KTK-Nutrition

  Anyone suffering from inflammation is always looking for something to help reduce inflammation.    A relative with hip inflammation said they were trying tart cherry juice.    Then another relative went to the doctor because of their knee pain from arthritis. The relative told the doctor he was trying lots of things including losing weight, physical therapy, and an anti-inflammatory diet.    The doctor suggested adding one more thing, tart cherry juice. Why is tart cherry juice considered anti-inflammatory? 🍒   Rich in Anthocyanins  Tart cherries are packed with  anthocyanins , powerful antioxidants that give the fruit its deep red color. These compounds help reduce inflammation by blocking enzymes involved in the inflammatory process. And cherry juice contains  quercetin , a flavonoid that helps reduce pain and swelling.   🧠   Supports Joint and Muscle Recovery   Studies  show tart cherry juice can ease...

One of the nutrition topics trending today is “what are high-protein snacks”?    I see cereals advertising “protein”.    But cereals aren’t really a good source of protein.    But many foods are.    Whether young or old, we need protein in our diets.    Young people need protein for growth and muscle development.    Older people need protein to help maintain their muscle mass and prevent sarcopenia – the loss of muscle mass as one ages.   What about cereal and protein? As noted, some cereals advertise “protein” on their label such as Cinnamon Cheerios Protein.    But ask AI if Cheerios are a good source of protein and the answer is: “Cheerios are not a good source of protein on their own”.    Why?    Because cereal provides only a small amount of protein, about 3-5 grams, and the protein isn’t the highest quality.    Cereals like Cheerios are great for adding whole grains to your day...

My husband showed me an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal,  Is Your Brain Aging Faster Than You?  New Clues Emerge .    In the article, a man was experiencing issues like no longer being able to play the bagpipes as he made too many mistakes, then forgetting things.    At 56 years old, he was diagnosed with dementia.   What are the risk factors dementia? Age  is the highest risk factor for dementia and one you can’t change. Type 2 diabetes  is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.  Other  risk factors  include obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, physical  in activity, poor diet, and hearing loss.  Some more risk factors are noted in  Risk factors for dementia . What lifestyle changes can potentially slow and maybe even reverse some cognitive decline?  There are two lifestyle changes one can make that are often noted in research:  diet and physica...