet either with or without low-calorie sweeteners. Both diets got less than 10% of their calories from added sugars.
By the end of the 10 months, the no-low-calorie sweetener group had regained 10 #, while the low-cal-sweetener group had regained only 6 #. The average participant started the study at 200 #. Blood pressure, blood sugar, and LDL ("bad") cholesterol fell by roughly the same amount in both groups.
WHAT TO DO: Don't worry that using low-cal sweeteners will lead you to gain weight...or regain extra weight. Stevia extract, monk fruit extract, and allulose are the safest low-calorie sweetener options.

05/21/2026

BEST DRINKS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES? Does drinking water instead of diet drinks lead to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Scientists randomly assigned 178 people with type 2 diabetes who typically drank beverages made with low calorie sweeteners to consume 24 oz. of either diet soda or unflavored water (sparkling or still) every day. After 24 weeks, hemoglobin A1c (a long term measure of blood sugar) was higher in the water group (it averaged 7.44%) than in the diet drink group (7.14%). Both groups started at about 7.2%.
WHAT TO DO: Got type 2 diabetes? Don't worry that diet drinks raise A1c. But stick to safe sweeteners. And don't assume that water raises A1c. Some people in the water group might have replaced diet drinks with sweets...

05/14/2026

LOW-FAT VS. LOW-CARB DIETS FOR BELLY FAT - A low carbohydrate diet may lead to a greater loss of visceral (deep belly) fat, which is more closely linked to disease than other body fat.
The DIETFITS trial randomly assigned 449 men and premenopausal women with excess weight to either a healthy low-fat or healthy low-carb diet.
After 1 year, both groups lost about 12 pounds. However, the men on the low-carb diet lost slightly more visceral fat than those on the low-fat diet. Women lost no more visceral fat on the low-carb diet. It's not clear if these results would apply to postmenopausal women, who often have more visceral fat.
WHAT TO DO: Want to cut visceral fat? Try a diet that cuts carbs and relies on non-starchy vegetables plus fish, poultry, nuts, and healthy oils.

05/07/2026

FULL FAT DAIRY AND WEIGHT LOSS
Do high-fat dairy foods lead to weight loss by curbing appetite? Researchers randomly assigned 74 adults with excess weight to (a) cut 500 calories and eat less than 1 serving of low-fat dairy every day, (b) cut 500 calories and replace them with a serving of whole milk at breakfast, a full-fat yogurt before lunch, and 2 full-fat cheese sticks before dinner every day, or (c) eat the same 3 full-fat dairy foods with no advice to cut calories.

After 12 weeks, the first group (a) lost 1.5 pounds, the second group (b) had gained 0.8 pounds, and weight didn't budge in the third group (c).

WHAT TO DO: Don't expect high-fat dairy to promote weight loss.

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