Better Nutrition August 2017

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MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms can be a very healthy food.
They’re an excellent source of plant protein
and contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,
and polyphenols. But the way they’re cooked
can significantly change their nutritional
quality. Spanish researchers tested various
cooking methods on four popular types
of mushrooms—white button, shiitake,
oyster, and king oyster—and found that
grilling or microwaving produced the
best results. Both methods
increased levels of antioxidants
and polyphenols
(beneficial plant nutrients),
and did not significantly
reduce other nutrients.
However, frying or boiling
greatly reduced protein and
antioxidant content. Study
results were published in
the International Journal of
Food Sciences and Nutrition.
cardiologists lack
NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE
Scientific evidence shows that changes in diet have reduced
heart problems by as much as 70 percent. But most patients
can’t expect dietary help from their cardiologist, according
to a study published in the American Journal of Medicine.
A survey of 930 practicing and in-training cardiologists
found that most spend just three minutes discussing
nutrition with patients.
“Although cardiovascular guidelines describe
nutrition as a foundation of care, neither education
nor practice among cardiologists and cardiovascular
team members reflect that priority,” says lead study
author Stephen Devries, MD. Nine out of 10 doctors
surveyed received minimal or no nutrition education
during their cardiology training.
Cardiologists who personally follow a healthy diet
are more likely to counsel their patients on nutrition. But
only one in five doctors surveyed ate the recommended
daily servings of fruits and vegetables, the study found.
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