KTK-Nutrition

About  1 in 8 U.S.  adults  are now taking a  GLP‑1 drug  such as  Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro  for weight loss, diabetes, or other health conditions. That’s a huge shift — and it’s reshaping how  Americans eat out . These medications  reduce appetite , meaning people dine out less often, eat smaller portions, and skip certain menu items. Restaurants are adapting fast to meet this new reality. 🥗  Smaller Portions, Smarter Plates Many restaurants are introducing  smaller dishes  or  tapas‑style plates  to appeal to customers with lower appetites. Example: a  steakhouse  might reduce the serving from  5 oz to 4 oz  and add more veggies  🥦  for balance and nutrition. 🍤  Shift in Menu Preferences GLP‑1 users are moving away from  fried, sugary, and heavy foods . Instead, they’re choosing  lean proteins  and  vegetable‑forward meals .  Desserts   🍰 ...

Processed meats are everywhere – on breakfast plates, in lunchboxes, at backyard cookouts, and tucked into charcuterie boards.    Think bacon and eggs, hot dogs, deli turkey sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, sausage and pancakes – they’re convenient, tasty, and deeply woven into our food culture.    But there’s a growing body of research showing that processed meats can come with a serious health risk, an increased risk of cancer, especially colon cancer. If you’re trying to eat healthier or you want to reduce your cancer risk, understanding  why  processed meats are linked to cancer—and how to make smarter choices—can lower your risk.  🥓  What Counts as Processed Meat? According to  MD Anderson Cancer Center , meat is considered processed if it has been  smoked, cured, salted, seasoned, or preserved with chemical additives . That includes: Bacon Sausage and bratwurst Hot dogs Deli meats and lunch meats Ham Pepperoni and salami Corned beef J...

Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee or two to start their day?    I often get asked, “Is coffee good for one’s health?”    What does the research show?      My sister sent me an article describing the latest health benefit of drinking coffee. What are the health benefits of drinking coffee? Johns Hopkins notes  9 reasons  coffee is good for you.  What are some of the benefits? Coffee is loaded with healthful antioxidants .  These may lower inflammation and help protect against several diseases. Coffee lowers one’s risk of getting type 2 diabetes . Coffee lowers one’s risk of heart failure.   Enjoy those 2 cups of coffee a day as it makes your heart stronger. Coffee drinkers are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease .  Coffee drinking is good for your liver .  How?  Coffee drinking promotes good liver enzymes. Coffee drinking reduces your risk of colon cancer  – a condition now...

Colon cancer was always a concern for people over the age of 50.    But now, it is becoming increasingly more common for people under the age of 50 to be diagnosed with colon cancer.    While colon cancer has been declining for older adults, since 1990 colorectal cancer has been increasing in younger adults (under 50) with rates increasing 2% a year.   What is the incidence of colon cancer in younger adults? Among those younger than 55 years of age, the proportion of cases increased from 11% in 1995 to 20% in 2019.  Although the  overall rate  dropped by 1% each year from 2012 to 2021, the drop was mostly in older adults, those 65 and older.    Why is the incidence of colon cancer increasing in younger adults? Research is investigating the  reasons  but factors being explored are diet, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and even changes in the gut microbiome, the bacteria in your gut.  (See:   Healthie...

So many people talk about “eating healthier” and then go on a fad diet thinking it is good for their health.   A TV personality said he avoids bread and cereal to eat healthier.   But is avoiding any food group a healthy choice?   What does “eating healthy” mean?   In the classes I taught, students always recommended we should “eat healthy”.   But when I asked them what this means they often struggle to come up with specifics.   Are there healthy diets to follow?   A diet not for weight loss or weight gain, but just a healthy eating pattern? Not a “diet” you go on for a week or two but a lifelong way of eating for a healthier you.         I was watching TV recently and saw the commercial for taking pills to get your fruit and veggies each day.   Rather than take pills, eat your fruit and veggies to eat healthier in 2025.   A popular quote from Hulk Hogan is “Train.   Say your prayers.   Eat your vitamins....